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Q. A huge muss of ice fed by snow on a high mountain slowly sliding downhill before It starts melting is called

A
Iceberg
B
Glacier
C
Avalanche
D
Snow cover

Correct Answer

Glacier

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India? I. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks II. The best quality of coal is lignite III. The largest and oldest coalfield in India is known as the ‘Ruhr of India’. IV. The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the Ruhr of India.
    A)I, III and IV
    B)I and IV
    C)I, II and III
    D)II, III and IV
    Answer: I, III and IV
  • Q. A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is known as
    A)Headland
    B)Strait
    C)Isthmus
    D)Bay
    Answer: Isthmus
  • Q. The mountain range which stretches from Gujarat in west to Delhi in the north is the ________
    A)Satpuras
    B)Aravallis
    C)Vindhyas
    D)Kaimur range
    Answer: Aravallis
  • Q. The state of atmosphere in relation to its water vapour content refers to:
    A)Precipitation
    B)Relative Humidity
    C)Relative Density
    D)Frontal Humidity
    Answer: Relative Humidity
  • Q. The National Geophysical Research Institute is located in
    A)Lucknow
    B)Pilani
    C)Goa
    D)Hyderabad
    Answer: Hyderabad
  • Q. Arrange the following hill ranges in order from north to south: I. Nallamala Hills II. Nilgiri III. Anaimalai IV. Cardamon Hills
    A)II, I, III, IV
    B)I, IV, III, II
    C)I, II, III, IV
    D)I, II, IV, III
    Answer: I, II, III, IV
  • Q. Rain shadows are associated with
    A)Cyclonic rainfall
    B)Convectional rainfall
    C)Orographic rainfall
    D)Orographic cyolonic rainfall
    Answer: Orographic rainfall
  • Q. Consider the following percentages regarding the world’s water resources: 1. Oceans and lakes – 95% 2. Frozen as ice – 4% 3. For man’s use – 1% Which of the above are correct percentages?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 3
    D)1 and 2
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Llanos and Campos are grasslands found in
    A)South America
    B)Siberia
    C)North America
    D)India
    Answer: South America
  • Q. The ideal conditions for coral growth are: I. water temperature around 20°C II. tropical waters (between 30°N and 30°S) III. highly saline water IV. adequate oxygen
    A)I, II and III
    B)I, II and IV
    C)I, III and IV
    D)II, III and IV
    Answer: I, II and IV
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding general characteristics associated with tropical cyclones 1. Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas. 2. They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
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  • Q. Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?
    A)Courtallam falls
    B)Shimsha falls
    C)Hogenakkal falls
    D)Jog falls
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  • Q. The formation of “Mushroom Rocks” in deserts is an example of which of the following?
    A)Attrition
    B)Erosion
    C)Contraction
    D)Abrasion
    Answer: Erosion
  • Q. River Indus originates from
    A)Karakoram range
    B)Hindukush range
    C)Himalayan range
    D)Kailash range
    Answer: Kailash range
  • Q. Freely moving bodies are ________
    A)Deflected upwards at the equator
    B)Deflected to their right in the northern hemisphere
    C)Deflected to the right in the southern hemisphere
    D)Unaffected by the earth's movements
    Answer: Deflected to their right in the northern hemisphere
  • Q. By what name is the Ganga known in Bangladesh?
    A)Rupnarayan
    B)Padma
    C)Bhagirathi
    D)Nubra
    Answer: Padma
  • Q. The highest percentage decadal growth rate of population as per 2011 Census was registered by:
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    B)Maharastra
    C)Punjab
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  • Q. Which one among the following best explains the reason for the eastern and western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experiencing frequent earthquake?
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    B)There are deep ocean trenches along these margins
    C)High mountain stretch along the continental margins adjacent to this ocean
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    A)Rectangular
    B)Dendritic
    C)Trellis
    D)Radial
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  • Q. Which one of the following sequences of ocean trenches is correct in terms of the ascending order of their depths?
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    B)Aleutian Trench - Mindanao Trench - New Hebrides Trench
    C)New Hebrides Trench - Mindanao Trench - Aleutian Trench
    D)New Hebrides Trench - Aleutian Trench - Mindanao Trench
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