Geography World Geography

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

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    A)Tundra
    B)Coniferous forests
    C)Temperate deciduous forests
    D)Temperate grasslands
    Answer: Coniferous forests
  • Q. Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is ________
    A)Laterite is typically a soil of tropical regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall
    B)Alluvial soils are easy to plough
    C)Red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content
    D)Black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive
    Answer: Red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content
  • Q. There is always shortage of electricity in India for a long time, because
    A)The objective of getting new capacity is not achieved
    B)There is fluctuation in hydro-power generation
    C)Demand for electricity is increasing while its generation and distribution has not been increased
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Demand for electricity is increasing while its generation and distribution has not been increased
  • Q. With reference to the sub-tropical high pressure belt, consider the following statements: 1. It is affected by Earth’s rotation and descent of winds from higher altitudes. 2. It is dynamically induced and characterized with anti-cyclonic conditions. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 only
    B)1 only
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 2 only
  • Q. Arrange the following countries of southAsia in their descending order of literacy of people- 1. Bangladesh 2. India 3. Pakistan 4. Srilanka
    A)4, 2, 3, 1
    B)1, 4, 3, 2
    C)3, 2, 4, 1
    D)4, 3, 2, 1
    Answer: 4, 2, 3, 1
  • Q. Consider the following mountain ranges: 1. Ladakh Range 2. Karakoram 3. Greater Himalayas 4. Zanskar Range What is the correct sequence of these from south to north?
    A)4, 2, 3, 1
    B)3, 4, 1, 2
    C)3, 1, 4, 2
    D)4, 3, 2, 1
    Answer: 3, 4, 1, 2
  • Q. Which of the following is the annual precipitation of an area?
    A)The total amount of rain per year, irrespective of snow, hail and sleet
    B)All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
    C)The total actual amount of rain, snow, hail and sleet
    D)All forms of precipitation measured after conversion to equal quantity of ice
    Answer: All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
  • Q. The ‘Solar Corona’ mainly consists of ________
    A)Gases
    B)Cosmic rays
    C)Molten lava
    D)Ice
    Answer: Molten lava
  • Q. The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of
    A)21.5°
    B)23.5°
    C)22.5°
    D)20.0°
    Answer: 23.5°
  • Q. The gentle ‘seaward sloping’ surface from the coasts is called
    A)Continental rise
    B)Continental shelf
    C)Abyssal plains
    D)Submarine ridges
    Answer: Continental shelf
  • Q. Amritsar and Shimla have the same latitude yet Shimla is cooler than Amritsar because it ________
    A)Is at a higher elevation
    B)Lies north of Amritsar
    C)Comes under the influence of cold winds
    D)Receives a lot of snow
    Answer: Is at a higher elevation
  • Q. What is the shape of the Earth?
    A)Sphere
    B)Geoid
    C)Circle
    D)Hemi-sphere
    Answer: Geoid
  • Q. Which is the greatest archipelago on the globe?
    A)Indonesia
    B)Japan
    C)West Indies
    D)Philippines
    Answer: Indonesia
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    A)The movement of cold wind is towards poles
    B)At poles the snow does not melt
    C)The cold regions do not absorb sun rays
    D)The sun rays falling per unit area are less at poles
    Answer: The sun rays falling per unit area are less at poles
  • Q. The crop which is produced largely/mostly in India
    A)Maize
    B)Wheat
    C)Jowar
    D)Rice
    Answer: Rice
  • Q. The ocean currents allow the oceans to ________ year after year.
    A)Maintain the same temperature
    B)Become warmer
    C)Become colder
    D)Increase salinity
    Answer: Maintain the same temperature
  • Q. Study the following diagram and say which of the given statements is not correct regarding it ________
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    B)It shows the earth's orbital position on 21st June
    C)All parallels in the northern hemisphere have days equal to nights
    D)South of the equator the length of the day decreases with increasing latitude
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  • Q. Which is the correct sequence of the given American cities from West to East?
    A)Salt Lake City - San Francisco - Boston - Pittsburgh
    B)Salt Lake City - Pittsburgh - San Francisco - Boston
    C)San Francisco - Salt Lake City Pittsburgh - Boston
    D)San Pittsburgh - Salt Lake City - Boston
    Answer: San Francisco - Salt Lake City Pittsburgh - Boston
  • Q. Which of the following geomorphic pairs is not correct?
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    B)Cirque - Glacier
    C)Coral - Ocean
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    C)Bangkok
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