Geography Hydrosphere

Q. A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a

A
Bay
B
Strait
C
Sound
D
Fjord

Correct Answer

Bay

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The total length of the oceanic ridge systems is of the order of
    A)95000 km
    B)40000 km
    C)65000 km
    D)150000 km
    Answer: 65000 km
  • Q. Which of the following connects the ocean floor level with the continental level ?
    A)Epicontinental sea
    B)Continental slope
    C)Continental shelf
    D)Sea shelf
    Answer: Continental slope
  • Q. Which of the following functions performed by a forest help most in controlling drought?
    A)Forests lower the temperature of the environment
    B)Forests act as water sheds
    C)Forests bring rainfall in monsoon
    D)Forests prevent soil erosion
    Answer: Forests bring rainfall in monsoon
  • Q. Which of the following will not get direct rays of sun?
    A)Thiruvananthapuram
    B)Mumbai
    C)Chennai
    D)Srinagar
    Answer: Srinagar
  • Q. Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie – places famous for gold mines are located in:
    A)England
    B)Australia
    C)USA
    D)South Africa
    Answer: Australia
  • Q. Which one of the following groups comprises of States sharing borders with Chhattisgarh ?
    A)Bihar, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Orissa
    B)Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Orissa
    C)Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
    D)Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal
    Answer: Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Orissa
  • Q. Which one of the following oil fields of India is the oldest and still producing oil ?
    A)Ankleshwar
    B)Bombay High
    C)Digboi
    D)Naharkatiya
    Answer: Digboi
  • Q. The Ruhr-Westphalia region is a famous industrial region of ________
    A)North America
    B)Scandinavia
    C)Russia
    D)Germany
    Answer: Germany
  • Q. Lignite is a type of:
    A)Coal
    B)Iron
    C)Steel
    D)Gold
    Answer: Coal
  • Q. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of ________
    A)40°N and 60°N
    B)5°N and 20°N
    C)20°N and 40°N
    D)20°S and 40°S
    Answer: 20°N and 40°N
  • Q. Which of the following is known as the ‘Pearl City’?
    A)Kochi
    B)Kandla
    C)Tuticorin
    D)Hyderabad
    Answer: Hyderabad
  • Q. Which of the following groups of rivers originate from the Himachal mountains?
    A)Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    B)Beas, Ravi and Chenab
    C)Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum
    D)Sutlej, Ravi and Jhelum
    Answer: Beas, Ravi and Chenab
  • Q. Where are most or the Earth’s active volcanoes concentrated at present?
    A)Pacific Ocean
    B)South America
    C)Africa
    D)Europe
    Answer: Pacific Ocean
  • Q. The strongest evidence that comets are members of our solar system comes from ________
    A)The shape of their orbits
    B)Their composition
    C)Their effect on the lives of man
    D)The shape and length of their tails
    Answer: Their composition
  • Q. Which of the following is the highest peak in undisputed Indian territory
    A)Nanada Devi
    B)Mount Everest
    C)Kanchenjunga
    D)Nanga parbat
    Answer: Kanchenjunga
  • Q. Iron ore mining in the former Soviet Union are in
    A)Krivoi Rog and Kerch basin
    B)Kiruna
    C)Mesabi and Gegobic
    D)Lorraine field
    Answer: Krivoi Rog and Kerch basin
  • Q. Simlipal Tiger Reserve is in which state?
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Odisha
    Answer: Odisha
  • Q. The typical area of sal forest in the Indian peninsular upland occurs
    A)to the north-east of the Godavari
    B)on the western ghats
    C)between the Tapti and the Narmada
    D)on the Malwa plateau
    Answer: on the Malwa plateau
  • Q. In which of the following region, it rains throughout the year?
    A)Tropical
    B)Mediterranean
    C)Equatorial
    D)Temperate
    Answer: Equatorial
  • Q. A temperature inversion is most likely to occur under which of the following conditions?
    A)Calm, cloudy and humid night
    B)Mountain top in late evening
    C)Windy but cloudy night
    D)Calm, clear and cool winter night
    Answer: Calm, clear and cool winter night

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