Geography World Geography

Q. “Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest Coral reef is located in

A
Philippines
B
Caribbean Islands
C
Australia
D
Indonesia

Correct Answer

Australia

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The approximate depth of the Mariana Trench or the Pacific Ocean is
    A)11030 m
    B)5530 m
    C)7530 m
    D)13030 m
    Answer: 11030 m
  • Q. Which type of lake is formed by volcanic activities?
    A)Lagoon
    B)Caldera lake
    C)Karst lake
    D)Freshwater lake
    Answer: Caldera lake
  • Q. Which of the following non-conventional sources of energy holds out the maximum promise in India?
    A)Tidal Energy
    B)Solar Energy
    C)Geothermal Energy
    D)Wind Energy
    Answer: Solar Energy
  • Q. The study of moon is called:
    A)Moonology
    B)Lunarlogy
    C)Selenology
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Selenology
  • Q. The Appalachian highland of North America are economically important mainly because of ________
    A)Large number of both summer and winter tourist centres
    B)Ready source of timber and water power
    C)Natural passes facilitating easy movement
    D)Rich mineral wealth forming the basis of flourishing industries
    Answer: Rich mineral wealth forming the basis of flourishing industries
  • Q. Dolomite is a/an
    A)Igneous rock
    B)Sedimentary rock
    C)Plutonic rock
    D)Metamorphic rock
    Answer: Sedimentary rock
  • Q. The world’s largest port is ________.
    A)New York/New Jersey
    B)Mumbai
    C)Sydney
    D)Singapore
    Answer: New York/New Jersey
  • Q. India broke away from Australia and Antarctica and started moving north in the period of ________
    A)Jurassic
    B)Permian
    C)Triassic
    D)Cretaceous
    Answer: Cretaceous
  • Q. The Great Circle routes join
    A)Perth to Tokyo and London to Quebec
    B)London to Los Angeles and Amsterdam to Tokyo
    C)Vancouver to Quebec and Perth to Melbourne
    D)Los Angeles to Perth and Tokyo to Bombay
    Answer: London to Los Angeles and Amsterdam to Tokyo
  • Q. What is the total number of planets move around the Sun?
    A)Seven
    B)Five
    C)Eight
    D)Six
    Answer: Eight
  • Q. The northern boundary of the peninsular plateau of Indian runs parallel to the Ganga and the Yamuna from Rajmahal hills to a point near
    A)Gwalior
    B)Allahabad
    C)Delhi
    D)Jaipur
    Answer: Delhi
  • Q. In which country, slash and burn agriculture is known as “Milpa”?
    A)Central America
    B)Venezuela
    C)Brazil
    D)Mexico and Central America
    Answer: Mexico and Central America
  • Q. Natural Vegetation’ refers to ________
    A)A protected area created by using contour bunding
    B)A plant community that has been left undisturbed over a long time
    C)Plant species which live and grow together
    D)All of the above
    Answer: A plant community that has been left undisturbed over a long time
  • Q. The study of universe is called:
    A)Cosmology
    B)Astrology
    C)Astronomy
    D)Universology
    Answer: Cosmology
  • Q. The Persian Gulf region is rich in ________.
    A)Bauxite ore reserves
    B)Crude oil reserves
    C)Iron ore reserves
    D)Uranium ore reserves
    Answer: Crude oil reserves
  • Q. Economically the most important forests of India are
    A)Evergreen forest
    B)Tidal forest
    C)Thorn forest
    D)Tropical deciduous forest
    Answer: Tropical deciduous forest
  • Q. Which is common to Guwahati, Barauni, Koyali, Haldia, Digboi and Mathura?
    A)They are hill stations
    B)Public sector refineries, owned by the Indian oil corporation are located in these places
    C)They are prominent game sanctuaries
    D)Oil and natural gas commission has its units in all these places
    Answer: Public sector refineries, owned by the Indian oil corporation are located in these places
  • Q. Which one of the following statements in not correct?
    A)India is the largest producer of silk in world
    B)India is the highest oil-seeds and vegetable oil producing country in the world
    C)India is the second largest exporter of jute goods in the world
    D)India is the second largest producer of three-wheeler motor vehicles in the world
    Answer: India is the largest producer of silk in world
  • Q. The river Cauvery originates from which of the following states?
    A)Karnataka
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. The climate best suited for horticulture is ________
    A)Monsoon
    B)Equatorial
    C)Mediterranean
    D)Tundra
    Answer: Mediterranean

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