Geography Lithosphere

Q. Moon shaped sand-dunes, formed by wind action are called ________

A
Barkhans
B
Cirque
C
Bajada
D
Mesa

Correct Answer

Barkhans

More Questions on Geography

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    A)Bauxite
    B)Lead
    C)Zinc
    D)Copper
    Answer: Bauxite
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    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)2 and 3
    C)2 and 4
    D)1, 2 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The Metamorphism of Shale occurs in which of the following rocks?
    A)Marble
    B)Graphite
    C)Gneiss
    D)Slate
    Answer: Slate
  • Q. What is the approximate equatorial circumference of the earth?
    A)40,000 Km
    B)30,000 Km
    C)35,000 Km
    D)45,000 Km
    Answer: 40,000 Km
  • Q. “Mulching” is the term used for the process of
    A)Transplanting of paddy seedlings
    B)Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc.
    C)Breaking down big pieces of soil into small ones
    D)Nitrogen fixation of soil by use of fertilizers
    Answer: Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc.
  • Q. Which one of the following is not an African country?
    A)Mauritania
    B)Cameroon
    C)Gabon
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  • Q. The Temperate grasslands of North America are known as
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    B)Pampas
    C)Downs
    D)Prairie
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  • Q. Which of the following two states are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
    A)Bihar and Assam
    B)Kamataka and Kerala
    C)Punjab and Haryana
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  • Q. Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie – places famous for gold mines are located in:
    A)England
    B)Australia
    C)USA
    D)South Africa
    Answer: Australia
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    B)Aerosol
    C)Solid sol
    D)Gel
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  • Q. Which is the largest Gulf in the World?
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    B)The Gulf of Cambay
    C)The Gulf of Mexico
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  • Q. What is ‘Sidereal Day’?
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    B)The day on which the duration of sunshine is the maximum
    C)The day on which the duration of sunshine and darkness are equal
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  • Q. Which planet of the solar system spins on its axis at the fastest rate?
    A)Jupiter
    B)Mercury
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  • Q. In which of the following region, it rains throughout the year?
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    B)Mediterranean
    C)Equatorial
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    B)Stratosphere
    C)Exosphere
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    B)Strait
    C)Peninsula
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    B)North-east
    C)North-west
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