Geography World Geography

Q. Schist is the metamorphic equivalent of ________.

A
Shale
B
Granite
C
Basalt
D
Dolerite

Correct Answer

Shale

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The Indian state of Sikkim does not share a border with which neighbouring country?
    A)Bhutan
    B)Nepal
    C)Bangladesh
    D)China
    Answer: Bangladesh
  • Q. In India,the state with highest density of population is
    A)West Bengal
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Bihar
    D)Haryana
    Answer: Bihar
  • Q. The following statements are made about ocean currents: 1. They are warm off the west coast of continents within the tropics 2. They move clockwise in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere 3. They move clockwise in the oceans of the Northern Hemisphere Which of the above are correct?
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. Doldrum is an area of ________.
    A)Low pressure
    B)Low rainfall
    C)Low temperature
    D)High winds
    Answer: Low pressure
  • Q. Foot and mouth disease is common among
    A)Cattle only
    B)Birds
    C)Goats and sheep only
    D)Cattle, goats, sheep and other hoofed animals
    Answer: Cattle, goats, sheep and other hoofed animals
  • Q. The study of moon is called:
    A)Moonology
    B)Lunarlogy
    C)Selenology
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Selenology
  • Q. The country that has the greatest length of the day during summer is ________
    A)Nigeria
    B)Australia
    C)Mexico
    D)Norway
    Answer: Norway
  • Q. Where is Nagarhole National Park?
    A)Orissa
    B)Madhya Pradesh
    C)Karnataka
    D)Assam
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. The average salinity of the sea water is ________ parts per thousand.
    A)50
    B)25
    C)35
    D)60
    Answer: 35
  • Q. The Govt. of India has decided to increase the export of cashewnut. Which of the following is not a major cashewnut growing State?
    A)Kerala
    B)Goa
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • Q. What is the correct sequence of the given clouds from low to high altitudes?
    A)Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrus, Cirrostratus
    B)Stratus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
    C)Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrus
    D)Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
    Answer: Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
  • Q. ________ and ________ are called the ‘Low countries’ of Europe.
    A)England and Ireland
    B)Spain and Portugal
    C)Holland and Belgium
    D)Denmark and Germany
    Answer: Holland and Belgium
  • Q. October Heat’ is caused due to
    A)Dry hot weather
    B)The absence of rain
    C)Combination of high temperature and excessive humidity
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Combination of high temperature and excessive humidity
  • Q. The mediterranean region specialises in fruit culture because ________
    A)The long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export.
    B)Hill slopes are best suited for cultivation of trees
    C)Hill slopes are not favourable for food grain cultivation
    D)There is a demand of dry fruits
    Answer: The long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export.
  • Q. The energy of Sun is vested in which of the following process?
    A)Nuclear Fusion
    B)Photoelectric Emission
    C)Nuclear Fission
    D)Temperate Emission
    Answer: Nuclear Fusion
  • Q. The hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain are known as ________
    A)Khamsin
    B)Chinook
    C)Foehn
    D)Sirocco
    Answer: Foehn
  • Q. The greatest diversity of animal and plant species occurs
    A)Heavily polluted rivers
    B)Temperate deciduous forests
    C)Tropical moist forests
    D)Deserts and savannas
    Answer: Tropical moist forests
  • Q. The only sanctuary where kasturi stag is found is
    A)Gir
    B)Kanha
    C)Dachigam
    D)Mudumalai
    Answer: Dachigam
  • Q. Which river is known as Sorrow of Bihar?
    A)Kosi River
    B)Ganga River
    C)Gandak River
    D)Son River
    Answer: Kosi River
  • Q. India’s land border with the neighboring countries is, in length, approximately
    A)10 thousand km
    B)8 thousand km
    C)15 thousand km
    D)16 thousand km
    Answer: 15 thousand km

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