Geography Lithosphere

Q. “Terra Rossa” is a Latin word which means?

A
Lateritic Region
B
Warm Region
C
Red Landscape
D
Region Nearer to Poles

Correct Answer

Red Landscape

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which one of the following countries makes maximum use of the geothermal energy?
    A)Iceland
    B)New Zealand
    C)Japan
    D)Russia
    Answer: Iceland
  • Q. Godwin Austin is a
    A)Telescope inventor
    B)Pass
    C)Peak
    D)Geologist
    Answer: Peak
  • Q. Limestone, Coal, Chalk, Shale are the examples of:
    A)Volcanic Rock
    B)Sedimentary Rocks
    C)Metamorphic Rock
    D)Igneous Rock
    Answer: Sedimentary Rocks
  • Q. The world’s most humid continent is
    A)North America
    B)Asia
    C)Europe
    D)South America
    Answer: South America
  • Q. Which of the following is a rabi crop?
    A)Maize
    B)Cotton
    C)Mustard
    D)Rice
    Answer: Mustard
  • Q. The second largest basin in Peninsular India is ________
    A)Narmada Basin
    B)Cauvery Basin
    C)Godavari Basin
    D)Krishna Basin
    Answer: Godavari Basin
  • Q. Which of the following statements about convectional rainfall are true? 1. The areas of the world, having an equatorial type of climate, receive this kind of rainfall. 2. It is usually torrential and accompanied by thunder and lightning. 3. It is also known as 4 o’clock rain.
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The antipodal position of a place located at 35° south and 80° west is
    A)100°north and 80° East
    B)55° north and 80° East
    C)35° north and 100° East
    D)55° south and 10° East
    Answer: 35° north and 100° East
  • Q. Which of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
    A)Namibia
    B)Canada
    C)South Africa
    D)USA
    Answer: Canada
  • Q. Greenland is the largest island of the world. It is an integral part of
    A)Denmark
    B)Norway
    C)North America
    D)Canada
    Answer: Denmark
  • Q. In USA, which one of the following regions Receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Wester lies?
    A)South-western
    B)North-western
    C)North-eastern
    D)South-eastern
    Answer: North-western
  • Q. With which country, India has the longest international boundary?
    A)China
    B)Nepal
    C)Pakistan
    D)Bangladesh
    Answer: Bangladesh
  • Q. The World’s largest island is
    A)New Guinea
    B)Greenland
    C)Iceland
    D)Madagascar
    Answer: Greenland
  • Q. Ring of Fire is found commonly in
    A)Indian Ocean
    B)Pacific Ocean
    C)Atlantic Ocean
    D)Arctic Ocean
    Answer: Pacific Ocean
  • Q. What do you understand by the term ‘Doab’ ?
    A)Land between two separate river systems
    B)Where the delta of river begins
    C)Where two or more rivers meet
    D)Land between two tributaries of a river
    Answer: Land between two tributaries of a river
  • Q. The prediction of storm is made, when atmospheric pressure
    A)Decreases suddenly
    B)Rises suddenly
    C)Rises gradually
    D)Decreases gradually
    Answer: Decreases suddenly
  • Q. The headland in sea is called
    A)Isthmus
    B)Strait
    C)Peninsula
    D)Island
    Answer: Peninsula
  • Q. Where is the headquarters of South-Central Railway located?
    A)Secunderabad
    B)Itarsi
    C)Mumbai
    D)Vijayawada
    Answer: Secunderabad
  • Q. Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called ________
    A)Blizzards
    B)Typhoons
    C)Tornadoes
    D)Polar winds
    Answer: Blizzards
  • Q. Jute requires
    A)Hot and dry climate
    B)Hot and humid climate
    C)Cold climate
    D)Mediterranean climate
    Answer: Hot and humid climate

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