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Q. The Dogger Bank, the main fishing area of Europe, lies in

A
North Sea
B
Baltic Sea
C
English Channel
D
Norwegian Sea

Correct Answer

North Sea

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The nations, separated by McMahon line are
    A)China and India
    B)Afghanistan and Pakistan
    C)Bangladesh and India
    D)Pakistan and India
    Answer: China and India
  • Q. Consider the following mountain ranges: 1. Ladakh Range 2. Karakoram 3. Greater Himalayas 4. Zanskar Range What is the correct sequence of these from south to north?
    A)4, 2, 3, 1
    B)3, 4, 1, 2
    C)3, 1, 4, 2
    D)4, 3, 2, 1
    Answer: 3, 4, 1, 2
  • Q. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
    A)Atlantic Ocean
    B)Pacific Ocean
    C)Indian Ocean
    D)Arctic Ocean
    Answer: Pacific Ocean
  • Q. Which central government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals?
    A)National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd
    B)The Geological Survey of India
    C)Surveyor General of India
    D)Indian Bureau of Mines
    Answer: The Geological Survey of India
  • Q. Which of the following towns is incorrectly matched to its chief industry ?
    A)Los Angeles-Automobiles
    B)Chicago-Agricultural Implements
    C)Kansas-Meat Packing
    D)Dresden-Optical Apparatus
    Answer: Los Angeles-Automobiles
  • Q. On the Equator the day and night are equal
    A)On winter solstice
    B)On equinoxes
    C)On summer solstice
    D)Throughout the year
    Answer: Throughout the year
  • Q. What percentage or all water available on the Earth is contained in the oceans?
    A)86%
    B)50%
    C)70%
    D)97%
    Answer: 97%
  • Q. Strait of Florida runs in between ________
    A)Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
    B)Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea
    C)Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
    D)Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean
    Answer: Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
  • Q. The salinity of soil is measured by
    A)Psychrometer
    B)Electrical Conductivity Meter
    C)Hygrometer
    D)Scaler
    Answer: Electrical Conductivity Meter
  • Q. The Chambal Valley Project is a joint venture of:
    A)Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
    B)Rajasthan and Gujrat
    C)Madhya Pradesh and Gujrat
    D)Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. Given here are four places situated on the banks of the Narmada : 1. Jabalpur 2. Mandla 3. Amarkantak 4. Bharuch In which order do these places occur from the source of the river to its mouth?
    A)2, 1, 4, 3
    B)3, 2, 1, 4
    C)4, 3, 2, 1
    D)1, 4, 3, 2
    Answer: 3, 2, 1, 4
  • Q. Which of the following soils is very hard to cultivate?
    A)Red
    B)Alluvial
    C)Black
    D)Sandy
    Answer: Sandy
  • Q. The igneous rocks are formed due to ________
    A)Disintegration of magma
    B)Accumulation of sediments at the bottom of sea
    C)Granitisation
    D)Altering of metamorphic rocks
    Answer: Granitisation
  • Q. Marble is the metamorphosed form of
    A)Sandstone
    B)Shale
    C)Basalt
    D)Limestone
    Answer: Limestone
  • Q. Sucrose content in sugarcane decreases ________
    A)If there is high temperature during the time of ripening
    B)If frost occurs during the process of ripening
    C)If high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant
    D)If there is fluctuation in temperature during the period of growth of the plant
    Answer: If high rainfall occurs during the period of growth of the plant
  • Q. The most dangerous effect of excessive deforestation is
    A)Destruction of habitat of wild animals
    B)Loss of forest
    C)Loss of other plants
    D)Soil erosion
    Answer: Destruction of habitat of wild animals
  • Q. The planet Mercury is difficult to be observed most of the time because ________
    A)It being too close to the Sun, gets hidden by the glare of the Sun
    B)It gets hidden behind Venus
    C)It goes too far away from the Earth
    D)It cannot be seen at night as at that time no sunlight falls on it.
    Answer: It being too close to the Sun, gets hidden by the glare of the Sun
  • Q. What is the correct sequence of the following layers of the Earth as one moves from the surface to the interior: 1. Mantle 2. Crust 3. Core Select the correct answer by using the codes given below
    A)2, 1, 2003
    B)1, 2, 2003
    C)1, 3, 2002
    D)3, 1, 2002
    Answer: 2, 1, 2003
  • Q. Which of the following is not Rabi Crop in India?
    A)Rape seed
    B)Wheat
    C)Jau
    D)Jute
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India? I. The decline in overseas market II. Inadequately supply of raw jute III. Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials
    A)I and III
    B)I and II
    C)I, II and III
    D)II and III
    Answer: I and II

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