Q. The layer of ocean water between the depth zone of 300 m- 1000 m characterized by sharp change of temperature in the vertical section of sea water is called:

Correct Answer

Thermocline

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Tropical deserts are rich in ________ resources.
    A)Soil
    B)Mineral
    C)Agricultural
    D)Animal
    Answer: Mineral
  • Q. Which of the following statements about New Zealand is incorrect ?
    A)Tasman Sea is a land locked sea in the South Island
    B)It is a part of Australian continent
    C)It consists of two islands separated by Cook Strait
    D)Mt. Cook is the highest peak of New Zealand
    Answer: Tasman Sea is a land locked sea in the South Island
  • Q. The plantation in a huge manner to prevent soil erosion is called
    A)Strip Farming
    B)Shelter Belts
    C)Contour Farming
    D)Forestation
    Answer: Shelter Belts
  • Q. Some riven and canals have locks across them in order to
    A)Control the level of water
    B)Collect taxes
    C)Ensure safety
    D)Load or unload freight
    Answer: Control the level of water
  • Q. The Standard Meridian of India is
    A)90.5 E longitude
    B)75.5 E longitude
    C)82.5 E longitude
    D)0 E longitude
    Answer: 82.5 E longitude
  • Q. Genoa is leading seaport of:
    A)Italy
    B)Spain
    C)Brazil
    D)Canada
    Answer: Italy
  • Q. A devastating Cloud Burst swept over Leh on August 2010. Which one of the following statements with regard to Cloud Burst is not correct?
    A)Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas
    B)Cloud Burst is a localized weather phenomenon representing highly concentrated rainfall over a small area in a short duration of time
    C)Cloud Burst occurs due to upward movement of moisture laden air with sufficient rapidity to form cumulonimbus clouds
    D)There is no satisfactory technique till now for predicting Cloud Burst
    Answer: Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas
  • Q. Japan’s total land is about ________ that of India.
    A)One-ninth
    B)One-sixth
    C)One-fifth
    D)One-tenth
    Answer: One-ninth
  • Q. The only zone in the country that produces gold is also rich in iron is
    A)Southern zone
    B)North-eastern zone
    C)North-western zone
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Southern zone
  • Q. The zone of low atmospheric pressure and ascending air located at or near the equator is called:
    A)Intera-Tropical Convergence Zone
    B)Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
    C)Outer-Tropical Convergence Zone
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
  • Q. The State in India which produces the largest quantity of common salt is
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Kerala
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. The approximate distance between the Earth and the Moon is
    A)280000 km
    B)380000 km
    C)180000 km
    D)50000 km
    Answer: 380000 km
  • Q. The Shifting cultivation is still prevalent in
    A)Manipur
    B)Mizoram
    C)Nagaland
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. “Terra Rossa” is a Latin word which means?
    A)Lateritic Region
    B)Warm Region
    C)Red Landscape
    D)Region Nearer to Poles
    Answer: Red Landscape
  • Q. The correct sequence of planets in the descending order of their equatorial diameter is ________
    A)Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Earth
    B)Mars, Mercury, Uranus, Earth
    C)Earth, Mars, Mercury, Uranus
    D)Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury
    Answer: Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury
  • Q. To check the expansion of Thar desert which one of the following methods is expected to yield the best results?
    A)Afforestation
    B)Artificial rain
    C)Construction of canals
    D)Construction of Dams
    Answer: Afforestation
  • Q. Which of the following area of Indian subcontinent becomes the area of low pressure in summer?
    A)North Western India
    B)Rann of Kutch
    C)Rajasthan
    D)Meghalaya
    Answer: North Western India
  • Q. First railway line in the world, was laid in ________
    A)Federal Republic of Germany
    B)Western U.S.A.
    C)North-East England
    D)Russia
    Answer: North-East England
  • Q. The world’s highest rail bridge being constructed in the State of Jammu & Kashmir will be on which of the following rivers?
    A)Indus
    B)Jhelum
    C)Chenab
    D)Ravi
    Answer: Chenab
  • Q. Los Angeles is famous for ________
    A)Film studios
    B)Golden beaches
    C)Scenic beauty
    D)Rocket launching station
    Answer: Film studios

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