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Q. The period of one revolution of sun around the centre of galaxy is called ________

A
Cosmic year
B
Parsec
C
Astronomical year
D
Light year

Correct Answer

Cosmic year

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. A passenger, on his transcontinental railway journey in Europe comes across the cities. What is the sequence in which he touches these cities in his east to west journey? 1. Belgrade 2. Vienna 3. Sophia 4. Prague
    A)2, 3, 4, 1
    B)1, 3, 4, 2
    C)4, 2, 1, 3
    D)3, 1, 2, 4
    Answer: 3, 1, 2, 4
  • Q. What percentage of insolation is received by the earth’s surface?
    A)0.66
    B)0.47
    C)0.51
    D)0.87
    Answer: 0.47
  • Q. What is the rank of India in milk production in the world?
    A)Second
    B)Fourth
    C)Third
    D)First
    Answer: First
  • Q. A line drawn on a weather map connecting points that receive equal amounts of sunshine are
    A)Isohyte
    B)Isohel
    C)Isobar
    D)Isotherm
    Answer: Isohel
  • Q. India has an endless growing season because
    A)Temperatures throughout the year are favourable for growth of plants
    B)It experiences the monsoonal type of climate
    C)The distribution of rainfall is uneven
    D)Its soil is very fertile the greater part being alluvial
    Answer: Temperatures throughout the year are favourable for growth of plants
  • Q. Arable lands refer to
    A)Woodland
    B)Pasture land
    C)Fallow land
    D)Cultivable land
    Answer: Cultivable land
  • Q. Evening sun is not a shot as the mid-day sun. What is the reason?
    A)Ozone in atmosphere absorbs more light in the evening
    B)In the evening, radiations travel slowly
    C)In the evening, the temperature of the sun decreases
    D)In the evening, radiations travel larger distance through atmosphere
    Answer: In the evening, radiations travel larger distance through atmosphere
  • Q. Masses of stars and galaxies are usually expressed in ________.
    A)Lunar mass
    B)Earth's mass
    C)Solar mass
    D)Neutron mass
    Answer: Solar mass
  • Q. The Bedouins are inhabitants of ________.
    A)The Arabian Desert
    B)Australia
    C)Northern Canada
    D)Central Asia
    Answer: The Arabian Desert
  • Q. Cyclones are called as hurricanes in
    A)Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
    B)Bangladesh
    C)China
    D)Japan
    Answer: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
  • Q. Which of the following line represents the line which connects the places of equal rain?
    A)Isobar
    B)Isohypse
    C)Isohalines
    D)Isohyets
    Answer: Isohyets
  • Q. Which of the following state is the largest wheat producing state in India?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Punjab
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Haryana
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
  • Q. Which of the following Indian state does not share International land border?
    A)Bihar
    B)Jammu and Kashmir
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. As per the data released in July 2011, Sex Ratio in Rural Areas is less than urban areas
    A)Three Times
    B)Five Times
    C)Four Times
    D)Two Times
    Answer: Four Times
  • Q. Which of the following is the smallest in terms of area?
    A)Nauru
    B)Vatican City
    C)Monaco
    D)San Marino
    Answer: Vatican City
  • Q. The largest producer of wood pulp is
    A)Russia
    B)India
    C)Canada
    D)USA
    Answer: Canada
  • Q. A river drains the water collected from a specific area which is called its:
    A)Drain Area
    B)Catchment Area
    C)Collecting Area
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Catchment Area
  • Q. The smallest island country in the Indian Ocean is
    A)Mauritius
    B)Maldives
    C)Sri Lanka
    D)Madagascar
    Answer: Maldives
  • Q. Which is the first national park of India?
    A)Dachigam National Park
    B)Jim Corbett National Park
    C)Similipal National Park
    D)Hazaribagh National Park
    Answer: Jim Corbett National Park
  • Q. Which one of the following is the most important port of Gujarat?
    A)Kandla
    B)Porbandar
    C)Surat
    D)Diu
    Answer: Kandla

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