Geography World Geography

Q. The phenomenon known as the “Midnight Sun” is caused by

A
Inclination of the Earth's axis
B
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
C
Sun spots
D
Nuclear explosions

Correct Answer

Inclination of the Earth's axis

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of the following non-conventional sources of energy holds out the maximum promise in India?
    A)Tidal Energy
    B)Solar Energy
    C)Geothermal Energy
    D)Wind Energy
    Answer: Solar Energy
  • Q. Petroleum is generally found in ________
    A)Alluvial deposits of the river valleys
    B)Igneous intrusions into sedimentary strata
    C)Old fold mountains
    D)Folded marine sedimentary rocks
    Answer: Folded marine sedimentary rocks
  • Q. Which type of lake is formed by volcanic activities?
    A)Lagoon
    B)Caldera lake
    C)Karst lake
    D)Freshwater lake
    Answer: Caldera lake
  • Q. The transverse, longitudinal and surface waves in an earthquake originate from ________
    A)The epicentre on the surface of the earth
    B)The focus within the body of the earth
    C)The focus on the surface of the earth
    D)The epicentre within the body of the earth
    Answer: The focus within the body of the earth
  • Q. Peaty soil is found in ________
    A)Assam
    B)Kerala
    C)Kashmir
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. The Persian Gulf region is rich in ________.
    A)Bauxite ore reserves
    B)Crude oil reserves
    C)Iron ore reserves
    D)Uranium ore reserves
    Answer: Crude oil reserves
  • Q. Which of the following does not have influence over the climate in India?
    A)Monsoons
    B)Nearness to Equator
    C)Presence of Indian Ocean
    D)Ocean currents
    Answer: Ocean currents
  • Q. What is ‘Sidereal Day’?
    A)The time during which the earth makes a complete rotation on its axis in respect of the fixed stars
    B)The day on which the duration of sunshine is the maximum
    C)The day on which the duration of sunshine and darkness are equal
    D)The day on which the sun reaches its maximum distance from the equator
    Answer: The time during which the earth makes a complete rotation on its axis in respect of the fixed stars
  • Q. Find the wrong pair
    A)Annamalai National Park - Tamil Nadu
    B)Bandipur National Park - Karnataka
    C)Sariska National Park - Rajasthan
    D)Periyar National Park - Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Periyar National Park - Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. European Turkey is separated from its Asian part by
    A)Straits of Dardanelles
    B)Straits of Bosporus
    C)Sea of Marmara
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. In which of the following wild life sanctuary of India, where project of conservation of Rhinos is underway?
    A)Kaziranga
    B)Bandipur
    C)Periyar
    D)Gir
    Answer: Kaziranga
  • Q. Which of the following is a cold wind?
    A)Chinook
    B)Buran
    C)Foehn
    D)Sirocco
    Answer: Buran
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. The Hawaiian Islands specialise in the cultivation of
    A)Sugarcane
    B)Cotton
    C)Rice
    D)Tobacco
    Answer: Sugarcane
  • Q. The Buckincham Canal is an inland water way in
    A)India
    B)United Kingdom
    C)Australia
    D)New Zealand
    Answer: India
  • Q. The leading producer of wind-power in the world is:
    A)Brazil
    B)China
    C)Germany
    D)USA
    Answer: China
  • Q. The northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are
    A)Barail and Patkai hills
    B)Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma
    C)Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
    D)Khasi and Pegu Yoma
    Answer: Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
  • Q. The cause of Earthquake is
    A)Destruction in shell system
    B)Disturbances in Earth surface
    C)Adjustment in the layers of Earth's crust
    D)Rise in plates
    Answer: Disturbances in Earth surface
  • Q. The edible oil commonly used in India for preparation of toilet soap is
    A)Soyabean oil
    B)Linseed oil
    C)Mustard oil
    D)Coconut oil
    Answer: Coconut oil
  • Q. ________ is a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streams of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole
    A)Albopictus
    B)Acaulis
    C)Matus
    D)Aurora
    Answer: Aurora

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