Geography Hydrosphere

Q. The salinity of the sea is maximum at the

A
Baltic Sea
B
Indian Ocean
C
Red Sea
D
Atlantic Ocean

Correct Answer

Red Sea

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The main hydroelectric power potential of the Indus river system lies in India and not in Pakistan because
    A)India has a greater labour force to develop hydroelectric power
    B)The need for hydroelectric power is greater in India than the Pakistan
    C)India has superior technology to develop hydroelectric power
    D)The mountain stages of these rivers lie in India
    Answer: The mountain stages of these rivers lie in India
  • Q. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Narmada ________ Jabalpur 2. Godavari ________ Nasik 3. Mahanadi ________ Cuttack Select the correct answer using the codes given below ________
    A)1 and 2
    B)2 and 3
    C)1 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Which of the following phenomenon is/are the effect of the rotation of the Earth? 1. Apparent movement of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars. 2. Flatness of the poles and bulge at the Equator. 3. Occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset 4. Magnetic field of the earth.
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)1 and 3
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Q. Which of the following depletion results in the increase in the UV radiation on the Earth?
    A)Ozone
    B)Carbon monoxide
    C)Carbon dioxide
    D)Oxygen
    Answer: Ozone
  • Q. Railways are more in North Indian plains because
    A)The region offers least physical resistance
    B)The area is more productive
    C)It is densely populated
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • Q. As the river enters the plain it twists and turns forming large bends known as
    A)Rounds
    B)Crooks
    C)Flections
    D)Meanders
    Answer: Meanders
  • Q. What is the name of the highest summit of Nilgiri Hills?
    A)Doda-betta
    B)Coonoor-betta
    C)Anaimudi
    D)Vellangiri
    Answer: Doda-betta
  • Q. If a traveller going from Vancouver to Tokyo crosses the International Date Line on Saturday, what will be the day for him at Tokyo?
    A)Sunday
    B)Friday
    C)Saturday
    D)Monday
    Answer: Sunday
  • Q. The youngest mountain range in the world is ________
    A)Aravallis
    B)Western Ghats
    C)Himalayas
    D)Andes
    Answer: Himalayas
  • Q. The largest port of India is:
    A)Mumbai Port
    B)Kandla Port
    C)Okha Port
    D)Kolkata Port
    Answer: Mumbai Port
  • Q. Why stars look more in west than east?
    A)Earth is moving from east to west
    B)Universe is moving from east to west
    C)Earth is moving around the Sun
    D)Earth is moving from west to east
    Answer: Earth is moving from west to east
  • Q. Rajasthan receives very little rain because
    A)The monsoons fail to reach this area
    B)It is too hot
    C)There is no water available and thus the winds remain dry
    D)The winds do not come across any barrier to cause the necessary uplift to cool the winds
    Answer: The winds do not come across any barrier to cause the necessary uplift to cool the winds
  • Q. Due to gravity, acceleration at the Equator is
    A)Equal to acceleration on poles
    B)Less than acceleration on poles
    C)More than acceleration on poles
    D)Not dependant on the centrifugal acceleration of Earth
    Answer: Less than acceleration on poles
  • Q. The only state in India that produces saffron is
    A)Jammu and Kashmir
    B)Assam
    C)Himachal Pradesh
    D)Meghalaya
    Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
  • Q. The total surface area of earth is ________
    A)710 million sq km
    B)510 million sq km
    C)610 million sq km
    D)810 million sq km
    Answer: 510 million sq km
  • Q. A prominent break in the continuity of the Sahyadris is
    A)Anaimalai Hills
    B)Doda Betta
    C)Anamudi Peak
    D)Palghat Gap
    Answer: Palghat Gap
  • Q. Himalayan mountain range falls under which type of mountains?
    A)Accumulated Mountain
    B)Block Mountain
    C)Residual Mountain
    D)Fold Mountain
    Answer: Fold Mountain
  • Q. Which of the following tribes is not found in Central India ?
    A)Bhils
    B)Gonds
    C)Todas
    D)Munda
    Answer: Todas
  • Q. Golden Quadrilateral Comprising National Highways connects:
    A)Delhi-Mumbai-Benglore-Kollata-Delhi
    B)Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Hydrabad-Delhi
    C)Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kollata-Delhi
    D)Delhi-Mumbai-Benglore-Kollata-Hydrabad
    Answer: Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kollata-Delhi
  • Q. Which of the following country is not a member of BRICS association?
    A)Iceland
    B)Brazil
    C)Russia
    D)China
    Answer: Iceland

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