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 Ganga plain widens from
    A)North to south
    B)South to north
    C)West to east
    D)East to west
    Answer: West to east
  • Q. Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie – places famous for gold mines are located in:
    A)England
    B)Australia
    C)USA
    D)South Africa
    Answer: Australia
  • Q. The reason for Rajasthan being deficient in rainfall is ________
    A)There is no water available and thus the winds remain dry
    B)The monsoon fail to reach this area
    C)It is too hot
    D)The winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled
    Answer: The winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled
  • Q. The smallest amongst the following oceans is ________.
    A)The Atlantic Ocean
    B)The Arctic Ocean
    C)The Indian Ocean
    D)The Pacific Ocean
    Answer: The Arctic Ocean
  • Q. The Mediterranean type of climate is found in mid-latitudes on the
    A)Eastern side of the continents
    B)Western side of the continents in northern hemisphere and on the eastern side of the continents in the southern hemisphere
    C)Eastern side of the continents in northern hemisphere and on the western side of the continents in the southern hemisphere
    D)Western side of the continents
    Answer: Western side of the continents
  • Q. A one-day Cricket match between India and England starts at 10.00 A.M. in London. The direct telecast of the match will begin in India at ________
    A)3.30 P.M.
    B)3.30 A.M.
    C)8.30 A.M.
    D)8.30 P.M.
    Answer: 3.30 P.M.
  • Q. What is known as Soil-free Farming?
    A)Interlude crops
    B)Hydroponics
    C)Humidity up gradation
    D)Sericulture
    Answer: Hydroponics
  • Q. Instrument for measuring blueness of the sky or ocean is called ________.
    A)Cyanometer
    B)Bathymeter
    C)Ceraunograph
    D)Barometer
    Answer: Cyanometer
  • Q. Winds blow ________
    A)From a region of low pressure to a region of high pressure
    B)In regions of low pressure
    C)From a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure
    D)In regions of high pressure
    Answer: From a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure
  • Q. Which of the following is known as “the cold pole” of the world?
    A)Antarctica
    B)Laurentian region of Canada
    C)Verkhoyansk in Russia
    D)Greenland
    Answer: Verkhoyansk in Russia
  • Q. Himalayan mountain range is an Example of
    A)Block Mountains
    B)Volcanic Mountains
    C)Residual Mountains
    D)Fold Mountains
    Answer: Fold Mountains
  • Q. The Taiga belt lies between ________
    A)Temperate grasslands and Tundra
    B)Mediterranean climate and Tundra
    C)Monsoon climate and Tundra
    D)Tibet type climate and Tundra
    Answer: Temperate grasslands and Tundra
  • Q. Where do all meteorological incidents occur?
    A)Ionosphere
    B)Stratosphere
    C)Troposphere
    D)Exosphere
    Answer: Troposphere
  • Q. Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, the salinity in the oceans is highest near the tropics because: 1. equatorial areas receive heavy rainfall 2. salinity is not affected by temperature 3. equatorial oceans experience a lot of turbulenees 4. high relative humidity in equatorial areas checks evaporation
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)1 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 4
  • Q. Scandinavia is a suitable country for exploiting hydroelectricity because of the presence of
    A)Great rivers
    B)Lakes
    C)Steep slopes
    D)Waterfalls
    Answer: Lakes
  • 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. A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is known as
    A)Headland
    B)Strait
    C)Isthmus
    D)Bay
    Answer: Isthmus
  • Q. Where is the secretariat of the Conference on Biological Diversity?
    A)Montreal
    B)London
    C)Italy
    D)Toronto
    Answer: Montreal
  • Q. Schist is the metamorphic equivalent of ________.
    A)Shale
    B)Granite
    C)Basalt
    D)Dolerite
    Answer: Shale
  • Q. The inner planets include:
    A)Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus.
    B)Mercury, Venus, Earth and Jupiter
    C)Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Mars.
    D)Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
    Answer: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.

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