Q. The salinity of the sea is maximum at the

Correct Answer

Red Sea

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which of the following is an organic rock?
    A)Granite
    B)Marble
    C)Coal
    D)Slate
    Answer: Coal
  • Q. Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to pollution will cause
    A)No change in earth's temperature
    B)Earth's temperature to rise
    C)Earth's temperature to fall
    D)Increase in ultra-violet radiation reaching the earth
    Answer: Earth's temperature to rise
  • Q. The Tropical Grasslands of Brazil are known as
    A)Selvas
    B)Llanos
    C)Campos
    D)Savanna
    Answer: Campos
  • Q. Which of the following is the highest plateau in the world?
    A)Patagonia Plateau
    B)Colorado Plateau
    C)Pamir Plateau
    D)Potwar Plateau
    Answer: Pamir Plateau
  • Q. In which of the following units is atmospheric pressure measured?
    A)Kilograms per square metre
    B)Grams per square km
    C)Grams per centimetre
    D)Pounds per cubic mile
    Answer: Kilograms per square metre
  • Q. The clouds float in atmosphere because of
    A)Low Pressure
    B)Low Temperature
    C)Low Velocity
    D)Less Density
    Answer: Less Density
  • Q. In India, there are many coal fields found in
    A)Ganga Valley
    B)Cauvery Valley
    C)Krishna Valley
    D)Damodar Valley
    Answer: Damodar Valley
  • Q. Which of the following is an inland riverine port?
    A)Chennai
    B)Kolkata
    C)Mumbai
    D)Tuticorin
    Answer: Kolkata
  • Q. Solar energy received to earth takes:
    A)Eight Minutes
    B)Nine Minutes
    C)10 Minutes
    D)15 Minutes
    Answer: Eight Minutes
  • Q. Winter temperature ranging from -29° C to -40° C, summer temperature about 10° C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm. and low humidity. These characterise the climate.
    A)Mountain
    B)Taiga
    C)Tundra
    D)West European
    Answer: Tundra
  • Q. In which one of the following places electricity generated from hydel power?
    A)Tuticorin
    B)Neyveli
    C)Ennore
    D)Mettur
    Answer: Mettur
  • Q. Carbonaceous rocks which produce coal and of belong to the category of rocks called
    A)Sedimentary
    B)Metamorphic
    C)Igneous
    D)Inorganic
    Answer: Sedimentary
  • Q. Consider a specific point on the surface of the earth (say Delhi). The temperature at a given time of day (say 12.00 Noon) will in general be higher in summer than in winter. This is because ________
    A)The earth is closer to the sun in summer than in winter
    B)The evaporation of water from atmosphere results in precipitation occurring in winter alone
    C)Sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the sun in winter
    D)The axis of the earth is inclined more towards the sun in winter
    Answer: Sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the sun in winter
  • Q. The Naharkatiya oil field is located in:
    A)Assam
    B)Gujrat
    C)Bihar
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Assam
  • Q. Suppose if we measure the time lapse between the two Sunsets by sitting in the beach, from this we can estimate
    A)The radius of the Earth
    B)The distance between the Sun and the Earth
    C)The depth of the ocean
    D)The radius of the Sun
    Answer: The radius of the Earth
  • Q. Which is the best variety of cotton in the world?
    A)Egyptian
    B)Sea Island
    C)Upland American
    D)Indian short fibres
    Answer: Sea Island
  • Q. ________ canal is gateway to the Pacific.
    A)Kiel
    B)Suez
    C)Panama
    D)Grand Union
    Answer: Panama
  • Q. Which of the following latitudes passes through India?
    A)Tropic of Capricorn
    B)Equator
    C)Arctic Circle
    D)Tropic of Cancer
    Answer: Tropic of Cancer
  • Q. Consider the following percentages regarding the world’s water resources: 1. Oceans and lakes – 95% 2. Frozen as ice – 4% 3. For man’s use – 1% Which of the above are correct percentages?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 3
    D)1 and 2
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Which among the following currents is produced by upwelling of water off the coast of Chile and Peru?
    A)Benguela Current
    B)Canarie Current
    C)Humboldt Current
    D)Kuroshio Current
    Answer: Humboldt Current

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