More Questions on Geography
- Q. The tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer because
A)It prevents loss of moisture through transpiration
B)Of the heat of the summer
C)The rainfall is inadequate
D)Deciduous trees shed leaves
Answer: It prevents loss of moisture through transpiration
- Q. Simla is cooler than Amritsar although they are on the same latitude. This is because
A)Shimla is farther from the Equator
B)Shimla is further north
C)Shimla is at greater height above sea level than Amritsar
D)Their longitudes differ
Answer: Shimla is at greater height above sea level than Amritsar
- Q. The Mangrove forests of Ganga delta are known as
A)Tropical forest
B)Monsoon forest
C)Sundarban
D)Swamp forest
Answer: Sundarban
- Q. Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct? 1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs. 2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence.
A)Both 1 and 2
B)1 only
C)2 only
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli lies between which of the following states of India?
A)Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
B)Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
C)Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
D)Gujarat and Maharashtra
Answer: Gujarat and Maharashtra
- Q. Major wheat and rice producing area in China is ________
A)Si-Kiang basin
B)Hwang-Ho basin
C)Yangtse-basin
D)All the above
Answer: All the above
- Q. The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh two hours before it does in Dwaraka in Gujarat. This is because the former is
A)Situated further east (about 30º longitude) than Dwaraka
B)Higher in elevation than Dwaraka
C)Situated further north than Dwaraka
D)Situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east
Answer: Situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east
- Q. Mid-latitude or temperate forests include the trees of
A)Pine, Fir, Spruce
B)Rosewood, Mahogany, Rubber
C)Teak, Sal, Bamboo
D)Olive, Mapple, Walnut
Answer: Olive, Mapple, Walnut
- Q. The velocity of winds is related to ________
A)Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
B)The amount of moisture they carry
C)The nearness to the sea
D)The direction in which they blow
Answer: Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
- Q. Which one of the following types of volcanic eruptions is not usually explosive?
A)Strombolian
B)Pelean
C)Hawaiian
D)Vulcanian
Answer: Hawaiian
- Q. Which of the following mountains are the oldest according to geological history?
A)Vindhyas
B)Nilgiris
C)Satpura Range
D)Aravalli
Answer: Aravalli
- Q. To which of the following, Grand Bank and Dogger Bank are related?
A)Scuba diving
B)Tidal power plants
C)Main fish catching zone
D)Shipping
Answer: Main fish catching zone
- Q. Los Angeles is famous for ________
A)Film studios
B)Golden beaches
C)Scenic beauty
D)Rocket launching station
Answer: Film studios
- Q. Which of the following climatic type suffers change due to shifting of the World’s Pressure Belts?
A)Tropical desert type
B)Equatorial type
C)Tundra type
D)Monsoon
Answer: Monsoon
- Q. The Town located on the confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda is
A)Vishnuprayag
B)Rudraprayag
C)Devprayag
D)Karnaprayag
Answer: Devprayag
- Q. The thermal equator is found
A)North of the geographical equator
B)At the equator
C)South of the geographical equator
D)At the tropic of cancer
Answer: North of the geographical equator
- Q. Soil is eroded heavily due to deforestation, it affects the flowing of surface water badly. Which of the following is badly affected by these causes
A)Climate
B)Human Resource
C)Ecological System
D)Local Plants
Answer: Ecological System
- Q. Which of the following organization composes Topographic Map of India
A)Geological survey of India
B)Geographical Survey of India
C)Survey of India
D)Archaeological survey of India
Answer: Survey of India
- Q. Which of the following city is the centre for manufacturing of Penicillin?
A)Pimpari
B)Sindri
C)Delhi
D)Alwaye
Answer: Pimpari
- Q. Which river crosses the Equator twice?
A)Nile
B)Amazon
C)Congo
D)Orinoco
Answer: Congo
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