Q. The same side of the moon always faces the Earth because ________

Correct Answer

The period of rotation of the Moon on its axis and period of revolution around' the Earth is almost the same

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The Growth rate of population means
    A)No. of births per thousand persons
    B)Difference between the growth of male and female
    C)Difference between the population of urban and rural areas
    D)Difference between birth rate and death rate
    Answer: Difference between birth rate and death rate
  • Q. East African Valleys stretching from East Africa through Red Sea to Syria is an example of
    A)Glaciated valley
    B)River valley
    C)Rift valley system
    D)A canyon
    Answer: Rift valley system
  • Q. Put the following states in the decreasing order by length of surfaced roads: 1. Maharashtra 2. Karnataka 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Uttar Pradesh
    A)1, 3, 4, 2
    B)1, 2, 3, 4
    C)4, 1, 3, 2
    D)1, 3, 2, 4
    Answer: 1, 3, 4, 2
  • Q. Monsoon is caused by
    A)Humidity difference
    B)Temperature changes
    C)Seasonal reversal of winds
    D)Pressure differences
    Answer: Pressure differences
  • Q. The Patkai hills belong to which mountain ranges?
    A)Himgiri
    B)Himachal
    C)Purvanchal
    D)Hindu Kush
    Answer: Purvanchal
  • Q. The actual amount or moisture contained in the air is known as
    A)Dew point
    B)Relative humidity
    C)Moisture content
    D)Absolute humidity
    Answer: Absolute humidity
  • Q. The Sharavati Project is a/an
    A)Multipurpose project
    B)Thermal project
    C)Hydro-electric project
    D)Irrigation project
    Answer: Hydro-electric project
  • Q. A pass in Himachal Pradesh is
    A)Nathula
    B)Shipkila
    C)Zoji la
    D)Jelep la
    Answer: Shipkila
  • Q. During the South-West Monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because
    A)Winds do not reach this area
    B)It is located in rain shadow area
    C)Temperature is so high that wind does not get cooled
    D)There is no mountain in this area
    Answer: It is located in rain shadow area
  • Q. The largest producer of diamond In India is:
    A)Maharastra
    B)Madhya Pradesh
    C)Gujarat
    D)West Bengal
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. Nasik is located on the bank of which river?
    A)Krishna
    B)Mahanadi
    C)Tapti
    D)Godavari
    Answer: Godavari
  • Q. At which one of the following places is the monkey called Lion-tailed macaque naturally found?
    A)Nallamalai hills
    B)Shivaliks
    C)Pachmarhi
    D)Nilgiris
    Answer: Nilgiris
  • Q. Which of the following is called “Blue Planet”?
    A)Jupiter
    B)Saturn
    C)Earth
    D)Mars
    Answer: Earth
  • Q. Which of the following is known as ‘golden fiber’?
    A)Jute
    B)Silk
    C)Egyptian cotton
    D)Manila hemp
    Answer: Jute
  • Q. The place to receive annual rainfall below 50cm is
    A)Coromandal Coast
    B)Meghalaya
    C)Leh in Kashmir
    D)Konkan Coast
    Answer: Leh in Kashmir
  • Q. Hammada is the name given to ________.
    A)A stony desert
    B)An icy desert
    C)A sandy desert
    D)None of the above
    Answer: A stony desert
  • Q. Deserts such as Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in western parts of the continents. This is because these regions ________
    A)Have warm offshore currents
    B)Are very hot throughout the year
    C)Have offshore winds throughout the year
    D)Lie in the belt of the doldrums
    Answer: Have offshore winds throughout the year
  • Q. Arrange the following gases of the atmosphere in increasing order by volume: I. Nitrogen II. Oxygen III. Carbon dioxide IV. Argon
    A)III, IV, II, I
    B)I, II, III, IV
    C)I, II, IV, III
    D)IV, III, II, I
    Answer: III, IV, II, I
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Mistral is a cold wind blowing in North America. 2. Sirocco is a hot dry wind blowing across the North African coast. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 2 only
  • Q. Ear rot is a disease which Infects
    A)Corn
    B)Wheat
    C)Sugarcane
    D)Coffee
    Answer: Corn

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