Geography World Geography

Q. The term “epicentre” is associated with

A
Earthquakes
B
The inner core of the earth
C
The outer core of the Earth
D
Volcanoes

Correct Answer

Earthquakes

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. When it is noon IST at Allahabad in India, the time at Greenwich, London, will be
    A)0630 hours
    B)midnight, GMT
    C)1730 hours
    D)None of the above
    Answer: 0630 hours
  • Q. Which of the following natural regions has specialised in cultivation of fruit trees?
    A)Tropical East Margin region
    B)Mediterranean region
    C)Warm Mid-latitude East Margin region
    D)Mid-latitude Grassland region
    Answer: Mediterranean region
  • Q. Which of the following is not one of the reasons for concentration of jute mills in Kolkata?
    A)A large supply of cheap labour and water required for industry
    B)Cheap and abundant power supply
    C)Availability of coal
    D)The port of Kolkata can easily export all the jute goods
    Answer: Cheap and abundant power supply
  • Q. Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is
    A)Excessive cultivation
    B)Deforestation
    C)Soil erosion
    D)Salinity and water logging
    Answer: Salinity and water logging
  • Q. The albedo of which one among the following is the highest?
    A)Melting snow
    B)Cirrus cloud
    C)Cumulonimbus cloud
    D)Sand
    Answer: Cirrus cloud
  • Q. The amount of actual water vapour of air is known as ________
    A)Relative humidity
    B)Absolute humidity
    C)Dew point
    D)Condensation point
    Answer: Absolute humidity
  • Q. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in:
    A)Meghalaya
    B)West Bengal
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Uttarakhand
    Answer: Uttarakhand
  • Q. Zebras inhabit ________
    A)Equatorial regions
    B)Coniferous forest regions
    C)Downs
    D)Savanna lands
    Answer: Savanna lands
  • Q. When it is 12 noon at Greenwich, what is the time at New York (74° W) ?
    A)7.04 p.m.
    B)4.56 p.m.
    C)4.56 a.m.
    D)7.04 a.m.
    Answer: 7.04 a.m.
  • Q. Which of the following characteristics are associated with the dry monsoon forest of India? 1. Annual rainfall is below 50 cm 2. The trees are short rooted 3. Thorny shrubs and grassland 4. Mango, Mahua, Sisam and Keeker are the prominent trees.
    A)3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 4
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 3 and 4
  • Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Peninsular rivers?
    A)Flow through shallow valleys
    B)Seasonal flow
    C)Meandering tendency often shifting their beds
    D)Little erosional activity
    Answer: Meandering tendency often shifting their beds
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills. 2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above mean sea level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Which of the following is a low-density area? I. Equatorial forest II. Tropical deserts III. Eastern Asia IV. North-eastern America
    A)II and III
    B)I, II and IV
    C)I and II
    D)I, III and IV
    Answer: I and II
  • Q. Canal irrigation is most important in north India because the
    A)Sources of the canals are the perennial rivers
    B)Soil is porous
    C)Level of underground water is high
    D)Regions is densely populated
    Answer: Sources of the canals are the perennial rivers
  • Q. Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
    A)Hydro power
    B)Atomic power
    C)Thermal power
    D)Wind power
    Answer: Thermal power
  • Q. India has eight coastal states but more than half the sea salt is made along the Gujarat coast because
    A)Kandla port exports salt
    B)Gandhiji started the salt movement in Gujarat
    C)Low rainfall and relative humidity are ideal for the production of salt through evaporation of sea water
    D)The salinity of sea water is very high near the Gujarat coast
    Answer: Low rainfall and relative humidity are ideal for the production of salt through evaporation of sea water
  • Q. Where is Sunda Trench?
    A)Atlantic Ocean
    B)Indian Ocean
    C)Pacific Ocean
    D)Gulf of Mexico
    Answer: Indian Ocean
  • Q. According to census 2001, the highest density of population is in the state of
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Karnataka
    D)Delhi
    Answer: Delhi
  • Q. Loess is ________ soil.
    A)Volcanic
    B)Wind-deposited
    C)Water-deposited
    D)Black cotton
    Answer: Wind-deposited

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