Geography Hydrosphere

Q. “Tsunami” is the name given to which of the following?

A
Tidal Waves
B
Earthquake
C
Cyclone
D
Undersea Waves

Correct Answer

Tidal Waves

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Rive Koshi
    C)River Gandak
    D)River Hoogly
    Answer: River Hoogly
  • Q. Which of the following river originates out of India?
    A)Ravi
    B)Brahmaputra
    C)Beas
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Brahmaputra
  • Q. Which planet is known as the Earth’s Twin?
    A)Uranus
    B)Venus
    C)Mars
    D)Neptune
    Answer: Venus
  • Q. The Earth summit was organised by
    A)WHO
    B)UNESCO
    C)UNCED
    D)UNICEF
    Answer: UNCED
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    A)Japan
    B)Great Britain
    C)Ireland
    D)New Zealand
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    B)Islamabad - Gujranwala - Peshawar - Multan
    C)Peshawar - Gujranwala - Multan - Islamabad
    D)Islamabad - Multan - Peshawar - Gujranwala
    Answer: Peshawar - Islamabad - Gujranwala - Multan
  • Q. Which of these statements are correct? 1. Ocean currents are the slow- surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat balance. 3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds. 4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)2, 3, and 4
    D)1, 2, 3, and 4
    Answer: 2, 3, and 4
  • Q. Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is in which state?
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    B)Orissa
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Karnataka
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    A)Brahmaputra
    B)Ganga
    C)Indus
    D)Yamuna
    Answer: Indus
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    A)More than 35% but less than 40%
    B)Less than 30
    C)30% to 35%
    D)40% to 45%
    Answer: Less than 30
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    A)Jute fibre
    B)Coir
    C)Cotton fibre
    D)Hemp
    Answer: Cotton fibre
  • Q. Tides in the sea have stored in them ________
    A)Gravitational potential energy
    B)Hydraulic energy
    C)Kinetic energy
    D)A combination of all the above three forms of energy
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    A)Thorn forest
    B)Tropical dry deciduous forest
    C)Tropical rain forest
    D)Alpine forest
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    A)Linseed
    B)coconut
    C)Groundnut
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    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Bihar
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. Mediterranean climate is ideal for growing
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    B)Wheat and barley
    C)Tea and coffee
    D)Orange and lemons
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  • Q. Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet?
    A)Palani hills
    B)Nilgiri hills
    C)Cardamom hills
    D)Annamalai hills
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    A)II and III
    B)I and IV
    C)II, III and IV
    D)I, II and IV
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  • Q. The sudden decline in atmospheric pressure indicates
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    B)Clear Weather
    C)Storm
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    B)Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir
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