Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following influence the erosion of soil by water? 1. Slope of the land 2. Management practice like terracing 3. Soil salinity

A
2 and 3
B
1, 2 and 3
C
1 and 2
D
1 and 3

Correct Answer

1 and 2

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. What is the “cloud burst”? It is
    A)An abnormal heavy downpour of rain
    B)The states of sky with respect to clouds
    C)The disintergration of a huge cloud mass
    D)Breaking up of clouds by high mountain ranges
    Answer: An abnormal heavy downpour of rain
  • Q. The soil formed by the deposition of silt brought by rivers is ________
    A)Black soil
    B)Alluvial soil
    C)Red soil
    D)Pod soil
    Answer: Alluvial soil
  • Q. When and where did the concept of the Earth Hour started?
    A)April, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan
    B)June, 2007 in Christchurch, New Zealand
    C)May, 2009 in Colombo, Srilanka
    D)March, 2007 in Sydney, Australia
    Answer: March, 2007 in Sydney, Australia
  • Q. Where are Shevaroy Hills located?
    A)Kerala
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Karnataka
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. Which country is known as the “Emerald Isle”?
    A)Japan
    B)Great Britain
    C)Ireland
    D)New Zealand
    Answer: Ireland
  • Q. Through which one of the following Indian states the Tropic of Cancer does not pass?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Manipur
    C)Tripura
    D)Rajasthan
    Answer: Manipur
  • Q. India has a land boundary of about ________ km.
    A)15200
    B)5200
    C)10200
    D)20200
    Answer: 15200
  • Q. Which one among the following types of forests exhibits highest bio-diversity ?
    A)Moist deciduous forest
    B)Dry deciduous forest
    C)Tropical rain forest
    D)Mangrove forest
    Answer: Tropical rain forest
  • Q. Which has the maximum rate of deforestation?
    A)Temperate Zone
    B)Tropical Zone
    C)Desert Zone
    D)Northern Forest
    Answer: Tropical Zone
  • Q. Which of the following river flow from south to north direction?
    A)Son
    B)Krishna
    C)Cauvery
    D)Godavari
    Answer: Son
  • Q. Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because
    A)It is heated by the Earth's surface
    B)It is closest to the Sun
    C)There are charged particles in it
    D)Heat is generated in it
    Answer: It is heated by the Earth's surface
  • Q. The most important commercial forests of India are ________
    A)Coniferous
    B)Tropical evergreen
    C)Tropical deciduous
    D)Mangrove
    Answer: Tropical deciduous
  • Q. Cotton in India grows best on:
    A)Late-rite Soil
    B)Black Soil
    C)Red Soil
    D)Sandy Soil
    Answer: Black Soil
  • Q. Which of the following pairings is incorrect ?
    A)Isotherms-Temperature
    B)Isohytes-Humidity
    C)Isobars-Pressure
    D)Isohels-Sunshine
    Answer: Isohytes-Humidity
  • Q. The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) were created in:
    A)1989
    B)1985
    C)1987
    D)1990
    Answer: 1987
  • Q. The “Central India Teak” is an Example of
    A)Dry Deciduous Forest
    B)Tropical Evergreen Forest
    C)Moist Deciduous Forest
    D)Montane Forest
    Answer: Moist Deciduous Forest
  • Q. “Mohs’ Scale” is used to indicate the ________
    A)Degree of viscosity of a liquid
    B)Degree of brittleness of a substance
    C)Degree of hardness of minerals.
    D)Degree of elasticity of a material
    Answer: Degree of hardness of minerals.
  • Q. The highest grade of coal whose surface is shining and has the highest calorific value, is ________
    A)Lignite
    B)Anthracite
    C)Bituminous
    D)Peat
    Answer: Anthracite
  • Q. Where is ‘Ninety East Ridge’situated?
    A)Atlantic Ocean
    B)Pacific Ocean
    C)Indian Ocean
    D)Arctic Ocean
    Answer: Indian Ocean
  • Q. Which one of the following characteristics is not found in the convectional rainfall ?
    A)Torrential rain
    B)Drizzling
    C)Lightning and thunder
    D)Afternoon rain
    Answer: Drizzling

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