Geography World Geography

Q. Which of the following instrument is used to measure humidity?

A
Sling Psychrometer
B
Kata Thermometer
C
Anemometer
D
Medical thermometer

Correct Answer

Sling Psychrometer

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Which one of the following States enjoys ideal conditions for the development of petrochemical industries?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Gujarat
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Gujarat
  • Q. Equator represents
    A)A belt (ring) around the planet Saturn
    B)Line joining North and South poles
    C)Imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles
    D)Axis of rotation of Earth
    Answer: Imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles
  • Q. The Saturn rings were discovered by ________
    A)Galileo
    B)Copernicus
    C)Newton
    D)None of these
    Answer: Galileo
  • Q. Which time of the day is generally the hottest period all over India?
    A)3:00 PM
    B)Noon
    C)1:00 PM
    D)One cannot say
    Answer: 3:00 PM
  • Q. Los Angeles is famous for ________
    A)Film studios
    B)Golden beaches
    C)Scenic beauty
    D)Rocket launching station
    Answer: Film studios
  • Q. Vembanad Lake is located in:
    A)Karnataka
    B)Maharastra
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Kerala
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. Soil factors are also known as
    A)Ecological factors
    B)Biological factors
    C)Geo Morphological factors
    D)Edaphic factors
    Answer: Edaphic factors
  • Q. Which of the following is the annual precipitation of an area?
    A)The total amount of rain per year, irrespective of snow, hail and sleet
    B)All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
    C)The total actual amount of rain, snow, hail and sleet
    D)All forms of precipitation measured after conversion to equal quantity of ice
    Answer: All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
  • Q. The major cause of the decrease in population of rural areas as compared to the towns is ________
    A)Low birth rates
    B)Increased death rate due to lack of amenities
    C)Lack of transport facilities
    D)Migration of people from villages to the urban areas in search of better facilities and employment
    Answer: Migration of people from villages to the urban areas in search of better facilities and employment
  • Q. Which of the following current is responsible for rise in temperature in westen Europe?
    A)Canary Current
    B)Labrador Current
    C)Gulf stream
    D)North Eqatorial
    Answer: Gulf stream
  • Q. Which of the following countries has got its map on its flag?
    A)Jordan
    B)Congo
    C)Cyprus
    D)Libya
    Answer: Cyprus
  • Q. Which one of the following shipyards makes warships for the Indian Navy?
    A)Mazagaon Dock, Mumbai
    B)Cochin Shipyard, Cochin
    C)Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam
    D)Garden Reach Workshop, Kolkata
    Answer: Mazagaon Dock, Mumbai
  • Q. Consider the following rivers: 1. Betwa 2. Kosi 3. Gandak Which of the above joint(s) Yamuna river?
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 only
    C)1 and 2
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. What do you understand by the term ‘Doab’ ?
    A)Land between two separate river systems
    B)Where the delta of river begins
    C)Where two or more rivers meet
    D)Land between two tributaries of a river
    Answer: Land between two tributaries of a river
  • Q. The layer of the atmosphere which provides ideal conditions for flying on jet aeroplanes is ________
    A)Ionosphere
    B)Troposphere
    C)Stratosphere
    D)Exosphere
    Answer: Stratosphere
  • Q. The chief competitor of India in the field of lac is
    A)Japan
    B)Thailand
    C)The United States of America
    D)China
    Answer: Thailand
  • Q. Lac is secreted by
    A)Some animals
    B)Trees like rubber
    C)Certain kinds of birds
    D)A certain type of insect which feeds on the saps of trees such as Palas, Ber and Kusum
    Answer: A certain type of insect which feeds on the saps of trees such as Palas, Ber and Kusum
  • Q. ________ is the largest city in Canada and is the terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
    A)Quebec
    B)Toronto
    C)Chicago
    D)Halifax
    Answer: Quebec
  • Q. Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term ‘Karroo’ of Southern Africa?
    A)Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau
    B)Rift valley formed due to faulting
    C)Dome shaped landforms caused by earth's movements
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau
  • Q. The radiant energy received by the earth and its atmosphere from the sun is called:
    A)Insoenergy
    B)Insolation
    C)Isotherm
    D)Albedo
    Answer: Insolation

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