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Q. Which one of the following is found on the western coast of continents between 30° and 40° latitudes?

A
Mediterranean Climate Region
B
Tropical Grassland Region
C
Hot Desert Climate Region
D
Temperate Climate Region

Correct Answer

Mediterranean Climate Region

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Who prepares topographical maps of India?
    A)Survey of India
    B)Geological Survey of India
    C)Archaeological Survey of India
    D)Geographical Survey of India
    Answer: Survey of India
  • Q. The reason behind broadening the river valley is
    A)Attrition
    B)Corrosion
    C)Soil Erosion
    D)Hydraulic Action
    Answer: Soil Erosion
  • Q. The Moon is showing its same face to the Earth because
    A)Its periods of rotation and revolution are the same
    B)It is not rotating about its own axis
    C)Its rotation and revolution are opposite
    D)Its rotation is faster than its revolution
    Answer: Its periods of rotation and revolution are the same
  • Q. The state having a largest area of forest cover in India is
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Arunachal Pradesh
    C)Haryana
    D)Assam
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. The Zaskar range, the Ladakh range, the Kailas and the Karakoram Range are the main ranges of:
    A)The Himalayan system
    B)The Western Ghat
    C)The Aravali
    D)The Eastern Ghat
    Answer: The Himalayan system
  • Q. The boundary between Earth’s Crust and Mantle is ________.
    A)Conrad discontinuity
    B)Moho discontinuity
    C)Lehman discontinuity
    D)Gutenberg discontinuity
    Answer: Moho discontinuity
  • Q. The largest producer of wood pulp is
    A)Russia
    B)India
    C)Canada
    D)USA
    Answer: Canada
  • Q. The cause of Earthquake is
    A)Destruction in shell system
    B)Disturbances in Earth surface
    C)Adjustment in the layers of Earth's crust
    D)Rise in plates
    Answer: Disturbances in Earth surface
  • Q. Which river crosses the Equator twice?
    A)Nile
    B)Amazon
    C)Congo
    D)Orinoco
    Answer: Congo
  • Q. The Shimla Convention is an agreement that sets
    A)boundary between India and Tibet
    B)Shimla as a tourist spot
    C)Shimla as the capital of Himachal Pradesh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: boundary between India and Tibet
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 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: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. What are the imaginary lines encircling the Earth horizontally called?
    A)Isobars
    B)Latitudes
    C)Longitudes
    D)Isotherms
    Answer: Latitudes
  • Q. India provides ideal conditions for air travel because
    A)Its climatic conditions are favourable
    B)It is a vast country
    C)It has a huge population
    D)It has extensive mountain tracks
    Answer: Its climatic conditions are favourable
  • Q. Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’?
    A)Western Ghats
    B)Western Himalayas
    C)Eastern Himalayas
    D)Eastern Ghats
    Answer: Western Ghats
  • Q. Monsoon wind is different from planetary winds because it
    A)Crosses the Equator
    B)Always brings rain
    C)Blows in tropical regions
    D)Is seasonal
    Answer: Is seasonal
  • Q. Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?
    A)Indian Ocean is a land-locked ocean
    B)Indian Ocean is 'half an ocean'
    C)Indian Ocean has Monsoon drift
    D)Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity
    Answer: Indian Ocean has Monsoon drift
  • Q. The oldest mountains in India are
    A)Satpuras
    B)Aravalis
    C)Vindhyas
    D)Nilgiri hills
    Answer: Aravalis
  • Q. In which of the following areas, the “Midnight Sun” can be seen?
    A)Arctic and Antarctica circle
    B)In tropical areas
    C)In temperate areas
    D)Anywhere during solar eclipse
    Answer: Arctic and Antarctica circle
  • Q. The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges. Among them which is the oldest range?
    A)The Great Himalayan Range
    B)The Shiwalik Range
    C)The Lesser Himalayas
    D)The Dhaula Dhar Range
    Answer: The Great Himalayan Range
  • Q. What is the main natural cause of disruption of road in hilly areas?
    A)Traffic
    B)Landslide
    C)Falling of Trees
    D)Road Construction
    Answer: Landslide

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