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Q. Why stars look more in west than east?

A
Earth is moving from east to west
B
Universe is moving from east to west
C
Earth is moving around the Sun
D
Earth is moving from west to east

Correct Answer

Earth is moving from west to east

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Monsoon is caused by
    A)Humidity difference
    B)Temperature changes
    C)Seasonal reversal of winds
    D)Pressure differences
    Answer: Pressure differences
  • Q. The Western Ghats are also known as:
    A)Greater Mountain range
    B)The Sahyadris
    C)Sivalik Range
    D)Satpuda Range
    Answer: The Sahyadris
  • Q. Which of the following are true with regard to fold mountains? I. They often act as climatic barriers II. They receive heavy rain or snow which give rise to rivers III. They are rich in minerals IV. They pose no problem, to communication as they contain many passes
    A)I, II and III
    B)I and II
    C)III and IV
    D)I, III and IV
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. What percent of Indian terrain receive annual rainfall below 75 cm.
    A)0.4
    B)0.35
    C)0.45
    D)0.3
    Answer: 0.35
  • Q. Which one of the following States is the largest producer of black pepper in India?
    A)Karnataka
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Kerala
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Which is the largest desert of the world?
    A)Thar
    B)Sahara
    C)Gobi
    D)Taklamakan
    Answer: Sahara
  • Q. Gold Mines in India are located mainly in
    A)Jadugoda
    B)Kolar
    C)Raniganj
    D)Veeranam
    Answer: Kolar
  • Q. The longitudinal, transverse and surface waves in an earthquake originate from
    A)The focus on the surface of the earth
    B)The focus within the body of the earth
    C)The epicentre on the surface of the earth
    D)The epicentre within the body of the earth
    Answer: The focus within the body of the earth
  • Q. Dul Hasti Project and Salal project are located at:
    A)River Damodar
    B)River Chenab
    C)River Chambal
    D)River Godavari
    Answer: River Chenab
  • Q. The largest fish exporting region in the world is ________
    A)The North - East Pacific Region
    B)The South - East Asian Region
    C)The North - West Pacific Region
    D)The North - East Atlantic Region
    Answer: The North - West Pacific Region
  • Q. Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are connected by ________ canal
    A)Kiel
    B)Suez
    C)Panama
    D)Soo
    Answer: Panama
  • Q. Grand Bank, Sable Bank, Middle Bank and Jeffery Bank are the major fishing grounds of
    A)North East Atlantic
    B)North West Atlantic
    C)North East Pacific
    D)North West Pacific
    Answer: North West Atlantic
  • 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. What is the name of India’s permanent research station in southern hemisphere Antarctica
    A)Dakshin Chitra
    B)Dakshin Bharat
    C)Dakshin Niwas
    D)Dakshin Gangotri
    Answer: Dakshin Gangotri
  • Q. Konkan Railway connects
    A)Kanyakumari - Mangalore
    B)Goa - Mangalore
    C)Roha - Mangalore
    D)Kanyakumari - Mumbai
    Answer: Roha - Mangalore
  • Q. The Shatt-al-Arab waterway is associated with the
    A)Jordan and Firat
    B)Euphrates and Tigris
    C)White Nile and Blue Nile
    D)Oxus and Kabul
    Answer: Euphrates and Tigris
  • Q. In India the problem of utilisation of agricultural wastes is in
    A)Conversion of starch into alcohol
    B)Conversion of cellulose into sugar
    C)Conversion of bran into molasses
    D)Conversion of sugar into carbohydrates
    Answer: Conversion of cellulose into sugar
  • Q. Which of the following non-conventional sources of energy holds out the maximum promise in India?
    A)Tidal Energy
    B)Solar Energy
    C)Geothermal Energy
    D)Wind Energy
    Answer: Solar Energy
  • Q. Chipko Andolan is related to whom?
    A)Agro-Science
    B)Wild Life Conservation
    C)Conservation of Forests
    D)Deforestation
    Answer: Conservation of Forests
  • Q. Which of the following layers of the Earth’s atmosphere provide ideal flying conditions for Jet aircraft?
    A)Stratosphere
    B)Mesosphere
    C)Thermosphere
    D)Troposphere
    Answer: Stratosphere

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