Earth MCQ Question Answers

Earth Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

Earth Geography

Q. The Contour line is those imaginary line which show?

A.
Areas of similar height
B.
Areas of similar atmospheric pressure
C.
Areas of similar temperature
D.
Equal Sunning areas

Answer

Correct Answer : Areas of similar height

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The core of the Earth is made up of ________

A.
Both iron and silica in the liquid form
B.
Mainly of iron in the liquid form
C.
Mainly of nickel in the liquid form
D.
Both iron and magnesium in the plastic state

Answer

Correct Answer : Both iron and magnesium in the plastic state

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by

A.
Uneven heating of the Earth
B.
Revolution of the Earth
C.
Rotation of the Earth
D.
All the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Rotation of the Earth

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The desert regions of the world occupy about ________ part of the land surface of the earth.

A.
43132
B.
1/3
C.
1.6
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : 1/3

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The difference in the duration of day and night increases as one moves from ________

A.
Poles to equator
B.
West to east
C.
East and west of the prime meridian
D.
Equator to poles

Answer

Correct Answer : Equator to poles

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The distance between the earth and the sun is smallest in the month of ________

A.
June
B.
January
C.
March
D.
September

Answer

Correct Answer : January

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The distance between two consecutive longitudes (91° E and 92° E) at the Poles is

A.
25 km
B.
0 km
C.
18 km
D.
111 km

Answer

Correct Answer : 0 km

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The distance of the equator from either of the poles is ________

A.
10,002 km
B.
500 km
C.
5001 km
D.
36,005 km

Answer

Correct Answer : 10,002 km

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The Earth is an oblate spheroid and not a perfect sphere. This is because 1. the Earth has a rotational motion and the rotational speed increases as one goes from the Poles towards the Equator. 2. the Equator experiences greater gravitational pull from the Sun. 3. the intensity of sunlight received at the Equator is greater than that at the Poles.

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 2

Discuss

Earth Geography

Q. The earth is at the largest distance from the sun (Apehelion) on ________

A.
July 4th
B.
June 21st
C.
January 3rd
D.
September 23rd

Answer

Correct Answer : July 4th

Discuss