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 shortest day in Australia will be on ________

A.
01-09-2023
B.
21-06-2021
C.
01-12-2022
D.
01-03-2021

Answer

Correct Answer : 21-06-2021

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Earth Geography

Q. The Solar eclipse achieves totality only in limited geographical regions because ________

A.
Sun rays can reach most of the peripheral regions of the shadow of the moon due to atmospheric refraction
B.
The trajectories of the Earth around the Sun and the Moon around the Earth are not perfect circles
C.
The size of the shadow of the Moon on the Earth is small compared to the cross-section of the Earth
D.
The Earth is not a smooth flat surface, but has elevations and depressions

Answer

Correct Answer : The size of the shadow of the Moon on the Earth is small compared to the cross-section of the Earth

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Earth Geography

Q. The South Pole experiences continuous light at ________

A.
Vernal equinox
B.
Summer solstice
C.
Winter solstice
D.
No time

Answer

Correct Answer : Winter solstice

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Earth Geography

Q. The speed of rotation of the earth is ________

A.
39.5 km/sec.
B.
25 km/sec.
C.
31 km/sec.
D.
29.72 km/sec.

Answer

Correct Answer : 29.72 km/sec.

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Earth Geography

Q. The speed of rotation of the earth is the highest ________

A.
Along the Tropic of Cancer
B.
Along the Equator
C.
At the North Pole
D.
Along the Arctic Circle

Answer

Correct Answer : Along the Equator

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Earth Geography

Q. The sun is never overhead at any time in : I. North Temperate Zone II. South Temperate Zone III. North Frigid Zone IV. Torrid Zone

A.
II and III
B.
III only
C.
I, II and III
D.
I, II, III and IV

Answer

Correct Answer : I, II and III

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Earth Geography

Q. The sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the ________

A.
Equinox
B.
Zenith
C.
Solstice
D.
Noontime

Answer

Correct Answer : Solstice

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Earth Geography

Q. The Sun shines vertically on the equator ________

A.
Twice a year
B.
Throughout the year
C.
For six months
D.
Once a year

Answer

Correct Answer : Twice a year

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Earth Geography

Q. The sunlight is available 24 hours on the longest day at which of the following latitudes of the Earth?

A.
63°
B.
49°
C.
66.5°
D.
69.51°

Answer

Correct Answer : 66.5°

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Earth Geography

Q. The surface of Earth that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is called ________

A.
South Temperate Zone
B.
North Temperate Zone
C.
Frigid Zone
D.
Torrid Zone

Answer

Correct Answer : Torrid Zone

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