Hydrosphere MCQ Question Answers

Hydrosphere 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.

Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Which of the rivers flow into the landlocked Caspian Sea? 1. Don 2. Syr Darya 3. Volga 4. Ural

A.
3 and 4
B.
1 and 2
C.
2 and 3
D.
1 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer : 3 and 4

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Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Which of these statements are correct? 1. Ocean currents are the slow- surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat balance. 3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds. 4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.

A.
1, 3 and 4
B.
1 and 2
C.
2, 3, and 4
D.
1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer

Correct Answer : 2, 3, and 4

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Q. Which one among the following best explains the reason for the eastern and western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experiencing frequent earthquake?

A.
The currents of the vast Pacific Ocean continue to dash against the continental margins
B.
There are deep ocean trenches along these margins
C.
High mountain stretch along the continental margins adjacent to this ocean
D.
These margins coincide with the plate margins

Answer

Correct Answer : These margins coincide with the plate margins

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Q. Which one among the following rivers is the longest?

A.
Congo
B.
Amazon
C.
Amur
D.
Volga

Answer

Correct Answer : Amazon

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Q. Which one of the following cities is associated with the river Mekong ?

A.
Shanghai
B.
Hong Kong
C.
Phnom-Penh
D.
Yangon

Answer

Correct Answer : Phnom-Penh

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Q. Which one of the following conditions are not favourable for the growth of coral reefs ?

A.
Moderate saline water
B.
Sediment free water
C.
Fresh water
D.
Disturbed water and currents

Answer

Correct Answer : Fresh water

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Q. Which one of the following countries does not border Mediterranean Sea?

A.
Italy
B.
Malta
C.
Libya
D.
Bulgaria

Answer

Correct Answer : Bulgaria

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Q. Which one of the following countries does not border the Caspian sea?

A.
Kazakhstan
B.
Armenia
C.
Azerbaijan
D.
Turkmenistan

Answer

Correct Answer : Armenia

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Q. Which one of the following European countries borders Atlantic Ocean?

A.
Finland
B.
Portugal
C.
Austria
D.
Romania

Answer

Correct Answer : Portugal

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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

Correct Answer : Indian Ocean has Monsoon drift

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