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. The fishing grounds in the Pacific Ocean, the world’s greatest fishing regions, lie between the ________

A.
The East China Sea and the Bering Sea
B.
Bering Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
C.
The North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
D.
The Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Sea

Answer

Correct Answer : The East China Sea and the Bering Sea

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Q. The following statements are made about ocean currents: 1. They are warm off the west coast of continents within the tropics 2. They move clockwise in the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere 3. They move clockwise in the oceans of the Northern Hemisphere Which of the above are correct?

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 3

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Geography Hydrosphere

Q. The full name of OTEC

A.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Offshore Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Ocean Terminal Energy Conservation
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation

Answer

Correct Answer : Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation

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Q. The Grand Banks are famous fishing grounds in the ________ region.

A.
North-West Atlantic
B.
North-West Pacific
C.
South-East Pacific
D.
North-East Atlantic

Answer

Correct Answer : North-West Atlantic

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Q. The greatest known ocean depth (which lies in the Pacific Ocean) is ________

A.
10,589 m
B.
8,890 m
C.
9,653 m
D.
11,021 m

Answer

Correct Answer : 11,021 m

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Q. The highest waterfall of the world is ________

A.
Salto Angel Falls
B.
Niagara Falls
C.
Boyoma Falls
D.
Khone Falls

Answer

Correct Answer : Salto Angel Falls

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Q. The ideal conditions for coral growth are: I. water temperature around 20°C II. tropical waters (between 30°N and 30°S) III. highly saline water IV. adequate oxygen

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

Answer

Correct Answer : I, II and IV

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Q. The islands of Seychelles are located in the ________

A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Arctic Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean

Answer

Correct Answer : Indian Ocean

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Q. The Kiel Canal links the ________

A.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
B.
Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
C.
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
D.
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

Answer

Correct Answer : North Sea and Baltic Sea

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Q. The lake Ontario and St. Lawrence of USA and Canada lie to the south-east of

A.
Atlantic Ocean
B.
Hudson Bay
C.
Labrador Sea
D.
New Found land

Answer

Correct Answer : Hudson Bay

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