Geography MCQ Question Answers

Geography 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.

Atmosphere Geography

Q. The instrument used for measuring relative humidity in air is ________

A.
Pantograph
B.
Hygrometer
C.
Hydrograph
D.
Barograph

Answer

Correct Answer : Hygrometer

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Geography Indian Geography

Q. The instrument which measures the intensity of solar radiation is called:

A.
Solarimeter
B.
Barometer
C.
Energymeter
D.
Speedometer

Answer

Correct Answer : Solarimeter

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Geography Indian Geography

Q. The instrument which records the seismic waves generated by the occurrence of earth-quakes is called:

A.
Wavograph
B.
Barometer
C.
Gyrometer
D.
Seismograph

Answer

Correct Answer : Seismograph

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The instrument, used for recording earthquake waves is ________

A.
Pantograph
B.
Barograph
C.
Hydrograph
D.
Seismograph

Answer

Correct Answer : Seismograph

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The intensity of earthquakes is measured on ________

A.
Secant scale
B.
Beaufort scale
C.
Richter scale
D.
Mercalli scale

Answer

Correct Answer : Richter scale

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. The intensity of insolation depends on

A.
Wind
B.
Altitude
C.
Nature of terrain
D.
Latitude

Answer

Correct Answer : Latitude

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Geography World Geography

Q. The international air route from West Europe to East Asia passes through India because ________

A.
India is the only country in Asia providing refuelling capacity
B.
India is a busy centre situated between the two places
C.
It provides the shortest route
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : India is a busy centre situated between the two places

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Geography World Geography

Q. The International Date Line is

A.
90° east longitude
B.
180° longitude
C.
The equator
D.
0° longitude

Answer

Correct Answer : 180° longitude

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Earth Geography

Q. The International Date Line makes slight deviation from 180° meridian so that it ________

A.
Does not divide a group of islands under the same administration
B.
Divides the land masses under the same administration
C.
Does not divide the Bering strait
D.
Divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal halves

Answer

Correct Answer : Does not divide a group of islands under the same administration

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