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 zone of Earth’s atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16kms above equator and 8kms over the poles is known as

A.
Troposphere
B.
Mesosphere
C.
Thermosphere
D.
Stratosphere

Answer

Correct Answer : Troposphere

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Geography Indian Geography

Q. The zone of low atmospheric pressure and ascending air located at or near the equator is called:

A.
Intera-Tropical Convergence Zone
B.
Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
C.
Outer-Tropical Convergence Zone
D.
None of Above

Answer

Correct Answer : Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

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Geography World Geography

Q. The zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperature throughout the year correspond to ________

A.
Arctic deserts
B.
Alpine meadows
C.
Antarctica
D.
Tundra

Answer

Correct Answer : Tundra

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Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. There are nine coastal states in India but half of the sea salt is manufactured in the coast of Gujarat because

A.
Salt is exported from Kandla port
B.
Gandhiji started Salt Satyagrah in Gujarat
C.
Less rain and relative humidity is best for the evaporation of the sea water
D.
The salinity of water near coast of Gujarat is very high

Answer

Correct Answer : Less rain and relative humidity is best for the evaporation of the sea water

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Geography World Geography

Q. There are two types of crusts – the continental and the oceanic. The continental crust is

A.
Almost same all over
B.
Thicker below the plains than below mountains
C.
Thicker below the mountains than below the plains
D.
Thicker under the oceans than under the seas

Answer

Correct Answer : Thicker below the mountains than below the plains

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Earth Geography

Q. There is a continual daylight or summer in the Arctic regions from ________

A.
21st March to 23rd September
B.
22nd December to 21st March
C.
21st March to 21st June
D.
21st June to 22nd December

Answer

Correct Answer : 21st March to 23rd September

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Geography Transportation system of India

Q. There is a project in India which is similar to T.V.A. (Tenacy Valley Authority) of USA,it is

A.
Damodar Valley Project
B.
Ramganga Multi Purpose Project
C.
Idukki Project
D.
Mahanadi Delta Project

Answer

Correct Answer : Damodar Valley Project

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Geography Transportation system of India

Q. There is always shortage of electricity in India for a long time, because

A.
The objective of getting new capacity is not achieved
B.
There is fluctuation in hydro-power generation
C.
Demand for electricity is increasing while its generation and distribution has not been increased
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Demand for electricity is increasing while its generation and distribution has not been increased

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Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because

A.
Lack of high mountains in the Deccan
B.
The Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats
C.
The region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons
D.
Of some unknown reason

Answer

Correct Answer : The Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats

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