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.

Geography World Geography

Q. Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate? I. Temperatures range from 32° C in the hot season to about 15° C in the cool season II. Annual rainfall varies greatly III. The climate is best developed in the southern continents IV. It consists of three main seasons i. e. cool, dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet season

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

Answer

Correct Answer : I, II and IV

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Geography Natural Resources And Industries In Indian

Q. Which of the following statements are true with respect to iron ore? I. Limestone and coal are important for smelting iron ore II. More than 20% of the world iron ore deposits are in India III. Odisha and Jharkhand top in the production of iron ore IV. Iran is the largest buyer of Indian iron ore

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

Answer

Correct Answer : I, II and III

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following statements characterize the anticyclones? 1. Anticyclones are low pressure systems. 2. They are characterized by divergent wind circulation. 3. They are indicative of dry weather conditions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 2 and 3

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Earth Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is correct ? 1. All meridians are of the same length 2. All latitudes are of the same length 3. The Prime Meridian is the longest meridian 4. The Equator is the longest latitude

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 4

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Geography World Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is correct?

A.
Pampas are the temperate grasslands of South Australia
B.
Steppes are the temperate grasslands of South America
C.
Prairies are the temperate grasslands of North America
D.
Forests-with trees which do not shed their leaves seasonally are called deciduous forests

Answer

Correct Answer : Prairies are the temperate grasslands of North America

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Geography World Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is false?

A.
Temperate evergreen forests have rainfall throughout the year
B.
Tropical evergreen forests have very little undergrowth
C.
Tropical monsoon forests have dense undergrowth
D.
Coniferous forest are mostly deciduous

Answer

Correct Answer : Coniferous forest are mostly deciduous

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A.
Doldrum belt lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes
B.
Roaring forties are the southern latitudes where Westerlies are prevalent
C.
Monsoons are local seasonal winds
D.
Horse latitudes are found between Trade winds and Westerlies

Answer

Correct Answer : Monsoons are local seasonal winds

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is not true of Trade Winds?

A.
They are constant in strength and direction
B.
They blow from the Horse Latitudes to the Doldrums
C.
They are deflected to the right to become South-East Trades in the southern hemisphere
D.
They sometimes contain intense depressions

Answer

Correct Answer : They are deflected to the right to become South-East Trades in the southern hemisphere

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Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is not true?

A.
Andhra Pradesh is not much affected by retreating south-west monsoon
B.
The intensity of monsoons is determined by tropical depressions
C.
Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from north-east monsoon
D.
All are correct

Answer

Correct Answer : All are correct

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Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is true with regard to the erratic behaviour of Indian monsoons?

A.
Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years
B.
Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from one year to another, as well as at different places
C.
Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal, as well as unequal distribution of rain
D.
Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from place to place

Answer

Correct Answer : Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years

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