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.

Earth Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is true?

A.
Both latitudes and longitudes are great circles
B.
Arctic circle, antarctic circle and equator are great circles
C.
Both equator and longitudes are great circles
D.
Both equator and latitudes are great circles

Answer

Correct Answer : Both equator and longitudes are great circles

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is wrong?

A.
Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a trough
B.
Roughly circular isobar system with a high pressure at the centre represents an anticyclone
C.
Roughly circular isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a cyclone
D.
Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a hurricanes

Answer

Correct Answer : Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a hurricanes

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Geography Universe

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Milky Way? 1. It is a spiral galaxy. 2. The solar system resides in one of its spiral arms. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A.
Both 1 and 2
B.
1 only
C.
2 only
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

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Earth Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when traveling westwards 2. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when traveling eastwards 3. International Date Line is an internationally agreed line drawn parallel to the 180° meridian 4. International Date Line divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal parts.

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 2, 3 and 4

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Cyclone is a low pressure system. 2. The wind movement is clockwise in the cyclone of northern hemisphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below ________

A.
Both 1 and 2
B.
1 only
C.
2 only
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

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Geography Universe

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In comparison to the Jupiter, planet Earth displays eclipses more frequently 2. On Mars, only partial solar eclipses are possible Select the correct answer.

A.
Both 1 and 2
B.
1 only
C.
2 only
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : Neither 1 nor 2

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz. 2. The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar. 3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite. Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 2 only

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Geography World Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is/are not true? 1. Chemical weathering is most common in limestone rocks 2. Chemical weathering is most active in wet regions with higher temperature 3. Rain action is a form of chemical weathering 4. Exfoliation is a process of chemical weathering

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 4

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Geography Population and Tribes in Indian

Q. Which of the following statements regarding literacy in India are correct ? 1. A person who can only read but cannot write is not defined literate 2. Children below 7 years of age are not taken into consideration even if they are able to read and write 3. For the purpose of census, a person is deemed literate if he or she can read and write with understanding in any of the 22 languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution 4. The fact that a district has attained hundred percent literacy does not mean that the entire population in the district is literate

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 2, 3 and 4

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Agriculture And Soil in India Geography

Q. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure.

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 3 only

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