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. Winds and air currents differ in the aspect that ________

A.
The winds blow on lands while air currents blow over seas and oceans
B.
Air currents blow much faster than winds
C.
Air currents are always moisture laden while the winds are usually dry
D.
Winds are horizontal movements of air while air currents are the vertical movements of air

Answer

Correct Answer : Winds are horizontal movements of air while air currents are the vertical movements of air

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Winds blow ________

A.
From a region of low pressure to a region of high pressure
B.
In regions of low pressure
C.
From a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure
D.
In regions of high pressure

Answer

Correct Answer : From a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Winds blowing constantly in one direction in rocky deserts form

A.
Yardangs
B.
Chimneys
C.
Mushrooms rocks
D.
Demoiselles

Answer

Correct Answer : Yardangs

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Geography World Geography

Q. Wine production is mainly carried out in which of the following natural regions?

A.
Mediterranean region
B.
Equatorial region
C.
Savanna
D.
Coniferous forests

Answer

Correct Answer : Mediterranean region

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Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. Winter rains in North and North-West India are generally associated with the phenomenon of ________

A.
Local thunderstorms
B.
Retreating monsoon
C.
Temperate cyclones
D.
Shift in jet stream movement

Answer

Correct Answer : Temperate cyclones

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Geography World Geography

Q. Winter temperature ranging from -29° C to -40° C, summer temperature about 10° C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm. and low humidity. These characterise the climate.

A.
Mountain
B.
Taiga
C.
Tundra
D.
West European

Answer

Correct Answer : Tundra

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Geography Hydrosphere

Q. With reference to a fresh water lake, consider the following characteristics: 1. Richness in nutrients 2. Rapid turnover of phytoplankton 3. Depletion of dissolved oxygen Which of the above is/are observed in a lake after its eutrophication?

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 3

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Geography World Geography

Q. With reference to convectional type of rainfall, consider the following statements 1. It is a warm weather phenomenon. 2. This rainfall is associated with cumulo-nimbus clouds. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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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Agriculture And Soil in India Geography

Q. With reference to India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

A.
Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country
B.
About one-third of the area of the country records more than 750 millimetres of annual rainfall.
C.
The dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells
D.
The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country

Answer

Correct Answer : The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country

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Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. With reference to Indian forests, consider the following pairs: 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests Sandalwood (Santalum album) 2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests: (Shorea robusta) 3. Tropical Thorn Forests: Shisham (Dalbeigia sissoo) Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 2 only

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