World Geography

World Geography
1.
The Homolographic projection has the correct representation of
A.
shape
B.
area
C.
baring
D.
distance
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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2.
The latitudinal differences in pressure delineate a number of major pressure zones, which
correspond with
A.
zones of climate
B.
zones of oceans
C.
zones of land
D.
zones of cyclonic depressions
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3.
The higher the wind speed and the longer the fetch or distance of open water across which the
wind blows and waves travel, the ____ waves and the ____ energy they process.
A.
larger, more
B.
larger, less
C.
smaller, more
D.
smaller, less
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4.
The hazards of radiation belts include
A.
deterioration of electronic circuits
B.
damage of solar cells of spacecraft
C.
adverse effect on living organisms
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
5.
The great Victoria Desert is located in
A.
Canada
B.
West Africa
C.
Australia
D.
North America
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
6.
The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are
A.
latitudes
B.
longitudes
C.
geographic grids
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
7.
The light of distant stars is affected by
A.
the earth's atmosphere
B.
interstellar dust
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
8.
The landmass of which of the following continents is the least?
A.
Africa
B.
Asia
C.
Australia
D.
Europe
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
9.
Without ____ the equator would be much hotter than it is while the poles would be much cooler.
A.
latitudinal redistribution of heat
B.
cycle of air circulation
C.
global wind pattern
D.
All are similar terms
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10.
The habitats valuable for commercially harvested species are called
A.
coral reefs
B.
sea grass bed
C.
hot spots
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
11.
Which of the following is tropical grassland?
A.
Taiga
B.
Savannah
C.
Pampas
D.
Prairies
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12.
With the disintegration of USSR in end 1991, comprised of ____ Union Republics.
A.
15
B.
10
C.
D.
25
Answer: Option A
13.
The iron and steel industries of which of the following countries are almost fully dependent on
imported raw materials?
A.
Britain
B.
Japan
C.
Poland
D.
Germany
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14.
The temperature increases rapidly after
A.
ionosphere
B.
exosphere
C.
stratosphere
D.
troposphere
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15.
The humidity of the air depends upon
A.
temperature
B.
location
C.
weather
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
16.
The groundwater can become confined between two impermeable layers. This type of enclosed
water is called
A.
artesian
B.
artesian well
C.
unconfined groundwater
D.
confined groundwater
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17.
The largest glaciers are
A.
mountain glaciers
B.
alpine glaciers
C.
continental glaciers
D.
piedmont glaciers
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The largest glacial bodies, ice sheets or continental glaciers, cover more than 50,000 km 2 (20,000
mile2). Several kilometers deep, they obscure the underlying topography. Only nunataks protrude
from the surface. The only extant ice sheets are the two that cover most of Antarctica and
Greenland. These regions contain vast quantities of fresh water. The volume of ice is so large that
if the Greenland ice sheet melted, it would cause sea levels to rise six meters (20 ft) all around
the world. If the Antarctic ice sheet melted, sea levels would rise up to 65 meters (210 ft).
18.
The ionosphere includes
A.
mesosphere
B.
thermosphere
C.
thermosphere and exosphere
D.
thermosphere, exosphere and mesosphere
Answer: Option C
19.
The highest degree of concentration of mineral deposits are found in
A.
northeastern zone
B.
northwestern zone
C.
southern zone
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

20.
The group of minerals chemically containing hydrocarbons is
A.
silicate group
B.
organic group
C.
oxide group
D.
hydride group
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
21.
The iron ore mined at Bailadila is mostly
A.
haematite
B.
siderite
C.
limonite
D.
magnetic
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22.
The leading state in producing paper is
A.
Bihar
B.
West Bengal
C.
Kerala
D.
Orissa
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23.
The largest dune files are found in
A.
Middle East
B.
North Africa
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
24.
The Harmattan is
A.
cool, extremely dry wind that forms over the Sahara and blows westward or southwestward to the African coast
B.
wind that blows during the dry season from December to February
C.
tertiary wind that carry great quantities of fine dust from the Sahara
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
25.
The largest gold producing country in the world(in 2006) is
A.
China
B.
Canada
C.
South Africa
D.
USA
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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26.
The hydrological cycle is a conceptual model that describes
A.
the storage of water between biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere
B.
the movement of water between biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

27.
The least explosive type of volcano is called
A.
Basalt plateau
B.
Cinder cone
C.
Shield volcanoes
D.
Composite volcanoes
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28.
The largest fish exporting region in the world is
A.
the north-east atlantic region
B.
the north-east pacific region
C.
the north-west pacific region
D.
the south-east asian region
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29.
The largest country of the world by geographical area is
A.
Russia
B.
Vatican City
C.
Australia
D.
USA
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30.
The hot and cold deserts together occupy nearly ____ land area of the world.
A.
1/2
B.
1/4th
C.
1/3rd
D.
3/4th
Answer: Option C
31.
The highest average salinity amongst the following seas is reported from
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Red Sea
C.
Black Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32.
The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which of the following?
A.
Volcanic mountains
B.
Residual mountains
C.
Block mountains
D.
Fold mountains
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33.
The heavy day soils that show significant expansion and contraction due to the presence or
absence of moisture is called
A.
aridsols
B.
vertisols
C.
histosols
D.
andisols
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

34.
The HBJ Upgradation project, upgraded the capacity of HBJ pipeline from 18.2 MM SC MD to
A.
20 MM SC MD
B.
33.4 MM SC MD
C.
22.3 MM SC MD
D.
29.6 MM SC MD
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
35.
The highest mountains on earth namely Mount Everest, K2, Kanchenjanga are located in
A.
the greater Himalayas
B.
the Lesser Himalayas
C.
the outer Himalayas
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36.
The infrared radiation by sun are strongly absorbed by
A.
carbon dioxide
B.
water vapours
C.
carbon dioxide and water vapours
D.
ozone
Answer: Option A
37.
The latitude of a place expresses its angular position relative to the plane of
A.
axis of earth
B.
north pole
C.
south pole
D.
equator
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
38.
The landforms that are influences by several process namely, weathering, erosion, deposition are
known as
A.
polygenetic landforms
B.
structural landforms
C.
polycyclic landforms
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39.
The initial increase of magnetic field in magnetic storms is caused
A.
when the shock wave, associated with the gusty solar wind, compresses the
magnetosphere
B.
when there is a large decrease in field intensity
C.
when the gust wind itself engulfs the magnetosphere
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40.
The island state of Australia is
A.
Victoria
B.
Queensland
C.
Tasmania
D.
New South Wales
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
41.
The Ice age ended about ____ years ago.
A.
140
B.
1,400
C.
14,000
D.
140,000
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
42.
The languages used in China is
A.
Chinese, English
B.
Chinese, Arabic
C.
Chinese, French
D.
Chinese, Korean
Answer: Option A
43.
The islands with coral covered surfaces in Bay of Bengal are
A.
Andaman islands
B.
Nicobar islands
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44.
Within the transporting medium, transport can occur by
A.
suspension
B.
solution and traction
C.
solution
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
45.
The length of the day is determined in
A.
astronomical units
B.
solar terms
C.
length of the hours
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
46.
The hot, dry wind on the east or leeward side of the Rocky mountains (North America) is called
A.
the Chinook
B.
the Sirocco
C.
the Harmattan
D.
the Loo
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47.
The islands of Seychelles are located in the
A.
Arctic Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Indian Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
48.
The island of Sri Lanka formerly known as
A.
Madagascar
B.
Tasmania
C.
Ceylon
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
49.
The highest sand dunes are found is
A.
the Sahara desert
B.
the Atacama desert
C.
the Kalahari desert
D.
the Gobi desert
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50.
The greatest variety of animal and plant species is fund in
A.
temperate grasslands
B.
tropical moist forests
C.
tundra regions
D.
in hot deserts
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
51.
The layer of the earth, immediately below the crust, is called
A.
outer core
B.
inner core
C.
inner mantle
D.
outer mantle
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
52.
The highest mountains in Africa, which is not part of any mountains chain, is
A.
Mt. Aconcagua
B.
Mr. Kilimanjaro
C.
Mt. Kosciusco
D.
Mont Blanc
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
53.
The heavier silicates named as 'Sima' or silica + magnesium are most abundant in the
A.
crust
B.
core
C.
mantle
D.
ocean floors
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
54.
The imaginary line on the earth's surface, which closely follows the 180 meridian, is
called the
A.
International Date Line
B.
Tropic of Cancer
C.
Equator
D.
Prime Meridian
Answer: Optio
55.
The largest part of our hydrosphere is
A.
Atlantic Ocean
B.
Indian Ocean
C.
Pacific ocean
D.
Antarctica ocean
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
56.
The limit beyond which the stars suffer internal collapse is called the
A.
Raman Effect
B.
Chandrasekhar limit
C.
Aurora Borealis
D.
Quasan Zone
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
57.
The ground water that occurs when flow of the subterranean water is not confined
by the presence of impermeable layers is called
A.
unconfined groundwater
B.
confined groundwater
C.
aquifer
D.
artesian
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
58.
The gulf that separates Finland and Sweden in Europe is
A.
the Gulf of Bothnia
B.
the Gulf of Lions
C.
the Gulf of Genoa
D.
the Gulf of Venice
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
59.
The largest continent in the world is
A.
Africa
B.
Asia
C.
Australia
D.
Antarctica
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
60.
The landforms that are created by massive earth movements due to place tectonics
are called
A.
structural landforms
B.
weathering landforms
C.
erosional landforms
D.
depositional landforms
Answer: Option A
61.
The largest production of mica in Asia is from
A.
Indonesia
B.
Malaysia
C.
Myanmar
D.
India
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
62.
The latitude 'AA' on the map represents the
A.
Tropic of Cancer
B.
Tropic of Capricorn
C.
Equator
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
63.
The largest fresh water lake of Africa, area wise is
A.
lake Victoria
B.
lake Tanganyika
C.
lake Malawi
D.
lake Rudot
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
64.
The important mountains of Europe include
A.
Andes, Alps, Pyrenees
B.
Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees, Apennines
C.
Alps, Himalayas, Rock mountains
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
65.
The last major glacial period began about 2,000,000 years before present and is commonly
known as
A.
Pleistocene or ice age
B.
Paleocene or ice age
C.
Pliocene or ice age
D.
Holocene or ice age
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
66.
The imaginary axis at which the earth rotates remains inclined at an angle of ____ to the plane
of earth's orbit.
A.
44 1/2
B.
55 1/2
C.
66 1/2
D.
Answer: Option
67.
The ionosphere contains ionized air that protects the earth from
A.
the ultraviolet rays of the sun
B.
the infrared rays of the sun
C.
the falling meteorites
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

68.
The horizontal of soil profile is composed of
A.
weathered parent material that is not affected by translocation and organic modification
B.
material affected by translocation & organic modification
C.
unweathered bedrock
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
69.
The largest city in Latin America is
A.
Mexico city
B.
Caracas
C.
Rio-de-Janeiro
D.
Buenos Aires
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
70.
The highest and lowest values of a weather element observed over the entire period of record are
A.
extremes
B.
average extremes
C.
absolute extremes
D.
relative extremes
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
71.
The highest mountain peak of Oceania is
A.
Mt. Victoria, Papua New Guinea
B.
Mt. Kosciusko, Australia
C.
Mt. Cook, South Island (New Zealand)
D.
Puncak Jaya, Indonesia.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
72.
The length of the tropical years (the time interval between successive occurrences of the spring
equinox) is decreasing very slowly as a result of
A.
small, progressive changes in the earth's rotational speed
B.
small, progressive change in earth's orbit around the sun
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
73.
The largest gulf in the world is
A.
Gulf of Mexico
B.
Persian Gulf
C.
Gulf of Carpentaria
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
74.
The hunting and gathering economy can support only
A.
1 person per sq. km
B.
3 persons per sq. km
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
75.
The import of crude oil and petroleum done from national oil companies of producer countries,
which have a net exportable surplus of oil is by
A.
term contracts
B.
term tenders
C.
monthly tenders
D.
All the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
76.
The land-sea distribution or the positions of the world's continents and major oceans influences
A.
the major pressure belts that develop from the general circulation of the atmosphere
B.
the development of the mid-latitude cyclonic depressions, at the convergence zone

between polar and subtropical air masses
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
77.
The knowledge about the topography of the ocean basins has been derived from
A.
seismic surveying
B.
echo sounder
C.
side-scan sonar
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
78.
The headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), formed out of erstwhile
USSR, is at
A.
Minsk in Byelorussia
B.
Moscow in Russia
C.
Kiev in Ukraine
D.
Kistiner in Moldavia
Answer: Option A
1.
The minor planets revolving between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars are called
A.
Novas
B.
Comets
C.
Meteors
D.
Asteroids
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
2.
The lowermost and the oldest epoch of the Tertiary Period of geologic time is
A.
Pliocene
B.
Palaeozoic
C.
Holocene
D.
Palaeocene
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
3.
The luminous coloured ring, surrounding the sun is called the
A.
nebula
B.
comet
C.
asteroid
D.
corona
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
4.
The longest ship canal in the world is the
A.
St. Laurence Seaway (USA and Canada)
B.
Suez canal, Egypt
C.
Kiel canal, Germany
D.
Panama canal, Central America
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5.
The major geological events of the Palaeozoic era include
A.
Caledonian mountain rise, life comes ashore
B.
Appalachians and Central European mountains come up
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
6.
The major events of Pre-Cambrian era include
A.
formation of crust, continents and oceans
B.
formation of crust, birth of oldest known rock, origin of life
C.
formation of present day atmosphere
D.
All of the above.
Answer: Option D
7.
The meridian passing through London is called the
A.
equator
B.
Tropic of Cancer
C.
Prime Meridian of 0 Meridian
D.
Tropic of Capricorn
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
8.
The most recent era of the geological time scale is
A.
Mesozoic
B.
cenozoic
C.
Triassic
D.
paleocene
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
9.
The low heating capacity of which of the types of coal reduces its value as an industrial fuel?
A.
Anthracite
B.
Bituminous coal
C.
Lignite
D.
Peat
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10.
The most important factor that is affecting all the chemical weathering processes is
A.
vegetation
B.
topography
C.
climate
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
11.
The longest river in the Common wealth of independent states is the
A.
Irtysh river
B.
Ob river
C.
Yenisei river
D.
Volga river
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
12.
The monsoon climatic regions are
A.
South-east Asia including Australia, Africa, America
B.
Europe and South America
C.
Asia, Africa and Antarctica
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
13.
The main vegetation of the steppe type climatic regions is
A.
evergreen forests
B.
evergreen deciduous forests
C.
large grasslands
D.
coniferous forests
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
14.
The minerals of sulphide group are
A.
Cinnabar
B.
Pyrite
C.
Galena
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
15.
The major crude oil markets are the
A.
Middle East regions
B.
far east regions
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
16.
The most important force that provide resistance to particles towards entertainment is
A.
frictional resistance
B.
particle cohesive bonds
C.
particle adhesive bonds
D.
momentum
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17.
The metamorphism which involves the chemical replacement of elements in rock minerals when
gases and liquids permute into bedrock is called
A.
metasomatic metamorphism
B.
dynamic metamorphism
C.
thermal metamorphism
D.
contact metamorphism
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18.
The magnetosphere becomes unstable during the magnetic storms during a period of
A.
initial phase
B.
storm sudden commencement phase
C.
main phase
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
19.
The major cause of species extinction is
A.
agricultural activities
B.
extraction (including mining, fishing, logging)
C.
development (human settlements, industry)
D.
habitat loss and degradation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
20.
The major crops found in Sudan are
A.
rice, barley, bananas, cocoa
B.
maize, cotton, bananas, groundnut
C.
bajra, oats, tobacco
D.
wool, wine, jute
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
21.
The most pleasant elements i.e. summer temperatures rarely above 40 and winters are fairly
mild, occur in the
A.
tropical mid-latitude zone
B.
sub-tropical latitude zone
C.
temperature mid-latitude zone
D.
sub-temperature latitude zone
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
22.
The movement of particles by rolling, sliding and shuffling along the eroded surface is called
A.
saltation
B.
suspension
C.
traction
D.
solution
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
23.
Which of the following is an igneous rock?
A.
Granite
B.
Limestone
C.
Slate
D.
Quartzite
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24.
The main dividing line between the geological regions of the Indo Gangetic plain and the peninsula
is
A.
the Vindhya range
B.
the Aravallis
C.
the Nilgiri hills
D.
the Satpwas
Answer: Option A
25.
The mean basin area of successive ordered streams formed a linear relationship when graphed.
This statement is given by
A.
morph metric analysis
B.
law of drainage composition
C.
law of basin areas
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
26.
The most explosive type of volcano is
A.
the caldera
B.
a cinder cone
C.
basalt plateau
D.
shield volcanoes
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27.
The lowest point, on land, in the world is
A.
Death valley, USA
B.
Caspian sea, Russia
C.
Dead sea, Jordan/Israel
D.
Lake Eyre, Australia
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28.
The low latitude zone of globe extends between
A.
Tropic of Capricorn and Cancer
B.
North pole to South pole
C.
Tropic of Capricorn and equator
D.
Equator and Tropic of Cancer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
29.
The main objective of multi-purpose river projects are
A.
extension of irrigation facilities by constructing dams to store surplus water during the
rainy season, for release in summer
B.
power generation by constructing hydro power stations
C.
flood controls and making rivers navigable
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
30.
The mountains which come into being after the continental drift started, with the break up of the
large land mass of pangola are
A.
young mountains
B.
old mountains
C.
volcanic mountains
D.
fold mountains
Answer: Option A
31.
The Mistral is
A.
very cold wind, which blows down from the plateau of central France
B.
swift, dry, cold northerly wind that blows down from the western Alps and the plateau of
Southern France and out over the Mediterranean
C.
wind that blows for 100 days a year and may cause extensive frost damage to plants
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
32.
The main period of Mesozoic era include
A.
Triassic period and Cretaceous period
B.
Jurassic period and Triassic period
C.
Triassic period, Jurassic period and cretaceous period
D.
cretaceous period and Jurassic period
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
33.
The main percentage of the volume of water in the hydrosphere is in
A.
oceans and seas
B.
groundwater, rivers and streams
C.
glaciers and ice sheets
D.
freshwater lakes and water vapours
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34.
The main tributaries of Indus river system are
A.
the Jhelum, the Chenab , the Ravi
B.
the Beas, the Sutlej
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35.
The model which explains the various types of igneous rocks
A.
rock cycle
B.
Bowens reaction series
C.
both are similar terms
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
36.
The mean surface temperature of the sun is estimated to be of the prder of
A.
5500C
B.
4000C
C.
2000C
D.
1000C
Answer: Option A
37.
Which of the following is an inland sea?
A.
Caribbean sea
B.
Caspian sea
C.
Red sea
D.
Yellow sea
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
38.
The most densely populated country of Africa is
A.
Mauritius
B.
Rwanda
C.
Burundi
D.
Sierra Leone
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39.
The major countries of Middle East are
A.
Iran, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
B.
UAE, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen
C.
Israel, Turkey, Cyprus, Afghanistan
D.
All of the above.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
40.
The most recent and logical concept regarding the origin of ocean basins and continents is that of
A.
continental data
B.
conventional current
C.
plate tectesic
D.
cooling process
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41.
The main types of air mass include
I.
maritime tropical(mT)
II.
maritime polar(mP)
III.
maritime arctic(mA)
IV.
continental polar(cP)
A.
All of the above
B.
I, III, IV
C.
I, IV
D.
I, II
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
42.
The major motion of the planet earth includes
A.
rotation
B.
revolution
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
any of these depending upon the question under construction
Answer: Option C
43.
The most salty sea in the world is
A.
Red sea
B.
Dead sea
C.
Arabian sea
D.
Mediterranean sea
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44.
The most densely populated regions in the world are
A.
the monsoon climatic regions
B.
the equatorial regions
C.
the hot desert climatic regions
D.
the summer climatic regions
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

45.
The most notable example of a tectonic valley is that of the
A.
Doon valley
B.
Kashmir valley
C.
plains of Aksai Chin
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46.
The monetary currency of Greece is called (prior to Jan 1, 2002).
A.
guilder
B.
drachma
C.
yen
D.
dinar
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Euro has been in use in Greece since January the 1st, 2002. So, now Euro () is the official
currency of Greece. Before that date, the currency that was used in Greece was the drachma.
47.
The main examples of Rabi crop are
A.
wheat, barley, peas, rapeseed, mustard, grams
B.
rice, jowar, barley, wheat
C.
peas, maize, cotton and jute
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48.
The modern theory of plate tectonics states
A.
the creation of oceanic crust and the drifting of continents
B.
the convention currents within the earth's mantle cause the creation of new oceanic
crust at the mid oceanic ridges
C.
that the oceanic crust is destroyed at areas where this crust type becomes subducted
under the lighter continental crust
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
49.
The mean distance of the earth from the sun is approximately
A.
149,502,000 km
B.
150,503,000 km
C.
148,000,000 km
D.
150,000,000 km
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50.
The major control over the form of the developing slope is exerted by
A.
inputs to the hill slope
B.
outputs from the hill slope
C.
balance between inputs and outputs from the hill slope system
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
51.
The middle latitude extends between
A.
23(1/2)? North to 32(1/2)? South
B.
23(1/2)? and 66? in both the hemispheres
C.
66? North to 66? South
D.
North pole and South pole
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
52.
The major graphite producing country is
A.
Russia
B.
Sri Lanka
C.
India
D.
Zaire
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
53.
The maximum soil fertility occurs in the pH range of
A.
5.0 to 6.2
B.
6.0 to 7.2
C.
7.0 to 8.2
D.
4.0 to 5.2
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

54.
The mica belt of the Himalayas, the major part of it is situated in
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
West Bengal
Answer: Option B
55.
The most well known member of halick group is
A.
Halite
B.
Pyrite
C.
Galena
D.
Hematite
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
56.
The mountains that separate European and Arctic Russia are
A.
the Pyranees
B.
the Balkans
C.
the Carpathians
D.
the Urals
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
57.
The main properties of cosmic ray particles are
A.
its electric charge
B.
its rest mass
C.
its energy
D.
All of these are its properties
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
58.
The model that describes how various geological processes create, modify and influence rock is
called
A.
water cycle
B.
energy cycle
C.
rock cycle
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
59.
The magnetic field generated due to magnetic storm is directed in the ____ direction to the
earth's main field.
A.
same
B.
opposite
C.
southward
D.
northward
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
60.
The main factor determining a region's climate is
A.
longitude
B.
latitude
C.
temperature
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option B
61.
The moon orbits the earth at a mean distance approximately
A.
0.384 million km
B.
149.6 million km
C.
579 million km
D.
227.9 million km
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
62.
The mean radius of the earth is approximately
A.
32,000 km
B.
6,400 km
C.
9,600 km
D.
12,800 km
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
63.
Which of the following is a warm current?
A.
Benguela current
B.
Labrador current
C.
Kurosiwo current
D.
South Pacific current
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
64.
The major countries of central America are
A.
Belize, Costa Rica, Panama
B.
China, Taiwan, Japan
C.
Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
65.
The main producers of free gas are
A.
the south Bassein and Tapti fields in the western offshore
B.
the gas fields in Tripura and Andhra Pradesh (KG Basin)
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
66.
The major pedogenic process acting on soils at the macro scale are
A.
laterisation and podsolisation
B.
calcification and salinisation
C.
salinisation and gleisation
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
67.
The minerals resources of north-eastern zone include
A.
coal, Fe, Mn, Cu, Mica, U, diamond
B.
crude Petroleum and natural gas
C.
Fe, Au(gold)
D.
natural gas, Fe, Au, Mn, U
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
68.
The moon
A.
is the natural satellite of earth
B.
has no liquid water
C.
has no atmosphere
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
69.
The moon's volume is about ____ that of earth.
A.
1/40 th
B.
1/50 th
C.
1/60 th
D.
1/20 th
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
70.
The magnetic field of earth, Magnetosphere expands to about
A.
9600 km above the earth's surface
B.
8000 km above the earth's surface
C.
64,000 km above the earth's surface
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
71.
The ministry of Water Resources lays down policies and programmes for the development and
regulation of the country's water resources. It covers
A.
sartorial planning, coordination and policy guidelines
B.
technical examination and techno- appraisal of project providing central assistance to

specific projects
C.
facilitation of external assistance in resolution of interstate water disputes, policy

formulation planning and development of ground water resources
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
72.
The main crops of kharif are
A.
rice, jowar, bajra
B.
ragi, maize
C.
cotton, jute
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
73.
The main percentage of the volume of water in the hydrosphere is in
A.
oceans and seas
B.
groundwater's, rivers and streams
C.
glaciers and ice sheets
D.
freshwater lakes and water vapours
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
74.
The longest epoch of the tertiary period is
A.
Palaeocene
B.
Eocene
C.
Oligocene
D.
Miocene
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

75.
The main watershed of most of the peninsular river lies in the
A.
Aravalli hills
B.
Raj Mahal hills
C.
Siwalik hills
D.
Western Ghats
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
76.
The longest day (shortest night) in the southern hemisphere is
A.
June 21
B.
December 22
C.
July 21
D.
November 22
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
77.
The most obvious effect of pressure on rocks is
A.
foliation
B.
lineation
C.
lithification
D.
the reorientation of mineral crystals
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
78.
The longest era of the classification of the history of earth is
A.
Cainozoic era
B.
Pre-Cambrian era
C.
Palaeozoic era
D.
Mesozoic era
Answer: Option B
79.
The main objective of centrally sponsored Command Area Development programme is
A.
improving the utilisation of irrigation potential
B.
optimizing agricultural productivity and production from the irrigated area
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
80.
The minimum values of annual receipts of solar radiation occur at
A.
the equator
B.
the tropics
C.
the arctic
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
1.
The pedogenic process associated with poor drainage and which involves the accumulation of
organic matter in the upper layers of the soil is called
A.
salinisation
B.
gleisation
C.
calcification
D.
podsolisation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2.
The rock formations that cannot store groundwater are called
A.
aquifers
B.
aquicludes
C.
perched aquifer
D.
spring
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials
(gravel, sand, silt, or clay) from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a water well.
3.
The planet that takes the highest time for completing a rotation is
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Earth
D.
Pluto
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4.
The Penumbra is
A.
the outer portion of the moon's shadow
B.
formed by the tangent that intersects between the sun and the moon
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
5.
The river situated along the border between the USA and Mexico is
A.
the Rio Grande
B.
the Amazon
C.
the Mississippi
D.
the Colorado
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6.
The process of capture of precipitation by the plant canopy and its subsequent return to the
atmosphere is called
A.
sublimation
B.
stem flow
C.
interception
D.
through fall
Answer: Option C
7.
The oldest rocks found in ocean basins are ____ than the oldest continental rocks.
A.
older
B.
younger
C.
larger
D.
smaller
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8.
The period of daylight
A.
is nearly constant near the equator
B.
varies with latitude and the season
C.
reaches a maximum of 24 hour in the polar zones in summer
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
9.
The process of weathering results into
A.
the complete loss of particular atoms or the compounds from the weathered surface
B.
the addition of specific atoms or compounds to the weathered surface
C.
a breakdown of one mass in to two or more masses, with no chemical change in the
mineral or rock
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10.
The part of continental margin that is structurally a part of continent?
A.
Continental shelf
B.
Continental Slope
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
11.
The original landmass, pangola split into
A.
Laurissa in the north and Godwanaland in the south
B.
Laurissa in the south and Godwanaland in the north
C.
Laurissa in the east and Godwanaland in the west
D.
Laurissa in the west and Godwanaland in the east
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
12.
The R-horizon of soil horizon consists of
A.
unweathered bedrock
B.
weathered parent material
C.
plant litter at various levels of decomposition
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
13.
The propagation of radio signals is greatly influence by
A.
troposphere
B.
ionosphere
C.
exosphere
D.
thermosphere
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14.
The pyramidal peaks that form when several cirques chisel a mountain form three more sides are
called
A.
horns
B.
cirques
C.
aretes
D.
medial moraines
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15.
The process that involves the eroded material being dissolved and carried along in water as
individual ions is called
A.
solution
B.
suspension
C.
saltation
D.
traction
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
16.
The relative abundance of dissolved salts in seawater in descending order is as follows
A.
chlorine, sodium, sulphate, magnesium, calcium, potassium
B.
sodium, chlorine, magnesium, potassium, sulphate, calcium
C.
chlorine, magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, sulphate
D.
chlorine, sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sulphate
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17.
The planets with no natural satellites (reported so far) are
A.
Mercury and Venus
B.
Earth and Pluto
C.
Mars and Neptune
D.
Jupiter and Saturn
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18.
The percentage of the incident radiation reflected back to space is called
A.
planet's albedo
B.
earth's albedo
C.
both are similar terms
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
19.
The plants of which of the following crops are highly sensitive to frost?
A.
Barely
B.
Cotton
C.
Maize
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20.
The religion of Afghanistan is
A.
Islam
B.
Buddhism
C.
Hinduism
D.
Christianity
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21.
The region that has a typical dispersed rural settlement pattern is the
A.
Kerala coastal plain
B.
western Ganga plain
C.
eastern Rajasthan
D.
Telengana plateau
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22.
The reaction between compounds and oxygen is called
A.
oxidation
B.
hydrolysis
C.
carbonation
D.
solution
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23.
The percentage of sun's radiation reflected back into space is about
A.
36 percent
B.
47 percent
C.
17 percent
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24.
The progressive wave theory regarding of tides was put forth by
A.
R.A. Harris
B.
Issac Newton
C.
William Whewell
D.
G.B. Airy
Answer: Option C
25.
The original founders of Common wealth of Independent States, in December 1991, are
A.
Tadjikistan, Khirghizia and Turkemenistan
B.
Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
C.
Russia, Ukraine and Byelorus
D.
Moldavia, Khazakhastan and Uzbekistan
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

26.
The Pyrenees mountains are located on the border between ____ and ____
A.
Romania, Bulgaria
B.
Norway, Sweden
C.
Hungary, Romania
D.
France, Spain
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27.
The process of evaporation of water in nature is one of the basic components of the hydrological
cycle. The other process that is considered to be essential for the completion of hydrological cycle
is the
A.
flow tide and ebb tide in a river
B.
movement of water vapour in the atmosphere
C.
flow of water in the sea
D.
movement of water in the water table
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

28.
The ocean water is saline due to
A.
evaporation of its surface
B.
volume of fresh water added by rainfall
C.
salts are already present in sea water
D.
both (a) and (b)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
29.
The platform and the basement rock together form
A.
craton
B.
shield
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30.
The process that explains the recent changes in the height of sea level in coastal areas of eastern
and northern Canada and Scandinavi is
A.
isostasy
B.
continental drift
C.
plate tectonics
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
31.
The planet with the maximum number of natural satellites (moons), so far discovered is
A.
Jupiter
B.
Neptune
C.
Saturn
D.
Uranus
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
Mars
Earth
Venus
Mercury
63
60
27
13
3
2
1
0
0

32.
The river Jordan drains into the
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Adriatic Garden
C.
Gulf of Suez
D.
Resaca Garden
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33.
The ratio of land to ocean in the southern hemisphere is
A.
1 to 1.5
B.
1 to 1
C.
1 to 4
D.
1 to 10
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
34.
The phosphate are a group of minerals of one or more metallic elements chemically associated
with the phosphate compound ____
A.
PO4
B.
PO3
C.
PO2
D.
PO
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35.
The polar diameter is ____ to the equatorial diameter.
A.
more
B.
equal
C.
less
D.
they cannot be compared
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
36.
The process that directs precipitation down plant branches and stems is called
A.
stem flow
B.
through flow
C.
interception
D.
canopy drip
Answer: Option A
37.
The region of three W's that is wheat, wool and wine is
A.
mediterranean climatic regions
B.
china type climatic regions
C.
steppe type climatic regions
D.
equatorial regions
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38.
The process that creates a sub layer, which is white to gray in colour and composes of silica sand
in the A horizon is called
A.
podsolosation
B.
calcification
C.
laterisation
D.
gleisation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39.
The ratio of the weight of water vapour to the total weight of air (including the water vapor) is
called
A.
specific humidity
B.
mixing ratio
C.
relative humidity
D.
absolute humidity
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40.
The polar Easterlies lie at
A.
0-30? latitude
B.
30-60? latitude
C.
60-90? latitude
D.
90? latitude
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
41.
The phenomenon of an opening occurring in the earth's surface through which a jet of hot water
and steam is forces out at irregular intervals is called
A.
crater
B.
geyser
C.
hot spring
D.
volcano
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
42.
The northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere are separated by
A.
the International Date line
B.
the plane of the equator
C.
the plane of Tropic of Cancer
D.
the plane of Tropic of Capricorn
Answer: Option B
43.
The process of soil development is called
A.
leaching
B.
illuviation
C.
eluviations
D.
pedogenesis
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44.
The phosphate are a group of minerals of one or more metallic elements chemically associated
with the phosphate compound ____
A.
oxides
B.
silicates
C.
carbonates
D.
phosphates
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
45.
The panama canal links
A.
Canada with Greenland
B.
North America with South America
C.
Siberia with Greenland
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46.
The Rhine river of northern Europe empties into
A.
the Baltic sea
B.
the North sea
C.
the Bay of Biscay
D.
the Adriatic sea
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
47.
The place where material is excavated when the zone of maximum stream velocity approaches the
stream's bed is called
A.
scoured pools
B.
riffles
C.
ox-bow lakes
D.
flood plain
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48.
The planets called the inner planets, are
A.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
B.
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
C.
Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
D.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Answer: Option D
49.
The periodic rise and fall of the sea level on the earth, gives rise to tides. This is related to
A.
the position of the moon with reference to the earth and the gravitational pull exerted
mainly by the moon and partly by the sun
B.
infrared rays from the sun
C.
ultraviolet rays from the sun
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50.
The planets that are called superior planets are
A.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter
B.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
C.
Mercury, Pluto, Venus, Neptune and Earth
D.
Earth, Uranus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
51.
The phenomenon associated with collision and subduction of the planet is
A.
volcanoes
B.
island arcs
C.
earthquakes
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
52.
The products of ____ are a major source of sediments for erosion and ____
A.
weathering, deposition
B.
deposition, weathering
C.
rocks, weathering
D.
rocks, deposition
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
53.
The polar regions of earth cannot support forest growth because
A.
the growing season is short in these areas
B.
the ground is often frozen or snow or ice covered
C.
the rainfall is very low
D.
All of these factors.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
54.
The part of the earth and thin layer of air above its surface,
which support life on earth, are referred to as
A.
stratosphere
B.
ionosphere
C.
biosphere
D.
mesosphere
Answer: Option C
55.
The ridges of the waves are where the jet stream of waves closes to the
A.
poles
B.
equator
C.
prime meridian
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
56.
The rate at change of temperature is called
A.
temperature difference
B.
temperature gradient
C.
isotherm
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
57.
The rate of infiltration normally declines rapidly during the early part of rainstorm event and
reaches a constant value after several hours of rainfall. The factors responsible for this
phenomenon are
I.
II.
III.
the filling of fine soil pores with water, which reduces capillary forces
moistened soil, clay particles to swell and reduce the size of pores
raindrop impact breaking up with soil clumps, splashing fine particles into pores
A.
I, II
B.
I, III
C.
II, III
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
58.
The process where the particle moves from the surface to the medium in quick, continuous,
repeated cycles is called
A.
saltation
B.
suspension
C.
traction
D.
solution
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
59.
The obscuring of one celestial body by another, particularly that of the sun or a planetary
satellite
A.
elliptic
B.
ecliptic
C.
eclipse
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

60.
The river Sutlej, on which the Bhakra Dam has been built, originates from
A.
a spring in Vering
B.
near Bara Lacha Pass in Lahul
C.
Rakas lake in Tibet
D.
Mansarovar lake
Answer: Option C
61.
The process of destruction or dying of fronts is called
A.
fromtogenesis
B.
frontolysis
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
62.
The Palaeozoic era starts at ____ million years ago and ends at ____ million years ago.
A.
500, 100
B.
570, 225
C.
470, 150
D.
470, 225
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
63.
The reaction is carbonate and bicarbonate ions with mineral is called
A.
hydrolysis
B.
carbonation
C.
oxidation
D.
solution
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
64.
The plants grown in equatorial regions include
A.
wheat, barley, maize
B.
evergreen dense forests, rubber trees, groundnuts
C.
groundnuts, soyabeens, potatoes
D.
evergreen coniferous forests, oats, cocoa
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
65.
The process that may cause physical weathering or mechanical rupture are
A.
abrasion, crystallization, pressure release
B.
abrasion, oxidation, hydrolysis
C.
crystallization, carbonation, thermal insolation
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
66.
The process of particle detach ment by moving glacial ice is called
A.
plucking
B.
abrasion
C.
scouring
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
67.
The points in the ecliptic farthest north and south of the celestial equator are called
A.
summer and winter solstices
B.
autumnal and vernal equinox
C.
north celestial pole and south celestial pole
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
68.
Which of the following is concerned with the description and mapping of the main features of the
universe?
A.
Cosmography
B.
Cosmology
C.
Geomorphology
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
69.
The process that creates the deep oceanic trenches is called
A.
plate tectonics
B.
sea floor spreading
C.
continental drift
D.
isostasy
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
70.
The rainfall in the peninsular interior averages about
A.
650 mm a year
B.
750 mm a year
C.
850 mm a year
D.
550 mm a year
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
71.
The Palaeozoic era contains ____ time periods.
A.
six
B.
four
C.
five
D.
seven
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
72.
The northern portion of the western coastal plain is called
A.
Konkan plain
B.
Malabar coast
C.
Coromendel coast
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
73.
The ozone layer at high altitude contains
A.
atomic oxygen (O) and ordinary oxygen (O2)
B.
only ozone (O3)
C.
mixture of atomic oxygen (O), ordinary oxygen (O2) and Ozone (O3)
D.
only ordinary oxygen (O2)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
74.
The number of a topographic map is 47A/16/NW. Its scale must be
A.
1 : 250,000
B.
1 : 100,000
C.
1 : 50,000
D.
1 : 25,000
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
75.
The right ascension is the equivalent of longitude on the celestial sphere, and it is given in the
units of
A.
degrees
B.
time-hours, minutes and seconds
C.
only hours
D.
only seconds
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
76.
The radiation belts are zones in space around the
A.
Earth
B.
Jupiter and Saturn
C.
Mercury
D.
Earth, Jupiter and Saturn
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
77.
The periods of different eras are further divided into
A.
eons
B.
epochs
C.
stages
D.
Any of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
78.
The Plio-Pleistocene boundary lies about ____ years ago, at the beginning of the interval of
warming after the last Pleistocene glaciations.
A.
1,00,000
B.
1,000
C.
10,000
D.
100
Answer: Option C
79.
The production of wheat has increased mainly due to
A.
increase in area under wheat
B.
increase in yield per hectare
C.
increase in demand for wheat
D.
increase in prices
Answer: Option B
1.
Which of the following is not a kharif crop?
A.
Jute
B.
Maize
C.
Mustard
D.
Rice
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2.
The shape of earth is
A.
sphere
B.
oblate spheroid
C.
circular
D.
spheroid
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3.
The tertiary winds on the north of the Alps (Europe) are called
A.
the Chinook
B.
the foehn
C.
the sirocco
D.
the loo
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4.
The tropical easterlies wind lie at
A.
0-30? latitude
B.
30-60? latitude
C.
60-90? latitude
D.
10-40? latitude
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5.
The spring season in the north temperate zone is when
A.
the sun is directly overhead the equator
B.
the sun is directly overhead the Tropic of Cancer
C.
the sun returns to equator
D.
the sun is at the Tropic of Cancer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6.
The term 'Abyssal refers to
A.
inner most part of the earth
B.
organism found in the shallow water zone of the seas
C.
deeper parts of the oceans
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
7.
The transport of warm air toward the poles and cold air toward the equator is due to
A.
the temperature gradient
B.
the development of waves
C.
the latitude difference
D.
the longitude difference
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8.
The traditional lands of the nomads of Central Asia are
A.
Mongolia and Tibet
B.
Sinkiang and Turkistan
C.
Kirghiz steppe
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
9.
The time interval from when the given star passes directly overhead to when it next passed
directly overhead, is defined as
A.
one sidereal day
B.
one solar day
C.
both the terms are similar, so any of these may be used
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10.
The three recognized major fishing grounds of the world are located in the
A.
northern hemisphere only
B.
southern hemisphere only
C.
two in the southern hemisphere only and one in the northern hemisphere
D.
one in the southern hemisphere only and two in the northern hemisphere
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11.
The variation in the duration of the day and the night is due to earth's
A.
rotation on its axis
B.
revolution around the sun
C.
inclination of an angle of 60(1/2) degrees
D.
both (a) and (b)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
12.
The sulphites are a mineral group that contain one or more metallic elements in
combination with the sulphate compound ____
A.
SO3
B.
SO2
C.
SO4
D.
SO
Answer: Option C
13.
The term 'flora' in the context of natural vegetation refers to
A.
assemblage of plant species living in association with each other in a given

environmental frame
B.
plants of a particular region or period, listed by species and considered as a group
C.
a large tract covered by trees and shrubs and its administration for assessing
economic benefits
D.
role played by species of animals in the maintenance of ecological balance
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14.
Which of the following is concerned with the study of characteristics, origin and development of
land forms?
A.
Ecology
B.
Geography
C.
Geology
D.
Geomorphology
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
15.
The soils common to the south eastern USA are called
A.
ultisols
B.
alfisols
C.
aridsols
D.
mollisols
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
16.
The southernmost part of the world is
A.
Cape of Good Hope, Africa
B.
Cape of Horn, S. America
C.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
D.
Wellington, New Zealand
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17.
The texture of a soil refers to
A.
the size distribution of the mineral particles composing the soil
B.
the distribution of mineral particles in the soil
C.
the crystal distribution in soil
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18.
The steady or initial phase of the magnetic storms is
A.
preceded by storm sudden commencement
B.
magnetic storm at middle and low altitudes
C.
a sharp increase of the field
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
19.
The Suez canal connects the
A.
Baltic sea and the Caspian sea
B.
Mediterranean sea and the Red sea
C.
Red sea and the Caspian sea
D.
Mediterranean sea and the North sea
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20.
The uppermost epoch of the Neogene period is
A.
the Pliocene epoch
B.
the Pleistocen epoch
C.
the Miocene epoch
D.
the Oligocene epoch
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21.
The type of igneous rock that form from magma is a function of
A.
the chemical composition of the magma
B.
temperature of solidification
C.
the rate of cooling, which influences the crystallisation process
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
22.
The slow down slope movement of soil and sediment because of frost heaving and thawing is
called
A.
solifluction
B.
gelifluction
C.
frost creep
D.
rockfall
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
23.
The transverse, longitudinal and surface waves in an earthquake originate from
A.
the epicentre within the body of the earth
B.
the focus on the surface of the earth
C.
the focus within the body of the earth
D.
the epicentre on the body of the earth
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
24.
The smallest country of the world is
A.
Russia
B.
Vatican city
C.
Brazil
D.
Canada
Answer: Option B
25.
The smallest annual temperature range occurs in the
A.
equatorial tropical climate zone
B.
subtropical climate zone
C.
temperate climate zone
D.
polar climate zone
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

26.
The South Frigid Zone is the region
A.
lying between 66(1/2)? south and 90? south
B.
lying between the Antarctic circle to the south pole
C.
has the coldest climate throughout the year
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27.
The temperature needed to keep the earth's surface and the atmosphere in thermal equilibrium is
called
A.
the surface temperature
B.
equilibrium temperature
C.
the mean global surface temperature
D.
global temperature
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

28.
The short term variations of the atmosphere, ranging from minutes to months are called
A.
climate
B.
weather
C.
temperature
D.
humidity
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29.
The tide produced as a consequence of the moon and the sun pulling the earth in the same
direction is called
A.
ebb tide
B.
high tide
C.
spring tide
D.
neap tide
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
30.
The tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of 33 ms are called
A.
tropical depressions
B.
tropical storms
C.
hurricane
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
31.
The typical soil of tropical region, formed by the weathering of laterite rock, which promotes
leaching of the soil is
A.
laterite soils
B.
black soil
C.
red and yellow soil
D.
peat and marshy soil
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32.
The two 'equinoxes' take place respectively in the months of
A.
January and June
B.
July and December
C.
March and September
D.
September and December
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
33.
The troughs of the waves are where the jet stream of waves is closest to the
A.
poles
B.
equator
C.
Prime meridian
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
34.
The study of soils is called
A.
geomorphology
B.
pedology
C.
hydrology
D.
biogeography
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
35.
The tropical cyclones do not occur to the equator because of
A.
weak coriolis force
B.
light and variable width
C.
excessive humidity
D.
connective activity
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36.
The term 'regur' refers to
A.
deltaic alluvial soils
B.
lateral soils
C.
black cotton soils
D.
red and yellow soils
Answer: Option C
37.
The umbra is
A.
the inner portion of the moon's shadow
B.
formed by tangents to the sun and moon
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38.
The tunnel that connects France and Italy is
A.
St. Gothard road tunnel
B.
Mont Blane tunnel
C.
Mersey (Queens way) tunnel
D.
Orange Fish rivers tunnel
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
39.
The sequence of layers of atmosphere from earth to upwards is
A.
troposphere, tropopause, stratosphere, stratopause, mesosphere, mesopause,

ionosphere(thermosphere, thermopause, exosphere)
B.
troposphere, stratosphere, stratopause, mesosphere , ionosphere
C.
troposphere, tropopause, stratosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
D.
troposphere, tropopause, stratosphere, mesosphere , exosphere, thermosphere,

thermopause}
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40.
The sediment deposited at the base of the glacier is called
A.
till
B.
moraine
C.
glacial sand
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41.
The third world includes about 120 countries of
A.
Asia, Africa and Central America
B.
Asia, Australia and Europe
C.
Africa, North America
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
42.
The smallest division of geological time scale is
A.
eon
B.
eras
C.
stage
D.
periods
Answer: Option C
43.
The various types of plate convergence is
I.
II.
III.
oceanic-oceanic convergence
oceanic-continental convergence
continental-continental convergence
A.
I, II
B.
II, III
C.
I, III
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44.
The smallest state, population wise, in the world is
A.
Vatican City
B.
Monaco
C.
Nauru
D.
Liechtenstein
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45.
The time at a place is determined by
A.
the parallels of longitude
B.
the parallels of latitude
C.
distance from equator
D.
distance from prime meridian
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
46.
The tropical and temperate deserts of the world, occupy nearly ____ of the land surface of the
worlds.
A.
(1/4) th
B.
(1/3) rd
C.
(1/2)
D.
(1/7) th
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
47.
The shortest day (longest night) in the southern hemisphere is
A.
June 21
B.
December 21
C.
December 22
D.
June 20
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48.
The smallest glaciers are
A.
mountain or alpine glaciers
B.
continental glaciers
C.
piedmont glaciers
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
49.
The time interval between one vernal equinox and the next is nearest to which of the following
figures?
A.
359 days
B.
361 days
C.
363 days
D.
365 days
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
50.
Which of the following is measured on the Richter scale?
A.
Density of liquids
B.
Intensity of earthquakes
C.
Velocity of tornadoes
D.
Height of mountains
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
51.
The term used to describe the combined effect of all shortwave losses in
A.
earth scattering
B.
earth radiation
C.
earth albedo
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
52.
The time difference between each side of the International Date line is
A.
12 hours
B.
24 hours
C.
36 hours
D.
48 hours
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
53.
The soil used for cutting bricks, use in the construction of houses is
A.
black soil
B.
laterite soil
C.
alluvial soil
D.
saline and alkaline soils
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
54.
The sidereal month may be defined as
A.
the period in which the moon completes an orbit around the earth
B.
the period in which the moon completes an orbit around the earth and returns to the
same positions in the sky
C.
the period of rotation of moon
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
55.
The shallow seas found in the Atlantic basin include the
A.
Caribbean sea and Mediterranean
B.
Baltic and Arctic seas
C.
Gulf of Mexico
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
56.
The study of human geography includes study of
A.
human society and culture
B.
behaviour and urban systems
C.
economics and politics
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
57.
The snow line of the Rocky Mountains of the USA is about
A.
3 km above sea level
B.
6 km above sea level
C.
it is at the sea level
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
58.
The study of day-to-day variations in weather called is called
A.
climatology
B.
meteorology
C.
cyclogenesis
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
59.
The type of soil needed for rice is
A.
clayey loam
B.
rich , muddy and saturated with water
C.
deep, loamy, well drained
D.
humus, rich in Fe and potash
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
60.
The south temperature zone is a region lying between
A.
the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic circle
B.
the Antarctic circle and the South pole
C.
the Tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn
D.
the Tropic of Capricorn and the equator
Answer: Option A
61.
The soils whose parent material tend to be rich in sand are
A.
spodsols
B.
alfisols
C.
aridsols
D.
ultisols
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
62.
The tide produced when the moon and the sun are at right angles to the earth, thus pulling in
opposite directions, is called
A.
neap tide
B.
spring tide
C.
diurnal tide
D.
ebb tide
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
63.
The soil found in areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity, where there is good growth of
vegetation is
A.
peat and marshy soil
B.
saline and alkaline soil
C.
black soil
D.
alluvial soil
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
64.
The thickness of biosphere is
A.
8-10 km above the earth's surface
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
65.
The temperature inversion is
A.
whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature
B.
when the decrease in temperature or moisture or both takes place
C.
whenever the normal decrease of atmospheric temperature or moisture or both change

with height over a short vertical interval
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
66.
Which of the following is most useful for measuring the shortest distance between two places on
the earth and path between them?
A.
Atlas map
B.
Thematic maps
C.
Wall maps
D.
Globe
Answer: Option D
67.
The second largest continent in the world is
A.
Asia
B.
Australia
C.
Africa
D.
Europe
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
68.
The southern Deccan area is in a rain shadow and receives only
A.
50 to 1000 mm of rainfall a year
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The southern Deccan area is in a "rain shadow" and receives only fifty to 1,000 millimeters of
rainfall a year. Temperature ranges are wide--from some 15C to 38C--making this one of India's
most comfortable climatic areas.

69.
The underlying cause of bio diversity loss is
A.
poverty and unsustainable development projects
B.
macroeconomic policies
C.
international trade factors
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
70.
The temperature increases rapidly after
A.
ionosphere
B.
exosphere
C.
stratosphere
D.
troposphere
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
71.
The spiral flow in a stream caused by channel shape is called
A.
stream flow
B.
laminar flow
C.
turbulent flow
D.
helical flow
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
72.
The storms or frontal systems develop where
A.
air is rising
B.
atmospheric pressure is low
C.
at the equator and in the mid-latitudes
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
73.
The subatomic particles arriving from outer space having high energy are called
A.
protons
B.
electrons
C.
cosmic rays
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
74.
The strongest bonds exist between the particles found within
A.
metamorphic rocks
B.
igneous rocks
C.
sedimentary rock
D.
all have similar strength of bonds
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
75.
The snow line on the northern side of greater Himalayas range about
A.
4,500 to 6,000 metres
B.
5,500 to 6,000 metres
C.
3,500 to 6,000 metres
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
76.
The unit of the light year is used for measuring
A.
speed of satellites
B.
speed of ships
C.
distance between bodies in the universe
D.
speed of rockets
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
77.
The tide of minimum rise is called
A.
spring tide
B.
low tide
C.
ebb tide
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

78.
The second largest island (next to Greenland) in the world is
A.
Borneo
B.
Malagasy
C.
New Guinea
D.
Sumatra
Answer: Option C

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