Geography - Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Kaimur Hills is located in …………

Answer : A

Explanation

Located in Madhya Pradesh, Kaimur Hills is the eastern parts of Vindhya Range.

Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. The process of Front formation is known as Frontolysis.

2. The dissipation of a front is known as Frontogenesis.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : D

Explanation

The process of Front formation is known as Frontogenesis and the dissipation of a front is known as Frontolysis.

Q 3 - Which one of the following is popular as ‘Windy City?’

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 4 - What is the average depth of the continental shelf?

Answer : D

Explanation

The continental shelf normally has very low depth merely about 150 m.

Q 5 - Keibul Lamjao, the floating national park, is located in ………

Answer : D

Explanation

Located in Manipur, India, Keibul Lamjaois the only floating national park in the world.

Q 6 - In which one of the regions, Mongoloid groups live?

Answer : B

Explanation

Mongoloid group is mainly found in the Himalayan and Sub-Himalayan belt (specifically in north-east India).

Q 7 - ‘Surma’ is a …

A - Tribe of Nagaland

B - Hill Station of Manipur

C - River flows in Bangladesh

D - A type of herbal

Answer : C

Explanation

Barak is a river that flows in Assam; however, once it enters Bangladesh, it is known as ‘Surma.’

Q 8 - In which one of the following regions, the highest tide occurs?

A - Gulf of Mexico

B - Mediterranean Sea

C - Bay of Fundy

D - Bay of Bengal

Answer : C

Explanation

The highest tides in the world can be seen in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada. The height of this tide ranges normally between 14 and 16 m.

Q 9 - Horticulture is related to …

A - Fruits and vegetables farming

B - silkworms

C - Jute production

D - Fish production

Answer : A

Explanation

Horticulture is the science and culture of fruits, vegetables, and other ornamental plants.

Q 10 - Which one of the following statements defines the ‘Katabatic Wind?’

A - The wind that blows from higher elevation down a slope under the influence of gravity.

B - The wind that blows from low elevation to high elevation.

C - The wind that blows horizontally from the low pressure to the high pressure zone.

D - The wind that blows from the tropics towards the equator.

Answer : A

Explanation

The literal meaning of ‘Katabatic’ is ‘descending,’ therefore, the wind that blows down a slope is known as Katabatic Wind.

Q 11 - Consider the following statements:

1. Neptune’s atmosphere is largely composed of hydrogen and helium.

2. Neptune emits about 2.5 times as much heat energy it receives from the Sun.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 12 - As per 2011 Census, what is the percentage of Urban Population in India?

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 13 - Which one of the following is not a keystone species?

Answer : D

Explanation

Keystone species are those species that control the population of some other species and maintain the ecological balance, for example - sea otters control the excessive growth of sea urchins and hence maintain the ecological balance of that region.

Q 14 - Haematite is ………………

A - Red ore of iron

B - Black ore of iron

C - Brown ore of iron

D - Green ore of iron