Geography mcqs#1
Q 1.Normally the temp. decreases with the increase in height from the earth’s surface, because
1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface.
2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere.
3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c.1 and 3 only
d.1, 2 and 3
Ans – c
Q 2.When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. steep gradients causing land-sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for the Himalayas being young fold mountains?
a.1 and 2 only
b.1, 2 and 4 only
c.3 and 4 only
d.1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans – b
Q 3.Consider the following crops of India:
1. Groundnut
2. Sesamum
3. Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rained crop/crops?
a.1 and 2 only
b.2 and 3 only
c.3 only
d.1,2 and 3
Ans – d
Q 4.Consider the following factors:
1. Rotation of the Earth
2. Air pressure and wind
3. Density of ocean water
4. Revolution of the Earth
Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?
a.1 and 2only
b.1,2 and 3 only
c.1 and 4 only
d.2, 3 and 4 only
Ans – b
Q 5.Consider the following crops of India:
1. Cow pea
2. Green gram
3. Pigeon pea
Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?
a.1 and 2 only
b.2 only
c.1 and 3 only
d.1,2 and 3
Ans – c
Q 6.Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’?
a.Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops.
b.Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field.
c.Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together.
d.None of the above.
Ans – c
Q 7.Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of universe?
1. Detection of microwaves in space.
2. Observation of redshirt phenomenon in space.
3. Movement of asteroids in space.
4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space code.
a. 1 and 2 only
b.2 only
c.1 ,3 and 4
d.None of the above can be cited as evidence.
Ans – b
Q 8.Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
a.Rainfall throughout the year
b.Rainfall in winter only
c.An extremely short dry season
d.A definite dry and wet season
Ans – d
Q 9.Consider the following statements:
1.The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.
2.The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.1 only
b.2 only
c.Both 1 and 2
d.Neither 1 nor 2
Ans – c
Q 10.Recently there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called rare earth metals. Why?
1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
2 Other than china, Australia, Canada, Chile, these elements are not found in any country.
3 Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is growing demand for these elements.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a.1 only
b.2 and 3 only
c.1 and 3 only
d., 2 and 3
Ans – c