GK Geography MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 1861 :
Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is fare correct? [CSAT 2011]

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
  

Question 1862 :
Any type of rainfall has the following aspects:

  1. ascent and descent of air
  2. horizontal movement of air
  3. ascent of air leading to cooling and condensation
  4. all of above
  

Question 1863 :
The Trade winds are caused by:

  1. rotation of the earth
  2. revolution of the earth
  3. inflowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator
  4. none of these
  

Question 1864 :
In the earth's atmosphere, the atmospheric pressure: [NDA 1991]

  1. increases with height
  2. decreases with height
  3. remains constant with height
  4. first increases and then decreases with height
  

Question 1865 :
The velocity of winds is related to :

  1. the amount of moisture they carry
  2. the nearness to the sea
  3. pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
  4. the direction in which they blow
  

Question 1866 :
Northern part of Australia is typified by which one of the following? [IAS 2007]

  1. Equatorial climate
  2. Mediterranean climate
  3. Temperate climate
  4. Monsoon climate
  

Question 1867 :
An upper air wind system with very high velocities in certain parts of the atmosphere is called:

  1. a cyclone
  2. an anticyclone
  3. jet stream
  4. a tsunami
  

Question 1868 :
The hot and dry winds that help in the ripening of grapes in the Alps region is :

  1. Chi nook
  2. Foehn
  3. Mistral
  4. Roaring Forties
  

Question 1869 :
When can one record the lowest temperature of air?

  1. Just before sunrise
  2. At midnight
  3. At 3 a.m.
  4. No fixed time
  

Question 1870 :
Which one or the following climates is found in coastal areas of Californian North America, Central Chile in South America and South-West tip of West Australia? [IAS 2007]

  1. Tropical savanna
  2. Mediterranean
  3. Humid Continental
  4. Low-latitude steppe
  

Question 1871 :
The instrument used for finding out wind-direction is :

  1. anemometer
  2. wind vane
  3. wind gauze
  4. hygrometer
  

Question 1872 :
Mist is a result of which one of the following? [CDS 2008]

  1. Condensation
  2. Evaporation
  3. Sublimation
  4. Saturation
  

Question 1873 :
Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:

  1. Gravitational pull of the earth
  2. Rotation of earth
  3. Revolution of earth
  4. Uneven heating of earth
  

Question 1874 :
The plane of contact of the troposphere and stratosphere is known as :

  1. mesosphere
  2. ionosphere
  3. stratopause
  4. tropopause
  

Question 1875 :
Choose the incorrect statement:

  1. Capacity of air to hold moisture decreases with a rise in temperature of the air
  2. The air pressure decreases with an increase in temperature
  3. Absolute humidity is expressed in grams per cubic metre of air
  4. With an ascent of every 165 metres, the temperature is reduced by 1°C
  

Question 1876 :
Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to : [CDS 2001]

  1. temperature variations
  2. rotation of the earth
  3. difference in pressure
  4. difference in water content
  

Question 1877 :
Which one of the following statements is correct? [IAS 2004]

  1. Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals
  2. Cirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have the appearance of rising domes
  3. Cumulus clouds are white and thin, and form delicate patches and give a fibrous and feathery appearance
  4. Cumulus clouds are classified as high clouds
  

Question 1878 :
Which of the following places are favourably influenced by the Trade winds? 1. West Indies 2. Brazil 3. Mexico Medagascar

  1. I and II
  2. I, II, III and IV
  3. III and IV
  4. II and IV
  

Question 1879 :
The phenomenon of 'trade winds' takes place due to [NDA 2011]

  1. conduction of heat
  2. convection of heat
  3. radiation
  4. None of the above
  

Question 1880 :
Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called: [CPO SI 2003]

  1. typhoons
  2. tornadoes
  3. blizzards
  4. polar winds
  

Question 1881 :
What is the correct sequence of the given clouds from low to high altitudes? [CDS 2001]

  1. Stratus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
  2. Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrus
  3. Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrus, Cirrostratus
  4. Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
  

Question 1882 :
‘Temperate lows’ are:

  1. low pressure areas in cyclones
  2. equatorial low pressure belt
  3. polar regions which have very low temperatures
  4. sub-polar low pressure belts
  

Question 1883 :
In the atmosphere of the primitive earth there was no :

  1. oxygen
  2. carbon dioxide
  3. nitrogen
  4. ammonia
  

Question 1884 :
Winds and air currents differ in the aspect that:

  1. air currents blow much faster than winds
  2. air currents are always moisture laden while the winds are usually dry
  3. the winds blow on lands while air currents blow over seas and oceans
  4. winds are horizontal movements of air while air currents are the vertical movements of air
  

Question 1885 :
The cauliflower shape is associated with which of the following cloud formations?

  1. Stratus
  2. Cumulus
  3. Nimbus
  4. Cirrus
  

Question 1886 :
Which one among the following forces is most powerful in determining movement of wind including its velocity ? [Asstt Commdt 2011]

  1. Gravitational force
  2. Centrifugal force
  3. Frictional force
  4. Pressure gradient force
  

Question 1887 :
Atmospheric humidity is measured by: [NDA 1994]

  1. Psychrometer
  2. Anemometer
  3. Lysimeter
  4. Hydrometer
  

Question 1888 :
The layer of the atmosphere which provides ideal conditions for flying on et aeroplanes is :

  1. troposphere
  2. stratosphere
  3. ionosphere
  4. exosphere
  

Question 1889 :
Compared to other slopes in the northern hemisphere which is the warmest?

  1. East facing
  2. South facing
  3. North facing
  4. West facing
  

Question 1890 :
The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from:

  1. troposphere
  2. mesosphere
  3. stratosphere
  4. ionosphere