GK Geography MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 2671 :
Coniferous forests are in the region of:

  1. high humidity and high temperature
  2. low rainfall and very low temperature throughout the year
  3. low mean annual temperature throughout the year and very cold winter
  4. heavy rainfall and high temperature during summer
  

Question 2672 :
The heavier silicates named 'Sima’ or silica + magnesium are most abundant in the:

  1. crust
  2. core
  3. mantle
  4. ocean floors
  

Question 2673 :
The Earth is an oblate spheroid and not a perfect sphere. This is because [CDS 2010] 1. the Earth has a rotational motion and the rotational speed increases as one goes from the Poles towards the Equator. 2. the Equator experiences greater gravitational pull from the Sun. 3. the intensity of sunlight received at the Equator is greater than that at the Poles.

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
  

Question 2674 :
The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is: [IAS 1994]

  1. 2 km
  2. 3 km
  3. 4 km
  4. 5 km
  

Question 2675 :
Which of the following statements regarding the earth's axis are true? 1. It makes an angle of with the plane of ecliptic 2. It maintains a flexible orientation with respect to the stars 3. It is the most important fact connected with Earth-Sun relationship

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3
  

Question 2676 :
When a ship crosses Date line from west to east: [Railways 1991]

  1. it loses one day
  2. it gains one day
  3. it loses half a day
  4. it gains half a day
  

Question 2677 :
Deciduous trees are those:

  1. that grow up straight
  2. that grow plenty in dry places
  3. that never bear fruits
  4. that shed their leaves during a certain season
  

Question 2678 :
The shortest day in Australia will be on:

  1. June 21
  2. December 22
  3. September 23
  4. March 21
  

Question 2679 :
The Sun shines vertically on the equator:

  1. throughout the year
  2. for six months
  3. twice a year
  4. once a year
  

Question 2680 :
One day in Mumbai a tide occurs at 8.00 A.M. The next day it will occur at :

  1. 8.13 A.M.
  2. 8.26 A.M.
  3. 8.52 A.M.
  4. 8.56 A.M.
  

Question 2681 :
The total surface area of earth is : [CDS 2000]

  1. 510 million sq km
  2. 610 million sq km
  3. 710 million sq km
  4. 810 million sq km
  

Question 2682 :
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Continents in the decreasing order of their percentage of Earth's land? [IAS 2005]

  1. North America – Africa – South America – Europe
  2. Africa – North America – South America – Europe
  3. North America – Africa – Europe – South America
  4. Africa – North America – Europe – South America
  

Question 2683 :
If there are four places on the same meridian 500km apart and the local time at one place is 12.00 noon, what will be the time at the three other places? [NDA 2008]

  1. 12.00noon
  2. 1.00pm
  3. 2.00pm
  4. Different time at different places
  

Question 2684 :
The word used to describe the shape of earth is:

  1. flat
  2. circle
  3. sphere
  4. oblate spheroid
  

Question 2685 :
Lunar eclipse occurs on :

  1. New moon
  2. Full moon
  3. Half moon
  4. Quarter moon
  

Question 2686 :
The Taiga belt lies between: [CDS 1994]

  1. Mediterranean climate and Tundra
  2. Monsoon climate and Tundra
  3. Temperate grasslands and Tundra
  4. Tibet type climate and Tundra
  

Question 2687 :
At 12 noon of December 21, you observe that you cast no shadow as you stand in bright sunlight. So you must be, somewhere near:

  1. the Arctic Circle
  2. the Tropic of Cancer
  3. the Tropic of Capricorn
  4. the South Pole
  

Question 2688 :
There is a continual daylight or summer in the Arctic regions from:

  1. 22nd December to 21st March
  2. 21st March to 21st June
  3. 21st March to 23rd September
  4. 21st June to 22nd December
  

Question 2689 :
‘Mocha’ coffee is grown in [RAS 2010]

  1. Iraq
  2. Brazil
  3. Argentina
  4. Yemen
  

Question 2690 :
The earth is at the least distance from the sun (Perihelion) on :

  1. December 22nd
  2. January 3rd
  3. July 4th
  4. June 21st
  

Question 2691 :
Who among the following was first to measure the circumference of the Earth? [NDA 2008]

  1. Eratosthenes
  2. Aristotle
  3. Hecataeus
  4. Herodotus
  

Question 2692 :
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [NDA 1993]

  1. 66° 33' N latitude - Arctic Circle
  2. 180°E or 180°W longitude- International Date Line
  3. 23° 20' N latitude - Tropic of Cancer
  4. 0° E or 0°W longitude – Equator
  

Question 2693 :
Which of the following .countries are located on the Greenwich Meridian? 1. Algeria 2. Germany 3. Guinea 4. Iceland

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1, 3 and 4
  

Question 2694 :
Which of the following are formed due to collision of continental plates? [IAS 2004] 1. The Alps 2. The Himalayas 3. The Rockies 4. The Caucases mountains - Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1, 2 and 4
  4. 1, 3 and 4
  

Question 2695 :
Consider the following statements: 2. Costa Rica is a leading exporter of cocoa 3. Malaysia is a leading exporter of rubber. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]

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

Question 2696 :
The International Dateline deflects to a side to avoid:

  1. Society islands
  2. Hawaii
  3. Aleutian Islands
  4. All the above
  

Question 2697 :
The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends on:

  1. its climate
  2. its latitude
  3. its longitude
  4. Both (a)and (b)
  

Question 2698 :
The Ruhr-Westphalia region is a famous industrial region of:

  1. Scandinavia
  2. Russia
  3. North America
  4. Germany
  

Question 2699 :
Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?

  1. Mediterranean
  2. Equatorial
  3. Hot desert
  4. Cold desert
  

Question 2700 :
Golden Revolution refers to [CPO SI 2011]

  1. Sericulture
  2. Horticulture
  3. Apiculture
  4. Viticulture