GK Geography MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 2791 :
The largest exporter of cotton textile in the world is : [IAS 2003]

  1. U.S. A.
  2. China
  3. Japan
  4. India
  

Question 2792 :
The Mediterranean lands are' often called the World's: [IFS 1990]

  1. grazing lands
  2. forest lands
  3. orchard lands
  4. paddy lands
  

Question 2793 :
A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics: [IAS 2010] 1. Warm and dry climate 2. Mild and wet winter 3. Evergreen oak trees The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?

  1. Mediterranean
  2. Eastern China
  3. Central Asia
  4. Atlantic coast of North America
  

Question 2794 :
Among the following climatic factors, which one has the least effect upon a terrestrial ecosystem? [IAS 2004]

  1. Temperature variation
  2. Wind
  3. Conditions of sunlight
  4. Availability of water
  

Question 2795 :
Which of the following is not an agent which produces physical features ?

  1. Denudation
  2. Deposition
  3. Volcanic eruption
  4. Conduction
  

Question 2796 :
Which of the following countries is rich in oil?

  1. Indonesia
  2. Pakistan
  3. Singapore
  4. Thailand
  

Question 2797 :
Which of the following types of forests mostly grow in the belt lying between 50° N and 70° N ?

  1. Temperate hardwood forests
  2. Temperate coniferous forests
  3. Temperate deciduous forests
  4. Tropical evergreen forests
  

Question 2798 :
The greatest diversity of animal and plant species occurs in : [IAS 1994]

  1. temperate deciduous forests
  2. tropical moist forests
  3. heavily polluted rivers
  4. deserts and Savannas
  

Question 2799 :
The Appalachian highland of North America are economically important mainly because of:

  1. ready source of timber and water power
  2. natural passes facilitating easy movement
  3. large number of both summer and winter tourist centres
  4. rich mineral wealth forming the basis of flourishing industries
  

Question 2800 :
Which one among the following covers the highest percentage of forest area in the world?

  1. Temperate Coniferous forests
  2. Temperate Deciduous forests
  3. Tropical Monsoon forests
  4. Tropical Rainforests
  

Question 2801 :
Wine production is mainly carried out in which of the following natural regions?

  1. Equatorial region
  2. Savanna
  3. Mediterranean region
  4. Coniferous forests
  

Question 2802 :
The thermal equator is found [CDS 2011]

  1. at the equator
  2. south of the geographical equator
  3. north of the geographical equator
  4. at the tropic of cancer
  

Question 2803 :
Which of me following climatic type suffers change due to shifting of the World's Pressure Belts?

  1. Equatorial type
  2. Tundra type
  3. Tropical desert type
  4. Monsoon
  

Question 2804 :
Consider the following statements: 1. The movement of the isotherms is greater over the land than it is over the oceans. 2. Coastal regions have a smaller range of temperature than do continental interiors. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [IES 2003]

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

Question 2805 :
Which of the following environment supports the growth of Mangrove Swamp? [NDA 1995]

  1. Tidal flat
  2. Monsoon
  3. Equatorial
  4. Mixed
  

Question 2806 :
Which of the following is a block mountain?

  1. Andes
  2. Alps
  3. Rockies
  4. Vosges
  

Question 2807 :
The country that has the greatest length of the day during summer is :

  1. Australia
  2. Mexico
  3. Nigeria
  4. Norway
  

Question 2808 :
The instrument, used for recording earthquake waves is :

  1. barograph
  2. hydrograph
  3. pantograph
  4. seismograph
  

Question 2809 :
Which one of the following natural regions is best known for the production of grapes? [IAS 2004]

  1. Hot deserts
  2. Monsoon
  3. Equatorial
  4. Mediterranean
  

Question 2810 :
The major oil producing area in U.S.A. is :

  1. Texas-Louisiana belt
  2. California-Colorado belt
  3. Ohio-Indiana belt
  4. Appalachian region
  

Question 2811 :
In which of the following types of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C throughout the year?

  1. Continental Climate
  2. Tundra Climate
  3. Mediterranean Climate
  4. Taiga Climate
  

Question 2812 :
The hottest place in the world is : [Teachers' Exam 1991]

  1. Tehran, Iran
  2. Jaisalmer, India
  3. Dallol, Ethiopia
  4. Azizia, Libya
  

Question 2813 :
The Tropical Rain forest type of climate is characterised by: [CDS 1992]

  1. average rainfall of about 300 cm
  2. heavy rain and high temperatures throughout the year
  3. hot dry summer and mild wet winters
  4. hot summer and cool winters with about 100 cm of annual rainfall
  

Question 2814 :
Which of the following predominantly acts as the agent of chemical erosion of soil?

  1. Glacier
  2. Seawave
  3. Underground water
  4. Wind
  

Question 2815 :
Which of the following statements is false?

  1. Tropical evergreen forests have very little undergrowth
  2. Tropical monsoon forests have dense undergrowth
  3. Temperate evergreen forests have rainfall throughout the year
  4. Coniferous forest are mostly deciduous
  

Question 2816 :
Which of the following regions and, dominant crops is wrongly matched?

  1. Tropical monsooon-rice
  2. Tundra -market gardening
  3. Temperate grassland-cereals
  4. Cold Temperate-softwood
  

Question 2817 :
The greatest average annual precipitation is in:

  1. Hawaii
  2. India
  3. Philippines
  4. West Indies
  

Question 2818 :
Which of the following influence the erosion of soil by water? [Railways 1994] 1. Slope of the land 2. Management practice like terracing 3. Soil salinity

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

Question 2819 :
Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic hoarders'. For which region is this statement correct?

  1. African Savanna
  2. Central Asian Steppes
  3. Siberian Tundra
  4. North American Prairies
  

Question 2820 :
Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate? 1. Temperatures range from 32°Cin the hot season to about 15° C in the cool season 2. Annual rainfall varies greatly 3. The climate is best developed in the southern continents 4. It consists of three main season i. e. cool, dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet season

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