GK Geography (Seasons,Agriculture,Minerals & Industries) MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 31 :
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 32 :
The zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperature throughout the year correspond to: [IES 1993]

  1. Alpine meadows
  2. Antarctica
  3. Arctic deserts
  4. Tundra
  

Question 33 :
World's largest manufacturers of Motor Vehicles are:

  1. Russia and Japan
  2. U.K. and France
  3. U.S.A. and Japan
  4. U.S.A. and Germany
  

Question 34 :
Mid-latitude forests have: 1. deciduous forests 2. coniferous forests 3. evergreen forests

  1. I and II
  2. II and III
  3. I and II
  4. only II
  

Question 35 :
Which of the following environment supports the growth of Mangrove Swamp? [NDA 1995]

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

Question 36 :
The World's largest producer of wool is:

  1. India
  2. Russia
  3. U.S.A
  4. Australia
  

Question 37 :
Summer rains in Australia broadly decreases from [IAS 2009]

  1. east to west
  2. west to east
  3. north to south
  4. south to north
  

Question 38 :
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010]

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

Question 39 :
The tropical rain forests are dense and varied because of: [CDS 1994]

  1. their remote and inaccessible locations
  2. very little interference from man
  3. an abundance of moisture and warm temperature throughout the year
  4. poor economic development
  

Question 40 :
Which of the following towns is incorrectly matched to its chief industry ?

  1. Chicago-Agricultural Implements
  2. Kansas-Meat Packing
  3. Los Angeles-Automobiles
  4. Dresden-Optical Apparatus
  

Question 41 :
The country which leads in the production of rubber is :

  1. Australia
  2. Indonesia
  3. Malaysia
  4. Thailand
  

Question 42 :
Which of the following is fastest growing tree ?

  1. Teak
  2. Sal
  3. Eucalyptus
  4. Banyan
  

Question 43 :
Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes, 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]

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

Question 44 :
Consider the following statements associated with Mediterranean climate: 1. It is so named because it occurs extensively in the periphery of Mediterranean sea. 2. These lands are exposed to hot, dry, land winds during the summer months. 3. The seasonal range of temperatures is considerable less than that in other areas of corresponding latitudes. Which of these statements are correct? [COS 1999)

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

Question 45 :
Where was the world's first oil-well drilled in the nineteenth century ?

  1. Baku in Russia.
  2. Titusfills in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
  3. Digboi in Assam, India
  4. Dhahran in Saudi Arabia
  

Question 46 :
Which of the following trees is not a soft wood variety?

  1. Fir
  2. Mahogany
  3. Pine
  4. Spruce
  

Question 47 :
No trees are found in Tundra biome near polar region of northern hemisphere. This is due to : [NDA 2011]

  1. snowfall inhibits plant respiration
  2. frozen ice beneath the surface soil (permafrost) restricts root growth
  3. less wind movement and inadequate sunlight
  4. low temperature which restricts development of reproductive organs
  

Question 48 :
Which of the following climatic characteristic is related to tropical deserts?

  1. Low Pressure throughout the year
  2. Most of the rain falls in winter
  3. Very high daily range of temperature
  4. Very low daily range of temperature
  

Question 49 :
Contours' are lines connecting places having: [Railways 1991]

  1. equal temperature
  2. equal pressure
  3. equal rainfall
  4. equal height
  

Question 50 :
Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?

  1. Buenos Aires-Dairy Products
  2. Bangkok-Aircrafts
  3. Manchester-Cotton Textiles
  4. Plymouth-Ship building
  

Question 51 :
Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the convectional rainfall ? [CDS 2002]

  1. Drizzling
  2. Lightning and thunder
  3. Torrential rain
  4. Afternoon rain
  

Question 52 :
Which is the world's largest desert? [Railway 1995]

  1. Sahara
  2. Gobi
  3. Thar
  4. Takala Makan
  

Question 53 :
Which one of the following is found on the western coast of continents between 30° and 40° latitudes? [CDS 1991]

  1. Tropical Grassland Region
  2. Hot Desert Climate Region
  3. Mediterranean Climate Region
  4. Temperate Climate Region
  

Question 54 :
The polar regions of the earth cannot support forest growth because:

  1. the rainfall is very low
  2. the growing season is short in these areas
  3. the ground is often frozen or snow or ice-covered
  4. all the above factors
  

Question 55 :
Which of the following natural regions is known as 'the big game country' or 'a land of safari'?

  1. Tropical deserts
  2. Equatorial regions
  3. Temperate Grassland regions
  4. Savanna or Tropical Grassland regions
  

Question 56 :
Which climatic region has the least temperature range?

  1. Equatorial region
  2. Monsoon region
  3. Tropical region
  4. Mediterranean region
  

Question 57 :
Which one of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the earth's surface? [UP PCS 2002]

  1. Desert Ecosystem
  2. Grassland Ecosystem
  3. Mountain Ecosystem
  4. Marine Ecosystem
  

Question 58 :
Wood pulp comes from:

  1. equatorial region
  2. temperate region
  3. mediterranean region
  4. coniferous forest region
  

Question 59 :
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
  

Question 60 :
A place having an average annual temperature of 27°C and an annual rainfall of over 200 cm. could be: [NDA 1993]

  1. Tehran
  2. Singapore
  3. Nagpur
  4. Moscow
  
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