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This section includes 219 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
%_The core of the Earth is also known as_% |
| A. | Lithosphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Barysphere |
| D. | Centrosphere |
| Answer» D. Centrosphere | |
| 52. |
%_The hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain are known as _________% |
| A. | Chinook |
| B. | Foehn |
| C. | Khamsin |
| D. | Sirocco |
| Answer» C. Khamsin | |
| 53. |
%_Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called _________% |
| A. | Typhoons |
| B. | Tornadoes |
| C. | Blizzards |
| D. | Polar winds |
| Answer» D. Polar winds | |
| 54. |
%_The innermost layer is the core with a radius of about ________ km._% |
| A. | 500 |
| B. | 6500 |
| C. | 9500 |
| D. | 3500 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 55. |
%_Increase in carbon dioxide in atmosphere causes _________% |
| A. | Rise in earth temperature |
| B. | Fall in earth temperature |
| C. | Uniform earth temperature |
| D. | Increase in Ultraviolet rays |
| Answer» B. Fall in earth temperature | |
| 56. |
%_Which one of the following statements is correct?_% |
| A. | Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals |
| B. | Cirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have the appearance of rising domes |
| C. | Cumulus clouds are white and thin, and form delicate patches and give a fibrous and feathery appearance |
| D. | Cumulus clouds are classified as high clouds |
| Answer» B. Cirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have the appearance of rising domes | |
| 57. |
%_Which of the following are true with regard to temperature control of the atmosphere of a given place?I. The major temperature contrasts on earth's surface are between land masses and oceansII. During night, the water surface cools more rapidly than the land surfaceIII. Temperature generally decreases with latitude on either side of the equatorIV. Temperature rises to a maximum during summer and falls to a minimum during winter_% |
| A. | I, III and IV |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» B. II, III and IV | |
| 58. |
%_Land masses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Identify the true statements in this regard:I. Land gets heated by conductionII. Water has higher specific heatIII. Only the surface layers of water are heatedIV. Water gets heated by convection_% |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and IV |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
%_The phenomenon of 'trade winds' takes place due to_% |
| A. | Conduction of heat |
| B. | Convection of heat |
| C. | Radiation |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Radiation | |
| 60. |
%_Which of the following constituents of the atmosphere are important from the climatic point of view ? 1. Nitrogen2. Oxygen3. Carbon dioxide_% |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | Only 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 61. |
%_In the earth's atmosphere, the atmospheric pressure _________% |
| A. | Increases with height |
| B. | Decreases with height |
| C. | Remains constant with height |
| D. | First increases and then decreases with height |
| Answer» C. Remains constant with height | |
| 62. |
%_A devastating Cloud Burst swept over Leh on August 2010. Which one of the following statements with regard to Cloud Burst is not correct?_% |
| A. | Cloud Burst is a localized weather phenomenon representing highly concentrated rainfall over a small area in a short duration of time |
| B. | Cloud Burst occurs due to upward movement of moisture laden air with sufficient rapidity to form cumulonimbus clouds |
| C. | Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas |
| D. | There is no satisfactory technique till now for predicting Cloud Burst |
| Answer» D. There is no satisfactory technique till now for predicting Cloud Burst | |
| 63. |
%_Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by :I. ocean currentsII. planetary windsIII. tidesIV. waves_% |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | III and IV |
| C. | I and IV |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» B. III and IV | |
| 64. |
%_What is the correct sequence of the given clouds from low to high altitudes?_% |
| A. | Stratus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus |
| B. | Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrus |
| C. | Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrus, Cirrostratus |
| D. | Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
%_Troposphere is the most warm part of the atmosphere because_% |
| A. | It is closer to the Sun |
| B. | It contains charged particles |
| C. | It gets warm from the heat of the surface ofthe Earth |
| D. | It produces heat |
| Answer» D. It produces heat | |
| 66. |
%_The study of the processes of atmosphere is called as_% |
| A. | Astrology |
| B. | Meteorology |
| C. | Seismology |
| D. | Astronomy |
| Answer» C. Seismology | |
| 67. |
%_Local thunderstorms 'Nor westers' are prominent in _________% |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 68. |
_ Evening sun is not a shot as the mid-day sun. What is the reason?$? |
| A. | In the evening, radiations travel slowly |
| B. | In the evening, the temperature of the sun decreases |
| C. | Ozone in atmosphere absorbs more light in the evening |
| D. | In the evening, radiations travel larger distance through atmosphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 69. |
_ Which of the following is/are characteristic of a depression in the southern hemisphere?I. It is a mass of air whose isobars form an oval or circular shapeII. Pressure is high in the centre and decreases towards the outsideIII. Air moves anti-clockwise$? |
| A. | I only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | All three |
| Answer» B. II only | |
| 70. |
_ The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation?1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere.2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?$? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 71. |
_ The correct sequence of different layers of the atmosphere from the surface of the Earth upwards is ________$? |
| A. | Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere |
| B. | Stratosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere |
| C. | Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere |
| D. | Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere |
| Answer» D. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere | |
| 72. |
_ The clouds extending from one side of horizon to other as 3 dark grey sheet having uniform base are called ________$? |
| A. | Stratus clouds |
| B. | Cumulus clouds |
| C. | Cirrus clouds |
| D. | Nimbus clouds |
| Answer» B. Cumulus clouds | |
| 73. |
_ Which one among the following statements relating to a cyclone is not correct?$? |
| A. | It is a wind circulation system with a low pressure at the centre |
| B. | It brings about sudden change In weather condition in an area |
| C. | Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere |
| D. | It is known as hurricane in West Indies |
| Answer» D. It is known as hurricane in West Indies | |
| 74. |
_ Precipitation takes place when ________$? |
| A. | The sky is overcast with clouds |
| B. | Temperature of moisture in air suddenly increases |
| C. | Temperature of moisture in air sharply decreases |
| D. | Winds begin to blow in a circular motion |
| Answer» C. Temperature of moisture in air sharply decreases | |
| 75. |
_ At which height, the gaseous surrounding has covered the Earth's atmosphere?$? |
| A. | 100km |
| B. | 150km |
| C. | 200km |
| D. | 300km |
| Answer» E. | |
| 76. |
_ A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why?1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.Which of the statements given above is fare correct?$? |
| A. | 1only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
_ The Ozone hole is detected in the atmosphere, where is it located?$? |
| A. | Above Arctic Ocean |
| B. | Above Antarctica |
| C. | Above India |
| D. | Above Alaska |
| Answer» C. Above India | |
| 78. |
_ In the northern hemisphere, the wind blowing from the Horse latitudes to the Doldrums is called ________$? |
| A. | Westerly wind |
| B. | Trade wind |
| C. | Polar Easterly |
| D. | Jet Stream |
| Answer» C. Polar Easterly | |
| 79. |
_ Temperature generally decreases towards the poles because ________$? |
| A. | Air movement is generally towards the. equator |
| B. | Cold polar air masses prevent surface heating of the land |
| C. | Cold surfaces do not absorb solar energy as readily as warm surfaces |
| D. | Progressively lesser solar energy per unit area falls on the earth's surface as we move to polar regions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 80. |
_ Rain shadow effect is associated with$? |
| A. | Cyclonic rainfall |
| B. | Orographic rainfall |
| C. | Convectional rainfall |
| D. | Frontal rainfall |
| Answer» C. Convectional rainfall | |
| 81. |
_ Which is the warmest layer of the atmosphere?$? |
| A. | Thermosphere |
| B. | Troposphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | Mesosphere |
| Answer» B. Troposphere | |
| 82. |
_ Freely moving bodies are ________$? |
| A. | Deflected to their right in the northern hemisphere |
| B. | Deflected to the right in the southern hemisphere |
| C. | Deflected upwards at the equator |
| D. | Unaffected by the earth's movements |
| Answer» B. Deflected to the right in the southern hemisphere | |
| 83. |
_ Which of the following deplet es the UV radiation on the Earth?$? |
| A. | Carbon monoxide |
| B. | Carbon dioxide |
| C. | Ozone |
| D. | Oxygen |
| Answer» D. Oxygen | |
| 84. |
_ Relative humidity of the atmosphere is directly affected by ________$? |
| A. | Change in atmospheric pressure |
| B. | Change in atmospheric temperature |
| C. | Change in the direction of winds |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Change in the direction of winds | |
| 85. |
_ A temperature inversion is most likely to occur under which of the following conditions?$? |
| A. | Mountain top in late evening |
| B. | Windy but cloudy night |
| C. | Calm, cloudy and humid night |
| D. | Calm, clear and cool winter night |
| Answer» E. | |
| 86. |
_ Which one of the following characteristics is NOT associated with the tropical cyclones?$? |
| A. | Before the cyclone arrives the air becomes very still and temperature and humidity are high |
| B. | As the front of the vertex arrives, gusty winds develop and thick clouds appear |
| C. | As the cold front passes, the weather changes very rapidly |
| D. | Calm conditions return when the eye of the cyclone arrives |
| Answer» E. | |
| 87. |
_ The heat from Sun to Earth is called as$? |
| A. | Temperature Radiation |
| B. | Insolation |
| C. | Emitted Heat |
| D. | Solar Radiation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
_ The Trade winds are caused by ________$? |
| A. | Rotation of the earth |
| B. | Revolution of the earth |
| C. | Inflowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 89. |
_ In the Southern hemisphere the Westerlies blow from ________$? |
| A. | North |
| B. | North east |
| C. | North west |
| D. | South east |
| Answer» D. South east | |
| 90. |
__Venus has atmosphere made up of__ |
| A. | Ammonia |
| B. | Carbon-di-Oxide |
| C. | Helium |
| D. | Hydrogen |
| Answer» C. Helium | |
| 91. |
__The instrument used for measuring relative humidity in air is __________ |
| A. | Hygrograph |
| B. | Hydrograph |
| C. | Pantograph |
| D. | Barograph |
| Answer» B. Hydrograph | |
| 92. |
__Which of the following statements characterize the anticyclones?1. Anticyclones are low pressure systems.2. They are characterized by divergent wind circulation.3. They are indicative of dry weather conditions.Select the correct answer using the codes given below__ |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 93. |
__When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, it is called as __________ |
| A. | Geostropic wind |
| B. | Polar wind |
| C. | Westerlies |
| D. | Trade winds |
| Answer» B. Polar wind | |
| 94. |
__Heat gain through insolation and heat loss through terrestrial radiation are equal approximately at which latitude?__ |
| A. | 22° W North and South |
| B. | 40° North and South |
| C. | 90° North and South |
| D. | 66° W North and South |
| Answer» C. 90¬¨‚àû North and South | |
| 95. |
__Logically, what does a continually rising air pressure indicate?__ |
| A. | Advent of unsettled and cloudy weather |
| B. | Advent of a cyclone |
| C. | Fine and settled weather |
| D. | Fine and unsettled weather |
| Answer» B. Advent of a cyclone | |
| 96. |
__Consider the following statements:1. The variation in an average annual range of temperature at 15° latitude of Southern Hemisphere is much less than that at 15° latitude of Northern Hemisphere.2. At latitudes poleward of 35° the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in. Northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere the outgoing radiation exceeds the incoming radiation.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 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 97. |
__Which of the following statements is not true?__ |
| A. | Presence of water vapour is highly variable in the lower atmosphere. |
| B. | The zone of maximum temperature is located along the equator. |
| C. | Frigid zones are located in both the hemispheres between the polar circles and the poles. |
| D. | Jet streams are high altitude winds affecting the surface weather conditions. |
| Answer» C. Frigid zones are located in both the hemispheres between the polar circles and the poles. | |
| 98. |
__Winds blow __________ |
| A. | In regions of low pressure |
| B. | From a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure |
| C. | From a region of low pressure to .a region of high pressure |
| D. | In regions of high pressure |
| Answer» C. From a region of low pressure to .a region of high pressure | |
| 99. |
__What is the name of the layer closest to the Earth?__ |
| A. | Ionosphere |
| B. | Stratosphere |
| C. | Troposphere |
| D. | Exosphere |
| Answer» D. Exosphere | |
| 100. |
__An upper air wind system with very high velocities in certain parts of the atmosphere is called __________ |
| A. | A cyclone |
| B. | An anticyclone |
| C. | Jet stream |
| D. | A tsunami |
| Answer» D. A tsunami | |