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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.
| 151. |
Pampero' is ________? |
| A. | A cold wind which prevails in Argentina and Uruguay |
| B. | A low pressure area in Equator 63° S |
| C. | A moisture laden wind which brings rainfall to the west coast of Panama |
| D. | A high pressure area which develops first and then leads to the formation of an anticyclone |
| Answer» B. A low pressure area in Equator 63¬¨‚àû S | |
| 152. |
The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and subtropical zones is ________? |
| A. | 21° C |
| B. | 18° C |
| C. | 12° C |
| D. | 15° C |
| Answer» C. 12¬¨‚àû C | |
| 153. |
Condensation is a process which occurs when? |
| A. | Temperature falls below 0°C |
| B. | Absolute humidity becomes equal to relative humidity |
| C. | Temperature in the air parcel remains static |
| D. | Relative humidity becomes 100% and more |
| Answer» E. | |
| 154. |
Which one among the following is a high cloud?? |
| A. | Cirrus |
| B. | Cumulonimbus |
| C. | Nimbostratus |
| D. | Stratus |
| Answer» B. Cumulonimbus | |
| 155. |
The total number of layers above Earth are? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 | |
| 156. |
Consider the following statements:1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30°to 35°Nand S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts.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 | |
| 157. |
Arrange the following gases of the atmosphere in increasing order by volume:I. NitrogenII. OxygenIII. Carbon dioxideIV. Argon? |
| A. | I, II, III, IV |
| B. | I, II, IV, III |
| C. | III, IV, II, I |
| D. | IV, III, II, I |
| Answer» D. IV, III, II, I | |
| 158. |
The inner-most layer of the Earth is known as? |
| A. | Lithosphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Aesthenosphere |
| D. | Barysphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 159. |
Which of the following is specially true of anticyclones in the southern hemisphere?? |
| A. | The air moves in a circular manner |
| B. | Pressure increases from the outside to the centre |
| C. | They often form over continents |
| D. | The air moves in an anti-clockwise direction |
| Answer» E. | |
| 160. |
What is the percentage of Nitrogen in atmosphere of the Earth?? |
| A. | 0.94 |
| B. | 0.03 |
| C. | 78.03 |
| D. | 85.02 |
| Answer» D. 85.02 | |
| 161. |
Which one of the following is the cloud that is dark-grey or black, found at very low height and brings the real rain?? |
| A. | Altocumulus |
| B. | Cirrus |
| C. | Cirrostratus |
| D. | Nimbostratus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 162. |
Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere?? |
| A. | Winds |
| B. | Clouds |
| C. | Gravity |
| D. | Rotation of the Earth |
| Answer» D. Rotation of the Earth | |
| 163. |
What is true with regard to Jet Streams?1. High velocity winds2. Blow from west to east3. Blow in upper troposphere near the tropopause4. Blow in the mesosphere? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 164. |
A sudden fall in the barometric reading indicates ________? |
| A. | Rain |
| B. | Storm |
| C. | Fine weather |
| D. | Extreme cold |
| Answer» C. Fine weather | |
| 165. |
The continuous circulation of water among the hydrosphere, atmosphere and Lithosphere is known as? |
| A. | Water circulation |
| B. | Hydrologic cycle |
| C. | Hydro-equilibrium |
| D. | Precipitation |
| Answer» C. Hydro-equilibrium | |
| 166. |
The monsoon has well-developed cycle in ________? |
| A. | South and South East Asia |
| B. | North Australia |
| C. | East United States |
| D. | Africa |
| Answer» B. North Australia | |
| 167. |
Where is Ozone layer found?? |
| A. | Troposphere |
| B. | Ionosphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | Exosphere |
| Answer» D. Exosphere | |
| 168. |
Doldrums are ________? |
| A. | High latitudes with heavy snow |
| B. | Equatorial zone with low pressure |
| C. | High pressure areas on mountains |
| D. | Sub-polar zone with high pressure |
| Answer» C. High pressure areas on mountains | |
| 169. |
In which layer, temperature increases dramatically?? |
| A. | Ionosphere |
| B. | Exosphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | Troposphere |
| Answer» B. Exosphere | |
| 170. |
Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to ________? |
| A. | Gravitational pull of the earth |
| B. | Rotation of earth |
| C. | Revolution of earth |
| D. | Uneven heating of earth |
| Answer» B. Rotation of earth | |
| 171. |
Which one among the following forces is most powerful in determining movement of wind including its velocity ? |
| A. | Gravitational force |
| B. | Centrifugal force |
| C. | Frictional force |
| D. | Pressure gradient force |
| Answer» E. | |
| 172. |
Consider the following statements:1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean.2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1and 2 | |
| 173. |
Which of the following is located at the minimum height from the Earth? |
| A. | Stratosphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Thermosphere |
| D. | Troposphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 174. |
Which of the following is not one of the three processes involved in the transfer of water between the atmosphere and the surface of the Earth? |
| A. | Insolation |
| B. | Evaporation |
| C. | Condensation |
| D. | Precipitation |
| Answer» B. Evaporation | |
| 175. |
Lapse rate is related to the decrease of ________ |
| A. | Wind velocity with an ascent of 300 feet |
| B. | Humidity with an ascent of 450 feet |
| C. | Temperature at 1°F for an ascent of 330 feet |
| D. | Pressure with an ascent of 500 feet |
| Answer» D. Pressure with an ascent of 500 feet | |
| 176. |
Because of which one of the following factors, clouds do not precipitate in deserts? |
| A. | Low pressure |
| B. | Low humidity |
| C. | High wind velocity |
| D. | High temperature |
| Answer» C. High wind velocity | |
| 177. |
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? |
| A. | Tropical savanna |
| B. | Mediterranean |
| C. | Humid Continental |
| D. | Low-latitude steppe |
| Answer» C. Humid Continental | |
| 178. |
The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth's surface is known as |
| A. | Stratosphere |
| B. | Exosphere |
| C. | Ionosphere |
| D. | Mesosphere |
| Answer» C. Ionosphere | |
| 179. |
The form of precipitation in which the raindrops get frozen into ice on coming in contact with a cold layer of air near the earth's surface is called ________ |
| A. | Fog |
| B. | Hail |
| C. | Sleet |
| D. | Snowfall |
| Answer» D. Snowfall | |
| 180. |
The cold and dense air blowing down the mountain slope during the night is known as ________ |
| A. | Anabatic wind |
| B. | Khamsin |
| C. | Katabatic wind |
| D. | Harmattan |
| Answer» D. Harmattan | |
| 181. |
Northern part of Australia is typified by which one of the following? |
| A. | Equatorial climate |
| B. | Mediterranean climate |
| C. | Temperate climate |
| D. | Monsoon climate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 182. |
Frontal rain is caused by ________ |
| A. | Convection currents |
| B. | Winds from sea |
| C. | Cyclonic activity |
| D. | Condensation of water evaporated from mountains |
| Answer» D. Condensation of water evaporated from mountains | |
| 183. |
Which of these statements are correct regarding the atmosphere of the earth:1. It is enveloping the earth because of gravity.2. Its density decreases with increasing height from the surface of the earth.3. Its characteristic composition is same throughout its height.4. Amount of pressure it exerts on earth's surface at sea level is called one atm sphere. |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 184. |
Smog is likely to occur ________ |
| A. | Around valleys |
| B. | Near lakes |
| C. | On calm, clear and cool nights |
| D. | Near the industrial areas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 185. |
Which one among the following statements relating to an anticyclone is correct? |
| A. | Anticyclone is a wind system with a high pressure centre |
| B. | In anticyclone the movement of wind is inward |
| C. | The contribution of an anticyclone towards determining weather of an area is quite significant |
| D. | The movement of wind is clockwise in an anticyclone of southern hemisphere |
| Answer» B. In anticyclone the movement of wind is inward | |
| 186. |
Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of ________ |
| A. | 5 degree latitude towards the north only |
| B. | 5 degree latitude towards the south only |
| C. | 5 degree latitude towards north and south |
| D. | 15 degree latitude towards north and south |
| Answer» D. 15 degree latitude towards north and south | |
| 187. |
Which of the following is a cold wind? |
| A. | Buran |
| B. | Foehn |
| C. | Chinook |
| D. | Sirocco |
| Answer» B. Foehn | |
| 188. |
What is the name of the layer above Earth' surface which is located at the height of 8km frompoles and 16km from the quator? |
| A. | Mesosphere |
| B. | Atmosphere |
| C. | Troposphere |
| D. | Stratosphere |
| Answer» D. Stratosphere | |
| 189. |
What causes snowfall? |
| A. | When condensation takes place below 0° C and precipitation occurs in the form of flakes |
| B. | When rain freezes into snow-flakes while passing through the atmosphere |
| C. | When condensation takes place in form of fog and precipitation occurs as flakes |
| D. | When the air temperature is much lower than surface temperature |
| Answer» B. When rain freezes into snow-flakes while passing through the atmosphere | |
| 190. |
With reference to the sub-tropical high pressure belt, consider the following statements:1. It is affected by Earth's rotation and descent of winds from higher altitudes.2. It is dynamically induced and characterized with anti-cyclonic conditions.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | Both 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 191. |
Which of the following is wrongly matched? |
| A. | Rainfall caused by mountain standing in the way of moisture - laden winds - relief rainfall |
| B. | Rain caused by vertical circulation of air currents - orographic rainfall |
| C. | Rain caused by a warm moist air mass moving upward over cold air mass - cyclonic rainfall |
| D. | An area sheltered from rain bearing winds by a hill - rain shadow area |
| Answer» C. Rain caused by a warm moist air mass moving upward over cold air mass - cyclonic rainfall | |
| 192. |
Which of these statements are correct with reference to tornadoes?1. Tornadoes are smaller and more intense than hurricanes.2. Tornadoes are most abundant along the eastern coast of India.3. The average tornado lasts for less than one hour.4. Tornadoes are most common in the afternoons in the early summer. |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 193. |
Which of the following is the annual precipitation of an area? |
| A. | All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water |
| B. | The total actual amount of rain, snow, hail and sleet |
| C. | The total amount of rain per year, irrespective of snow, hail and sleet |
| D. | All forms of precipitation measured after conversion to equal quantity of ice |
| Answer» B. The total actual amount of rain, snow, hail and sleet | |
| 194. |
Water vapour beyond the dew point results in ________ |
| A. | Precipitation |
| B. | Hailstorm |
| C. | Condensation |
| D. | Formation of ice |
| Answer» D. Formation of ice | |
| 195. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Cyclone is a low pressure system.2. The wind movement is clockwise in the cyclone of northern hemisphere.Select the correct answer using the code given below ________ |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 196. |
Consider the following statements regarding the distribution and pattern of isotherms1. In the northern hemisphere, isotherms bend sharply equator-ward over the continents during winter.2. Temperature gradients are greater in summer than in winter in the northern hemisphere.Which of the statement(s) 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 | |
| 197. |
Which of the following are true regarding ionosphere?I. It is the uppermost layer of atmosphereII. The molecules and atoms of nitrogen and oxygen in this layer absorb a part of solar radiation and become ionizedIII. This layer is responsible for reflecting back the radio wave~ transmitted from the earth |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I and II |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» D. I, II and III | |
| 198. |
The intensity of insolation depends on |
| A. | Altitude |
| B. | Nature of terrain |
| C. | Wind |
| D. | Latitude |
| Answer» E. | |
| 199. |
Choose the correct option with the correct sequence of the layers of atmosphere |
| A. | Mesophere, Ionosphere, Exosphere, Troposphere,Stratosphere |
| B. | Ionosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere |
| C. | Exosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere Mesosphere,Stratosphere |
| D. | Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere,Exosphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200. |
What is approximately the quantum of the pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level? |
| A. | One kg per sq km |
| B. | One kg per sq mtr |
| C. | Five kg per sq cm |
| D. | Five kg per sq mtr |
| Answer» C. Five kg per sq cm | |