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This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Studies Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which one among the following statements regarding Chinook winds is not correct? |
| A. | These are local winds |
| B. | They descend along the Eastern slopes of the rocky mountain in mid-latitudes |
| C. | They bring lots of rain with them |
| D. | They benefit agriculture |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Rain bearing clouds look black because |
| A. | All light is scattered by them |
| B. | The large number of water droplets in them absorb all the sunlight |
| C. | They reflect the sunlight back into the atmosphere |
| D. | There is a lot of dust condensed on the water vapour in such clouds |
| Answer» B. The large number of water droplets in them absorb all the sunlight | |
| 3. |
Which layer of the atmosphere extends from the Earth's surface upto 6-8 miles and experiences decrease in temperature in constant rate? |
| A. | Stratosphere |
| B. | Troposphere |
| C. | Mesophere |
| D. | Thermosphere |
| Answer» C. Mesophere | |
| 4. |
The humidity of air measured in percentage is called |
| A. | Absolute humidity |
| B. | Specific humidity |
| C. | Relative humidity |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 5. |
Mid-Latitude cyclones |
| A. | Usually move across North-America from East to West |
| B. | Are generally found only over the ocean |
| C. | Generally bring clear skis and little precipitation |
| D. | Are formed in regions of strong temperature contrasts |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
The westerlies have their origin in the |
| A. | Polar highs |
| B. | Subtropical highs |
| C. | Equatorial lows |
| D. | Sub polar lows |
| Answer» C. Equatorial lows | |