Spring tides occur when ________

he moon is nearest to the earth

he moon is farthest from the earth

he moon, the sun and the earth are at right angles with the earth at the apex

he moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line

The core of the Earth is made up of ________

ainly of iron in the liquid form

ainly of nickel in the liquid form

oth iron and silica in the liquid form

oth iron and magnesium in the plastic state

Study the following diagram and say which of the given statements is not correct regarding it ________

here is continuous day north of the Arctic Circle

t shows the earth's orbital position on 21st June

ll parallels in the northern hemisphere have days equal to nights

here is continuous day north of the Arctic Circle

outh of the equator the length of the day decreases with increasing latitude

Latitudes include 181 lines while longitudes are 360 lines because ________

ongitude is divided from equator while latitude is from prime meridian

ongitude is divided from prime meridian while latitude is from equator

ongitude is divided from equator while latitude is from prime meridian

ongitude is a line that connects North Pole to South Pole and latitude is divided from east to west

Which one of the following is not the effect of the revolution of the Earth.

hange in the direction of winds and ocean currents

The difference in the duration of day and night increases as one moves from ________

ast and west of the prime meridian

Which of the following is not an effect produced by rotation of earth?

ll heavenly bodies like sun, moon, planets appear to move from East to West

oles have days and nights of 6 months duration

Which of the following best describes longitude?

he position of a place on earth's surface with reference to the Prime Meridian

n imaginary line joining north and south poles

he distance between a place east or west of the Greenwich Meridian

he angular distance east or west of the Greenwich meridian

he position of a place on earth's surface with reference to the Prime Meridian

409 + Mcqs in Earth in Geography Page 3 McqOptions

101.	If the earth's axis had not been inclined:I. temperature distribution would have been uniformII. days and nights would not have occurredIII. seasons would not have occurredIV. poles would not have a continuous day
A.	, III and IV
B.	I and IV
C.	II and IV
D.	I, III and IV
Answer» D. I, III and IV

Discussion

102.	Days and nights are similar here
A.	oles
B.	ain time zone
C.	ntarctica
D.	quator
Answer» E.

Discussion

103.	Which of the following layers of the earth is believed to have the heaviest mineral materials of highest density ?
A.	entral core
B.	rust
C.	antle
D.	oth (b) and (c)
Answer» B. rust

Discussion

104.	The incoming short-wave solar radiation is balanced by an equal amount of long-wave radiation from earth going back to space. This is known as ________
A.	arth radiation
B.	ave balance of earth
C.	eat balance of earth
D.	adiation exchange
Answer» D. adiation exchange

Discussion

105.	Which of the following Isohels are the isopleths of
A.	unshine
B.	lowering time
C.	ain
D.	louds
Answer» B. lowering time

Discussion

106.	Which one of the following cities does not have the same clock time as that of the other three cities at any given instant?
A.	ondon (UK)
B.	isbon (Portugal)
C.	ccra (Ghana)
D.	ddis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Answer» E.

Discussion

107.	In which of the following areas, the "Midnight Sun" can be seen?
A.	n tropical areas
B.	n temperate areas
C.	rctic and Antarctica circle
D.	nywhere during solar eclipse
Answer» D. nywhere during solar eclipse

Discussion

108.	Spring tides occur when ________
A.	he moon is nearest to the earth
B.	he moon is farthest from the earth
C.	he moon, the sun and the earth are at right angles with the earth at the apex
D.	he moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
Answer» E.

Discussion

109.	The surface of Earth that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is called ________
A.	orth Temperate Zone
B.	rigid Zone
C.	outh Temperate Zone
D.	orrid Zone
Answer» E.

Discussion

110.	What are the imaginary lines touching both the poles of Earth called?
A.	atitudes
B.	ongitudes
C.	sobars
D.	sotherms
Answer» C. sobars

Discussion

111.	On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side. Which of the following will he now assume to be the correct date and time?
A.	a.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June
B.	p.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June
C.	a.m. of Monday, the 14th June
D.	p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June
Answer» E.

Discussion

112.	The instrument to measure the area on maps is called
A.	lanimeter
B.	deograph
C.	antograph
D.	pisometer
Answer» B. deograph

Discussion

113.	The core of the Earth is made up of ________
A.	ainly of iron in the liquid form
B.	ainly of nickel in the liquid form
C.	oth iron and silica in the liquid form
D.	oth iron and magnesium in the plastic state
Answer» E.

Discussion

114.	The phenomenon of an opening occurring in the Earth's surface through which a Jet of hot water and steam is forced out at irregular intervals is called
A.	ot spring
B.	eyser
C.	yclone
D.	olcano
Answer» C. yclone

Discussion

115.	Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the
A.	arth on the Moon
B.	arth on the Sun
C.	un and Moon on the Earth
D.	oon on the Earth
Answer» D. oon on the Earth

Discussion

116.	The tide at its maximum height is known as ________
A.	quinox
B.	eap tide
C.	pring tide
D.	sunami
Answer» D. sunami

Discussion

117.	The sunlight is available 24 hours on the longest day at which of the following latitudes of the Earth?
A.	9°
B.	6.5°
C.	3°
D.	9.51°
Answer» E.

Discussion

118.	If a place is located at 20°N, 80°E in which of the following continents does it lie?
A.	frica
B.	sia
C.	urope
D.	orth America
Answer» C. urope

Discussion

119.	The alignment of the lines of beginning and end is expressed by
A.	entate
B.	easibility
C.	ecord
D.	ont
Answer» C. ecord

Discussion

120.	What percentage of insolation is received by the earth's surface?
A.	0.47
B.	0.51
C.	0.66
D.	0.87
Answer» B. 0.51

Discussion

121.	Study the following diagram and say which of the given statements is not correct regarding it ________
A.	t shows the earth's orbital position on 21st June
B.	ll parallels in the northern hemisphere have days equal to nights
C.	here is continuous day north of the Arctic Circle
D.	outh of the equator the length of the day decreases with increasing latitude
Answer» C. here is continuous day north of the Arctic Circle

Discussion

122.	The region which is resistant to the transformation of macro structure, is called?
A.	irm structure
B.	ncient structure
C.	ectonic plate
D.	hield
Answer» E.

Discussion

123.	The International Dateline deflects to a side to avoid ________
A.	ociety islands
B.	awaii
C.	leutian Islands
D.	ll the above
Answer» D. ll the above

Discussion

124.	The antipodal position of a place located at 35° south and 80° west is
A.	5° north and 80° East
B.	5° north and 100° East
C.	00°north and 80° East
D.	5° south and 10° East
Answer» C. 00°north and 80° East

Discussion

125.	Latitudes include 181 lines while longitudes are 360 lines because ________
A.	ongitude is divided from prime meridian while latitude is from equator
B.	ongitude is divided from equator while latitude is from prime meridian
C.	ongitude is a line that connects North Pole to South Pole and latitude is divided from east to west
D.	one of these
Answer» B. ongitude is divided from equator while latitude is from prime meridian

Discussion

126.	Which of the following pair is CORRECT?I. Prime Meridian - Longitude,II. Tropic of Cancer - Latitude,III. Equator - Latitude
A.	and 2
B.	and 3
C.	and 3
D.	ll options are correct
Answer» E.

Discussion

127.	How many time zones has the world been divided into?
A.	5
B.	4
C.	0
D.	80
Answer» C. 0

Discussion

128.	How old is Earth, It is decided by which of the following processes?
A.	eologic Time Scale
B.	adiometric Dating
C.	ravity Method
D.	ossil Dating
Answer» C. ravity Method

Discussion

129.	The position of a planet when it is nearest to the Sun, is called ________
A.	erihelion
B.	pihelion
C.	pigee
D.	erigee
Answer» B. pihelion

Discussion

130.	At 12 noon of December 21, you observe that you cast no shadow as you stand in bright sunlight. So you must be, somewhere near ________
A.	he Arctic Circle
B.	he Tropic of Cancer
C.	he Tropic of Capricorn
D.	he South Pole
Answer» D. he South Pole

Discussion

131.	Which one of the following is not the effect of the revolution of the Earth.
A.	hange of seasons
B.	ength of days and nights
C.	etermination of latitudes
D.	hange in the direction of winds and ocean currents
Answer» E.

Discussion

132.	The International Date Line passes through ________
A.	ering strait
B.	ibraltar strait
C.	lorida strait
D.	alacca strait
Answer» B. ibraltar strait

Discussion

133.	The longest circle which can be drawn on the earth's surface passes through ________
A.	quator
B.	ropic of Cancer
C.	rctic Circle
D.	ropic of Capricorn
Answer» B. ropic of Cancer

Discussion

134.	The difference in the duration of day and night increases as one moves from ________
A.	est to east
B.	ast and west of the prime meridian
C.	oles to equator
D.	quator to poles
Answer» E.

Discussion

135.	The science of drawing map is called
A.	artography
B.	eography
C.	opology
D.	eology
Answer» B. eography

Discussion

136.	The Map showing the speciality of the surface of any area is called as
A.	elief Map
B.	rea Map
C.	hematic Map
D.	eographic Map
Answer» B. rea Map

Discussion

137.	On the 21st June, the day light is seen at the North Pole for ________
A.	ero hrs.
B.	2 hrs.
C.	8 hrs.
D.	4 hrs.
Answer» E.

Discussion

138.	When it is 8 P.M. in Tokyo, what is the time at Panama Canal which is located at 180° W of it?
A.	.00 P.M.
B.	.00 A.M.
C.	2.00 A.M.
D.	2.00 Noon
Answer» C. 2.00 A.M.

Discussion

139.	The speed of rotation of the earth is the highest ________
A.	long the Equator
B.	t the North Pole
C.	long the Tropic of Cancer
D.	long the Arctic Circle
Answer» B. t the North Pole

Discussion

140.	The time of Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich time Cairo is situated at ________
A.	7° East
B.	7° West
C.	0° East
D.	0° West
Answer» D. 0° West

Discussion

141.	If the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what would be the IST when it is noon at the International Date Line?
A.	6.30 hrs
B.	5.30 hrs
C.	8.30 hrs
D.	7.30 hrs
Answer» B. 5.30 hrs

Discussion

142.	If news is broadcast from London at 10:30 AM, at what time it will be heard at Baghdad (45°E)?
A.	:30 am
B.	:00 am
C.	:30 pm
D.	2:00 Noon
Answer» D. 2:00 Noon

Discussion

143.	The sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the ________
A.	enith
B.	olstice
C.	quinox
D.	oontime
Answer» C. quinox

Discussion

144.	Which of these statements are correct? 1. Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich and is at 0° Longitude.2. International Date Line, on the map appears as a straight line along 180° Longitude.3. While crossing International Date Line from east to west, one gains a day.4. Tropic of Cancer lies at Latitude.
A.	, 2, 3 and 4
B.	, 2 and 4
C.	and 3
D.	and 4
Answer» E.

Discussion

145.	Which of the following is not an effect produced by rotation of earth?
A.	t causes days and nights
B.	ll heavenly bodies like sun, moon, planets appear to move from East to West
C.	inds change their directions
D.	oles have days and nights of 6 months duration
Answer» E.

Discussion

146.	Which one of the following is the time required for the Earth to return to a given point in its orbit with reference to fixed star, called?
A.	unar year
B.	olar year
C.	ropical year
D.	ideral year
Answer» E.

Discussion

147.	Which of the following best describes longitude?
A.	n imaginary line joining north and south poles
B.	he distance between a place east or west of the Greenwich Meridian
C.	he angular distance east or west of the Greenwich meridian
D.	he position of a place on earth's surface with reference to the Prime Meridian
Answer» D. he position of a place on earth's surface with reference to the Prime Meridian

Discussion

148.	If a solar eclipse occurs when the moon is quite far from the earth, the eclipse would likely to be ________
A.	otal
B.	artial
C.	nnular
D.	one of these
Answer» D. one of these

Discussion

149.	The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of
A.	3.5°
B.	2.5°
C.	1.5°
D.	0.0°
Answer» B. 2.5°

Discussion

150.	Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of percent by mass in the earth's crust?
A.	ilicon
B.	xygen
C.	arbon
D.	alcium
Answer» C. arbon

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geography.

If the earth's axis had not been inclined:I. temperature distribution would have been uniformII. days and nights would not have occurredIII. seasons would not have occurredIV. poles would not have a continuous day

Days and nights are similar here

Which of the following layers of the earth is believed to have the heaviest mineral materials of highest density ?

The incoming short-wave solar radiation is balanced by an equal amount of long-wave radiation from earth going back to space. This is known as ________

Which of the following Isohels are the isopleths of

Which one of the following cities does not have the same clock time as that of the other three cities at any given instant?

In which of the following areas, the "Midnight Sun" can be seen?

Spring tides occur when ________

The surface of Earth that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is called ________

What are the imaginary lines touching both the poles of Earth called?

On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side. Which of the following will he now assume to be the correct date and time?

The instrument to measure the area on maps is called

The core of the Earth is made up of ________

The phenomenon of an opening occurring in the Earth's surface through which a Jet of hot water and steam is forced out at irregular intervals is called

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the

The tide at its maximum height is known as ________

The sunlight is available 24 hours on the longest day at which of the following latitudes of the Earth?

If a place is located at 20°N, 80°E in which of the following continents does it lie?

The alignment of the lines of beginning and end is expressed by

What percentage of insolation is received by the earth's surface?

Study the following diagram and say which of the given statements is not correct regarding it ________

The region which is resistant to the transformation of macro structure, is called?

The International Dateline deflects to a side to avoid ________

The antipodal position of a place located at 35° south and 80° west is

Latitudes include 181 lines while longitudes are 360 lines because ________

Which of the following pair is CORRECT?I. Prime Meridian - Longitude,II. Tropic of Cancer - Latitude,III. Equator - Latitude

How many time zones has the world been divided into?

How old is Earth, It is decided by which of the following processes?

The position of a planet when it is nearest to the Sun, is called ________

At 12 noon of December 21, you observe that you cast no shadow as you stand in bright sunlight. So you must be, somewhere near ________

Which one of the following is not the effect of the revolution of the Earth.

The International Date Line passes through ________

The longest circle which can be drawn on the earth's surface passes through ________

The difference in the duration of day and night increases as one moves from ________

The science of drawing map is called

The Map showing the speciality of the surface of any area is called as

On the 21st June, the day light is seen at the North Pole for ________

When it is 8 P.M. in Tokyo, what is the time at Panama Canal which is located at 180° W of it?

The speed of rotation of the earth is the highest ________

The time of Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich time Cairo is situated at ________

If the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what would be the IST when it is noon at the International Date Line?

If news is broadcast from London at 10:30 AM, at what time it will be heard at Baghdad (45°E)?

The sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the ________

Which of the following is not an effect produced by rotation of earth?

Which one of the following is the time required for the Earth to return to a given point in its orbit with reference to fixed star, called?

Which of the following best describes longitude?

If a solar eclipse occurs when the moon is quite far from the earth, the eclipse would likely to be ________

The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of

Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of percent by mass in the earth's crust?