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This section includes 51 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Oceanography (Geography) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Tropical cyclones in Australia are called |
| A. | Willy Willy |
| B. | Hurricanes |
| C. | Easterly waves |
| D. | Typhoons |
| Answer» B. Hurricanes | |
| 2. |
The Agulhas Current flows in |
| A. | Indian Ocean |
| B. | Pacific Ocean |
| C. | Atlantic Ocean |
| D. | Southern Ocean |
| Answer» B. Pacific Ocean | |
| 3. |
Jet stream is |
| A. | Fast blowing westerlies in upper part of Troposphere. |
| B. | Ocean current |
| C. | Monsoon winds |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Ocean current | |
| 4. |
Which one of the following is different from others ? |
| A. | Canary current |
| B. | Mozambique current |
| C. | Oyashio current |
| D. | Falkland current |
| Answer» C. Oyashio current | |
| 5. |
Which one of the following is a warm ocean current ? |
| A. | East Australian current |
| B. | West Australian current |
| C. | Benguela current |
| D. | Peru current |
| Answer» B. West Australian current | |
| 6. |
Gulf stream is |
| A. | A river in the Gulf |
| B. | An ocean current |
| C. | A second name of jet stream |
| D. | A local wind |
| Answer» C. A second name of jet stream | |
| 7. |
Which one of the following ocean currents is different from others ? |
| A. | Gulf stream |
| B. | Kuroshivo |
| C. | North Atlantic Drift |
| D. | Labrador |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Which one of the following currents has a warming influence on the neighbouring coast ? |
| A. | Benguela |
| B. | Agulhas |
| C. | Canaries |
| D. | Oyasio |
| Answer» C. Canaries | |
| 9. |
Two main cold currents in the North Pacific Ocean are known as |
| A. | Oyashio and California currents |
| B. | Alaska and Kuroshio currents |
| C. | North Equatorial and Counter equatorial currents |
| D. | North Pacific and Kuroshio currents |
| Answer» C. North Equatorial and Counter equatorial currents | |
| 10. |
Willy willy is |
| A. | A type of tree gram in temperate regions |
| B. | A tropical cyclone of North West Australia |
| C. | A wind that blows in a desert |
| D. | A kind of common fish found near Lakshdweep Islands |
| Answer» C. A wind that blows in a desert | |
| 11. |
Which of the following are cold ocean currents ?1. Humboldt current2. Brazil current3. Oyashio current4. Canary currentSelect the correct answer from the Code given belowCode |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 12. |
Consider the following statements1. The Benguela current had its influence in the formation of Kalahari Desert.2. The "Agulhas current had its influence in the formation of Thar Desert.3. The currents of northern Indian Ocean change their course of flow twice a year.Which of the statements given above is / are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 13. |
Match List - I (Ocean Current) with List - II (Name of Ocean) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Agulhas current1.North AtlanticG. El Nino current2.South AtlanticH. Kuroshio current3.North PacificJ. Benguela current4.South Pacific5. Indian OceanCode : FGHJA.2315B.5432C.2435D.5312 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 14. |
Tidal range is quite high |
| A. | in equatorial regions of ocean |
| B. | in shallow continental shelves |
| C. | in narrow estuaries |
| D. | around island |
| Answer» D. around island | |
| 15. |
Consider the following statements1. Among the major oceans, Indian Ocean is warmer than the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in both hemispheres.2. The average surface temperature of Pacific Ocean is higher than that of the Atlantic Ocean in the southern hemisphere.3. Among the major oceans, the Atlantic Ocean is the coldest in equatorial region.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 16. |
Assertion (A): The circum polar current encircles Antarctica from west to east.Reason (R) : The westerly winds in southern hemisphere blow constantly from west to east and do to encounter any major landmasses.Code |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 17. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Gulf Stream1.Pacific OceanG. West wind drift2.A slow eastward movement of water ove the zone of Westerly windsH. Peru current3.Indian OceanJ. West Australian current4.Warm currentCode : FGHJA.4213B.1342C.4312D.3412 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 18. |
Consider the following statements1. Equatorial counter current is more strongly developed in Pacific Ocean than in Atlantic Ocean.2. Equatorial counter flows in westward direction. 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 | |
| 19. |
Consider the following statements1. Florida current passes through the Yucatan channel before entering Gulf of Mexico.2. Florida current possesses the characteristics of the equatorial water mass.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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 20. |
Which one of the following is the correct system in South Atlantic Ocean ? |
| A. | South equatorial current - Brazil current - Antarctic drift - Benguela current |
| B. | Benguela current - Brazil current - South equatorial current - Antarctic drift |
| C. | Antarctic drift - Brazil, current - Benguela current - South equatorial current |
| D. | South equatorial current - Benguela current - Brazil current - Antarctic drift |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Periodic movement of the sea water is known as |
| A. | Tides |
| B. | Waves |
| C. | Current |
| D. | Tsunami |
| Answer» B. Waves | |
| 22. |
Where the Doldrums Belt in located |
| A. | Near the poles |
| B. | Near the tropic of caprican |
| C. | Near the tropic of cancer |
| D. | Near the equator |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
The oceanic current named as 'Kuroshio, Kurile and Alaskan' are located in |
| A. | West Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | South Atlantic Ocean |
| C. | North Atlantic Ocean |
| D. | North Indian Ocean |
| Answer» D. North Indian Ocean | |
| 24. |
Match List - I (Ocean Current) with List - II (Name of Ocean) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the lists |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. C. | |
| 25. |
Which of the following are cold ocean currents ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 26. |
Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ? |
| A. | Humbolt current- North pacific ocean |
| B. | Brazil current - South Atlantic |
| C. | Agulhas current - Indian ocean |
| D. | Gulf stream - North Atlantic ocean |
| Answer» B. Brazil current - South Atlantic | |
| 27. |
Two main cold currents in the |
| A. | Oyashio and California currents |
| B. | Alaska and Kuroshio currents |
| C. | North Equatorial and Counter equatorial currents |
| D. | North Pacific and Kuroshio currents |
| Answer» C. North Equatorial and Counter equatorial currents | |
| 28. |
Willy willy |
| A. | A type of tree gram in temperate regions |
| B. | A tropical cyclone of North West Australia |
| C. | A wind that blows in a desert |
| D. | A kind of common fish found near Lakshdweep Islands |
| Answer» C. A wind that blows in a desert | |
| 29. |
Which is the correct order of ocean currents in the northern part of Pacific ocean in clockwise direction ? |
| A. | North equatorial - California Kuroshio - North equatorial |
| B. | North equatorial California Kuroshio - Pacific drifts - North equatorial |
| C. | North equatorial - pacific drift - North equatorial |
| D. | North equatorial - Pacific drift - Kuroshio California North |
| Answer» D. North equatorial - Pacific drift - Kuroshio California North | |
| 30. |
Which one of the following is the correct system in |
| A. | South equatorial current - Brazil current - Antarctic drift - Benguela current |
| B. | Benguela current - Brazil current - South equatorial current - Antarctic drift |
| C. | Antarctic drift - Brazil, current - Benguela current - South equatorial current |
| D. | South equatorial current - Benguela current - Brazil current - Antarctic drift |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Tidal |
| A. | in equatorial regions of ocean |
| B. | in shallow continental shelves |
| C. | in narrow estuaries |
| D. | around island |
| Answer» D. around island | |
| 32. |
Which of the following factors are responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean ? |
| A. | Indian Ocean is only 'half an ocean' |
| B. | Indian ocean has monsoon drift |
| C. | Indian ocean is a landlocked ocean |
| D. | Indian ocean has greater variations in salinity |
| Answer» C. Indian ocean is a landlocked ocean | |
| 33. |
Which of the following current is produced by upwelling of cold water |
| A. | Labrador current |
| B. | Kuroshio current |
| C. | Brazilian current |
| D. | Benzuela current |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Where the |
| A. | Near the poles |
| B. | Near the tropic of caprican |
| C. | Near the tropic of cancer |
| D. | Near the equator |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Currents which flow from lower latitudes to higher latitudes are |
| A. | Cool current |
| B. | Upwelling current |
| C. | Tidal current |
| D. | Warm current |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Periodic |
| A. | Tides |
| B. | Waves |
| C. | Current |
| D. | Tsunami |
| Answer» B. Waves | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following pairs of oceans currents meet each other near Newfound land ? |
| A. | Canaries and Labrador |
| B. | Gulf stream and Labrador |
| C. | Gulf stream and Canaries |
| D. | Kuroshio and Kurile |
| Answer» C. Gulf stream and Canaries | |
| 38. |
The tides are primarily caused by |
| A. | gravitational forces of the moon |
| B. | gravitational forces of the sun |
| C. | gravitational forces of the earth |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. gravitational forces of the sun | |
| 39. |
Which one of the following is not a factor modifying ocean currents ? |
| A. | Direction and shape of the coast-line |
| B. | Tidal wave in the ocean |
| C. | Seasonal variations in winds |
| D. | Bottom topography |
| Answer» C. Seasonal variations in winds | |
| 40. |
The oceanic current named as |
| A. | West Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | South Atlantic Ocean |
| C. | North Atlantic Ocean |
| D. | North Indian Ocean |
| Answer» D. North Indian Ocean | |
| 41. |
Which of the following is a cold ocean current ? |
| A. | Brazil current |
| B. | Gulf Stream |
| C. | Kuroshio current |
| D. | Humbolt current |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
Which of the following is current ? |
| A. | Kuroshio |
| B. | Benguela |
| C. | Brazil |
| D. | Gulf stream |
| Answer» C. Brazil | |
| 43. |
Which among the following currents is produced by upwelling of water off the coast of Chile and Peru ? |
| A. | Canarie Current |
| B. | Humboldt Current |
| C. | Benguela Current |
| D. | Kuroshio Current |
| Answer» C. Benguela Current | |
| 44. |
Cold currents have cooling effect on the shore of |
| A. | Peru |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Western Europe |
| D. | Alaska |
| Answer» B. Japan | |
| 45. |
Which one of the following is |
| A. | Canary current |
| B. | Mozambique current |
| C. | Oyashio current |
| D. | Falkland current |
| Answer» C. Oyashio current | |
| 46. |
Jet stream |
| A. | Fast blowing westerlies in upper part of Troposphere. |
| B. | Ocean current |
| C. | Monsoon winds |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Ocean current | |
| 47. |
Tropical cyclones in Australia |
| A. | Willy Willy |
| B. | Hurricanes |
| C. | Easterly waves |
| D. | Typhoons |
| Answer» B. Hurricanes | |
| 48. |
The Agulhas Current flows |
| A. | Indian Ocean |
| B. | Pacific Ocean |
| C. | Atlantic Ocean |
| D. | Southern Ocean |
| Answer» B. Pacific Ocean | |
| 49. |
Humboldt Current flows |
| A. | southwards in western Pacific Ocean |
| B. | northwards in eastern Pacific Ocean |
| C. | southwards in eastern Pacific Ocean |
| D. | northwards in western Pacific Ocean |
| Answer» C. southwards in eastern Pacific Ocean | |
| 50. |
Canaries Current flows along |
| A. | Brazilian coast |
| B. | Peruvian coast |
| C. | East African coast |
| D. | West African coast |
| Answer» E. | |