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This section includes 317 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physical Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 251. |
The earth completes one rotation on its axis in : |
| A. | 23 hrs. 56 min. 4.9 sec |
| B. | 23 hrs. 10 min. 2 sec |
| C. | 23 hrs. 30 min. |
| D. | 24 hrs. |
| Answer» B. 23 hrs. 10 min. 2 sec | |
| 252. |
Sink hole is a phenomenon of _______ topography. |
| A. | Plain |
| B. | Desert |
| C. | Tundra |
| D. | Karst |
| Answer» E. | |
| 253. |
Granite, quartzite areas have upstanding look because |
| A. | mechanically wealthered faster |
| B. | these rocks are resistant to all kinds of erosion |
| C. | these rocks are not easily croded |
| D. | not easily worn down |
| Answer» E. | |
| 254. |
The graded profile of a river course is a |
| A. | smooth curve from source to mouth. |
| B. | smooth curve in the upper course. |
| C. | smooth curve in the middle course. |
| D. | smooth curve in the lower course. |
| Answer» B. smooth curve in the upper course. | |
| 255. |
Why is the South Pole colder than the North Pole ? |
| A. | High altitude |
| B. | More rainfall |
| C. | Strong winds |
| D. | Away from the sun |
| Answer» B. More rainfall | |
| 256. |
The area marked by internal drainage |
| A. | Plateau |
| B. | Plains |
| C. | Deserts |
| D. | Mountains |
| Answer» D. Mountains | |
| 257. |
The area which is resistant to any massive structural transformation is called |
| A. | rigid mass |
| B. | ancient landmass |
| C. | tectonic plate |
| D. | shield |
| Answer» E. | |
| 258. |
Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in youthful stage ? |
| A. | Ox-bow lake |
| B. | Gorge |
| C. | Valley in valley |
| D. | Cut-bank |
| Answer» C. Valley in valley | |
| 259. |
The main cause of recurring flood is |
| A. | Soil erosion |
| B. | Deforestation |
| C. | Silting of river beds |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 260. |
The temperature of water at the bottom of a large waterfall is higher than that of the water at the top. because |
| A. | the falling water absorbs heat from the Sun. |
| B. | the water at the bottom has greater potential energy. |
| C. | the kinetic energy of the falling water is converted into heat. |
| D. | rocks on the bed of the river give out heat. |
| Answer» D. rocks on the bed of the river give out heat. | |
| 261. |
Which one of the following is an igneous rock? |
| A. | Sandstone |
| B. | Shale |
| C. | Quartzite |
| D. | Granite |
| Answer» E. | |
| 262. |
Natural embankments found on upper valley sides are-known as |
| A. | high banks |
| B. | levees |
| C. | bunds |
| D. | ridge |
| Answer» C. bunds | |
| 263. |
River erosion is at its greatest where river s |
| A. | depth is more |
| B. | breadth is more |
| C. | |
| D. | flow is fast |
| E. | gradient is more |
| Answer» D. flow is fast | |
| 264. |
Which amidst the following planets has its orbit closest to Sun ? |
| A. | Venus |
| B. | Mars |
| C. | Jupiter |
| D. | Uranus |
| Answer» B. Mars | |
| 265. |
Brightest planet in our solar system is |
| A. | Venus |
| B. | Mercury |
| C. | Mars |
| D. | Jupiter |
| Answer» B. Mercury | |
| 266. |
Which one of the following is called a red planet ? |
| A. | Venus |
| B. | Mercury |
| C. | Mars |
| D. | Jupiter |
| Answer» D. Jupiter | |
| 267. |
Which one of the following planets has no moon? |
| A. | Mars |
| B. | Neptune |
| C. | Mercury |
| D. | Pluto |
| Answer» D. Pluto | |
| 268. |
The surface temperature of the sun is estimated as |
| A. | 6000 C |
| B. | 12000 C |
| C. | 18000 C |
| D. | 24000 C |
| Answer» B. 12000 C | |
| 269. |
The four largest planets of the Solar System in decreasing size are |
| A. | Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Uranus |
| B. | Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune |
| C. | Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune |
| D. | Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune |
| Answer» D. Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune | |
| 270. |
Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System ? |
| A. | Jupiter |
| B. | Saturn |
| C. | Venus |
| D. | Uranus |
| Answer» D. Uranus | |
| 271. |
Super nova is |
| A. | a comet |
| B. | an asteroid |
| C. | an exploding Star |
| D. | a black hole |
| Answer» D. a black hole | |
| 272. |
The planet that takes 88 days to make one revolution of the sun is : |
| A. | Mercury |
| B. | Saturn |
| C. | Jupiter |
| D. | Mars |
| Answer» B. Saturn | |
| 273. |
The planet nearest to the Sun is : |
| A. | Earth |
| B. | Mercury |
| C. | Mars |
| D. | Venus |
| Answer» C. Mars | |
| 274. |
The Milky Way Galaxy was first observed by |
| A. | Galileo |
| B. | Maarten Schmidt |
| C. | Marconi |
| D. | Newton |
| Answer» B. Maarten Schmidt | |
| 275. |
Pulsars are |
| A. | stars moving towards the Earth |
| B. | stars moving away from Earth |
| C. | rapidly spinning stars |
| D. | high temperature stars |
| Answer» D. high temperature stars | |
| 276. |
Which planet orbits closest to the earth? |
| A. | Mars |
| B. | Jupiter |
| C. | Venus |
| D. | Mercury |
| Answer» D. Mercury | |
| 277. |
The number of zodiacs is |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 13 |
| D. | 11 |
| Answer» C. 13 | |
| 278. |
The planet emitting green light is |
| A. | Jupiter |
| B. | Venus |
| C. | Uranus |
| D. | Neptune |
| Answer» D. Neptune | |
| 279. |
In a solar or lunar eclipse, the region of earth s shadow is divided into |
| A. | Five parts |
| B. | Four parts |
| C. | Two parts |
| D. | Three parts |
| Answer» E. | |
| 280. |
The total number of planets revolving around the sun is |
| A. | Five |
| B. | Eight |
| C. | Seven |
| D. | Six |
| Answer» C. Seven | |
| 281. |
The darkest portion of the shadow cast during an eclipse is |
| A. | Corona |
| B. | Umbra |
| C. | Penumbra |
| D. | Black hole |
| Answer» C. Penumbra | |
| 282. |
When the moon completely covers the sun, it is known as |
| A. | the Antumbra |
| B. | the Umbra |
| C. | the Penumbra |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. the Penumbra | |
| 283. |
A spinning neutron star is known as |
| A. | White dwarf |
| B. | Black hole |
| C. | Pulsar |
| D. | Quasar |
| Answer» D. Quasar | |
| 284. |
The constellation Sapta Rishi is known to Westerners as the |
| A. | Seven Monks |
| B. | Alpha Centauri |
| C. | Big Dipper |
| D. | Small Bear |
| Answer» D. Small Bear | |
| 285. |
The sunlight is available 24 hours on the longest day at which of the following latitudes of the earth ? |
| A. | 49 |
| B. | <table><tr><td rowspan="2">66</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td><td rowspan="2"> </td></tr><td align="center">2</td></table> |
| C. | 63 |
| D. | 69 51' |
| Answer» C. 63 | |
| 286. |
Which among the following statements is true regarding International Date line ? |
| A. | It is 180 Longitude |
| B. | It is a straight line |
| C. | It is a big circle |
| D. | It is a curved line beyond earth |
| Answer» B. It is a straight line | |
| 287. |
Marble is the metamorphosed form of |
| A. | Shale |
| B. | Basalt |
| C. | Sandstone |
| D. | Limestone |
| Answer» E. | |
| 288. |
Why are winters more severe in Southern Hemisphere than in Northern Hemisphere? |
| A. | Earth is titled towards the sun in the Northern Hemisphere |
| B. | Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight |
| C. | Because of more iceberg activity in Southern Hemisphere |
| D. | Southern Hemisphere is less inhabited |
| Answer» B. Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight | |
| 289. |
Consider the following geological phenomena : |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | II and IV |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | I to IV |
| Answer» B. II and IV | |
| 290. |
Which one of the following is igneous rock ? |
| A. | Limestone |
| B. | Granite |
| C. | Marble |
| D. | Slate |
| Answer» C. Marble | |
| 291. |
Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines ? |
| A. | Splash |
| B. | Sheet |
| C. | Rill |
| D. | Gully |
| Answer» E. | |
| 292. |
The term epicentre is associated with |
| A. | earthquake |
| B. | folding |
| C. | faulting |
| D. | earth s interior |
| Answer» B. folding | |
| 293. |
Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks ? |
| A. | Loess |
| B. | Basalt |
| C. | Granite |
| D. | Gabbro |
| Answer» B. Basalt | |
| 294. |
The highest mountain peak of the Himalayas is situated in |
| A. | India |
| B. | Tibet |
| C. | Nepal |
| D. | China |
| Answer» D. China | |
| 295. |
Hanging Valley is formed due to the action of |
| A. | Glacier |
| B. | River |
| C. | Ocean |
| D. | Wind |
| Answer» B. River | |
| 296. |
The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the : |
| A. | Himalayas |
| B. | Rockies |
| C. | Andes |
| D. | Alps |
| Answer» B. Rockies | |
| 297. |
Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because : |
| A. | of easterly trade winds. |
| B. | cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts. |
| C. | of the effect of both the off-shore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents. |
| D. | the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas. |
| Answer» D. the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas. | |
| 298. |
Which of the following is an alternative theory to the Big Bang theory developed in 1948, stating that the universe does not change even though it is expanding over time ? |
| A. | Oscillating Universe |
| B. | Steady State Universe |
| C. | Mirror Universe |
| D. | Eternal Inflation |
| Answer» D. Eternal Inflation | |
| 299. |
Name the first Asian country to Orbit Mars. |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | China |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 300. |
Day and Night are equal at the: |
| A. | Prime Meridian |
| B. | Antarctic |
| C. | Poles |
| D. | Eqator |
| Answer» E. | |