Explore topic-wise MCQs in Oceanography (Geography).

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1.

Katanga province of Zaire is famous for

A. Copper
B. Coal
C. Gold
D. Diamond
Answer» B. Coal
2.

World's largest producer of sugarcane

A. Brazil
B. China
C. India
D. Indonesia
Answer» B. China
3.

Saar basin is an important industrial region in

A. France
B. Germany
C. Japan
D. U.K.
Answer» B. Germany
4.

Which one of the following is not a type of shifting cultivation?

A. Chena
B. Fazenda
C. Fang
D. Milpa
Answer» C. Fang
5.

World's largest reserve of Uranium is found in

A. Australia
B. Brazil
C. Canada
D. South Africa
Answer» B. Brazil
6.

The largest producer of silver in the world is

A. Canada
B. U.S.A.
C. Mexico
D. Australia
Answer» D. Australia
7.

Which region is called the bread basket of the world?

A. Temperate grassland
B. Savanna grassland
C. Mediterranean region
D. Mid latitude forest
Answer» B. Savanna grassland
8.

Plantation agriculture is practical mainly in the

A. Arid region
B. Mediterranean region
C. Temperate region
D. Tropical region
Answer» E.
9.

Which one of the following industries is a foot-loose industry?

A. Cement
B. Sugar
C. Iron and steel
D. Hosiery
Answer» E.
10.

The largest exporter of fish in the world is

A. Norway
B. U.K.
C. Canada
D. Japan
Answer» B. U.K.
11.

The largest Iron-ore producing region in the U.S.A. is

A. North East Appalachian region
B. Albama region
C. Lake superior region
D. Sierra Nevada region
Answer» D. Sierra Nevada region
12.

The leading wool producing country in the world is

A. New Zealand
B. Canada
C. Australia
D. Argentina
Answer» D. Argentina
13.

The major agricultural regions of the world were first delineated by

A. L.D. Stamp
B. H. Bobek
C. D. Whittlesey
D. J.E. Spencer
Answer» D. J.E. Spencer
14.

Largest industrial gas reserves are found in

A. Iran
B. Iraq
C. Qatar
D. Russia
Answer» E.
15.

Name the country with the largest cattle population.

A. USA
B. Argentina
C. India
D. Australia
Answer» D. Australia
16.

The largest reserves of coal in the world are found in

A. Russia
B. U.S.A.
C. China
D. Australia
Answer» C. China
17.

The leading producer of quality merino wool is

A. Australia
B. Turkey
C. New Zealand
D. South Africa
Answer» B. Turkey
18.

Which of the following crops are grown mostly under subsistence farming?

A. Millets and Rice
B. Cotton and Tabacco
C. Tea and Coffee
D. Vegetables and Fruits
Answer» B. Cotton and Tabacco
19.

Teak and Sal are products of

A. Tropical dry deciduous Forest
B. Tropical Evergreen Forests
C. Tropical Thorn Forests
D. Alpine Forests
Answer» B. Tropical Evergreen Forests
20.

The place of origin of red gram is

A. America
B. India
C. South Africa
D. Egypt
Answer» C. South Africa
21.

Two largest producers of sugarbeet in the world are

A. Belgium and China
B. France and Russia
C. Germany and U.S.A.
D. Turkey and Ukrain
Answer» C. Germany and U.S.A.
22.

Dapog method of rice nursery was developed in

A. China
B. Indonesia
C. Japan
D. Philippines
Answer» E.
23.

The largest producer of coconut in the world is

A. Brazil
B. India
C. Indonesia
D. Philippines
Answer» D. Philippines
24.

The Broken Hill of Australia is famous for the mining of

A. Zinc
B. Silver
C. Lead
D. All of these
Answer» E.
25.

Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of Geo-thermal energy in the world?

A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. U.S.A.
D. U.K.
Answer» D. U.K.
26.

The largest producer and supplier of sugar in the world is

A. Brazil
B. Cuba
C. Indonesia
D. Thailand
Answer» B. Cuba
27.

The largest exporter of rice in the world is

A. China
B. India
C. Thailand
D. Vietnam
Answer» D. Vietnam
28.

Kanat system of irrigation is developed in

A. Egypt
B. Iran
C. Kazakhstan
D. New Zealand
Answer» C. Kazakhstan
29.

Which one of the following countries has the largest arable land?

A. Australia
B. Brazil
C. China
D. India
Answer» E.
30.

Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium?

A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Russia
D. U.S.A.
Answer» C. Russia
31.

Which country is the most important producer of iron and steel in the southern hemisphere?

A. Chili
B. Peru
C. Brazil
D. Venezuela
Answer» D. Venezuela
32.

The lines of equal transport coast in the industrial location model of Alfred Weber are known as

A. Isoline
B. Isobar
C. Isodapen
D. Isotim
Answer» D. Isotim
33.

The largest producer of Milk in the world is

A. China
B. U.S.A.
C. India
D. Brazil
Answer» D. Brazil
34.

The iron and steel industry is largely concentrated in the Kuzbas region because of the

A. Availability of iron ore
B. Availability of coal
C. Local market facility
D. Local supply of cheap labour
Answer» C. Local market facility
35.

The leading producer of natural rubber in the world is

A. India
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Thailand
Answer» E.
36.

Great Lakes region of North America is famous for the mining of

A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Iron-ore
D. Bauxite
Answer» D. Bauxite
37.

Which one of the following deserts is famous for its nitrate deposits ?

A. Atacama
B. Gobi
C. Kalahari
D. Sahara
Answer» B. Gobi
38.

The largest importer of petroleum in the world is

A. China
B. India
C. Japan
D. U.S.A.
Answer» E.
39.

In which of the following crops the international trade is low in comparison to total produce ?

A. Coffee
B. Rice
C. Rubber
D. Wheat
Answer» C. Rubber
40.

The largest producer of tungsten in the world is

A. Australia
B. China
C. Russia
D. U.S.A.
Answer» C. Russia
41.

The 'Wheat Crescent' lies in

A. Australia
B. Argentina
C. Canada
D. U.S.A.
Answer» C. Canada
42.

The greatest producer of wheat in Europe is

A. Ukraine
B. U.K.
C. France
D. Germany
Answer» B. U.K.
43.

Which of the following countries is the highest producer of Uranium in Asia?

A. China
B. India
C. Uzbekistan
D. Indonesia
Answer» D. Indonesia
44.

In the U.S.A. the cotton textile industry shifted from North Eastern states to the south because of

A. High labour cost
B. Low demand
C. Hilly terrain
D. Lack of coal
Answer» B. Low demand
45.

Which of the following countries is the greatest producer of bauxite in the world?

A. Argentina
B. Australia
C. South Africa
D. Brazil
Answer» E.
46.

Krivoirog is known for

A. Textile industry
B. Chemical industry
C. Iron -ore mining
D. Bauxite mining
Answer» D. Bauxite mining
47.

Which of the following is important for ship building?

A. Liverpool
B. Detroit
C. Berlin
D. Beijing
Answer» B. Detroit
48.

The largest exporter of steel in the world is

A. China
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Ukraine
Answer» B. Japan
49.

Which of the following countries is the largest producer of Argon oil?

A. Greece
B. Mosocco
C. Iran
D. Iraq
Answer» C. Iran
50.

The per capita CO2 emission is the highest in

A. China
B. India
C. Japan
D. U.S.A.
Answer» B. India