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This section includes 244 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
The average annual temperature is 19°C. An average annual rainfall of about 120 cm is distributed throughout the year, Late summer and autumn are the dreaded seasons of hurricanes and typhoons. These are the climatic conditions of ________ |
| A. | hina type |
| B. | udan type |
| C. | ropical desert type |
| D. | aiga type |
| Answer» B. udan type | |
| 52. |
Consider the following statements:1. The movement of the isotherms is greater over the land than it is over the oceans.2. Coastal regions have a smaller range of temperature than do continental interiors.Which of these statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | only |
| B. | only |
| C. | oth 1 and 2 |
| D. | either 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. either 1 nor 2 | |
| 53. |
Which of the following climatic characteristic is related to tropical deserts? |
| A. | ow Pressure throughout the year |
| B. | ost of the rain falls in winter |
| C. | ery high daily range of temperature |
| D. | ery low daily range of temperature |
| Answer» D. ery low daily range of temperature | |
| 54. |
China type of climate prevails in ________ |
| A. | hina, Korea and Vietnam |
| B. | outhern China, Vietnam and Laos |
| C. | entral China, North China and Southern Japan |
| D. | orth China, Southern Russia and Japan |
| Answer» D. orth China, Southern Russia and Japan | |
| 55. |
The rainfall due to upward movement of air caused by convergence of cold air masses against warm air masses is called ________. |
| A. | yclonic rainfall |
| B. | rographic rainfall |
| C. | rontal rainfall |
| D. | onvectional rainfall |
| Answer» D. onvectional rainfall | |
| 56. |
Rainfall caused by intense evaporation equatorial areas is called ________. |
| A. | rographic rainfall |
| B. | yclonic rainfall |
| C. | rontal rainfall |
| D. | onvectional rainfall |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57. |
Perspiration is maximum when temperature is ________ |
| A. | ow and air is dry |
| B. | ow and air is humid |
| C. | igh and air is dry |
| D. | igh and air is humid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58. |
Seasonal contrast in temperature are minimum in the equatorial region because ________ |
| A. | ky is always overcast |
| B. | un is almost vertically overhead throughout the year |
| C. | orests prevent sunlight from reaching the ground |
| D. | ainfall cool the atmosphere |
| Answer» C. orests prevent sunlight from reaching the ground | |
| 59. |
The temperature decreases towards poles, because ________ |
| A. | t poles the snow does not melt |
| B. | he cold regions do not absorb sun rays |
| C. | he movement of cold wind is towards poles |
| D. | he sun rays falling per unit area are less at poles |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60. |
Which climatic region has the least temperature range? |
| A. | quatorial region |
| B. | onsoon region |
| C. | ropical region |
| D. | editerranean region |
| Answer» B. onsoon region | |
| 61. |
Which of the following statements about convectional rainfall are true?1. The areas of the world, having an equatorial type of climate, receive this kind of rainfall.2. It is usually torrential and accompanied by thunder and lightning.3. It is also known as 4 o'clock rain. |
| A. | and 2 |
| B. | and 3 |
| C. | and 3 |
| D. | , 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 62. |
Daily weather map showing isobars is an example of |
| A. | horopleth map |
| B. | sopleth map |
| C. | horochromatic map |
| D. | horoschematic map |
| Answer» C. horochromatic map | |
| 63. |
Consider the following statements about the 'Roaring Forties':1. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres2. They blow with great strength and constancy3. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them |
| A. | , 2 and 3 |
| B. | , 3 and 4 |
| C. | , 3 and 4 |
| D. | , 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. , 3 and 4 | |
| 64. |
In which of the following types of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C throughout the year? |
| A. | ontinental Climate |
| B. | undra Climate |
| C. | editerranean Climate |
| D. | aiga Climate |
| Answer» C. editerranean Climate | |
| 65. |
A place having an average annual temperature of 27°C and an annual rainfall of over 200 cm. could be ________ |
| A. | ehran |
| B. | ingapore |
| C. | agpur |
| D. | oscow |
| Answer» C. agpur | |
| 66. |
Which of the following is a chemical weathering process ? |
| A. | rost Action |
| B. | ydraulic Action |
| C. | xidation |
| D. | hermal Expansion |
| Answer» D. hermal Expansion | |
| 67. |
The Veld grassland of South Africa experiences ________ |
| A. | he Continental Savanna Climate |
| B. | he Maritime Savanna Climate |
| C. | he Steppe climate |
| D. | he Tropical desert climate |
| Answer» D. he Tropical desert climate | |
| 68. |
What could be the main reason / reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context? |
| A. | only |
| B. | only |
| C. | oth 1 and 2 |
| D. | either 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. only | |
| 69. |
Which of the following are Tropical Grasslands ?I. CamposII. PampasIII. SavannaIV. Steppes |
| A. | and IV |
| B. | and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | and III |
| Answer» C. I and III | |
| 70. |
The climate best suited for horticulture is ________ |
| A. | quatorial |
| B. | editerranean |
| C. | onsoon |
| D. | undra |
| Answer» C. onsoon | |
| 71. |
Chemical weathering is a name given to |
| A. | isintegration of rocks without any change in their chemical composition |
| B. | hemical interaction of oxygen, carbon dioxide or water with the minerals in the rocks |
| C. | emoval of soil by chemical action |
| D. | rtificial breaking up of rocks for man's use |
| Answer» C. emoval of soil by chemical action | |
| 72. |
Central and western part of California experience climate ________ |
| A. | onsoon |
| B. | editerranean |
| C. | aiga |
| D. | udan |
| Answer» C. aiga | |
| 73. |
Tropical evergreen forests remain evergreen because ________ |
| A. | here is a thick undergrowth of bushes |
| B. | hey do not shed their leaves. |
| C. | hedding of leaves and simultaneous growth of new ones takes place throughout the year |
| D. | hile plants at one level shed their leaves, those at a higher level retain their leaves |
| Answer» D. hile plants at one level shed their leaves, those at a higher level retain their leaves | |
| 74. |
Most of the weather phenomena take place in the |
| A. | onosphere |
| B. | tratosphere |
| C. | roposphere |
| D. | esosphere |
| Answer» D. esosphere | |
| 75. |
In which season is the frequency of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal maximum? |
| A. | uring autumn |
| B. | fter summer |
| C. | uring winter |
| D. | uring monsoon |
| Answer» C. uring winter | |
| 76. |
The Tropical Rain forest type of climate is characterised by ________ |
| A. | verage rainfall of about 300 cm |
| B. | eavy rain and high temperatures throughout the year |
| C. | ot dry summer and mild wet winters |
| D. | ot summer and cool winters with about 100 cm of annual rainfall |
| Answer» C. ot dry summer and mild wet winters | |
| 77. |
The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about ________ |
| A. | 0 cms |
| B. | 60 cms |
| C. | 00 cms |
| D. | 50 cms |
| Answer» E. | |
| 78. |
Which of the following regions gets no rainfall throughout the year? |
| A. | he Equatorial Region |
| B. | he Tundra Region |
| C. | he Himalayan Region |
| D. | he Mediterranean Region |
| Answer» C. he Himalayan Region | |
| 79. |
Rainfall in the doldrums is of the nature of ________ |
| A. | rographic precipitation |
| B. | atural precipitation |
| C. | rontal precipitation |
| D. | onvectional precipitation |
| Answer» B. atural precipitation | |
| 80. |
Which one of the following countries celebrates Christmas festival in summer season? |
| A. | ustralia |
| B. | anada |
| C. | exico |
| D. | taly |
| Answer» B. anada | |
| 81. |
________ influences the rate of weathering and humus in soil formation. |
| A. | lora & Fauna |
| B. | ime |
| C. | arent rock |
| D. | limate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 82. |
The polar regions of the earth cannot support forest growth because ________ |
| A. | he rainfall is very low |
| B. | he growing season is short in these areas |
| C. | he ground is often frozen or snow or ice-covered |
| D. | ll the above factors |
| Answer» E. | |
| 83. |
Monsoon effect is also experienced in ________ |
| A. | ast Africa |
| B. | ile Basin |
| C. | outh Africa |
| D. | est Africa |
| Answer» B. ile Basin | |
| 84. |
Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate?I. Temperatures range from 32°C in the hot season to about 15° C in the cool seasonII. Annual rainfall varies greatlyIII. The climate is best developed in the southern continentsIV. It consists of three main seasons i. e. cool, dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet season~! |
| A. | I and IV |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
The zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperature throughout the year correspond to ________%! |
| A. | Alpine meadows |
| B. | Antarctica |
| C. | Arctic deserts |
| D. | Tundra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 86. |
Which of the following are Tropical Grasslands ?I. CamposII. PampasIII. SavannaIV. Steppes%! |
| A. | I and IV |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 87. |
Which climatic region has the least temperature range?%! |
| A. | Equatorial region |
| B. | Monsoon region |
| C. | Tropical region |
| D. | Mediterranean region |
| Answer» B. Monsoon region | |
| 88. |
Perspiration is maximum when temperature is ________%! |
| A. | Low and air is dry |
| B. | Low and air is humid |
| C. | High and air is dry |
| D. | High and air is humid |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
Consider the following statements about the 'Roaring Forties':1. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres2. They blow with great strength and constancy3. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them%! |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 90. |
Consider the following statements associated with Mediterranean climate:1. It is so named because it occurs extensively in the periphery of Mediterranean sea.2. These lands are exposed to hot, dry, land winds during the summer months.3. The seasonal range of temperatures is considerable less than that in other areas of corresponding latitudes.Which of these statements are correct?%! |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 91. |
The rainfall due to upward movement of air caused by convergence of cold air masses against warm air masses is called ________.%! |
| A. | Cyclonic rainfall |
| B. | Orographic rainfall |
| C. | Frontal rainfall |
| D. | Convectional rainfall |
| Answer» D. Convectional rainfall | |
| 92. |
Consider the following statements:1. The movement of the isotherms is greater over the land than it is over the oceans.2. Coastal regions have a smaller range of temperature than do continental interiors.Which of these statements 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 | |
| 93. |
Winter temperature ranging from - 29° C to - 40° C, summer temperature about 10° C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm. and low humidity. These characterise the climate.%! |
| A. | Taiga |
| B. | Tundra |
| C. | Mountain |
| D. | West European |
| Answer» C. Mountain | |
| 94. |
What is the date of summer solstice in Northern Hemisphere?%! |
| A. | 21st June |
| B. | 21st March |
| C. | 22nd December |
| D. | 23rd September |
| Answer» B. 21st March | |
| 95. |
The type of rainfall shown in figure is ________%! |
| A. | Orographic |
| B. | Convectional |
| C. | Cyclonic |
| D. | Relief |
| Answer» C. Cyclonic | |
| 96. |
Which of the following types of rainfall is often accompanied with lightning and thunder?%! |
| A. | Orographic |
| B. | Convectional |
| C. | Frontal |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Frontal | |
| 97. |
Which of the following types of rainfall occurs at places having continental type of climate?%! |
| A. | Convectional |
| B. | Cyclonic |
| C. | Relief |
| D. | Rainfall does not occur at these places |
| Answer» C. Relief | |
| 98. |
Consider the following statements:1. In the tropical rainforest of Brazil, the average diurnal range of temperature is much greater than the average annual range of temperature.2. In the humid subtropical climate of Kyushu island of Japan, the rainfall for the year almost totals that of the rainfall in tropical rainforest.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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 99. |
A line drawn on a weather map connecting points that receive equal amounts of sunshine are%! |
| A. | Isohel |
| B. | Isobar |
| C. | Isohyte |
| D. | Isotherm |
| Answer» B. Isobar | |
| 100. |
________ influences the rate of weathering and humus in soil formation.%! |
| A. | Flora & Fauna |
| B. | Time |
| C. | Parent rock |
| D. | Climate |
| Answer» E. | |