MCQOPTIONS
Saved Bookmarks
MCQOPTIONS
This section includes 269 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge (GK) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
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 | |
| 2. |
Dogger Bank, Rockfall Bank, Wales Bank and Sand Bank are located in |
| A. | North West Atlantic |
| B. | North East Pacific |
| C. | North East Atlantic |
| D. | North West Pacific |
| Answer» D. North West Pacific | |
| 3. |
Why does the mercury column in the barometer fall rapidly before a severe storm? It is due to |
| A. | increase in the humidity of air |
| B. | fall in the atmospheric pressure |
| C. | severe heat energy from the sun |
| D. | rise in the atmospheric pressure |
| Answer» C. severe heat energy from the sun | |
| 4. |
Mackeral, tuna, herrings, and anchovies belong to _____ type of fish. |
| A. | Pelagic |
| B. | Demersal |
| C. | Anadromous |
| D. | Fresh water |
| Answer» B. Demersal | |
| 5. |
____ stands at the head of Chesapeake Bay which is known for oysters. |
| A. | Baltimore |
| B. | Boston |
| C. | New Orleans |
| D. | Philadelphia |
| Answer» B. Boston | |
| 6. |
Assemblage or ideas, beliefs, skills, institutions is represented by |
| A. | civilization |
| B. | culture |
| C. | mode of life |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. mode of life | |
| 7. |
The 'Old Faithful' in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming is a/an |
| A. | hot spring |
| B. | extinct volcano |
| C. | geyser |
| D. | oak tree |
| Answer» D. oak tree | |
| 8. |
Consider the following statements about the 'Roaring Forties': 1. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres 2. They blow with great strength and constancy 3. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere 4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them Which of these statements are correct? |
| 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 | |
| 9. |
The Earth's population has _____ since the turn of the century. |
| A. | stayed the same |
| B. | doubled |
| C. | trebled |
| D. | multiplied ten times |
| Answer» D. multiplied ten times | |
| 10. |
The correct sequence of different layers of the atmosphere from the surface of the Earth upwards is: |
| A. | Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere |
| B. | Stratosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere |
| C. | Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere |
| D. | Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere |
| Answer» D. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere | |
| 11. |
_____ canal lies on one of the world's largest of trade routes connecting Europe and Far East. |
| A. | The Panama |
| B. | The Suez |
| C. | The Kiel |
| D. | The Goth |
| Answer» C. The Kiel | |
| 12. |
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? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 13. |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the climatic regions while going from Zaire to Netherlands? [UP PCS 2002] 1. Equatorial climate 2. Mediterranean climate 3. Hot desert climate 4. West European climate |
| A. | 1, 3, 2, 4 |
| B. | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| D. | 3, 2, 1, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 4, 2, 3 | |
| 14. |
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino ? 1. La Nina is characterised by un-usually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino IS characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. 2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why? 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth. 2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength. Which of the statements given above is fare correct? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | 1only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Which of the following is/are correct in matching the layer of atmosphere and its characteristic ? 1. Troposphere : weather phenomena 2. Stratosphere : ozone layer 3. Ionosphere : radio waves reflected to earth's surface 4. Mesosphere : Aurorae |
| A. | I, II, III and IV |
| B. | I, II and IV |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is fare correct? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 18. |
Which of the following are true with regard to temperature control of the atmosphere of a given place? 1. The major temperature contrasts on earth's surface are between land masses and oceans 2. During night, the water surface cools more rapidly than the land surface 3. Temperature generally decreases with latitude on either side of the equator 4. Temperature rises to a maximum during summer and falls to a minimum during winter |
| A. | I, III and IV |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» B. II, III and IV | |
| 19. |
At which particular place on earth are day and nights of equal length always? |
| A. | Prime Meridian |
| B. | Poles |
| C. | Equator |
| D. | Nowhere |
| Answer» D. Nowhere | |
| 20. |
Which of the following are the ideal conditions for the phenomenon of temperature inversion to occur? [IAS 2001] 1. Long nights 2. Cloudy sky 3. Calm and stable air 4. Dry air |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Which one of the following terms for natural vegetation is associated with Siberia? [IES 2003] |
| A. | Selva |
| B. | Taiga |
| C. | Pampas |
| D. | Savanna |
| Answer» C. Pampas | |
| 22. |
A person sets off from Alaska on a Tuesday and reaches New Zealand the next day which will be : |
| A. | Tuesday |
| B. | Wednesday |
| C. | Thursday |
| D. | Friday |
| Answer» D. Friday | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statements:1. Coriolis effect is zero at the Equator.2. Coriolis effect is more towards the Poles.3. Coriolis effects are related to the decreasing rotational velocity with increasing latitudes.4. Coriolis effects are related to the increasing rotational velocity with increasing latitudes.Which of the statements given above are correct? [CDS 2012] |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 5 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 5 only | |
| 24. |
Decaying .vegetation produces organic acids which causes a breakdown of minerals. This is : |
| A. | physical weathering |
| B. | chemical weathering |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | chemical erosion |
| Answer» C. both (a) and (b) | |
| 25. |
Because of which one of the following factors, clouds do not precipitate in deserts? [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Low pressure |
| B. | Low humidity |
| C. | High wind velocity |
| D. | High temperature |
| Answer» C. High wind velocity | |
| 26. |
Simla is cooler than Amritsar although they are on the same latitude. This is because |
| A. | Shimla is further north |
| B. | Shimla is at greater height above sea level than Amritsar |
| C. | Shimla is farther from the Equator |
| D. | Their longitudes differ |
| Answer» C. Shimla is farther from the Equator | |
| 27. |
Which one of the African countries is richer than others in gold and diamond? [IFS 1993] |
| A. | Zambia |
| B. | Zaire |
| C. | Botswana |
| D. | Angola |
| Answer» C. Botswana | |
| 28. |
Which of the following natural regions is known as 'the big game country' or 'a land of safari'? |
| A. | Tropical deserts |
| B. | Equatorial regions |
| C. | Temperate Grassland regions |
| D. | Savanna or Tropical Grassland regions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Which country falls in all three natural regions : Hot desert, Mediterranean and Cool temperate type of climate? |
| A. | Chile |
| B. | Israel |
| C. | Lebanon |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Israel | |
| 30. |
No trees are found in Tundra biome near polar region of northern hemisphere. This is due to : [NDA 2011] |
| A. | snowfall inhibits plant respiration |
| B. | frozen ice beneath the surface soil (permafrost) restricts root growth |
| C. | less wind movement and inadequate sunlight |
| D. | low temperature which restricts development of reproductive organs |
| Answer» C. less wind movement and inadequate sunlight | |
| 31. |
The tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer because |
| A. | of the heat of the summer |
| B. | the rainfall is inadequate |
| C. | it prevents loss of moisture through transpiration |
| D. | deciduous trees shed leaves |
| Answer» D. deciduous trees shed leaves | |
| 32. |
A one-day Cricket match between India and England starts at 10.00 A.M. in London. The direct telecast of the match will begin in India at: [IFS 1993, CDS 1992] |
| A. | 3.30 A.M. |
| B. | 8.30 A.M. |
| C. | 3.30 P.M. |
| D. | 8.30 P.M. |
| Answer» D. 8.30 P.M. | |
| 33. |
Mild and rainy winters, warm and dry summers are the characteristic features of: [IES 1994] |
| A. | Monsoon Region |
| B. | Mediterranean Region |
| C. | Tropical Grasslands |
| D. | Temperate Grasslands |
| Answer» C. Tropical Grasslands | |
| 34. |
Small daily and seasonal range of temperature, comparatively cool summer and comparatively warm winter : this would be the characteristic climate of: |
| A. | an island |
| B. | a tropical country |
| C. | the interior of a continent |
| D. | temperate latitudes |
| Answer» B. a tropical country | |
| 35. |
The International Date Line makes slight deviation from 180 meridian so that it : [I. Tax & Central Excise 1990] |
| A. | divides the land masses under the same administration |
| B. | does not divide the Bering strait |
| C. | does not divide a group of islands under the same administration |
| D. | divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal halves |
| Answer» D. divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal halves | |
| 36. |
Which of the following is/are the chief Characteristics of commercial grain farming of the middle latitude grasslands? 1. The size of farms are generally large. 2. Cultivation is highly mechanized. 3. It is a type of extensive farming. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [NDA 2011] |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 37. |
Bowl shaped depression created as a result of glacial erosion high on a mountain side is called: [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Glacial trough |
| B. | Hum |
| C. | Hanging Valley |
| D. | Cirque |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Among the following countries, the only one to have about half of its area under cultivation is : [CDS 2003] |
| A. | China |
| B. | India |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | US |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
| 39. |
At the summer solstice, which one of the following latitudes will have the longest night? [NDA 2001] |
| A. | 45 N |
| B. | 45 S |
| C. | 60 N |
| D. | 60 S |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
The largest fresh water body (volume-wise) in the world is lake |
| A. | Baikal |
| B. | Titicaca |
| C. | Superior |
| D. | Victoria |
| Answer» D. Victoria | |
| 41. |
Chicago, one of world's largest steel centres, is located on the southern tip of the lake. |
| A. | Superior |
| B. | Michigan |
| C. | Huron |
| D. | Erie |
| Answer» C. Huron | |
| 42. |
Tonle Sap is the biggest fresh water lake in South East Asia. It is located In |
| A. | Thailand |
| B. | Kampuchea |
| C. | Laos |
| D. | Vietnam |
| Answer» C. Laos | |
| 43. |
Which of the following best explain why the lower course of a river is sometimes choked with sediments? 1. The valley of a river is widest in its lower course. 2. The velocity of a river in its lower course is low. 3. The delta sometimes develops in a river's lower course. 4. Much of the river water is drawn for irrigation in the lower course. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 only | |
| 44. |
The location of a place A is at 60 E longitude and 30 S latitude while the location of B is at 60 E longitude and 45 N latitude. Time at B will be : |
| A. | half an hour behind A |
| B. | half an hour ahead of A |
| C. | half an hour ahead or behind that of A |
| D. | the same as that of A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Convectional rainfall is highly localized and is associated with minimum cloudiness. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | Both 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 46. |
On which of the following planets of the solar system does the sun rise in the west and set in the east? |
| A. | Venus |
| B. | Mars |
| C. | Jupiter |
| D. | Saturn |
| Answer» B. Mars | |
| 47. |
Which of the following planets of the solar system has the longest day? [IAS 2003, CDS 1994] |
| A. | Mercury |
| B. | Jupiter |
| C. | Venus |
| D. | Earth |
| Answer» D. Earth | |
| 48. |
A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is known as |
| A. | Strait |
| B. | Isthmus |
| C. | Headland |
| D. | Bay |
| Answer» C. Headland | |
| 49. |
A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is called |
| A. | ridge |
| B. | peninsula |
| C. | isthmus |
| D. | neck |
| Answer» D. neck | |
| 50. |
Imaginary lines connecting places in oceans having equal salinity are called |
| A. | Isotherms |
| B. | Isobars |
| C. | Isohalines |
| D. | Isohyets |
| Answer» D. Isohyets | |