Geography GK Questions and Answers
Which is the most active volcano in the world?
(A) Qilayu
(B) Fusarium
(C) Cotopaxi
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?
(A) 30%
(B) 80%
(C) 78%
(D) 50%
Correct Answer : C
Among the three concentric layers of the earth, what is the name of the second layer from the top?
(A) NIFE
(B) SIMA
(C) Seal
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The correct answer is SIMA. It is also known as the 'mantle' and is the second layer of the Earth's three concentric layers, the other two being SIAL (crust) and NIFE (core). The major constituent elements of SIMA (second layer) are magnesium and silicon.
What is the number of longitudes?
(A) 60
(B) 360
(C) 180
(D) 90
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following countries does not pass through the Tropic of Cancer?
(A) Zaire
(B) China
(C) India
(D) All these
Correct Answer : A
Greenwich is in which country?
(A) U.K.
(B) Holland
(C) U. s. a.
(D) India
Correct Answer : A