Geography Important Questions Series
Craters are mainly of which shape?
(A) Spherical
(B) Perpendicular
(C) Conical
(D) Funnel shaped
Correct Answer : D
Where does the highest tide occur in the world?
(A) Gulf of Kutch
(B) North Sea
(C) Bay of Fundy
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : C
Akosombo Dam is situated on which of the following river?
(A) Volta
(B) Colorado
(C) Limpopo
(D) Volga
Correct Answer : A
The instrument which measures the direction and speed of clouds is called a?
(A) Anemometer
(B) Hygrometer
(C) Nephoscope
(D) Range
Correct Answer : C
Where is Gara topography found?
(A) Deserts
(B) Europe
(C) Snow Covered Region
(D) Delta Region
Correct Answer : A
Which of the following geysers is located in the Bihar province of India?
(A) Sitakund
(B) Tapani
(C) Yamunotri
(D) Manikarna
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
A spring is a place where water comes out of the earth's surface due to geothermal effects in the earth's crust. The state of Bihar is blessed with many hot springs. The water temperature here ranges from 30 to 70 degrees Celsius.
Where is Yuval found?
(A) Snow region
(B) Dry regions
(C) River route
(D) Limestone region
Correct Answer : D
The asteroids revolve round the Sun in between :
(A) Earth and Mars
(B) Mars and Jupiter
(C) Jupiter and Saturn
(D) Saturn and Uranus
Correct Answer : B
Which one of the following in the atmosphere is mainly responsible for absorbing terrestrial radiation?
(A) Oxygen
(B) Ozone
(C) Carbon dioxide
(D) Nitrogen
Correct Answer : C
Where do river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet-
(A) Karnprayag
(B) Devprayag
(C) Rudraprayag
(D) Gangotri
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Devprayag: is a city located in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is one of the Panch Prayag and here the Alaknanda River meets the Bhagirathi River.