Geography MCQs for UPSC – 6

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Que (126):
The equator cuts through which island?
A. Bali
B. Santoni
C. Borneo
D. Bora Bora
Answer

Borneo
The equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Sao Tome & Principe, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Maldives, Indonesia and Kiribati.

Que (127):
Which city is associated with the river Mekong?
A. Yangtze
B. Yellow River
C. Mekong
D. Phnom-Penh
Answer

Phnom-Penh
Phnom Penh also marks the beginning of the delta system of the Mekong River.

Que (128):
What is the name given to an almost circular coral reef inside which there is a lagoon?
A. Great barrier
B. Amazon
C. Apo
D. Atoll
Answer

Atoll
This circular type of coral reef, called an atoll, is created as a ring of coral surrounds an undersea volcano that has risen above the water’s surface.

Que (129):
Which are the important species of the Mediterranean biome?
A. Pine
B. Cedar
C. Fir
D. All of these
Answer

Pine, cedar, fir
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Que (130):
Kula, Kufri, Kajjair and Dalhousie are all tourists place of which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Assam
D. aRUNACHAL pRADESH
Answer

Himachal Pradesh
Both Dharamshala and Dalhousie are amazing places to visit in Himachal Pradesh, known for their scenic beauty and pleasing weather.

Que (131):
Which state receives rainfall from north-east monsoons?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerla
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer

Tamil Nadu
The winter or northeast monsoon gives the state 48% of its annual rainfall. While the southwest monsoon provides India around 75% of the rainfall it receives, the northeastern monsoon brings substantial rainfall to Tamil Nadu

Que (132):
Where was the first iron and steel industry of India established?
A. Ranchi
B. Karachi
C. Pondicherry
D. Jamshedpur
Answer

Jamshedpur
Modern steel making in India began with the setting of first blast furnace of India at Kulti-Burnpur in 1870 and production began in 1874, which was set up by Bengal Iron Works. Later tata set it up in JAMASHEDPUR

Que (133):
At the summer solstice, which latitude will have the longest night?
A. 60 S
B. 66 S
C. 67 S
D. 69 S
Answer

60°S
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Que (134):
Through where does the Tropic of Cancer passes?
A. Inda
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Dubai
D. A and B
Answer

India and Saudi Arabia
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Que (135):
How long does India’s economic zone extend miles off its coast?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 400
Answer

200
It stretches from the baseline out to 200 nautical miles (nmi) from its coast. In colloquial usage, the term may include the continental shelf. The term does not include either the territorial sea or the continental shelf beyond the 200 nmi limit.

Que (136):
Which neighbouring country has objections on Indian Baglihar Hydro-electric Project?
A. Bangladesh
B. Pakistan
C. Russia
D. USA
Answer

Pakistan
Pakistan had raised four objections to the dam design in its case against the project.

Que (137):
Which region does not receive most of its rainfall during winter?
A. Central North America
B. South America
C. East America
D. West AMERICA
Answer

Central North America
The temperature here averages 8.3 °C | 47.0 °F. The annual rainfall is 785 mm | 30.9 inch.

Que (138):
In which country are ‘Dykes’ especially constructed?
A. Norway
B. Hungary
C. Dutch
D. Portugese
Answer

Norway
Dykes are especially constructed in Norway. Dike, also called dyke are tabular or sheetlike igneous body that is often oriented vertically or steeply inclined to the bedding of preexisting intruded rocks

Que (139):
For which landform is Colorado in U.S.A. famous?
A. Great plains
B. Great salt lake
C. Rocky mountains
D. Grand canyon
Answer

Grand Canyon
Canyons. Deep, incised river gorges are common in the Colorado Plateau. Most famous of all is the Grand Canyon, one of the largest and most well-known in the world

Que (140):
Strait of Florida runs in between which water bodies?
A. Carquinez Strait
B. Clarence Strait
C. Chatham Strait
D. Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
Answer

Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
The Straits of Florida, Florida Straits, or Florida Strait (Spanish: Estrecho de Florida) is a strait located south-southeast of the North American mainland, generally accepted to be between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, and between the Florida Keys (U.S.) and Cuba.

Que (141):
Which Strait separates Asia from North America?
A. Carquinez Strait
B. Clarence Strait
C. Chatham Strait
D. The Bering Strait
Answer

The Bering Strait
The northwestern tip of North America is separated from northeast Asia by the Bering Strait. This stretch of water is just 55 miles (88 km) wide, leading from the Bering Sea to the Arctic Ocean.

Que (142):
Which States of the U.S.A. are attached to Mexico?
A. California and taxes
B. New York
C. Columbia
D. Florida
Answer

California and Texas
Four US states share a border with Mexico: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The US and Mexico border delineated.

Que (143):
Khartoum is situated at the confluence of which rivers?
A. Indus river
B. Rhine river
C. Missisipi river
D. White Nile and Blue Nile
Answer

White Nile and Blue Nile
Khartoum is located at the confluence of the White Nile, flowing north from Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile, flowing west from Lake Tana in Ethiopia.

Que (144):
Which is the southern most city of peninsular India?
A. Munnar
B. Tiruvanandapuram
C. Kanyakumari
D. Madhurai
Answer

Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari or Kanniyakumari (also known as Cape Comorin) is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamilnadu in India

Que (145):
Which gulf would have to be crossed to reach Sri Lanka from Nagercoil ?
A. Gulf of oman
B. Gulf of Kutch
C. Gulf of mannar
D. Gulf of cambay
Answer

Gulf of Mannar
Gulf of Mannar have to be crossed to reach Sri Lanka from Nagercoil.

Que (146):
The second largest river basin in India is of which river?
A. Krishna
B. Kaveri
C. Godavari
D. Brahmaputra
Answer

Godavari
The Godavari is second longest river of India with 1,465 km after the Ganga river and forms one of the largest river basin in the India and also the largest river basin in peninsular India.

Que (147):
Which is the second largest basin in Peninsular India?
A. Ganges
B. Godavari Basin
C. Brahmaputra Basin
D. Krishna Basin
Answer

Krishna Basin
The largest river basin of peninsular rivers in India is Godavari basin. It is the second-largest basin in India.

Que (148):
Why do Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters?
A. Due to proximity to the sea
B. Due to loose soil
C. Due to cyclone
D. None of these
Answer

Due to cyclones
Cyclones, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to Cyclones. India is highly vulnerable to natural hazards especially earthquakes, floods, drought, cyclones and landslides.

Que (149):
Why does Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune?
A. Because its near to the sea
B. Because it recieves winds from the north
C. Because it recieves winds from the SOUTH
D. Because mumbai is on the windward side
Answer

Because mumbai is on the windward side
Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located on the coast and Pune is in the interior. Mumbai lies on the windward side of Western Ghats while Pune is located on the leeward side.

Que (150):
What is the process that result in the breakdown of rocks and minerals in situ ?
A. Soil erosin
B. Mining
C. Bombing
D. Weathering
Answer

Weathering
Weathering is the alteration and breakdown of rock minerals and rock masses when they are exposed to the atmosphere. Weathering processes occur in situ, that is, in the same place, with no major movement of rock materials involved.

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