Quiz on “Geography Multiple Choice Questions for UPSC – 4” giving you an idea about questions asked in Geography in competitive exams.
Which is considered as hot-spot of biodiversity in India?
A. Western Ghats
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Coastlines
D. Central India
Western Ghats
Biodiversity hot spots are areas with high density of biodiversity or megadiversity, which are also the most threatened ones. India has three biodiversity hotspots – Indo-Burma, Western Ghats – Sri Lanka and Himalayas.
Que (77):
What is the approximate equatorial circumference of the earth?
A. 10,000 km
B. 40,000 km
C. 80,000 km
D. 50,000 km
40,000 km
Using those measurements, the equatorial circumference of Earth is about 24,901 miles (40,075 km). However, from pole-to-pole — the meridional circumference — Earth is only 24,860 miles (40,008 km) around. This shape, caused by the flattening at the poles, is called an oblate spheroid.
Que (78):
Which is present in the largest amount in terms of percent by mass in the earth’s crust?
A. Nitrogen
B. Water vapour
C. Iron
D. Oxygen
Oxygen
Oxygen occupies 46.6%
Que (79):
Which is the highest lake above the sea level in the world?
A. Lake superior
B. Lake Erie
C. Lake Michigan
D. Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca, at an elevation of 12,507 feet (3,812 meters) in the Andean Altiplano, is the highest large lake in the world.
Que (80):
Which is the example of crater lake?
A. Victoria
B. Chilika
C. Tahoe
D. Oregon
Oregon
Crater Lake is a crater lake in south-central Oregon in the western United States. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is famous for its deep blue color and water clarity.
Que (81):
Exceptionally high rainfall is recorded in regions owing to which effect?
A. Hydraulic effect
B. Orographic effet
C. Overconsumption
D. Overexploitation
Orographic effect
The orographic effect is a change in atmospheric conditions caused by a change in elevation, primarily due to mountains.
Que (82):
Which state is with the largest area under waste land?
A. Rajasthan
B. Assam
C. Bengal
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Rajasthan
The state with the largest area under waste land is Rajasthan.
Que (83):
Which is the second most abundant metal in the earth’s crust?
A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Lithium
Iron
Iron is the second most abundant metal in the earths crust.
Que (84):
The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is situated at which place?
A. Kanyakumari
B. Munnar
C. Marwad
D. Mumbai
Kanyakumari
Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock.
Que (85):
Which is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A. Mount Thullier
B. Mount Harriet
C. Saddle Peak
D. None of these
Saddle Peak
Saddle Peak or Saddle Hill is located on North Andaman Island in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. At 731 m, it is the highest point of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal.
Que (86):
Which reservoir is constructed on Chambal?
A. Balimela Reservoir
B. Nizam sagar
C. Gandhi Sagar
D. Osman sagar
Gandhi Sagar
The Gandhi Sagar Dam is one of the four major dams built on India’s Chambal River. The dam is located in the Mandsaur, Neemuch districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Que (87):
Which state was is in the pioneering state for the development of hydroelectricity?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has been a pioneer State in the field of hydro power development in India.
Que (88):
Photochemical smog occurs in which climage?
A. Warm climate
B. Dry climate
C. Sunny climate
D. all of these
Warm, dry and sunny climate
There are two types of smog: (a) Classical smog occurs in cool humid climate. It is a mixture of smoke, fog and sulphur dioxide. Chemically, it is a reducing mixture. (b) Photochemical smog occurs in warm, dry and sunny climate.
Que (89):
What do the surface of Earth that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn called as?
A. Frigid Zone
B. Tropical Zone
C. Temperate zone
D. Torrid Zone
Torrid Zone
The Torrid is also known as the Tropics. The zone is bounded on the north by the Tropic of Cancer and on the south by the Tropic of Capricorn; these latitudes mark the northern and southern extremes in which the sun seasonally passes.
Que (90):
What percentage of insolation is received by the earth’s surface?
A. 0.45
B. 0.4
C. 0.51
D. 0.47
0.47
The incoming solar radiation is known as insolation. The amount of solar energy reaching the Earth is 70 percent. The surface of the Earth absorbs 51 percent of the insolation. Water vapor and dust account for 16 percent of the energy absorbed.
Que (91):
At low elevation which cloud are to be found?
A. Cirus
B. Cirrostrat
C. Stratocumulus
D. Nimbus
Nimbus
A nimbus cloud is a cloud that produces precipitation. Usually the precipitation reaches the ground as rain, hail, snow, or sleet. Falling precipitation may evaporate as virga.
Que (92):
Which colour types do not indicate fair or fine weather?
A. nan
B. nan
C. nan
D. nan
Cumulo nimbus
Cumulonimbus (from Latin cumulus, “heaped” and nimbus, “rainstorm”) is a dense, towering vertical cloud, forming from water vapor carried by powerful upward movement
Que (93):
A place having an average annual temperature of 27°C and an annual rainfall of over 200 cm, where is this?
A. Malasyia
B. Korea
C. Singapore
D. Canada
Singapore
nan
Que (94):
In which type of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C throughout the year?
A. Tropical climate
B. Tundra climate
C. Alpine climate
D. Monsoon climate
Tundra Climate
The tundra climate is a transitional climate between the Subarctic and Ice cap climates. It is a region of rolling to nearly level terrain almost entirely devoid of trees. Polar climates like the tundra are characterized by very cold temperatures and generally dry conditions.
Que (95):
Where do the Earthquakes rarely occur?
A. Brazil
B. Greek
C. Egypt
D. Spain
Brazil
Earthquakes in Brazil. In Brazil there are only light earthquakes, which can cause perceptible vibrations, but often do little damage. Measured against the size of the country, earthquakes occur very rarely. 2 people died since 1950 by direct consequences of earthquakes.
Que (96):
Mostly in which region do Earthquakes and volcanoes occur?
A. In a heat oriented place
B. In an isolated place
C. In the middle of a forest
D. Folded and faulted region
Folded and faulted region
The Ring of Fire (also known as the Rim of Fire or the Circum-Pacific belt) is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
Que (97):
In which country is the world’s highest waterfall?
A. Africa
B. Nigeria
C. South America
D. Venezuela
Venezuela
Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. The falls are 3230 feet in height, with an uninterrupted drop of 2647 feet. Angel Falls is located on a tributary of the Rio Caroni.
Que (98):
One will NOT have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Bombay to which canal?
A. freight canal
B. Suez cannal
C. nan
D. nan
Suez
One will NOTY have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Bombay
Que (99):
Where are Shevaroy Hills located?
A. Kerla
B. Andhra
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
nan
Que (100):
Kodaikanal, the famous hill-station of South India, is situated on which hills?
A. Anantagiri
B. Pothigai
C. Ezhimala
D. Palni Hills
Palni hills
The town of Kodaikanal sits on a plateau above the southern escarpment of the upper Palani Hills at 2,133 metres (6,998 ft), between the Parappar and Gundar Valleys.
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