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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .
Chapters
| 1. |
High mean temperature, high relative humidity and heavy rainfall (well distributed all over the year) are the characteristic features of the: [NDA 1990] |
| A. | monsoon region |
| B. | mediterranean region |
| C. | equatorial region |
| D. | Savanna region |
| Answer» C. equatorial region | |
| 2. |
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» B. Mediterranean Region | |
| 3. |
Which of the following types of rainfall occurs at places having continental type of climate? |
| A. | Convectional |
| B. | Cyclonic |
| C. | Relief |
| D. | Rainfall does not occur at these places |
| Answer» B. Cyclonic | |
| 4. |
The polar regions of the earth cannot support forest growth because: |
| A. | the rainfall is very low |
| B. | the growing season is short in these areas |
| C. | the ground is often frozen or snow or ice-covered |
| D. | all the above factors |
| Answer» D. all the above factors | |
| 5. |
Snow line is : |
| A. | the altitude below which no snowfall occurs |
| B. | the altitude only above which the snowfall occurs and this snow melts during summer |
| C. | the altitude above which snow never melts |
| D. | the altitude above which the snow melts regularly to give rise to perennial rivers |
| Answer» C. the altitude above which snow never melts | |
| 6. |
Loess is _____ soil. |
| A. | wind-deposited |
| B. | water-deposited |
| C. | volcanic |
| D. | black cotton |
| Answer» A. wind-deposited | |
| 7. |
The 'Climate' is the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a considerable period of time. For proper conclusions, observations are needed for a minimum period of: |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | 10 years |
| C. | 31 years |
| D. | 35 years |
| Answer» C. 31 years | |
| 8. |
Perspiration is maximum when temperature is : |
| A. | low and air is dry |
| B. | low and air is humid |
| C. | high and air is dry |
| D. | high and air is humid |
| Answer» D. high and air is humid | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements associated with Mediterranean climate: 1. It is so named because it occurs extensively in the periphery of Mediterranean sea. 2. These lands are exposed to hot, dry, land winds during the summer months. 3. The seasonal range of temperatures is considerable less than that in other areas of corresponding latitudes. Which of these statements are correct? [COS 1999) |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» A. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 10. |
Nights are cooler in the deserts than in the plains because: [CDS 2002] |
| A. | sand radiates heat more quickly than the earth |
| B. | the sky remains clear most of the time |
| C. | sand absorbs heat more quickly than the earth |
| D. | none of the above reasons |
| Answer» A. sand radiates heat more quickly than the earth | |
| 11. |
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? [CDS 2001] |
| A. | Monsoon Region: Campos |
| B. | Mediterranean Region: Llanos |
| C. | Pampas Region: Prairies |
| D. | Savanna Region: Steppes |
| Answer» C. Pampas Region: Prairies | |
| 12. |
A large number of species are found within a small unit of area of: [CDS 1999] |
| A. | mangrove coastal forests |
| B. | coniferous temperate forests |
| C. | deciduous monsoon forests |
| D. | wet evergreen equatorial forests |
| Answer» D. wet evergreen equatorial forests | |
| 13. |
Summers in Western Europe are warmer than those in Eastern Europe because of: [CDS 2002] |
| A. | the influence of the warm ocean current |
| B. | the influence of bright sunshine |
| C. | the lower mountains terrain |
| D. | peninsular nature of the continent |
| Answer» A. the influence of the warm ocean current | |
| 14. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons. 2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain. 3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year. 4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates. Which of these statements are correct? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2, and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 15. |
Consider the following ecosystems: 1. Taiga 2. Tropical evergreen 3. Tropical deciduous 4. Tundra The correct sequence in decreasing order of the albedo values of these ecosystem is: [IAS 2002] |
| A. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| B. | 4, 1, 2, 3 |
| C. | 4, 1, 3, 2 |
| D. | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| Answer» C. 4, 1, 3, 2 | |
| 16. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The movement of the isotherms is greater over the land than it is over the oceans. 2. Coastal regions have a smaller range of temperature than do continental interiors. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [IES 2003] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 17. |
The mediterranean region specialises in fruit culture because: [IAS 2003] |
| A. | hill slopes are best suited for cultivation of trees |
| B. | hill slopes are not favourable for food grain cultivation |
| C. | the long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export. |
| D. | there is a demand of dry fruits |
| Answer» C. the long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export. | |
| 18. |
Which one of the following regions of the world is called “the bread basket of the world”? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Temperate grassland |
| B. | Tropical monsoonal region |
| C. | Mediterranean region |
| D. | Savana grassland |
| Answer» A. Temperate grassland | |
| 19. |
The thermal equator is found: |
| A. | at the equator |
| B. | south of geographical equator |
| C. | north of geographical equator |
| D. | at the Tropic of Cancer |
| Answer» C. north of geographical equator | |
| 20. |
Seasonal contrast in temperature are minimum in the equatorial region because: |
| A. | sky is always overcast |
| B. | sun is almost vertically overhead throughout the year |
| C. | forests prevent sunlight from reaching the ground |
| D. | rainfall cool the atmosphere |
| Answer» B. sun is almost vertically overhead throughout the year | |
| 21. |
Grasses are almost absent in : |
| A. | tropical moist deciduous forest |
| B. | tropical dry evergreen forest |
| C. | tropical semi-evergreen forest |
| D. | tropical wet-evergreen forest |
| Answer» D. tropical wet-evergreen forest | |
| 22. |
The role of spines in the desert plants is : |
| A. | to protect themselves from the herbivores. |
| B. | to provide more surface for photosynthesis |
| C. | to save the moisture from evaporation. |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. to save the moisture from evaporation. | |
| 23. |
Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate? [NDA 2003] |
| A. | Temperatures range from 21°C in summer to 10°C or below in the winter |
| B. | Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer |
| C. | On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain |
| D. | The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm |
| Answer» B. Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer | |
| 24. |
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» A. 1, 3, 2, 4 | |
| 25. |
Which one of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the earth's surface? [UP PCS 2002] |
| A. | Desert Ecosystem |
| B. | Grassland Ecosystem |
| C. | Mountain Ecosystem |
| D. | Marine Ecosystem |
| Answer» D. Marine Ecosystem | |
| 26. |
Which of the following statements is false? |
| A. | Tropical evergreen forests have very little undergrowth |
| B. | Tropical monsoon forests have dense undergrowth |
| C. | Temperate evergreen forests have rainfall throughout the year |
| D. | Coniferous forest are mostly deciduous |
| Answer» D. Coniferous forest are mostly deciduous | |
| 27. |
Which of the following are Tropical Grasslands ? 1. Campos 2. Pampas 3. Savanna 4. Steppes |
| A. | I and IV |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» B. I and III | |
| 28. |
Grasslands which not support any trees are called: |
| A. | lanos |
| B. | campos |
| C. | savanna |
| D. | steppes |
| Answer» D. steppes | |
| 29. |
Mid-latitude forests have: 1. deciduous forests 2. coniferous forests 3. evergreen forests |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | only II |
| Answer» A. I and II | |
| 30. |
The term ‘Granary of the world’ is related to _____ type. |
| A. | Monsoon |
| B. | Temperate |
| C. | Mediterranean |
| D. | Laurentian |
| Answer» C. Mediterranean | |
| 31. |
In which region China type climate is found? |
| A. | South Japan |
| B. | South West Korea |
| C. | Natalin Africa |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 32. |
Shallow-rooted trees are associated with: |
| A. | Savanna climate |
| B. | Temperate climate |
| C. | Tropical climate |
| D. | Equatorial climate |
| Answer» D. Equatorial climate | |
| 33. |
Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate? 1. Temperatures range from 32°Cin the hot season to about 15° C in the cool season 2. Annual rainfall varies greatly 3. The climate is best developed in the southern continents 4. It consists of three main season i. e. cool, dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet season |
| A. | I and IV |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II and IV | |
| 34. |
Winter temperature ranging from - 29° C to - 40° C, summer temperature about 10° C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm. and low humidity. These characterise the climate. |
| A. | Taiga |
| B. | Tundra |
| C. | Mountain |
| D. | West European |
| Answer» B. Tundra | |
| 35. |
Which one of the following areas is dominant in hunting and gathering? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Hot desert |
| B. | Cold desert |
| C. | Tropical forest |
| D. | Temperate grassland |
| Answer» C. Tropical forest | |
| 36. |
Among the following climatic factors, which one has the least effect upon a terrestrial ecosystem? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Temperature variation |
| B. | Wind |
| C. | Conditions of sunlight |
| D. | Availability of water |
| Answer» B. Wind | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following regions has Mediterranean type of climate? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Cape Town region of South Africa |
| B. | Great Plains of North America |
| C. | North-Eastern Australia |
| D. | Southern Algeria |
| Answer» A. Cape Town region of South Africa | |
| 38. |
Which one of the following factors is not a determining fact of the climate? [CDS 2004] |
| A. | Latitude |
| B. | Longitude |
| C. | Land and Sea contrasts |
| D. | Relief features |
| Answer» B. Longitude | |
| 39. |
What happens to tropical soils when the rain forest is cleared? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | The soil improves to the extent that soluble nutrients are no longer depleted by the trees |
| B. | There is little effect on the soil because of its depth of |
| C. | Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching |
| D. | The soils stabilise and become excellent for grain |
| Answer» C. Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching | |
| 40. |
In which of the following countries, has maximum damage to the forest been caused by acid rain? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Spain |
| B. | Netherlands |
| C. | Poland |
| D. | Italy |
| Answer» C. Poland | |
| 41. |
Which one of the following activities occupies the largest area of the world? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Commercial plantation |
| B. | Pastoral herding |
| C. | Commercial grain farming |
| D. | Subsistence agriculture |
| Answer» B. Pastoral herding | |
| 42. |
Which one of the following natural regions is best known for the production of grapes? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Hot deserts |
| B. | Monsoon |
| C. | Equatorial |
| D. | Mediterranean |
| Answer» D. Mediterranean | |
| 43. |
Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature? |
| A. | Mediterranean |
| B. | Equatorial |
| C. | Hot desert |
| D. | Cold desert |
| Answer» C. Hot desert | |
| 44. |
Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the convectional rainfall ? [CDS 2002] |
| A. | Drizzling |
| B. | Lightning and thunder |
| C. | Torrential rain |
| D. | Afternoon rain |
| Answer» A. Drizzling | |
| 45. |
Which type of forest belt supplies most of the world's requirement of newsprint? [Stenographers' Exam 1993] |
| A. | Coniferous forest |
| B. | Deciduous forest |
| C. | Evergreen forest |
| D. | Mediterranear forest |
| Answer» A. Coniferous forest | |
| 46. |
Which of me following climatic type suffers change due to shifting of the World's Pressure Belts? |
| A. | Equatorial type |
| B. | Tundra type |
| C. | Tropical desert type |
| D. | Monsoon |
| Answer» D. Monsoon | |
| 47. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct? |
| A. | Rainfall generally increases away from the equatorial region both northwards and southwards upto about 30° north and south |
| B. | Mediterranean regions receive rainfall in winter from cyclones |
| C. | Hot deserts of the world are found in the tropical regions between 15° and 30° north and south latitudes |
| D. | Deserts generally receive less than 25 cm of rainfall in a year |
| Answer» A. Rainfall generally increases away from the equatorial region both northwards and southwards upto about 30° north and south | |
| 48. |
The greatest average annual precipitation is in: |
| A. | Hawaii |
| B. | India |
| C. | Philippines |
| D. | West Indies |
| Answer» C. Philippines | |
| 49. |
Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the Mediterranean Climate is: |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Italy |
| C. | Chile |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» B. Italy | |
| 50. |
The average annual temperature is 19°C. An average annual rainfall of about 120 cm is distributed throughout the year, Late summer and autumn are the dreaded seasons of hurricanes and typhoons. These are the climatic conditions of: |
| A. | China type |
| B. | Sudan type |
| C. | Tropical desert type |
| D. | Taiga type |
| Answer» A. China type | |
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