Chapter: Fundamentals of World Geography
1.

'The Land of the Morning Calm' is

A. Japan
B. Malaysia
C. Indonesia
D. Korea
Answer» D. Korea
2.

Dogger Bank, Rockfall Bank, Wales Bank and Sand Bank are located in

A. North West Atlantic
B. North East Pacific
C. North East Atlantic
D. North West Pacific
Answer» C. North East Atlantic
3.

Mid-latitude or temperate forests include the trees of

A. Rosewood, Mahogany, Rubber
B. Teak, Sal, Bamboo
C. Pine, Fir, Spruce
D. Olive, Mapple, Walnut
Answer» D. Olive, Mapple, Walnut
4.

White coal refers to

A. Hydroelectricity
B. Petroleum
C. Uranium
D. Coal
Answer» A. Hydroelectricity
5.

Ladang refers to

A. Shifting cultivation
B. Plantation agriculture
C. Subsistence type of agriculture
D. Dry farming
Answer» A. Shifting cultivation
6.

The countries with the lowest and worst economic conditions in the world referred to as the 'Pole of hunger' are

A. European Countries
B. Middle East Countries
C. Mid-West Countries
D. South East Asian Countries
Answer» A. European Countries
7.

The countries which are called the 'Rice Bowl' of Asia are

A. China, Japan, Sri Lanka, India
B. Myanmar, Thailand, Kampuchea and Vietnam
C. India, Pakistan, Nepal, Mongolia
D. Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India
Answer» B. Myanmar, Thailand, Kampuchea and Vietnam
8.

The metallic minerals are

A. asbestos, mica, graphite
B. iron ore, copper, lead
C. coal, oil, natural gas
D. salt, potash, sulphur
Answer» B. iron ore, copper, lead
9.

Power minerals are

A. manganese, platinum, tungsten
B. mica, potash, sulphur
C. coal, oil, natural gas
D. lead, zinc, bauxite
Answer» C. coal, oil, natural gas
10.

Iron ore mining in the former Soviet Union are in

A. Kiruna
B. Mesabi and Gegobic
C. Krivoi Rog and Kerch basin
D. Lorraine field
Answer» C. Krivoi Rog and Kerch basin
11.

Mackeral, tuna, herrings, and anchovies belong to _____ type of fish.

A. Pelagic
B. Demersal
C. Anadromous
D. Fresh water
Answer» A. Pelagic
12.

Cod, haddock, halibut, sole, garoupa and snapper are

A. major species of Tropical Forests
B. cattle breeds
C. fish varieties
D. Pacific Islands
Answer» C. fish varieties
13.

Danube, Dneiper, Don, Volga and Ural rivers are flowing In

A. North America
B. Europe
C. Africa
D. Australia
Answer» B. Europe
14.

Cuban economy is based on

A. fishing
B. sugarcane cultivation
C. iron ore mining
D. dairying
Answer» B. sugarcane cultivation
15.

Hemp of Mesta, Ramie and Kapok are

A. food crops
B. fodder crops
C. fibre crops
D. plantation crops
Answer» C. fibre crops
16.

Muscovite, Phlogopite and Biotite are

A. Iron ore varieties
B. Mica varieties
C. Coal varieties
D. Manganese varieties
Answer» B. Mica varieties
17.

The tropical rain forests in the Amazon basin is known as

A. Savanna
B. Prairies
C. Selvas
D. Pampas
Answer» C. Selvas
18.

Botswana was formerly known as

A. Bachuanaland
B. Bahamas
C. Barbados
D. Cameroon
Answer» A. Bachuanaland
19.

Which of the following is the smallest in terms of area?

A. Vatican City
B. Monaco
C. Nauru
D. San Marino
Answer» A. Vatican City
20.

Shifting agriculture is most commonly practised in

A. forests
B. deserts
C. plain areas
D. grass lands
Answer» A. forests
21.

Consider the following statements about the 'Roaring Forties': 1. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres 2. They blow with great strength and constancy 3. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere 4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 4
Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4
22.

The correct sequence of different layers of the atmosphere from the surface of the Earth upwards is:

A. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere
B. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere
C. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
D. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
Answer» C. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
23.

_____ canal lies on one of the world's largest of trade routes connecting Europe and Far East.

A. The Panama
B. The Suez
C. The Kiel
D. The Goth
Answer» B. The Suez
24.

The Earth's population has _____ since the turn of the century.

A. stayed the same
B. doubled
C. trebled
D. multiplied ten times
Answer» C. trebled
25.

In which country will you find the river Po?

A. China
B. Italy
C. Sri Lanka
D. Zambia
Answer» B. Italy
26.

Uranus takes _____ years to orbit the Sun.

A. 48
B. 84
C. 50
D. 60
Answer» B. 84
27.

_____ grasses are known as elephant grasses.

A. Prairie
B. Steppe
C. Savannah
D. Llanos
Answer» C. Savannah
28.

The 'land of eternal spring' are certain parts of

A. Tundra region
B. Highland region
C. Mediterranean region
D. Hot Wet Equatorial region
Answer» D. Hot Wet Equatorial region
29.

Kolkhoz and Sovkhoz are

A. farming organization on agriculture
B. fertile alluvial lands
C. high yielding variety seeds
D. breeds of cattle
Answer» A. farming organization on agriculture
30.

Agriculture Involving both crops and livestock is known as

A. dairy farming
B. mixed farming
C. dry farming
D. truck farming
Answer» B. mixed farming
31.

Cyclones are called as hurricanes in

A. Bangladesh
B. China
C. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
D. Japan
Answer» C. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
32.

Which among the following forms of precipitation is different from the rest?

A. dew
B. fog
C. mist
D. hail
Answer» D. hail
33.

The Savannas or Orinoco Basin are termed as

A. pampas
B. steppes
C. prairies
D. llanos
Answer» D. llanos
34.

Which, among the following countries, lies at the junction of three continents (Asia, Africa ad Europe)?

A. Turkey
B. Cyprus
C. Syria
D. Yemen
Answer» B. Cyprus
35.

Trincomalee is a port situated on the

A. east coast, Tamil Nadu
B. east coast of Sri Lanka
C. east coast, Andhra Pradesh
D. west coast of Sri Lanka
Answer» B. east coast of Sri Lanka
36.

Borobudur in Java is famous for

A. Lord Buddha's tooth preserved for posterity
B. A Buddhist Temple
C. Its natural museum
D. Fisheries Research Station
Answer» B. A Buddhist Temple
37.

Shwedagon pagoda is located in

A. Mahabalipuram
B. Rangoon
C. Mandalay
D. Jakarta
Answer» B. Rangoon
38.

Which of the following countries has got its map on its flag?

A. Congo
B. Cyprus
C. Jordan
D. Libya
Answer» B. Cyprus
39.

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of ____ degrees from the perpendicular to its orbital plane.

A. 17.5°
B. 23.5°
C. 36°
D. 45°
Answer» B. 23.5°
40.

The first oil well in the world was drilled at

A. Assam
B. Japan
C. Pensylvania
D. Former USSR
Answer» C. Pensylvania
41.

The most valuable cash crop of Brazil is

A. Tea
B. Coffee
C. Cardamom
D. Spices
Answer» B. Coffee
42.

Pearl Harbour, (the target of Japanese attack on the American fleet) is in

A. Japan
B. Philippines
C. Hawaiian Islands
D. Singapore
Answer» C. Hawaiian Islands
43.

'Abadan' is well known as

A. a major Air Force base in Iraq
B. the main oil terminal in Iran
C. a pilgrim centre for Muslims and Christians as well
D. an archaeological site throwing new light on the civilisation that flourished in Arabia before the advent of Aryans into India
Answer» B. the main oil terminal in Iran
44.

'Roaring Forties' are

A. waterfalls in Canada
B. cyclonic winds
C. the turbulent years in world History from 1940 to 1944
D. westerly winds blowing through out the year over the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere between 40· and 60º South
Answer» D. westerly winds blowing through out the year over the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere between 40· and 60º South
45.

Tokyo, the capital of Japan is situated in the island of

A. Hokkaido
B. Honshu
C. Shikoku
D. Kyushu
Answer» B. Honshu
46.

"Haneda" is the name of the international airport in

A. Hong Kong
B. Dacca
C. Tokyo
D. Singapore
Answer» C. Tokyo
47.

The river Mahaweli flows through

A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka
D. Pakistan
Answer» C. Sri Lanka
48.

Which, among the following countries, occupies the largest chunk of the Sunderban's Delta?

A. Bangladesh
B. Myanmar
C. India
D. Thailand
Answer» A. Bangladesh
49.

Japan's total land is about _____ that of India.

A. one-sixth
B. one-fifth
C. one-ninth
D. one-tenth
Answer» C. one-ninth
50.

Which among the following statements about the earth is not true?

A. The Earth makes one complete revolution round the Sun every 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
B. The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours
C. The Earth revolves in its orbit round the Sun at a speed of 66,000 miles per hour
D. The Earth rotates on its axis at an equatorial speed of more than 1000 miles per hour
Answer» B. The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours
51.

Mount Kilimanjaro is in

A. Alaska
B. Argentina
C. Chile
D. Tanzania
Answer» D. Tanzania
52.

Mount Kailas is in

A. Nepal
B. Tibet
C. Sikkim
D. Bhutan
Answer» B. Tibet
53.

Venus has atmosphere made up of

A. Ammonia
B. Carbon-di-Oxide
C. Helium
D. Hydrogen
Answer» B. Carbon-di-Oxide
54.

The dwarf camels, known as Alpacas, Vicunas and Llamas are found in

A. Tibet
B. Afghanistan
C. Myanmar
D. Cyprus
Answer» A. Tibet
55.

The difference between the diameter of the Earth at the poles and at equator is

A. 27 miles
B. 36 miles
C. 48 miles
D. 57 miles
Answer» A. 27 miles
56.

Madagascar is the only home of many species of

A. giraffe
B. hippopotamus
C. lemur
D. orangutan
Answer» C. lemur
57.

A heavenly body which takes nearly the same time to complete one rotation and one revolution is

A. an asteroid
B. a comet
C. Moon
D. Mars
Answer» C. Moon
58.

"Limnology" refers to the study of

A. Limestone
B. Lignite of brown coal
C. Lakes and ponds
D. Laterites
Answer» C. Lakes and ponds
59.

A geographical mile is a measure of length equal to one sixtieth of a degree or one minute (1') of latitude. It varies with latitudes, but is approximately equals

A. 7200 feet
B. 6080 feet
C. 4500 feet
D. 6000 feet
Answer» B. 6080 feet
60.

Which of the following planets

A. Mars
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Venus
Answer» D. Venus
61.

International date line is a/an

A. straight line
B. curved line
C. zigzag line
D. elliptical line
Answer» C. zigzag line
62.

Horizontal transfer of heat is known as

A. advection
B. convection
C. conduction
D. elliptical line
Answer» A. advection
63.

Which of the following is a hardwood tree?

A. shisham
B. pine
C. spruce
D. deodar
Answer» A. shisham
64.

The wettest place in the world is Cherrapunji (Assam). The Hottest place is

A. Azizia (Libya)
B. Ramagundam (India)
C. Stwart Island (New Zealand)
D. Kandy (Sri Lanka)
Answer» A. Azizia (Libya)
65.

The term 'transhumance' means

A. the practice of moving to a new clearing in the forest every few years
B. the seasonal movement of people along with their cattle in the mountains
C. moving over to another neighbouring country
D. moving from place to place in search of work
Answer» B. the seasonal movement of people along with their cattle in the mountains
66.

Tropical deserts are rich in _____ resources.

A. mineral
B. agricultural
C. soil
D. animal
Answer» A. mineral
67.

A narrow strip of land connecting two large land masses is known as

A. Strait
B. Isthmus
C. Headland
D. Bay
Answer» B. Isthmus
68.

The gigantic tidal waves produced by earthquakes are called

A. breakers
B. tsunamis
C. currents
D. drift
Answer» B. tsunamis
69.

Lakes formed due to marine deposits are

A. crater lakes
B. cirque lakes
C. ox-bow lakes
D. lagoons
Answer» D. lagoons
70.

Lava solidifies to form _____.

A. Pumice
B. Basalt
C. Marble
D. Sandstone
Answer» B. Basalt
71.

Rice in Myanmar is cultivated along the deltas of ______ river.

A. Salween
B. Menam
C. Mekong
D. Irrawaddy
Answer» D. Irrawaddy
72.

The world's largest port is _____.

A. Mumbai
B. Sydney
C. New York/New Jersey
D. Singapore
Answer» C. New York/New Jersey
73.

Podsol is a type of soil which is characteristic of a region under the cover of ____forest.

A. deciduous
B. coniferous
C. evergreen
D. alpine
Answer» B. coniferous
74.

A strait is

A. a narrow stretch of sea connecting two extensive areas of sea
B. a narrow strip of land joining two large land-masses
C. a wide indentation into the land formed by a sea or a lake
D. a narrow headland
Answer» A. a narrow stretch of sea connecting two extensive areas of sea
75.

The world's largest delta system is the____.

A. The Nile, Egypt
B. Ganges-Brahmaputra, India/Bangladesh
C. The Mississippi, USA
D. The Amazon, Brazil
Answer» B. Ganges-Brahmaputra, India/Bangladesh
76.

The waterfall with the greatest meterage in the fall is

A. The Jog Falls, India
B. The Victoria Falls, Africa
C. The Niagara Falls, North America
D. The Salto Angel Falls, South America
Answer» D. The Salto Angel Falls, South America
77.

World Environmental day is celebrated on ______ every year.

A. May 1
B. June 5
C. October 24
D. December 25
Answer» B. June 5
78.

World's largest solar power plant is located in _____

A. Kalahari Desert, Africa
B. Sahara Desert, Libya
C. Thar Desert India
D. Mojava Desert USA
Answer» D. Mojava Desert USA
79.

The continent through which the Equator, Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn pass, is

A. Asia
B. South America
C. Africa
D. Australia
Answer» C. Africa
80.

In the transformation of vegetative matter to coal the first product is.

A. peat
B. lignite
C. bituminous coal
D. anthracite
Answer» A. peat
81.

The shipping canal that connects the North Sea and the Baltic Sea is called the______.

A. Panama Canal
B. Suez Canal
C. Kiel Canal
D. Buckingham Canal
Answer» C. Kiel Canal
82.

The most typical Australian tree which sheds its bark instead of leaves is

A. eucalyptus
B. teak
C. birch
D. oak
Answer» A. eucalyptus
83.

Temperate grasslands in South America are found on the _____ part of the continent.

A. northern
B. southern
C. north-western
D. south-eastern
Answer» D. south-eastern
84.

A stony desert is termed as _____ and sandy desert as_____.

A. reg, erg
B. reg, loess
C. erg, loess
D. erg, reg
Answer» A. reg, erg
85.

The strait that separates Tasmania from the mainland of Australia is

A. Cook Strait
B. Bass Strait
C. Torres Strait
D. Palk Strait
Answer» B. Bass Strait
86.

Moraine is

A. a tribe inhabiting the equatorial region
B. the debris of fragments of rock material brought down with the movement of a glacier
C. a salt water lake in Arabia
D. a nocturnal animal found in Amazon forests
Answer» B. the debris of fragments of rock material brought down with the movement of a glacier
87.

River Rhine of Europe drains into

A. North Sea
B. Black Sea
C. Caspian Sea
D. Adriatic Sea
Answer» A. North Sea
88.

Hydro-electric power provides more than 90% of the total power consumed in

A. Norway
B. Sweden
C. India
D. UK
Answer» A. Norway
89.

Name the mountain that separates France and Spain.

A. Alps
B. Pyrenees
C. Jura
D. Vosges
Answer» B. Pyrenees
90.

Kalgoorlie in Australia is famous for its rich deposits of

A. Coal
B. Gold
C. Mercury
D. Iron
Answer» B. Gold
91.

Milan, Turin and Genoa industrial triangle is in

A. USA
B. France
C. Former USSR
D. Italy
Answer» D. Italy
92.

The South African River draining into Atlantic Ocean is

A. Orange
B. Zambezi
C. Limpopo
D. Nile
Answer» A. Orange
93.

Plantation agriculture is a specialised form of agricultural practice carried out in

A. temperate region
B. tropics and subtropics
C. urbanised region
D. coastal region
Answer» B. tropics and subtropics
94.

The Continents of Africa and Europe, at their close at point are separated from each other by the strait of

A. Messina
B. Bonifacio
C. Gibraltar
D. Otranto
Answer» C. Gibraltar
95.

Fjords abound the coast of

A. Sweden
B. France
C. Norway
D. Germany
Answer» C. Norway
96.

Coastline formed by a drowned river mouth is a

A. Fjord
B. Dalmatian
C. Ria
D. Haff
Answer» C. Ria
97.

Extensive mechanized wheat cultivation is carried out in

A. Tropical Savannas
B. Temperate grasslands
C. Equatorial regions
D. Mediterranean lands
Answer» B. Temperate grasslands
98.

'The Scented Isle' in the Mediterranean Sea is

A. Sardinia
B. Corsica
C. Sicily
D. Crete
Answer» B. Corsica
99.

East African Valleys stretching from East Africa through Red Sea to Syria is an example of

A. river valley
B. rift valley system
C. glaciated valley
D. a canyon
Answer» B. rift valley system
100.

Canals serve as passage of communication in the city of ___in Italy.

A. Rome
B. Venice
C. Turin
D. Genoa
Answer» B. Venice
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