Chapter: Seasons on Earth, Facts on Agriculture, Minerals and Industries
101.
Which of the following environment supports the growth of Mangrove Swamp? [NDA 1995]
A.
Tidal flat
B.
Monsoon
C.
Equatorial
D.
Mixed
Answer»
A. Tidal flat
102.
Which of the following characterises the desert forests?
A.
Pointed leaves
B.
Dense leaves
C.
Canopy leaves
D.
Broad leaves
Answer»
A. Pointed leaves
103.
Which of the following types of forests mostly grow in the belt lying between 50° N and
70° N ?
A.
Temperate hardwood forests
B.
Temperate coniferous forests
C.
Temperate deciduous forests
D.
Tropical evergreen forests
Answer»
B. Temperate coniferous forests
104.
Mosses and Lichens are the characteristic vegetation of:
A.
hot desert region
B.
mediterranean region
C.
temperate region
D.
tundra region
Answer»
D. tundra region
105.
Trees with hardwood and dense canopy are generally found in : [Stenographers' Exam
1993]
A.
deciduous forests
B.
evergreen forests
C.
tidal forests
D.
alpine forests
Answer»
B. evergreen forests
106.
The Llanos and Campos of South America are examples of:
A.
coniferous forest regions
B.
deciduous regions
C.
equatorial regions
D.
Savanna regions
Answer»
D. Savanna regions
107.
Which of the following regions specializes in the cultivation of citrus fruits? [I. Tax & Central excise 1994]
A.
Equatorial region
B.
Mediterranean region
C.
Polar region
D.
Tundra region
Answer»
B. Mediterranean region
108.
The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as:
A.
Steppes
B.
Savannas
C.
Pampas
D.
Downs
Answer»
B. Savannas
109.
Which one among the following countries is the largest producer of Bauxite? [Asstt
Comm 2008]
A.
Australia
B.
Brazil
C.
West Indies
D.
India
Answer»
A. Australia
110.
Which one of the following is found on the western coast of continents between 30° and
40° latitudes? [CDS 1991]
A.
Tropical Grassland Region
B.
Hot Desert Climate Region
C.
Mediterranean Climate Region
D.
Temperate Climate Region
Answer»
C. Mediterranean Climate Region
111.
The highest annual precipitation occurs in:
A.
Canadian Shield
B.
Ganga basin
C.
Siberian Plains
D.
Amazon basin
Answer»
D. Amazon basin
112.
The Himalayas have snowline at 4300 m whereas in the Alps mountain, it is at 3000 m.
This is because the: [CDS 1994]
A.
Himalayas have denser forest cover
B.
Himalayas face the monsoon winds
C.
Himalayas are higher than the Alps
D.
Himalayas are located in the lower latitudes
Answer»
D. Himalayas are located in the lower latitudes
113.
Scanty rainfall of less than 50 cm per annum is received by :
A.
the coastal areas in the warm temperate zone
B.
the eastern parts of the temperate lands
C.
the areas of high latitudes
D.
the areas of equatorial regions
Answer»
C. the areas of high latitudes
114.
Which of the following regions and, dominant crops is wrongly matched?
A.
Tropical monsooon-rice
B.
Tundra -market gardening
C.
Temperate grassland-cereals
D.
Cold Temperate-softwood
Answer»
B. Tundra -market gardening
115.
Small daily and seasonal range of temperature, comparatively cool summer and
comparatively warm winter : this would be the characteristic climate of:
A.
an island
B.
a tropical country
C.
the interior of a continent
D.
temperate latitudes
Answer»
A. an island
116.
Central and western part of California experience climate:
A.
Monsoon
B.
Mediterranean
C.
Taiga
D.
Sudan
Answer»
B. Mediterranean
117.
Arrange the following geographical regions in proper order: 1. Tundra 2. Shrub 3. Taiga 4. Deciduous
A.
II, IV, I, III
B.
I, II, III, IV
C.
II, III, I, IV
D.
I, III, IV, II
Answer»
D. I, III, IV, II
118.
All of the following types of climates occur in the southern hemisphere except:
A.
hot desert
B.
savanna
C.
equatorial
D.
tundra
Answer»
D. tundra
119.
Rainfall in the doldrums is of the nature of: [CDS 2000]
A.
orographic precipitation
B.
natural precipitation
C.
frontal precipitation
D.
convectional precipitation
Answer»
A. orographic precipitation
120.
Economy of Brazil is mostly dependent on :
A.
tea
B.
coffee
C.
rice
D.
maize
Answer»
B. coffee
121.
Which of the following is a tropical monsoon crop? [RRB 1992]
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Cotton
D.
Maize
Answer»
A. Wheat
122.
Which of the following climatic characteristic is related to tropical deserts?
A.
Low Pressure throughout the year
B.
Most of the rain falls in winter
C.
Very high daily range of temperature
D.
Very low daily range of temperature
Answer»
C. Very high daily range of temperature
123.
What is the main activity of Eskimos during the short period of summer season?
A.
Hunting
B.
Fishing
C.
Lumbering
D.
Animal Grazing
Answer»
A. Hunting
124.
The country that has the greatest length of the day during summer is :
A.
Australia
B.
Mexico
C.
Nigeria
D.
Norway
Answer»
D. Norway
125.
Wood pulp comes from:
A.
equatorial region
B.
temperate region
C.
mediterranean region
D.
coniferous forest region
Answer»
D. coniferous forest region
126.
The temperature decreases towards poles, because :
A.
at poles the snow does not melt
B.
the cold regions do not absorb sun rays
C.
the movement of cold wind is towards poles
D.
the sun rays falling per unit area are less at poles
Answer»
D. the sun rays falling per unit area are less at poles
127.
The lowest winter temperature in the northern hemisphere is of:
A.
Ottawa
B.
Mexico city
C.
Moscow
D.
Verkhoyansk
Answer»
D. Verkhoyansk
128.
Among foodgrains, international trade of rice is quite small because:
A.
it is not the main food grain of human consumption
B.
its transport cost is high
C.
rice gets spoilt during storage and transport
D.
major producer regions are major consumers also
Answer»
D. major producer regions are major consumers also
129.
Which of the following countries is the richest coal producing nation in Europe?
A.
France
B.
Germany
C.
Great Britain
D.
Poland
Answer»
B. Germany
130.
World's largest synthetic rubber and tyre making centre is :
A.
Cleveland
B.
Sharon
C.
Akron
D.
Wheeling
Answer»
C. Akron
131.
The World's largest producer of wool is:
A.
India
B.
Russia
C.
U.S.A
D.
Australia
Answer»
D. Australia
132.
Marino sheep rearing is the predominant pastoral activity in :
A.
Australia
B.
Argentina
C.
Denmark
D.
Sweden
Answer»
A. Australia
133.
Which of the following is the leading producer of rice? [CRPF 1990]
A.
Australia
B.
Argentina
C.
China
D.
Cuba
Answer»
C. China
134.
Major wheat and rice producing area in China is:
A.
Hwang-Ho basin
B.
Yangtse-basin
C.
Si-Kiang basin
D.
All the above
Answer»
D. All the above
135.
Which one of the following countries produces the largest amount of crude steel of the
world? [IAS 2007]
A.
Japan
B.
USA
C.
South Korea
D.
China
Answer»
D. China
136.
Which one of the following deserts is famous for its deposits of nitrates? [IAS 2007]
A.
Atacama
B.
Kalahari
C.
Gobi
D.
Sahara
Answer»
A. Atacama
137.
The maximum amount of energy in the present day world is provided by :
A.
atomic energy
B.
coal
C.
hydroelectric power resources
D.
liquid fuels
Answer»
B. coal
138.
Which of the following countries is rich in oil?
A.
Indonesia
B.
Pakistan
C.
Singapore
D.
Thailand
Answer»
A. Indonesia
139.
The Appalachian coal fields, one of the important coal fields in the world, are located
in:
A.
China
B.
Great Britain
C.
U.S.A.
D.
Russia
Answer»
C. U.S.A.
140.
The Appalachian highland of North America are economically important mainly because
of:
A.
ready source of timber and water power
B.
natural passes facilitating easy movement
C.
large number of both summer and winter tourist centres
D.
rich mineral wealth forming the basis of flourishing industries
Answer»
D. rich mineral wealth forming the basis of flourishing industries
141.
Which of the following is the largest producer of copper?
A.
Ghana
B.
Malaysia
C.
Australia
D.
Chile
Answer»
D. Chile
142.
Which country is the largest oil producer in the world :
A.
Kuwait
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Russia
D.
None of these
Answer»
B. U.S.A.
143.
Where was the world's first oil-well drilled in the nineteenth century ?
A.
Baku in Russia.
B.
Titusfills in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
C.
Digboi in Assam, India
D.
Dhahran in Saudi Arabia
Answer»
B. Titusfills in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
144.
The world's highest hydel power project 'Rongtong' is located in :
A.
Rangoon
B.
Kathmandu
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Beijing
Answer»
D. Beijing
145.
Which of the following countries is the world's largest producer of coal?
A.
Russia
B.
China
C.
India
D.
U.S.A.
Answer»
B. China
146.
Which country ranks top in the mining of gold?
A.
Canada
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
South Africa
Answer»
D. South Africa
147.
The leading producer of "bort" variety of diamond in the world is :
A.
South Africa
B.
Zaire
C.
Ghana
D.
Angola
Answer»
B. Zaire
148.
Which one of the African countries is richer than others in gold and diamond? [IFS
1993]
A.
Zambia
B.
Zaire
C.
Botswana
D.
Angola
Answer»
B. Zaire
149.
The leading producer of sulphur is : [IES 1994]
A.
Canada
B.
Spain
C.
U.S.A.
D.
Italy
Answer»
B. Spain
150.
The major oil producing area in U.S.A. is :
A.
Texas-Louisiana belt
B.
California-Colorado belt
C.
Ohio-Indiana belt
D.
Appalachian region
Answer»
A. Texas-Louisiana belt
151.
Which country leads the world in the export of oil?
A.
Venezuela
B.
Saudi Arabia
C.
Iraq
D.
Iran
Answer»
B. Saudi Arabia
152.
The chief industry of Afghanistan is : [IFS 1988]
A.
cotton textiles
B.
carpet making
C.
sugar refining
D.
automobile manufacturing
Answer»
B. carpet making
153.
Silk textiles are mainly produced in:
A.
Japan and U.S.A.
B.
Japan and China
C.
China and India
D.
U.S.A. and U.K.
Answer»
C. China and India
154.
Venice in Italy and Vienna in Austria are famous for:
A.
pottery
B.
glass industry
C.
chemical industry
D.
textile industry
Answer»
B. glass industry
155.
Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?
A.
Buenos Aires-Dairy Products
B.
Bangkok-Aircrafts
C.
Manchester-Cotton Textiles
D.
Plymouth-Ship building
Answer»
B. Bangkok-Aircrafts
156.
Cork is chiefly produced in :
A.
Baku (Russia)
B.
Havana (Cuba)
C.
Cadiz (Spain)
D.
Leeds (England)
Answer»
C. Cadiz (Spain)
157.
Which of the following countries is well known for diamond cutting industry ?
A.
Belgium
B.
Norway
C.
The Netherlands
D.
Switzerland
Answer»
A. Belgium
158.
World's leading producer of fertilizers is:
A.
U.K.
B.
India
C.
U.S.A.
D.
Russia
Answer»
C. U.S.A.
159.
Which of the following towns is incorrectly matched to its chief industry ?
A.
Chicago-Agricultural Implements
B.
Kansas-Meat Packing
C.
Los Angeles-Automobiles
D.
Dresden-Optical Apparatus
Answer»
C. Los Angeles-Automobiles
160.
World's largest manufacturers of Motor Vehicles are:
A.
Russia and Japan
B.
U.K. and France
C.
U.S.A. and Japan
D.
U.S.A. and Germany
Answer»
C. U.S.A. and Japan
161.
Which of the following industries uses mica?
A.
Glass and Pottery industry
B.
Electrical industry
C.
Steel industry
D.
Textile industry
Answer»
B. Electrical industry
162.
Los Angeles is famous for:
A.
golden beaches
B.
scenic beauty
C.
film studios
D.
rocket launching station
Answer»
C. film studios
163.
Which of the following pairs of countries are the leading manufacturers of cement in
the world?
A.
U.S.A. and Russia
B.
Japan and Russia
C.
China and India
D.
U.S.A. and U.K.
Answer»
C. China and India
164.
From, the point of view of international trade, Bahrein islands are noted for petroleum
and:
A.
fishing
B.
ship building
C.
iron and steel
D.
pearl fishing
Answer»
D. pearl fishing
165.
The biggest producer of Uranium in the world is : [Asstt Grade 1991]
A.
France
B.
India
C.
U.S.A.
D.
Zaire
Answer»
C. U.S.A.
166.
In the world production of natural rubber, India ranks: [CDS 2002]
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Answer»
C. fourth
167.
Oolong tea is: [IAS 2003]
A.
a scented tea
B.
tea cultivated in home gardens
C.
a variety of tea cultivated in Taiwan
D.
green leaf tea of China
Answer»
C. a variety of tea cultivated in Taiwan
168.
The largest exporter of cotton textile in the world is : [IAS 2003]
A.
U.S. A.
B.
China
C.
Japan
D.
India
Answer»
D. India
169.
Which of the following countries is the biggest producer of mango?
A.
India
B.
China
C.
Indonesia
D.
Malaysia
Answer»
A. India
170.
Brazil has become the world's largest producer of coffee mainly because:
A.
the Brazilian plateau is well drained land
B.
the climatic conditions are suitable
C.
the "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile
D.
the coffee plant is native of Brazil
Answer»
C. the "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile
171.
Which one of the following countries has the largest known reserves of oil ? [UP PCS
2002]
A.
Kuwait
B.
Iran
C.
Iraq
D.
Nigeria
Answer»
A. Kuwait
172.
Among the following countries, the only one to have about half of its area under
cultivation is : [CDS 2003]
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Japan
D.
US
Answer»
B. India
173.
Wind power is employed prominently in:
A.
France
B.
Holland
C.
Saudi Arabia
D.
Canada
Answer»
B. Holland
174.
Put the following ores in descending order of their iron content: 1. Haemetite 2. Magnetite 3. Limonite 4. Siderite
A.
1, 2, 3, 4
B.
2, 1, 3, 4
C.
2, 1, 4, 3
D.
1, 2, 4, 3
Answer»
B. 2, 1, 3, 4
175.
Which of the following minerals and their ores are correctly matched? 1. Zinc-calamine 2. Platinum-iridium 3. Tin-cassiterite 4. Copper-carnolite
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1 and 4
C.
2, 3 and 4
D.
1 and 3
Answer»
D. 1 and 3
176.
Cooperative farming is well-developed in: 1. Denmark 2. Belgium 3. Russia 4. Sweden
A.
I and IV
B.
I, III and IV
C.
II, III and IV
D.
I, II and IV
Answer»
D. I, II and IV
177.
The production of natural rubber is dominated by :
A.
South America
B.
South-east Asia
C.
Central Africa
D.
Mediterranean region
Answer»
B. South-east Asia
178.
Which of the following generally produces the largest quantity of oranges?
A.
U.S.A
B.
Spain
C.
Brazil
D.
China
Answer»
C. Brazil
179.
The largest quantities of bauxite is found in:
A.
tropical latitudes
B.
mid-latitudes
C.
high-latitudes
D.
temperate lands
Answer»
A. tropical latitudes
180.
The Ruhr-Westphalia region is a famous industrial region of:
A.
Scandinavia
B.
Russia
C.
North America
D.
Germany
Answer»
D. Germany
181.
Most of the Japanese industries are located on the:
A.
Hokkaido coast
B.
Honshu coast
C.
Shikoko coast
D.
Kyushu coast
Answer»
A. Hokkaido coast
182.
Which one of the following countries has the highest agricultural production in Europe? [IAS 2004]
A.
France
B.
Switzerland
C.
Denmark
D.
Germany
Answer»
A. France
183.
Identify the correct descending order of production of wood pulp of the following
countries: [IAS 2004] 1. USA 2. Sweden 3. Japan 4. Canada Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.
1, 3, 2, 4
B.
2, 4, 1, 3
C.
1, 4, 2, 3
D.
2, 3, 1, 4
Answer»
B. 2, 4, 1, 3
184.
The country which leads in the production of rubber is :
A.
Australia
B.
Indonesia
C.
Malaysia
D.
Thailand
Answer»
B. Indonesia
185.
Which one of the following is a landlocked country? [CDS 2002]
A.
Bulgaria
B.
Hungary
C.
Romania
D.
Ukraine
Answer»
B. Hungary
186.
Factory farming is the characteristic of [IAS 2009]
A.
north-western North America
B.
north-western Europe
C.
eastern Europe
D.
south-east Asia
Answer»
B. north-western Europe
187.
Summer rains in Australia broadly decreases from [IAS 2009]
A.
east to west
B.
west to east
C.
north to south
D.
south to north
Answer»
C. north to south
188.
No trees are found in Tundra biome near polar region of northern hemisphere. This is
due to : [NDA 2011]
A.
snowfall inhibits plant respiration
B.
frozen ice beneath the surface soil (permafrost) restricts root growth
C.
less wind movement and inadequate sunlight
D.
low temperature which restricts development of reproductive organs
Answer»
B. frozen ice beneath the surface soil (permafrost) restricts root growth
189.
‘Mocha’ coffee is grown in [RAS 2010]
A.
Iraq
B.
Brazil
C.
Argentina
D.
Yemen
Answer»
D. Yemen
190.
In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? [IAS 2010]
A.
Montane Wet Temperate Forest
B.
Sub- tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
C.
Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
D.
Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
Answer»
C. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
191.
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010]
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer»
A. 1 only
192.
A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics: [IAS 2010] 1. Warm and dry climate 2. Mild and wet winter 3. Evergreen oak trees The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?
A.
Mediterranean
B.
Eastern China
C.
Central Asia
D.
Atlantic coast of North America
Answer»
A. Mediterranean
193.
Over 90% of the world's biomass is in [CDS 2012]
A.
tropical rain forests
B.
freshwater wetlands
C.
top soils
D.
oceans
Answer»
A. tropical rain forests
194.
Which one among the following is not an important factor of climate of an area? [CDS
2011]
A.
Latitude
B.
Longitude
C.
Altitude
D.
Distance from the sea
Answer»
B. Longitude
195.
Climate change resulting in the rise of temperature may benefit which of the
countries/regions? [CDS 2011]
A.
South Africa
B.
East Indies islands comprising of Java, Sumatra and Borneo
C.
The western coasts of South America
D.
Russia and Northern Europe
Answer»
D. Russia and Northern Europe
196.
The thermal equator is found [CDS 2011]
A.
at the equator
B.
south of the geographical equator
C.
north of the geographical equator
D.
at the tropic of cancer
Answer»
C. north of the geographical equator
197.
Golden Revolution refers to [CPO SI 2011]
A.
Sericulture
B.
Horticulture
C.
Apiculture
D.
Viticulture
Answer»
B. Horticulture
198.
What could be the main reason / reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian
desert belt? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. 2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context? [CSAT 2011]
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer»
A. 1 only
199.
Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes, 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both I and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer»
C. Both I and 2
200.
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina
different from El Nino ? 1. La Nina is characterised by un-usually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino IS characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. 2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT2011]
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