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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
| 101. |
Why does Russia have many local time differences? |
| A. | Because it keeps trade relations with many countries of the world |
| B. | Because it experiences a wide range of climatic conditions |
| C. | Because of its long east-west stretches |
| D. | Because it is divided into a number of states on political grounds |
| Answer» C. Because of its long east-west stretches | |
| 102. |
Which one of the following elements is most abundant in the earth's crust? [NDA 2005] |
| A. | Oxygen |
| B. | Sulphur |
| C. | Silicon |
| D. | Carbon |
| Answer» A. Oxygen | |
| 103. |
Through which one of the following countries the Tropic of Cancer does not pass through? [CDS 2005] |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | China |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Nepal |
| Answer» D. Nepal | |
| 104. |
All the watches of a country are set according to : |
| A. | local time |
| B. | standard time of the country |
| C. | greenwich mean time |
| D. | time of sunrise and sunset |
| Answer» B. standard time of the country | |
| 105. |
If it is 4 P.M. on Monday at 150°W, what will be the time at 150°E ? |
| A. | 4 a.m. on Tuesday |
| B. | 4 p.m. on Tuesday |
| C. | 4 p.m. on Sunday |
| D. | 12 Noon on Tuesday |
| Answer» D. 12 Noon on Tuesday | |
| 106. |
When it is 12.00 noon at Delhi (77° 10'E), people at another place on earth take their 6 o'clock morning tea. The longitude of that place is: [CDS 2001] |
| A. | 17°30' E |
| B. | 12°50' W |
| C. | 172°30' E |
| D. | 17°E |
| Answer» B. 12°50' W | |
| 107. |
When it is 12:00 noon in India, the time in San Francisco (USA) would be closed to : [CDS 2002] |
| A. | 11 : 30 p.m. |
| B. | 11 : 30 p.m. of previous day |
| C. | 8 : 30 p.m. |
| D. | 8 : 30 p. m. of previous day |
| Answer» D. 8 : 30 p. m. of previous day | |
| 108. |
Consider the following statements: While it is 6.30 AM (Sunday) in London, it is around 1. 2.30 AM (Sunday) in Honolulu (Hawaii) 2. 8.30 PM (Saturday) in Honolulu (Hawaii) 3. 3.30 PM (Sunday) in Tokyo 4. 1.30 AM (Sunday) in Tokyo Which of these statements is/are correct? [Asstt Comm PF 2002] |
| A. | 4 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 109. |
Beirut time is two hours ahead and Lima time is five hours behind GMT. The longitudes of Beirut and Lima are respectively: [CPO SI 2002] |
| A. | 75° West and 30° East |
| B. | 70° East and 35° West |
| C. | 30° East and 75° West |
| D. | 35° West and 70° East |
| Answer» C. 30° East and 75° West | |
| 110. |
When the clock strikes 12:00 noon at Greenwich, it strikes 5:30 p.m. at place X on the same day. What is the meridian of longitude of place X ? [NDA 2003] |
| A. | 97°30' E |
| B. | 97°30' W |
| C. | 82°30' E |
| D. | 82°30' W |
| Answer» C. 82°30' E | |
| 111. |
The location of a place A is at 60° E longitude and 30° S latitude while the location of B is at 60° E longitude and 45° N latitude. Time at B will be : |
| A. | half an hour behind A |
| B. | half an hour ahead of A |
| C. | half an hour ahead or behind that of A |
| D. | the same as that of A |
| Answer» D. the same as that of A | |
| 112. |
The International Dateline deflects to a side to avoid: |
| A. | Society islands |
| B. | Hawaii |
| C. | Aleutian Islands |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» C. Aleutian Islands | |
| 113. |
A person sets off from Alaska on a Tuesday and reaches New Zealand the next day which will be : |
| A. | Tuesday |
| B. | Wednesday |
| C. | Thursday |
| D. | Friday |
| Answer» C. Thursday | |
| 114. |
The local time at A is 4 p.m, when Greenwich Mean Time is 2 p.m. This indicates: 1. A is east of Greenwich 2. the longitude of A is 30° |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Neither I nor II |
| D. | Both I and II |
| Answer» D. Both I and II | |
| 115. |
If the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what would be the IST when it is noon at the International Date Line? [IAS 1997] |
| A. | 06.30 hrs |
| B. | 05.30 hrs |
| C. | 18.30 hrs |
| D. | 17.30 hrs |
| Answer» C. 18.30 hrs | |
| 116. |
Sea tides show variations because of: |
| A. | variations in gravitational pull of the moon |
| B. | variations in gravitational pull of the sun |
| C. | distorted spherical shape of the earth |
| D. | different phases of the moon |
| Answer» D. different phases of the moon | |
| 117. |
One day in Mumbai a tide occurs at 8.00 A.M. The next day it will occur at : |
| A. | 8.13 A.M. |
| B. | 8.26 A.M. |
| C. | 8.52 A.M. |
| D. | 8.56 A.M. |
| Answer» B. 8.26 A.M. | |
| 118. |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Continents in the decreasing order of their percentage of Earth's land? [IAS 2005] |
| A. | North America – Africa – South America – Europe |
| B. | Africa – North America – South America – Europe |
| C. | North America – Africa – Europe – South America |
| D. | Africa – North America – Europe – South America |
| Answer» B. Africa – North America – South America – Europe | |
| 119. |
Which one of the following has geographical position of 0 degree latitude and 0 degree longitude? [CDS 2008] |
| A. | In the South Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | In the Mediterranean Sea |
| C. | In Ghana, a West African-country |
| D. | At Greenwich Observatory in England |
| Answer» A. In the South Atlantic Ocean | |
| 120. |
The Earth is an oblate spheroid and not a perfect sphere. This is because [CDS 2010] 1. the Earth has a rotational motion and the rotational speed increases as one goes from the Poles towards the Equator. 2. the Equator experiences greater gravitational pull from the Sun. 3. the intensity of sunlight received at the Equator is greater than that at the Poles. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 121. |
The antipodal position of a place located at 35° south and 80° west is [Asstt Commdt 2010] |
| A. | 55° north and 80° east |
| B. | 35° north and 100° east |
| C. | 100°north and 80° east |
| D. | 55° south and 10° east |
| Answer» B. 35° north and 100° east | |
| 122. |
If news is broadcast from London at 10:30 AM, at what time it will be heard at Baghdad (45°E)? [CDS 2012] |
| A. | 7:30 AM |
| B. | 9:00 AM |
| C. | 1:30 PM |
| D. | 12:00 Noon |
| Answer» C. 1:30 PM | |
| 123. |
The distance between two consecutive longitudes (91° E and 92° E) at the Poles is [CDS 2012] |
| A. | 0 km |
| B. | 18 km |
| C. | 25 km |
| D. | 111 km |
| Answer» A. 0 km | |
| 124. |
Consider the following statements:
|
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 5 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 125. |
How many kilometres are represented by 1° of latitude? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | 321 km |
| B. | 211 km |
| C. | 111 km |
| D. | 91 km |
| Answer» C. 111 km | |
| 126. |
The approximate circumference of the Earth is [CPO SI 2011] |
| A. | 13,000 km |
| B. | 20,000 km |
| C. | 25,000 km |
| D. | 30,000 km |
| Answer» D. 30,000 km | |
| 127. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The tropical year is shorter than the sidereal year. 2. The solar day is longer than the sidereal day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2010] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 128. |
The seasonal contrasts are maximum in: |
| A. | low latitudes |
| B. | mid-latitudes |
| C. | sub tropics |
| D. | high latitudes |
| Answer» B. mid-latitudes | |
| 129. |
Which of the following is the best definition of 'Tides' ? [SBI PO 1991] |
| A. | A powerful movement of the ocean which proceed constantly in a definite direction |
| B. | A great circulatory movement of sea water caused by difference in density of sea water |
| C. | A periodic rise and fall of sea water caused by the gravitational force of moon and sun on earth |
| D. | A wind and pressure system having a low pressure in centre and circular wind motion |
| Answer» C. A periodic rise and fall of sea water caused by the gravitational force of moon and sun on earth | |
| 130. |
Which of the following statements regarding the earth's axis are true? 1. It makes an angle of with the plane of ecliptic 2. It maintains a flexible orientation with respect to the stars 3. It is the most important fact connected with Earth-Sun relationship |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 131. |
The heavier silicates named 'Sima’ or silica + magnesium are most abundant in the: |
| A. | crust |
| B. | core |
| C. | mantle |
| D. | ocean floors |
| Answer» A. crust | |
| 132. |
Insolation heats up the land masses more quickly than the water bodies because: |
| A. | water is liquid |
| B. | landmasses are solid |
| C. | water needs more energy to get warm |
| D. | rocks are bad conductors of heat |
| Answer» C. water needs more energy to get warm | |
| 133. |
The earth's annual circuit round the sun covers a distance of: |
| A. | 1,096 million kms |
| B. | 1,036 million kms |
| C. | 966 million kms |
| D. | 896 million kms |
| Answer» C. 966 million kms | |
| 134. |
It is six months long day in the northern polar region and six months long night in the southern polar region because: [Railways 1993] |
| A. | earth is revolving around the sun |
| B. | earth is inclined towards its orbital plane |
| C. | earth is rotating |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. earth is inclined towards its orbital plane | |
| 135. |
The surface of Earth that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is called: |
| A. | North Temperate Zone |
| B. | Frigid Zone |
| C. | South Temperate Zone |
| D. | Torrid Zone |
| Answer» D. Torrid Zone | |
| 136. |
Which of the following are true regarding equinoxes? [CDS 1993] 1. They occur on March 21 st and September 23rd 2. They depict equal days and equal. nights on March 21 st and September 23rd on all places of the earth 3. All places on the earth have equal temperature during equinoxes |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» A. 1 and 2 only | |
| 137. |
Choose the incorrect statement; [IFS 1993] |
| A. | All meridians are of the same length |
| B. | The axis of the earth is inclined at an angle of to the horizontal |
| C. | The Sun's rays are vertical at all places on the days of the equinoxes |
| D. | The summer solstice for the Southern Hemisphere is in December |
| Answer» C. The Sun's rays are vertical at all places on the days of the equinoxes | |
| 138. |
The largest amount of reflection of the solar radiant energy which is reflected back into space before reaching the earth's surface is due to: |
| A. | clouds |
| B. | water-bodies |
| C. | snow and ice covered areas of the earth |
| D. | all the above reflect nearly the same amount |
| Answer» A. clouds | |
| 139. |
What percentage of insolation is received by the earth's surface? |
| A. | 47% |
| B. | 51% |
| C. | 66% |
| D. | 87% |
| Answer» A. 47% | |
| 140. |
The incoming short-wave solar radiation is balanced by an equal amount of long-wave radiation from earth going back to space. This is known as: |
| A. | earth radiation |
| B. | wave balance of earth |
| C. | heat balance of earth |
| D. | radiation exchange |
| Answer» C. heat balance of earth | |
| 141. |
The latitude of a place expresses its angular position relative to the plane of |
| A. | axis of the Earth |
| B. | equator |
| C. | North pole |
| D. | South pole |
| Answer» B. equator | |
| 142. |
At 12 noon of December 21, you observe that you cast no shadow as you stand in bright sunlight. So you must be, somewhere near: |
| A. | the Arctic Circle |
| B. | the Tropic of Cancer |
| C. | the Tropic of Capricorn |
| D. | the South Pole |
| Answer» C. the Tropic of Capricorn | |
| 143. |
The Gutenberg discontinuity is between: |
| A. | the crust and the mantle |
| B. | the upper and lower mantles |
| C. | the outer core and the lower mantle |
| D. | the inner and outer cores |
| Answer» C. the outer core and the lower mantle | |
| 144. |
If the earth's axis had not been inclined: 1. temperature distribution would have been uniform 2. days and nights would not have occurred 3. seasons would not· have occurred 4. poles would not have continuous day |
| A. | I, III and IV |
| B. | II and IV |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» C. III and IV | |
| 145. |
The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through: [NDA 2003] |
| A. | Egypt |
| B. | Mexico |
| C. | Oman |
| D. | Yemen |
| Answer» D. Yemen | |
| 146. |
Which one of the following minerals occurs abundantly in the Earth's crust? [CDS 2003] |
| A. | Bauxite |
| B. | Silica |
| C. | Manganese |
| D. | Iron |
| Answer» B. Silica | |
| 147. |
The axis of rotation of earth is tilted by 23.5° to the plane of revolution around the sun. The latitude of Mumbai is less than 23.5° whereas the latitude of Delhi is more than 23.5°. Which one of the following statements in this regard is correct? [CDS 2000] |
| A. | The sun can come overhead at both these places |
| B. | The sun will never come overhead at either of these places |
| C. | At Mumbai the sun can come overhead, but it will never do so at Delhi |
| D. | At Delhi the sun can come overhead but it will never do so at Mumbai |
| Answer» C. At Mumbai the sun can come overhead, but it will never do so at Delhi | |
| 148. |
Why are winters more severe in Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere? |
| A. | Earth is tilted towards the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere |
| B. | Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight |
| C. | Because of more iceberg activity in Southern Hemisphere |
| D. | Southern Hemisphere is less inhabited |
| Answer» C. Because of more iceberg activity in Southern Hemisphere | |
| 149. |
The tide at its maximum height is known as: |
| A. | Equinox |
| B. | Neap tide |
| C. | Spring tide |
| D. | Tsunami |
| Answer» C. Spring tide | |
| 150. |
‘Green House Effect’ means: |
| A. | pollution in houses in tropical regions |
| B. | trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric oxygen |
| C. | trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide |
| D. | cultivation in green houses so as to check pollution |
| Answer» C. trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide | |
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