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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
| 251. |
Sea water is saltier than rain water because: |
| A. | sea animals are salt producing |
| B. | the air around the sea is saltish |
| C. | river wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea |
| D. | sea beds have salt producing mines |
| Answer» D. sea beds have salt producing mines | |
| 252. |
Fog is common around Newfoundland coast because: |
| A. | high tides occur, causing storms |
| B. | the rainfall is heavy |
| C. | warm and cold currents meet |
| D. | icebergs melt around the coast |
| Answer» C. warm and cold currents meet | |
| 253. |
A narrow strip of land bordered on both sides by water, connecting two large bodies of land is known as : [IFS 1993] |
| A. | an isthmus |
| B. | a lagoon |
| C. | a peninsula |
| D. | a strait |
| Answer» A. an isthmus | |
| 254. |
Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, the salinity in the oceans is highest near the tropics because: 1. equatorial areas receive heavy rainfall 2. salinity is not affected by temperature 3. equatorial oceans experience a lot of turbulenees 4. high relative humidity in equatorial areas checks evaporation |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» A. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 255. |
Which of the following is called ‘Herring Pond’? |
| A. | Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | Black Sea |
| C. | Dead Sea |
| D. | Pacific Ocean |
| Answer» A. Atlantic Ocean | |
| 256. |
Which one of the following conditions are not favourable for the growth of coral rects ? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Sediment free water |
| B. | fresh water |
| C. | Moderate saline water |
| D. | Disturbed water and currents |
| Answer» B. fresh water | |
| 257. |
Which one of the following European countries borders Atlanic Ocean? [CDS 2000] |
| A. | Portugal |
| B. | Austria |
| C. | Finland |
| D. | Romania |
| Answer» A. Portugal | |
| 258. |
Why are major fishing areas of the world confined to the temperate zone? 1. Cold and warm currents meet, creating conditions favourable for plankton growth 2. The fish of these waters are highly palatable as human food 3. There is a ready mark, in the land masses of the zone 4. The existence of submarine plateaus help in growth of fish population |
| A. | I, II and IV |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 259. |
Which of the following river stages and features is/are wrongly matched? 1. Mountain stage : waterfalls 2. Plain stage : oxbow lake 3. Plain stage : delta 4. Mountain stage : deposition |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. 3 and 4 | |
| 260. |
The ideal conditions for coral growth are: 1. water temperature around 20°C 2. tropical waters (between 30°N and 30°S) 3. highly saline water 4. adequate oxygen |
| A. | I, II and IV |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | I, II and III |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» A. I, II and IV | |
| 261. |
Which one of the following countries makes maximum use of the geothermal energy? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | New Zealand |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Iceland |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» C. Iceland | |
| 262. |
Which of the following connects the ocean floor level with the continental level ? |
| A. | Continental slope |
| B. | Continental shelf |
| C. | Epicontinental sea |
| D. | Sea shelf |
| Answer» A. Continental slope | |
| 263. |
The longest inland waterways in the world is : [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Mississippi river system |
| B. | The Great Lakes |
| C. | St. Lawrence |
| D. | River Rhine |
| Answer» A. Mississippi river system | |
| 264. |
A passenger, on his transcontinental railway journey in Europe comes across the following cities: 1. Belgrade 2. Vienna 3. Sophia 4. Prague What is the sequence in which he touches these cities in his east to west journey? [NDA 2001] |
| A. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| B. | 4, 2, 1, 3 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| D. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| Answer» D. 3, 1, 2, 4 | |
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