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Geography - Online Quiz
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Answer : B
Explanation
Big Ben is a structure of a huge clock on the tower of the British Parliament.
Q 2 - Niyamgiri Hills is located in …………………
Answer : A
Explanation
Located in Odisha, Niyamgiri Hills is known for its pristine forests.
Q 3 - India has about ……………………… percent of the total population of the world.
Answer : B
Explanation
India has about 17.7 percent of the total population of the world and it is the second most populated country in the world.
Answer : A
Explanation
Sirocco is the hot and moist wind blows in Sahara region.
Q 5 - Consider the following statements:
1. Phytoremediation is the technique to increase the soil fertility.
2. Phytostabilization is the technique that reduces the mobility of heavy metals from the soil.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : B
Explanation
Phytoremediation is the technique to remove contaminants from the soil and water.
Q 6 - Consider the following statements:
1. Danube is the most polluted river in Europe.
2. Rio-Grande is the most polluted river in North America
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 7 - Consider the following statements:
1. Agenda 21 is the final outcome of Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit.
2. Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit was held in 1994 in Brazil.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : B
Explanation
Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit was held in 1992 in Brazil.
Q 8 - Hadley Cell is located between ………………………
A - Equator and Tropic of Cancer
Answer : A
Explanation
Hadley cell forms between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere.
Q 9 - What is the meaning of ‘Endemic species?’
B - The species, which survival is threatened
Answer : A
Explanation
Some species are unique and found only in one geographical region – it may be province, country, or continent. For example, Bicolored frog is endemic species of the Western Ghats, India.
Q 10 - Columbia Plateau is located in …………………………
Answer : C
Explanation
Columbia Plateau is also known in Snake plateau.
Q 11 - The longest river of South America and the second longest river of the world Amazon debouches into ……………………
Answer : B
Explanation
N/A
Q 12 - Which one of the following is the biggest cause of soil degradation?
Answer : A
Explanation
Though degradation of soil differs from one geographic region to other; however, in India, water erosion is the biggest cause of soil degradation.
Q 13 - Consider the following statements:
1. OPEC stands for Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
2. At present, OPEC has 18 members.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : A
Explanation
14 members
Q 14 - Gibraltar Strait separates ………………
Answer : C
Explanation
Gibraltar Strait connects Atlantic Ocean to Mediterranean Sea.
Q 15 - In reference to the Fertilizer Industries, which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
Answer : A
Explanation
Aonla is located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Q 16 - Surya, Kalu, and Savitri are the rivers of …
Answer : B
Explanation
The above given rivers are the west flowing rivers, flow through the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and empty into the Arabian Sea.
Q 17 - Which one of the following is the major producer of Zinc in India?
Answer : C
Explanation
Rajasthan solely produces about 99 percent of the total Zinc production.
Q 18 - The earthquake, which magnitude ranges between 6 and 7 on Richter scale is known as:
Answer : C
Explanation
N/A
Q 19 - Which one of the following is popular as ‘Land of flying Fish?’
Answer : D
Explanation
Because of abundance of fish in the region, Barbados is popular as ‘Land of flying Fish.’
Answer : A
Explanation
Chandra and Bhaga are the two main tributaries and they confluence at Tandi. From the confluence point (i.e. Tandi), the river is known as Chenab.