World Geography - General Knowledge Questions

1 .
The tropical cyclones do not occur to the equator because of
A)
weak coriolis force
B)
light and variable width
C)
excessive humidity
D)
connective activity

Correct Answer :   weak coriolis force

2 .
The polar diameter is ____ to the equatorial diameter.
A)
more
B)
equal
C)
less
D)
they cannot be compared

Correct Answer :   less

3 .
The model which explains the various types of igneous rocks
A)
rock cycle
B)
Bowens reaction series
C)
both are similar terms
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Bowens reaction series

4 .
The phosphate are a group of minerals of one or more metallic elements chemically associated with the phosphate compound ____
A)
PO4
B)
PO3
C)
PO2
D)
PO

Correct Answer :   PO4

5 .
The main tributaries of Indus river system are
A)
the Jhelum, the Chenab , the Ravi
B)
the Beas, the Sutlej
C)
both (a) and (b)
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   both (a) and (b)

6 .
The troughs of the waves are where the jet stream of waves is closest to the
A)
poles
B)
equator
C)
Prime meridian
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   equator

7 .
The two 'equinoxes' take place respectively in the months of
A)
January and June
B)
July and December
C)
March and September
D)
September and December

Correct Answer :   March and September

8 .
The Mistral is
A)
very cold wind, which blows down from the plateau of central France
B)
swift, dry, cold northerly wind that blows down from the western Alps and the plateau of Southern France and out over the Mediterranean
C)
wind that blows for 100 days a year and may cause extensive frost damage to plants
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

9 .
The mica belt of the Himalayas, the major part of it is situated in
A)
Andhra Pradesh
B)
Bihar
C)
Rajasthan
D)
West Bengal

Correct Answer :   Bihar

10 .
The polar regions of earth cannot support forest growth because
A)
the growing season is short in these areas
B)
the ground is often frozen or snow or ice covered
C)
the rainfall is very low
D)
All of these factors.

Correct Answer :   All of these factors.

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