World Geography problems
- 1. The lowest point, on land, in the world is
Options- A. Death valley, USA
- B. Caspian sea, Russia
- C. Dead sea, Jordan/Israel
- D. Lake Eyre, Australia Discuss
Correct Answer: Dead sea, Jordan/Israel
- 2. The meridian passing through London is called the
Options- A. equator
- B. Tropic of Cancer
- C. Prime Meridian of 0? Meridian
- D. Tropic of Capricorn Discuss
Correct Answer: Prime Meridian of 0? Meridian
- 3. The magnetic field of earth, Magnetosphere expands to about
Options- A. 9600 km above the earth's surface
- B. 8000 km above the earth's surface
- C. 64,000 km above the earth's surface
- D. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: 64,000 km above the earth's surface
- 4. The main objective of multi-purpose river projects are
Options- A. extension of irrigation facilities by constructing dams to store surplus water during the rainy season, for release in summer
- B. power generation by constructing hydro power stations
- C. flood controls and making rivers navigable
- D. All of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: All of the above
- 5. The ministry of Water Resources lays down policies and programmes for the development and regulation of the country's water resources. It covers
Options- A. sartorial planning, coordination and policy guidelines
- B. technical examination and techno- appraisal of project providing central assistance to specific projects
- C. facilitation of external assistance in resolution of interstate water disputes, policy formulation planning and development of ground water resources
- D. All of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: All of the above
- 6. The most salty sea in the world is
Options- A. Red sea
- B. Dead sea
- C. Arabian sea
- D. Mediterranean sea Discuss
Correct Answer: Dead sea
- 7. The main vegetation of the steppe type climatic regions is
Options- A. evergreen forests
- B. evergreen deciduous forests
- C. large grasslands
- D. coniferous forests Discuss
Correct Answer: large grasslands
- 8. The middle latitude extends between
Options- A. 23(1/2)? North to 32(1/2)? South
- B. 23(1/2)? and 66? in both the hemispheres
- C. 66? North to 66? South
- D. North pole and South pole Discuss
Correct Answer: 23(1/2)? and 66? in both the hemispheres
- 9. The magnetosphere becomes unstable during the magnetic storms during a period of
Options- A. initial phase
- B. storm sudden commencement phase
- C. main phase
- D. None of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: main phase
- 10. The minerals of sulphide group are
Options- A. Cinnabar
- B. Pyrite
- C. Galena
- D. All of the above Discuss
Correct Answer: All of the above
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