World Geography problems
- 1. Port of Spain is the Capital City of _______.
Options- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. North Korea
- C. Czech Republic
- D. Trinidad and Tobago Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT
Correct Answer: Trinidad and Tobago
- 2. The weight of an object is maximum
Options- A. on the equator
- B. on the surface of the earth
- C. at the centre of the earth
- D. on the poles of the earth Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: on the poles of the earth
- 3. What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river?
Options- A. Valley widening
- B. River rejuvenating
- C. Valley deepening
- D. Meandering Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Valley deepening
- 4. Which one of the following was the earlier name of Tokyo?
Options- A. Osaka
- B. Kyoto
- C. Samurai
- D. Edo Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Edo
Explanation:
Tokyo officially became the Japanese capital after Emperor Meiji moved his seat to the city from the old capital of Kyoto in 1868; at that time Edo was renamed Tokyo.
- 5. The City of Cartagena, which is famous for Protocol on Biosafety,is located in
Options- A. Colombia
- B. Venezuela
- C. Brazil
- D. Guyana Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Colombia
Explanation:
Cartagena is a port city on Colombia?s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings.
- 6. A stretch of sea water, partly or fully separated by a narrow strip from the main sea is called
Options- A. Bay
- B. Isthmus
- C. Lagoon
- D. Strait Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Lagoon
- 7. How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
Options- A. Decreases salinity of ocean
- B. Cools downs the temperature of water
- C. Maintains stable temperature of water
- D. Increases salinity of ocean Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Cools downs the temperature of water
- 8. Which country is headed towards a confrontation over Gibraltar with Spain?
Options- A. France
- B. Morocco
- C. Germany
- D. United Kingdom Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: United Kingdom
- 9. The Gulf Stream is a poleword flowing current in the Atlantic Ocean. Which one of the following statements with regard to this is not correct?
Options- A. It is similar to the Kuroshio current in the North Pacific Ocean.
- B. It transports warm, tropical water towards polar region.
- C. This current is a major factor in weather along the east coast of the USA.
- D. The warm water of the Gulf Stream sustains the coral reefs of West Pacific Coast. Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: The warm water of the Gulf Stream sustains the coral reefs of West Pacific Coast.
Explanation:
All are correct except 4. The Kuroshio is a north-flowing ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean. It is similar to the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic and is part of the North Pacific ocean gyre. Like the Gulf stream, it is a strong western boundary current. Gulf stream is not present in west Pacific coast
- 10. The Gurudwara 'Panja Sahib' is located in which neighbouring country of India?
Options- A. Pakistan
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Nepal Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Pakistan
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