Physical Geography (Civil Service Examination), Questions and Answers, GK for UPSC, Bank PO & All Exams

1. Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion from the following: [2001]

a. Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully erosion

b. Sheet erosion, Splash erosion, Gully erosion, Rill erosion

c. Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash erosion

d. Gully erosion, Rill erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash erosion

2. Consider the following statements: [2000]
1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely
3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours
4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports
Which of these statements are correct?

a. 1 and 4

b. 2, 3 and 4

c. 1, 2 and 3

d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

3. Diamond ring is a phenomenon observed: [1996]

a. at the start of a total solar eclipse

b. at the end of a total solar eclipse

c. only along the peripheral regions of the totality trail

d. only in the central regions of the totality trail

4. Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth of a pigmented dinofagellates. These blooms are called [1998]

a. red tides

b. sea tides

c. black tides

d. sea flowers

5. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: [1998]
List I (Special characteristic)
A. Smallest planet of the solar system
B. Largest planet of the solar system
C. Planet second from the Sun in the solar system
D. Planet nearest to the Sun
List II(Name of Planet)
1. Mercury
2. Venus
3.Jupiter
4. Fluto
5. Saturn
Codes:

a. A-2; B-3; C-5;D-1

b. A-3; B-5; C-1;D-2

c. A-4; B-1; C-2;D-3

d. A-4; B-3; C-2;D-1

6. In the context of space technology, what is "Bhuvan", recently in the news? [2010]

a. A mini satellite launched by ISRO for promoting the distance education in India

b. The name given to the next Moon Impact Probe, for Chandrayan-II

c. A geoportal of ISRO with 3 D imaging capabilities of India

d. A space telescope developed by India

7. Consider the following statements: [2002]
1. Ocean currents are the slow-surface movement of water in the same
2 Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds
4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean
Which of these statements are correct?

a. 1 and2

b. 2, 3 and 4

c. 1, 3 and 4

d. 1, 2, 3 and 4

8. Which one of the following stars is nearest to the Earth? [1997]

a. Polaris

b. Alpha Centauri

c. Sun

d. Sirius

9. Which one of the following weather conditions is indicated a sudden falls in barometer reading? [2001]

a. Stormy

b. Calm weather

c. Cold and dry weather

d. Hot and sunny weather

10. Sun's halo is produced by the refraction of light in: [2002]

a. water vapour in Stratus clouds

b. ice crystals in Cirro-Cumulus clouds

c. ice crystals in Cirrus clouds

d. dust particles in Stratus clouds

General Knowledge

1. World Geography -Test-01

2. World Geography -Test-02

3. World Geography -Test-03

4. Geography of India -Test-01

5. Geography of India -Test-02

6. Geography of India -Test-03

7. Geography of India -Test-04

8. Geography of India -Test-05

9. History of India - Test - 01

10. History of India - Test - 02

11. History of India - Test - 03

12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

15. History of India - Test - 07

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The Universe Cascade is located on a slope that runs down the back of the Gardens of Cosmic Speculation (Dumfries, Scotland), forming an axis between the snail mound and the rear of the house and consists of a steep series of steps.A giant rock and a bench for contemplation were installed at each level for individuals to use as they climbed steeply upwards.The staircase is an extraordinarily dramatic structure rising up from a large pond, water pouring down the centre as it criss crosses the steep hillside, and ends in an open pavilion at the top. Though the gardens are private, they open to the public once a year.