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

1. Quartzite is metamorphosed from: [2001]

a. limestone

b. obsidian

c. sandstone

d. shale

2. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R): [1996]
Assertion (A): Mangroves are very specialised forest eco-systems of tropical and sub-tropical regions bordering certain sea coasts.
Reason (R): They stabilise the shoreline and act as bulwark against encroachments by sea.
In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

c. A is true but R is false

d. A is false but R is true

3. Assertion (A): During the Neap Tides. The high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. Reason (R): The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon. [2001]

a. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b. Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct explanation of A

c. A is true but R is false

d. A is false but R is true

4. 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

5. Willy Willy is: [1995]

a. a type of tree grown in temperate regions

b. a wind that blows in a desert

c. a tropical cyclone of the north-west Australia

d. a kind of common fish found near Lakhadweep islands

6. Consider the following statements regarding asteroids: [1998]
1. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes orbiting the Sun
2. Most of the asteroids are small but some have diameter as large and 1000 km
3. The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn
Of these statements:

a. 1, 2 and 3 are correct

b. 2 and 3 are correct

c. 1 and 2 are correct

d. 1 and 3 are correct

7. 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

8. Consider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks: [2001]
1. Sedimentary rocks are formed at earth's surface by the hydrological system
2. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of preexisting rocks
3. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils
4. Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers
Which of these statements are correct?

a. 1 and 2

b. 1 and 4

c. 2, 3 and 4

d. 1,2,3 and4

9. In the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what should be the 1ST when it is noon at the International Date Line? [1997]

a. 06.30 hrs

b. 05.30 hrs

c. 18.30 hrs

d. 17.30 hrs

10. Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean? [1997]

a. Indian Ocean is half an ocean

b. Indian Ocean has Monsoon drift

c. Indian Ocean is a land-locked ocean

d. Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity exported from India)
A. Iron ore
B. Leather goods
C. Tea
D. Cotton fabrics
List II
1. Russia
2. U.S.A.
3. Japan
4. U.K.
5. Canada
Codes:

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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