Geography Quiz Set 1

Who was the first man to discuss about geography?

Who was the first man to say that the Earth is spherical and revolves around the sun?

In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus?

A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India created the heaviest antimatter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the implication/ implications of the creation of anti-matter?

1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper.
2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti-matter.
3.  It will help understand the evolution of the universe.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?

Maximum thickness of sediments is found over

Which among the following represents the correct sequence in increasing height, of different types of cloud formation?

Consider the following statements regarding the cumulonimbus clouds

1.  This cloud is also referred to as thunder clouds.
2.  This brings convectional rain.
3.  This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons.
4.  These are woolly, bumpy clouds arranged in layers appearing like waves in blue sky.

Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?

Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana is one of the largest dams in the world. Which of the following two countries have this as a joint project?

Currently half of the world’s population lives in just six countries. Identify them from the following.

Consider the following statements Black Fellow: Australian aborigines. Yuit: Inhabitants of Siberia and St. Lawrence island of Alaska Which of the above statements is/are true?

The national economy of New Zealand is based on

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?

The tributary of Indus which does not flow through Pakistan is

The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region ?

Which of the following is not a problem associated with land?

The iron ore mined at Bailadila is mostly

Why is Gujarat, the largest producer of salt in India?