Why do clouds float in the atmosphere? a) Low temperature b) Low velocity c) Low pressure d) Low density Answer: d
What type of rainfall occurs due to the upward movement of air caused by the convergence of cold and warm air masses? a) Cyclonic rainfall b) Orographic rainfall c) Frontal rainfall d) Convectional rainfall Answer: c
Which gas is most significant in absorbing heat radiated from both the Sun and the Earth? a) Carbon dioxide b) Oxygen c) Carbon monoxide d) Nitrogen Answer: a
Which chemical compound in acid rain harms plants? a) Nitrate b) Ozone c) Carbon monoxide d) Sulphuric acid Answer: d
What does ITCZ stand for? a) Inter Tropical Converter Zone b) Inter Tropical Convergence Zone c) Inter Tropical Centre Zone d) None of the above Answer: b
Soil & Conservation Techniques
Which method of soil conservation involves covering bare soil with organic matter like straw? a) Mulching b) Contour barriers c) Rock dam d) Terrace farming Answer: a
What is the name of soil rich in aluminum and iron oxide? a) Meadow b) Pedalfer soil c) Chernozem soil d) Podzol soil Answer: b
Which soil conservation method involves planting rows of trees to block wind and protect soil in coastal/dry regions? a) Mulching b) Contour barriers c) Rock dam d) Shelter belts Answer: d
What technique involves growing different crops in alternate rows and sowing them at different times to prevent soil erosion? a) Mulching b) Contour barriers c) Rock dam d) Terrace farming Answer: (Missing in original, possibly a formatting error—intended answer is Terrace farming)
Geographical Locations & Countries
What is the capital of Peru? a) La Paz b) Quito c) Lima d) Bogotá Answer: c
‘Elephant Pass’ is associated with which country? a) Bangladesh b) India c) Nepal d) Sri Lanka Answer: d
What is another name for the Faroe Islands in the Atlantic Ocean? a) Island of Sheep b) Island of Goats c) Island of Cows d) Island of Buffaloes Answer: a
Which of the following countries are members of the Arctic Council? a) Denmark, Japan, Russia b) Japan, Russia, UK c) Denmark, UK, USA d) Denmark, Russia, USA Answer: d
Which of these famous places are correctly matched with their countries?
Cannes – France
Davos – Denmark
Roland – Netherlands a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) All three Answer: a
Which city-river pair is incorrectly matched? a) Berlin – Rhine b) London – Thames c) New York – Hudson d) Vienna – Danube Answer: a
L’Aquila is located in which country? a) Romania b) France c) Italy d) Greece Answer: c
Rivers & Landforms
What percentage of Earth’s water is fresh water? a) 4% b) 3% c) 8% d) 5% Answer: b
The Grand Canyon is carved by which river? a) Ohio b) Mississippi c) Colorado d) Columbia Answer: c(corrected from original’s mistake)
Assertion: Rivers can cut valleys at the same rate as uplift, maintaining their course. Reason: Antecedent rivers originated before land uplift and folding. a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A b) Both A and R are true, but R doesn’t explain A c) A is true, R is false d) A is false, R is true Answer: b
Which is the largest river in Asia? a) Indus b) Yangtze c) Hwang Ho d) Ganga Answer: b
Which city is situated on the Potomac River? a) Berlin b) Islamabad c) Madrid d) Washington D.C. Answer: d
Biomes & Crops
Pampas grasslands are located in: a) Africa b) South America c) Britain d) USA Answer: b
Deciduous trees are characterized by: a) Relying on others for food b) Shedding leaves annually c) Keeping their leaves year-round d) Food synthesis Answer: b
What is soil-free farming called? a) Hydroponics b) Humidity upgrading c) Interlude cropping d) Sericulture Answer: a
Which is the most important edible crop of Australia? a) Maize b) Barley c) Wheat d) Rice Answer: c
What are tropical grasslands commonly called? a) Pampas b) Llanos c) Savanna d) Veld Answer: c
