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Climate and Weather
- What indicates the prediction of an approaching storm?
- a. Sudden rise in atmospheric pressure
- b. Gradual rise in atmospheric pressure
- c. Sudden fall in atmospheric pressure
- d. Gradual fall in atmospheric pressure
- Ans: c
- Which of the following best describes fog?
- a. Gas dispersed in gas
- b. Gas dispersed in liquid
- c. Gas dispersed in solid
- d. Liquid dispersed in solid
- Ans: None of these
- Fog, mist, and clouds are examples of which of the following?
- a. Aerosol
- b. Solid sol
- c. Foam
- d. Gel
- Ans: a
- What is smog a combination of?
- a. Air and water vapour
- b. Water and smoke
- c. Fire and water
- d. Smoke and fog
- Ans: d
- Which instrument measures the blueness of the sky or ocean?
- a. Bathymeter
- b. Ceraunograph
- c. Cyanometer
- d. Barometer
- Ans: c
- Deliquescence increases in which condition?
- a. Warm, moist, and airy
- b. Cold, moist, and airy
- c. Cold, dry, and still
- d. Warm, dry, and airy
- Ans: a
- What does the term “Cloud Burst” refer to?
- a. Sudden appearance of clouds
- b. Intense rainfall accompanied by a violent storm
- c. Sowing of seeds during cloudy weather
- d. Creation of artificial rain
- Ans: b
- Which factor influences both weathering and humus formation in soil?
- a. Flora and Fauna
- b. Time
- c. Parent rock
- d. Climate
- Ans: d
Winds and Atmospheric Phenomena
- What direction do Harmattan winds blow across the Sahara Desert?
- a. South to North
- b. East to West
- c. West to East
- d. North to South
- Ans: b
- What is “Willy-Willy”?
- a. A tropical cyclone near Australia
- b. An earthquake
- c. A high tide
- d. A tropical cyclone near India
- Ans: a
- Which wind is hot, dusty, and blows from the Sahara towards the Mediterranean?
- a. Sirocco
- b. Loo
- c. Foehn
- d. Mistral
- Ans: a
Soil and Agriculture
- Which factors influence the rate of humus formation?
- a. Flora and Fauna
- b. Time
- c. Temperature
- d. Parent rock
- Ans: a
- What method of soil conservation involves piling rocks to slow water flow and prevent erosion?
- a. Mulching
- b. Contour barriers
- c. Rock dams
- d. Terrace farming
- Ans: c
Climatic Classification and Rainfall
- How can climate-based regional classification be determined?
- a. Distance from the equator
- b. Elevation
- c. Rainfall
- d. Distance from the sea
- Ans: a
- What type of rainfall is typical in a humid equatorial climate?
- a. Cyclonic
- b. Mountainous
- c. Convectional
- d. Fluctuating and Cyclonic
- Ans: c
Geography and Natural Features
- Cordillera in North America refers to:
- a. A river basin
- b. A high plateau
- c. An inland lake
- d. A mountain system
- Ans: d
- A lake formed in a cut-off meander of a river is called:
- a. Ox-Bow Lake
- b. Crater Lake
- c. Playa Lake
- d. Meteoric Lake
- Ans: a
- What process dominates in the youthful stage of a river?
- a. Valley widening
- b. River rejuvenation
- c. Valley deepening
- d. Meandering
- Ans: c
Countries and Capitals
- Which country has the longest coastline?
- a. USA
- b. Australia
- c. Canada
- d. India
- Ans: c
- Which of the following is not a national capital?
- a. Canberra
- b. Sydney
- c. Wellington
- d. Riyadh
- Ans: b
- What is Malaysia’s new federal administrative capital?
- a. Kota Bharu
- b. Kuala Terengganu
- c. Putrajaya
- d. Taiping
- Ans: c
Agriculture and Products
- India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of:
- a. Rice
- b. Tea
- c. Coffee
- d. Sugar
- Ans: b
- Slash-and-burn agriculture is referred to as “Milpa” in:
- a. Venezuela
- b. Brazil
- c. Central America
- d. Mexico and Central America
- Ans: d
- Which country is the largest producer of timber?
- a. USA
- b. Brazil
- c. Nigeria
- d. Sweden
- Ans: a
- Which region shows the greatest difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures?
- a. Desert
- b. Mountains
- c. Plateau
- d. Ocean
- Ans: a
- Which agency certifies the quality of agricultural products in India under AGMARK?
- a. ISI
- b. Eco Product
- c. AGMARK
- d. Green Product
- Ans: c
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