MCQ for test-22-3rd-september-2023

Consider the following statements with reference to geomorphic processes:

1. Diastrophism encompasses all processes that move, elevate, or build up portions of the earth's crust.

2. Epeirogenic processes involve mountain formation via severe folding and affect long and narrow belts of the earth's crust.

3. Orogenic processes involving uplift or warping of large parts of the earth’s crust.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Ocean currents like the Gulf stream or the North Atlantic Drift lower the temperature of coastal districts of western Europe.

2. In the Northern Hemisphere, north-facing slopes in latitudes from about 30 to 55 degrees receive less direct sunlight than south-facing slopes.

3. Wet soils like clay are more sensitive to temperature changes when compared to dry soils.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following conditions are ideal for the formation of dew?

1. Low relative humidity

2. Clear sky and calm air

3. Cold and long nights

4. Dew point below the freezing point

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

"There is uniformity of temperature throughout the year. The diurnal range of temperature is also small. Precipitation is heavy and well distributed throughout the year. There is no winter." This is the most likely description of

" This is a very low cloud, uniformly grey and thick, which appears like a low ceiling or highland fog. It brings dull weather with light drizzle. It reduces the visibility of aircraft and is thus a danger." This is the most likely description of

Consider the following statements with reference to the Mediterranean type of climate:

1. The major cause of this climate is the shifting of the wind belts.

2. In summer, the prevailing trade winds are on-shore and the relative humidity is very high.

3. The Mediterranean lands receive most of their precipitation in winter.

4. It is also found in central Chile and California.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

" These are formed when snowflakes melt into a raindrop in a wedge of warm air well above the ground and then refreeze in a layer of freezing air just above the surface. This results in frozen raindrops, or small ice pellets." This is the most likely description of

Consider the following statements with reference to forests:

1. Monsoon forests grow in areas having a limited period of the rainy season.

2. Trees in temperate deciduous forests shed their leaves at the onset of the winter.

3. Species richness of equatorial forests makes it suitable for greater commercial exploitation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to trojan asteroids:

1. Trojan asteroids share an orbit with a larger planet.

2. Earth has the highest number of trojan asteroids.

3. Trojan asteroids are located in Lagrange points.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Asteroid belt:

1. It is located between the orbits of the planets Earth and Mars.

2. Titan is the largest asteroid in the asteroid belt.

3. DAVINCI+ is the first US-led mission to study the Asteroid belt.

Which of the statements above is/are not correct?

“The regions under these climatic divisions experience the permanent influence of the westerlies all-round the year. These regions also experience high temperate cyclonic activities. Annual temperature is usually in the range of 5℃ – 15℃, this is mainly due to the warming effect of oceanic currents. Another feature is the adequate rainfall throughout the year. The natural vegetation of this climatic type is deciduous forest.” This is the most likely description of

Consider the following statements with reference to tsunamis:

1. It radiates outward in all directions from its source.

2. Its speed depends on the depth of the water it is travelling through.

3. Its wavelength shortens but height grows as it reaches near the shoreline.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the phenomenon of "slumping"?

Which of the following processes are associated with diastrophism?

1. Orogenic process

2. Epeirogenic process

3. Earthquake

4. Plate tectonics

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements with reference to the climatic regions:

1. The Laurentian type of climate is absent in the Southern Hemisphere.

2. The typhoons associated with the China type of climate occur most frequently in late summer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

‘Medicane’, recently seen in the news, is:

With reference to Jet streams, consider the following statements:

1. Their circulation is found in both the northern and the southern hemisphere.

2. They become stronger in the winter season with high wind velocity.

3. Their extent is widened during the summer season due to the shift of the position of the sun.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the hot and wet equatorial regions, consider the following statements:

1. There is no month in a year without rain in this region.

2. Its climate is suitable for the cultivation of Natural rubber.

3. The Indian tribes of the Amazon Basin, Pygmies of Congo and the Orang Asli of Malaysia are the tribes of these regions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

"This is the wear and tear of the transported materials themselves when they roll and collide with one another. In the process, the coarser boulders are broken down into smaller pieces. The angular edges are smoothened and rounded to form pebbles.” This is the most likely description of:

Consider the following statements:

1. Hot deserts are formed mainly due to the effect of off-shore trade winds.

2. Desert vegetations have xerophytic adaptations.

3. ‘Hard pans’ are a feature of hot desert regions formed due to intense evaporation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to cloud seeding, consider the following statements:

1. It is a weather modification technology that is used to create artificial rainfall.

2. Dry ice and iodides of silver or potassium can be used for the process.

3. Potential pre-existing clouds are needed to carry out this process.

4. It is a theoretical concept with no practical implementation till date.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 

Israel shares land or marine borders with which of the following?

1. Mediterranean Sea

2. Iraq

3. Persian Gulf

4. Syria

5. Egypt

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following countries:

1. Tajikistan

2.Turkmenistan

3.Uzbekistan

4.Kyrgyzstan

5.China

Which of the above-mentioned countries border Afghanistan?

Arrange the following geographical locations, from West to East: