Practice MCQ Questions and answers on World Geography-GK

41

The monetary currency of Greece is called (prior to Jan 1, 2002).

A) guilder B) drachma C) yen D) dinar

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

On 1 January 2002, the Greek drachma was officially replaced as the circulating currency by the euro, and it has not been legal tender since 1 March 2002.

42

The main examples of Rabi crop are

A) wheat, barley, peas, rapeseed, mustard, grams B) rice, jowar, barley, wheat C) peas, maize, cotton and jute D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

wheat, barley, peas, rapeseed, mustard, grams.

43

The modern theory of plate tectonics states

A) the creation of oceanic crust and the drifting of continents B) the convention currents within the earth's mantle cause the creation of new oceanic crust at the mid C) that the oceanic crust is destroyed at areas where this crust type becomes subducted under the light D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle, the rocky inner layer above the core. The plates act like a hard and rigid shell compared to Earth's mantle.

44

The mean distance of the earth from the sun is approximately

A) 149,502,000 km B) 150,503,000 km C) 148,000,000 km D) 150,000,000 km

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The mean distance of the earth from the sun is approximately 149,502,000 km.

45

The major control over the form of the developing slope is exerted by

A) inputs to the hill slope B) outputs from the hill slope C) balance between inputs and outputs from the hill slope system D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The balance between inputs and outputs from the hillslope system exerts a major control over the form of the developing slope. In situations where inputs are the controlling factor, the slope is said to be weathering limited because outputs quickly remove any accumulating debris.

46

The middle latitude extends between how many degrees?

A) 23^1/2 North to 32^1/2 South B) 23^1/2 and 66 in both the hemispheres C) 66 North to 66 South D) North pole and South pole

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The middle latitudes are found between 30 degrees N/S and 60 degrees N/S. And the high latitudes are found between 60 degrees N/S and the poles (90 degrees N/S).

47

The major graphite producing country is

A) Russia B) Sri Lanka C) India D) Zaire

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Sri Lanka is a major graphite producing country.

48

The maximum soil fertility occurs in the pH range of

A) 5.0 to 6.2 B) 6.0 to 7.2 C) 7.0 to 8.2 D) 4.0 to 5.2

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

In general, optimum availability occurs between a soil pH of 6.0 and 7.0.

49

The mica belt of the Himalayas, the major part of it is situated in

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Bihar C) Rajasthan D) West Bengal

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The mica belt of the Himalayas, the major part of it is situated in Bihar.

50

The most well known member of halick group is

A) Halite B) Pyrite C) Galena D) Hematite

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The most well known member of halick group is Halite.