Practice MCQ Questions and answers on World Geography-GK

61

Within the transporting medium, transport can occur by

A) suspension B) solution and traction C) solution D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

All of the above

62

The length of the day is determined in

A) astronomical units B) solar terms C) length of the hours D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The length of the day is determined in astronomical units.

63

The hot, dry wind on the east or leeward side of the Rocky mountains (North America) is called

A) the Chinook B) the Sirocco C) the Harmattan D) the Loo

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Chinooks are generally called föhn winds by meteorologists and climatologists, and, regardless of name, can occur in most places on the leeward side of a nearby mountain range. They are called "Chinook winds" throughout most of inland western North America, particularly the Rocky Mountain region.

64

The islands of Seychelles are located in the

A) Arctic Ocean B) Atlantic Ocean C) Indian Ocean D) Pacific Ocean

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

An island nation, Seychelles is located in the Somali Sea segment of the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and about 1,600 km (994 mi) east of Kenya. The Constitution of Seychelles lists 155 named islands and a further 7 reclaimed islands have been created subsequent to the publication of the Constitution.

65

The island of Sri Lanka formerly known as

A) Madagascar B) Tasmania C) Ceylon D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The island of Sri Lanka formerly known as Ceylon.

66

The highest sand dunes are found in

A) the Sahara desert B) the Atacama desert C) the Kalahari desert D) the Gobi desert

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The highest sand dunes are found is the Sahara desert.

67

The greatest variety of animal and plant species is found in

A) temperate grasslands B) tropical moist forests C) tundra regions D) in hot deserts

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The greatest variety of animal and plant species is found in tropical moist forests.

68

The layer of the earth, immediately below the crust, is called

A) outer core B) inner core C) inner mantle D) outer mantle

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The layer below the Earth's crust is known as outer mantle. This consists of magma.

69

The highest mountains in Africa, which is not part of any mountains chain, is

A) Mount Aconcagua B) Mount Kilimanjaro C) Mount Kosciusco D) Mount Blanc

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The highest mountains in Africa, which is not part of any mountains chain, is Mount Kilimanjaro.

70

The heavier silicates named as 'Sima' or silica + magnesium are most abundant in the

A) crust B) core C) mantle D) ocean floors

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The heavier silicates named 'Sima' or silica + magnesium are most aboundant in the ocean floor.