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world geography mcq questions and answers for competitive exams

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world geography mcq questions and answers for competitive exams UPSC SSC , SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, upsc Civils , Entrance exams Online test practice online free Quiz, mock practice online
331.
Which of the following is most useful for measuring the shortest distance between two places on the earth and path between them?

a
Atlas map
b
Thematic maps
c
Wall maps
d
Globe
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332.
The periodic rise and fall of the sea level on the earth, gives rise to tides. This is related to

a
the position of the moon with reference to the earth and the gravitational pull exerted mainly by the moon and partly by the sun
b
infrared rays from the sun
c
ultraviolet rays from the sun
d
None of the above
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333.
The Penumbra is

a
the outer portion of the moon's shadow
b
formed by the tangent that intersects between the sun and the moon
c
both (a) and (b)
d
None of the above
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334.
The term 'flora' in the context of natural vegetation refers to

a
assemblage of plant species living in association with each other in a given environmental frame
b
plants of a particular region or period, listed by species and considered as a group
c
a large tract covered by trees and shrubs and its administration for assessing economic benefits
d
role played by species of animals in the maintenance of ecological balance
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335.
The moon's volume is about that of earth.

a
1/40 th
b
1/50 th
c
1/60 th
d
1/20 th
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336.
The main watershed of most of the peninsular river lies in the

a
Aravalli hills
b
Raj Mahal hills
c
Siwalik hills
d
Western Ghats
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337.
The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was

a
Newton
b
Dalton
c
Copernicus
d
Einstein
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338.
The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which of the following?

a
Volcanic mountains
b
Residual mountains
c
Block mountains
d
Fold mountains
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339.
Which planet is closet to the sun?

a
Mercury
b
Pluto
c
Earth
d
Jupiter
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340.
The highest degree of concentration of mineral deposits are found in

a
northeastern zone
b
northwestern zone
c
southern zone
d
All of the above
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341.
The South Frigid Zone is the region

a
lying between 66(1/2)? south and 90? south
b
lying between the Antarctic circle to the south pole
c
has the coldest climate throughout the year
d
All of the above
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342.
The circle of illumination divides Earth into two hemispheres known as:

a
East and West
b
North and South
c
Day and Night
d
Summer and Winter
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