GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 173

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 173

1721) Assertion (A) The equatorial regions of the world provide favourable environment for plants, but not for man.
Reason (R) The average annual range of temperatures in the region is very small (about 3°C)
The above question consist of two statements, Assertion and Reason. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these questions using the codes given below.
A) Both A are R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true.

Answer: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
   
1722) Consider the following statements
I. The temperature at which air gets saturated is called dew point.
II. Heat energy is generally measured in terms of calorie.
III. Equatorial regions are characterised by highest relative humidity.
IV. Relative humidity is defined as the total weight of moisture contained (water vapour) per volume of air at a definite temperature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) All of these
B) I, II and III
C) I, II and IV
D) Only I

Answer: I, II and III
   
1723) Match the following
List I (Local Wind)      List II (Region)
A.Fohn      1.Argentina
B.Sarmun      2.Kurdistan
C.Santa ana      3.California
D.Zonda      4.Alps

Codes are given in A B C D order
A) 2 4 1 3
B) 4 2 3 1
C) 2 4 3 1
D) 4 2 1 3

Answer: 4 2 3 1
   
1724) Consider the following statements
The South-West Monsoon originates in India due to
1. low pressure in the Punjab plain.
2. high pressure in areas South of India.
3. equatorial low being filled up by descending air current.
4. the Himalaya.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1 and 4
B) 1 and 2
C) 1 and 3
D) 2 and 4

Answer: 1 and 4
   
1725) Which one of the following basins experiences the conventional rainfall?
A) Amazon
B) Gangs
C) Hwang Ho
D) Mississippi

Answer: Amazon

1726) Which one of the following conditions does not favours the formation of a tropical cyclone?
A) Temperature above 27C
B) Significant vertical wind difference
C) High humidity levels
D) Divergence in the upper atmosphere

Answer: Significant vertical wind difference
   
1727) Which one among the following statements regarding Chinook winds is not correct?
A) These are local winds
B) They descend along the Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountain in mid-latitudes
C) They bring lots of rain with them
D) They benefit agriculture

Answer: They benefit agriculture
   
1728) Jet streams are usually found In the
A) Ozonosphere
B) Mesosphere
C) Troposphere
D) Ionosphere

Answer: Troposphere
   
1729) Assertion (A) The Mediterranean climate is highly suitable for fruit production.
Reason (R) Cool and moist winters in Mediterranean regions enable ample production of fruits.
The above question consist of two statements, Assertion and Reason. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these questions using the codes given below.
A) Both A are R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true.

Answer: Both A are R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   
1730) Which one of the following experiences the least annual range of temperature?
A) Arctic circle
B) Tropic of capricorn
C) Tropic of cancer
D) Equator

Answer: Equator