GEOGRAPHY SEASONS MCQS SET 28

SEASONS MCQS SET 28

271) The lowest winter temperature in the northern hemisphere is of:
A) Ottawa
B) Mexico city
C) Moscow
D) Verkhoyansk

Correct Answer: Verkhoyansk
   
272) Among foodgrains, international trade of rice is quite small because:
A) it is not the main food grain of human consumption
B) its transport cost is high
C) rice gets spoilt during storage and transport
D) major producer regions are major consumers also

Correct Answer: major producer regions are major consumers also
   
273) Which of the following countries is the richest coal producing nation in Europe?
A) France
B) Germany
C) Great Britain
D) Poland

Correct Answer: Germany
   
274) World's largest synthetic rubber and tyre making centre is:
A) Cleveland
B) Sharon
C) Akron
D) Wheeling

Correct Answer: Akron
   
275) The World's largest producer of wool is:
A) India
B) Russia
C) U.S.A
D) Australia

Correct Answer: Australia

276) Marino sheep rearing is the predominant pastoral activity in:
A) Australia
B) Argentina
C) Denmark
D) Sweden

Correct Answer: Australia
   
277) Which of the following is the leading producer of rice?
A) Australia
B) Argentina
C) China
D) Cuba

Correct Answer: China
   
278) Major wheat and rice producing area in China is:
A) Hwang-Ho basin
B) Yangtse-basin
C) Si-Kiang basin
D) All the above

Correct Answer: All the above
   
279) Which one of the following countries produces the largest amount of crude steel of the world?
A) Japan
B) USA
C) South Korea
D) China

Correct Answer: China
   
280) Which one of the following deserts is famous for its deposits of nitrates?
A) Atacama
B) Kalahari
C) Gobi
D) Sahara

Correct Answer: Atacama