World geography

11. The landmass of which of the following continents is the least?

Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe

Detailed SolutionThe landmass of which of the following continents is the least?

12. The short term variations of the atmosphere, ranging from minutes to months are called

climate
weather
temperature
humidity

Detailed SolutionThe short term variations of the atmosphere, ranging from minutes to months are called

13. The largest fresh water lake of Africa, area wise is

lake Victoria
lake Tanganyika
lake Malawi
lake Rudot

Detailed SolutionThe largest fresh water lake of Africa, area wise is

14. The phenomenon associated with collision and subduction of the planet is

volcanoes
island arcs
earthquakes
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe phenomenon associated with collision and subduction of the planet is

15. The modern theory of plate tectonics states

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

Detailed SolutionThe modern theory of plate tectonics states

16. The smallest annual temperature range occurs in the

equatorial tropical climate zone
subtropical climate zone
temperate climate zone
polar climate zone

Detailed SolutionThe smallest annual temperature range occurs in the

17. The main examples of Rabi crop are

wheat, barley, peas, rapeseed, mustard, grams
rice, jowar, barley, wheat
peas, maize, cotton and jute
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe main examples of Rabi crop are

18. The points in the ecliptic farthest north and south of the celestial equator are called

summer and winter solstices
autumnal and vernal equinox
north celestial pole and south celestial pole
None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe points in the ecliptic farthest north and south of the celestial equator are called

19. The longest day (shortest night) in the southern hemisphere is

Jun-21
Dec-22
Jul-21
Nov-22

Detailed SolutionThe longest day (shortest night) in the southern hemisphere is

20. The term ‘Abyssal’ refers to

inner most part of the earth
organism found in the shallow water zone of the seas
deeper parts of the oceans
None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe term ‘Abyssal’ refers to

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