Important GK Questions Based on World Geography
1. The Homolographic projection has the correct representation of
A.shape B. area
C.baring D.distance
Answer: Option B
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2. The latitudinal differences in pressure delineate a number of major pressure zones, which
correspond with
A.zones of climate
B.zones of oceans
C.zones of land
D.zones of cyclonic depressions
Answer: Option A
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3. The higher the wind speed and the longer the fetch or distance of open water across which the wind
blows and waves travel, the ____ waves and the ____ energy they process.
A. larger, more
B.larger, less
C.smaller, more D.smaller, less
Answer: Option A
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4. The hazards of radiation belts include
A.deterioration of electronic circuits
B.damage of solar cells of spacecraft
C.adverse effect on living organisms
D.All of the above
Answer: Option D
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5. The great Victoria Desert is located in
A.Canada
B.West Africa
C.Australia
D.North America
Answer: Option C
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6. The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are
A.latitudes
B.longitudes
C.geographic grids
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
7. The light of distant stars is affected by
A.the earth's atmosphere
B.interstellar dust
C.both (a) and (b)
D.None of the above
Answer: Option C
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8. The landmass of which of the following continents is the least?
A.Africa
B.Asia
C.Australia
D.Europe
Answer: Option C
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9. Without ____ the equator would be much hotter than it is while the poles would be much cooler.
A.latitudinal redistribution of heat
B.cycle of air circulation
C.global wind pattern
D.All are similar terms
Answer: Option D
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10. The habitats valuable for commercially harvested species are called
A.coral reefs
B.sea grass bed
C.hot spots
D.None of the above
Answer: Option B
