- Which of the following is NOT a major greenhouse gas? (a) Carbon Dioxide (b) Methane (c) Nitrogen
(d) Nitrous Oxide Answer: (c) Nitrogen - The Coriolis effect is responsible for: (a) Ocean currents (b) Wind patterns (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)
- The ‘Ring of Fire’ is associated with: (a) Volcanic activity (b) Earthquakes (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Tsunami Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)
- Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava? (a) Sedimentary (b) Metamorphic (c) Igneous (d) None of the above Answer: (c) Igneous
- The process of soil formation is known as: (a) Denudation (b) Weathering (c) Pedogenesis (d) Erosion Answer: (c) Pedogenesis
- Which river is known as the ‘Lifeline of Egypt’? (a) Nile (b) Amazon (c) Mississippi (d) Yangtze Answer: (a) Nile
- The highest mountain peak in the world is: (a) K2 (b) Kangchenjunga (c) Mount Everest (d) Lhotse Answer: (c) Mount Everest
- The term ‘El NiƱo’ is associated with: (a) Ocean currents (b) Climate patterns (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of the above Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)
- Which of the following is a major type of natural vegetation found in tropical regions? (a) Tundra (b) Taiga (c) Rainforest (d) Grassland Answer: (c) Rainforest
- The study of human populations is known as: (a) Demography (b) Sociology (c) Anthropology (d) Economics Answer: (a) Demography
- The process of desertification is primarily caused by: (a) Deforestation (b) Overgrazing (c) Climate change (d) All of the above Answer: (d) All of the above
- Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? (a) Coal (b) Natural Gas (c) Solar Energy (d) Petroleum Answer: (c) Solar Energy
- The ‘Green Revolution’ is associated with: (a) Agricultural development (b) Industrial growth (c) Environmental conservation (d) Social reforms Answer: (a) Agricultural development
- The capital of Australia is: (a) Sydney (b) Melbourne (c) Canberra (d) Perth Answer: (c) Canberra
- The largest continent in the world is: (a) Africa (b) Asia (c) North America (d) Europe Answer: (b) Asia
- Which of the following is a landlocked country? (a) Nepal (b) Bangladesh (c) Sri Lanka (d) Maldives Answer: (a) Nepal
- The ‘Silicon Valley’ is known for its concentration of: (a) IT companies (b) Manufacturing industries (c) Financial institutions (d) Agricultural research centers Answer: (a) IT companies
- The process of urbanization refers to: (a) Rural development (b) Migration of people from rural to urban areas (c) Growth of cities (d) Both (b) and (c) Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
- Which of the following is a major port city in India? (a) Mumbai (b) Delhi (c) Bengaluru (d) Hyderabad Answer: (a) Mumbai
- The ‘Karakoram Range’ is located in: (a) The Himalayas (b) The Andes (c) The Alps (d) The Rockies Answer: (a) The Himalayas
- The study of maps is known as: (a) Cartography (b) Geography (c) Geology (d) Oceanography Answer: (a) Cartography
- Which of the following is a cold desert? (a) Sahara Desert (b) Thar Desert (c) Gobi Desert (d) Arabian Desert Answer: (c) Gobi Desert
- The ‘International Date Line’ roughly follows the: (a) Equator (b) Prime Meridian (c) 180th Meridian (d) Tropic of Cancer Answer: (c) 180th Meridian
- Which of the following is a major river in South America? (a) Amazon River (b) Congo River (c) Danube River (d) Mekong River Answer: (a) Amazon River
- The term ‘tsunami’ is associated with: (a) Earthquakes (b) Volcanic eruptions (c) Underwater landslides (d) All of the above Answer: (d) All of the above
- Which of the following is a type of cloud? (a) Cumulus (b) Stratus (c) Cirrus (d) All of the above Answer: (d) All of the above
- The process of photosynthesis is crucial for: (a) Plant growth (b) Oxygen production (c) Carbon dioxide absorption (d) All of the above Answer: (d) All of the above
- Which of the following is a major agricultural product of India? (a) Rice (b) Wheat (c) Cotton (d) All of the above Answer: (d) All of the above
- The ‘Great Barrier Reef’ is located off the coast of: (a) Australia (b) New Zealand (c) Indonesia (d) Philippines Answer: (a) Australia
- Which of the following is a metamorphic rock? (a) Granite (b) Marble (c) Sandstone (d) Limestone Answer: (b) Marble
