Questions and answers for exam Preparation

MCQs

Total Questions : 10

Question 1.

Which one of the following port cities in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port?

Caracas
Maracaibo
Maracay
Carupano

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> Maracaibo
:
B

Ans. (b)

Explanation:

The port city Maracaibo in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port.

Question 2.

In the given map, which one of the following map of ocean currents is shown?

Benguela & Falkland
Canary & Humboldt
Agulhas & Guinea
Benguela & Guinea

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Benguela & Guinea
:
D

Ans. (d)

Explanation

In the given map, the Guinea and Benguela ocean currents are shown, which flows in the central western and south western sides of Africa.

Question 3.

Consider the following temperature and rainfall data:
Month Temperature   Rainfall
°C   cm
January 6.7 14:0
February 6.7 13.2
March 7.2 11.4
April   8.9 9.4
May 11.1 8.1
June 13.9   8.1
July 15.0   9.6
August 15.0 12.2
September 13.9 10.4
October 11.1 14.4
November   8.9   14.0
December   7.8   16.8
The climate to which this data pertains is

St. Lawrence type
China type
West European type
Mediterranean type

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> Mediterranean type
:
D

Ans. (d)

Explanation

According to the given data - the climate is Mediterranean type. In this type, winter rainfall is a typical character. Maximum rainfall occurs from October to February.

Question 4.

If it is 10.00 a.m. I.S.T., then what would be the local time at Shillong on 92° E longitude ?

9.38 a.m.
10.38 a.m.
10.22 a.m.
9.22 a.m.

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 10.38 a.m.
:
B

Ans. (b)

Explanation

IST is 5:30 hrs ahead of GMT that is 82°30'E longitude. If Shillong is on 92°E longitude, it is 9°30' ahead of 1ST. To travel 1°, it takes 4 minutes for earth. So for 9° 30', it takes 38 minutes. If 1ST is 10:00 a.m.,-the local time at Shillong is 10:00 + 38min, = 10:38 a.m.

Question 5.

At which one of the following positions shown in the diagram will the height of the ocean tide be maximum?

M₁
M₂
M₃
M₄

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> M₄
:
D

Question 6.

Match List with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I (Volcanic Mountain)   List II (Country)
Mt. Rainier 1. Italy
Etna   2. Mexico
Paricutin 3. Philippines
Taal   4. U.S.A.
Codes:
A B C D

4 2 1 3
4 1 2 3
2 1 4 3
4 3 2 1

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 4 1 2 3
:
B

Ans. (b)

Explanation

Volcanic mount Rainier is located in North-Western part of U.S.A.

Mt. Etna in Sicili region of Italy.

Mt. Paricutin in Mexico.

Mt. Taal in Philippines.

Question 7.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I (Timber)   List II (Country)
Cedar   1. Myanmar
Douglas Fir 2. Canada
Mahogany   3. Mexico
Teak 4. Honduras
Codes:
A B C D

3 2 1 4
3 2 4 1
2 3 4 1
2 3 1 4

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> 3 2 4 1
:
B

Ans. (b)

Explanation

Cedar is found in Mexico.

Douglas fir is found in Canada. Medium

Mahogany in Honduras and Teak in Myanmar.

Question 8.

Match the cities labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with the names of cities and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of cities :
Names of Cities :
1. Darwin
2. Kuala Lumpur
3. Lagos
4. Nairobi
5. Singapore

Codes:
A B C D

1 2 4 3
2 1 4 3
1 4 5 2
4 3 5 2

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 1 2 4 3
:
A

Ans. (a)

Explanation

City marked 'A' is Darwin in Australia

City marked 'B' is Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

City marked 'C is Nairobi in Kenya

City marked 'D' is Lagos in Nigeria

Question 9.

Which one of the areas marked as A, B, C and D in the given Figure of the cyclone, witnesses heavy torrential short-duration rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms?

Discuss Question

Answer: Option B. -> B
:
B

Ans. (b)

Explanation

The area marked by 'B' witnesses torrential downpours accompanied by thunder and lightning because in this area, maximum upliftment of warm air mass takes place.

Question 10.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
Cotton 1. Rainfall 1000-1500mm; Temperature 40° - 60°C
Flax 2. Rainfall 1500-2000 mm; Temperature 25° - 35°C
Sugarbeet 3. Rainfall 600-800 mm; Temperature 5° - 18°C
Jute 4. Rainfall 500-1000 mm; Temperature 18° - 22°C
5. Rainfall 500 - 600 mm; Temperature 18° - 22°C
Codes:
A B C D