Indian Geography Quiz: Day 67

January 17, 2023

Which of the following are the features of the low pressure region along the equator?
1. High temperature
2. High humidity
3. High Coriolis force
4. Air Convergence
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer : C

Which of the following pressure belts are dynamically induced?
1. Sub polar low-pressure belt in southern hemisphere.
2. Subtropical high-pressure belt in the northern hemisphere.
3. Equatorial low-pressure belt.
4. Subtropical high-pressure belt in southern hemisphere.
Codes:

(A) 1, 2 and 4 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 2 and 4 only
(D) 4 only

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Answer : A

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and Tropical Western Pacific Ocean.
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : B

Consider the following statements with respect to Western Disturbances:
1. They originate in the tropical regions of Western Asia.
2. They are driven into India by the westerly jet stream.
3. They bring rainfall in Northern India during the winter season.
4. When the Western Disturbances approach a region, an increase in the night temperatures is observed.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 4 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 2, 3 and 4 only

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Answer : D

Consider the following statements with respect to Indian Monsoon:
1. The Monsoon, unlike the trade winds, are not steady but are pulsating in nature.
2. The monsoon rainfall has a declining trend with increasing distance from the sea.
3. Monsoonal rainfall is largely governed by relief or topography.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) 1 and 2 only

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Answer : A

Which of the following is/are favourable condition(s) for the formation of the tropical cyclones?
1. They are associated with the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone during the summer season.
2. Anti-cyclonic conditions should prevail in the upper troposphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer : C

Consider the following factors:
1. Calm and stable air
2. Short nights
3. Clear skies
Which of the factors given above is/are responsible for Temperature Inversion?

(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : A

With reference to Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), consider the following statements:
1. During the positive IOD, the eastern equatorial Indian Ocean in Indonesia becomes warmer than normal.
2. In negative IOD the western tropical part of the ocean near the African coast becomes relatively colder.
3. Negative Indian Ocean dipole is beneficial for the south west monsoon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : B

Consider the following statements The South-West monsoon originates in India due to
1. Low pressure in the Punjab plain.
2. High pressure in areas South of India.
3. Equatorial low being filled up by descending air current. 4. The Himalayas.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

(A) 1 and 4
(B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) All of the above
(D) 2 and 4

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Answer : B

Because of which one of the following factors, clouds do not precipitate in deserts?

(A) Low pressure
(B) Low humidity
(C) High wind velocity
(D) High temperature

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Answer : B

The Arab Spring was a series of pro-democracy uprisings had been experienced by which countries?
1) Tunisia
2) Morocco
3) Syria
4) Libya
5) Bahrain
Which of the following options are correct:

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only
(B) 1, 2 and 4 only
(C) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) All of the above.

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Answer : D

Nalabana Island is located in which of the following water body?

(A) Palk Strait
(B) Gulf of Khambat
(C) Chilika Lake
(D) Bharamputra River

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Answer : C

Myanmar shares the border in which of the following countries?
1) Thailand
2) Laos
3) Vietnam
4) China
5) Bangladesh
Consider the following options:

(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(B) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(C) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(D) All of the above

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Answer : C

Tipra an indigenous community are demanding a separate state of ‘Greater Tipraland’ located in which of the given state?

(A) Assam
(B) Manipur
(C) Sikkim
(D) Tripura

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Answer : D

Which of the following island submerged in water due to sea erosion in the Lakshadweep island group ?

(A) Bangaram
(B) Parali 1
(C) Bitra
(D) None of the above

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Answer : B