World Geography

Part 1.

 Q.1. Which is the main activity of the Eskimos during the short period of Summer Season?

A. Fishing

B. Lumbering

C. Hunting

D. Animal grazing

Ans. Fishing


Q.2. When does the longest day occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

A. 21st March

B. 21st June

C. 22nd December

D. 31st December

Ans. 21st June


Q.3. Which one of the following countries of Africa comprises two cultural realms which led to the division of the country?

A. South Africa

B. Sudan

C. Kenya

D. Ethiopia

Ans. Sudan


Q.4. The cattle herders of East Africa are known as:

A. Masai

B. Fulani

C. Kaffir

D. Navajo

Ans. Masai


Q.5. Foehn and Chinook winds occur in

A. The valley of the Northern Alps in Switzerland and on the Eastern slopes of Rockies in North America

B. The eastern slopes of Southern Alps in Switzerland and on the Western slopes of Andes in South America

C. Po valley in Northern Italy

D. The Netherlands and New Zealand

Ans. The valley of the Northern Alps in Switzerland and on the Eastern slopes of Rockies in North America


Q.6.  The great Victoria Desert is located in

A. Canada

B. West Africa

C. Australia

D. North America

Ans. Australia


Q.7. The deepest part of the earth is

A. Caspian Lake

B. Peninsula Valdes

C. Mariana Trench

D. Assal Lake

Ans. Mariana


Q.8. Death Valley in California (USA) is famous for:

A. Polluted area

B. Hottest area

C. Erigid area

D. Volcanic area

Ans. Hottest area


Q.9. The world largest active volcano Mauna Loa is located in:

A. Alaska (USA)

B. Mayn (Philippines)

C. Hawaii (USA)

D. Mt. Merapi (Indonesia)

Ans. Hawaii (USA)


Q.10. World largest delta is in:

A. India

B. Sri Lanka

C. Japan

D. Bangladesh


Ans. Bangladesh

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