World Geography MCQ: Practice Questions & Answers (Sanskrit) - Page 3

41.

In the question given below there are two types of statements assertion (A) and Reason(R) Read the statement and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Dams are called multipurpose projects Reason (R) : Dams are now built not only for irrigation but for generation of electricity, water supply for domestic use, flood control, recreation inland navigation and fish - breeding Options:

A

both a and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is correct but R is wrong.

D

A is wrong but R is correct.

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42.

In India the Highest dam is

A

Hirakund Dam

B

Bhakra Nangal Dam

C

Salal

D

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

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43.

Which of the following is not an adverse effect of dams

A

Inter-state water dispute

B

Excessive sedimentation of reservoir

C

Displacement of population

D

Flood control

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44.

Which of the following is not the cause of water scarcity?

A

Rapid growth of population

B

Uneven distribution of water resources

C

Construction of dams and reservoir

D

Increase in demands

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45.

How much of the earth surface is covered with water?

A

about 1/4

B

about 1/2

C

about 3/4

D

about 2/3

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46.

The main objective of rain water harvesting is?

A

to reduce surface run off

B

to recharge the water table

C

to avoid flooding of roads

D

all of these

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47.

Rapid increase in the population, intensive industrialization and urbanization are some of the main regions of

A

water availability

B

water scarcity

C

water conservation

D

water abundance

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48.

A barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment is referred to as

A

Baoli

B

dam

C

tanka

D

kul

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49.

By which year India will join the countries having absolute water scarcity?

A

2020

B

2025

C

2035

D

2050

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50.

Who proclaimed dams as the "temples of modern India"?

A

Mahatma Gandhi

B

Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru

C

Indira Gandhi

D

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

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51.

Fresh water is being renewed through

A

Hydrological cycle

B

geological cycle

C

bio geo-chemical cycle

D

biological cycle

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52.

Precipitation, surface run off and ground water are the sources of

A

Saline water

B

fresh water

C

impure water

D

pure water

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53.

What is the most common gas emitted during volcanic eruptions?

A

Oxygen ( $O_2$ )

B

Nitrogen ( $N_2$ )

C

Carbon dioxide ( $CO_2$ )

D

Hydrogen ( $H_2$ )

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54.

How does volcanic activity contribute to the Earth's atmosphere?

A

By releasing greenhouse gases

B

By depleting the ozone layer

C

By increasing air pollution

D

By releasing sulfur dioxide, which can lead to acid rain and global cooling

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55.

What is a volcanic fissure?

A

A type of volcanic gas

B

A tube-shaped volcanic vent

C

A long crack in the Earth's surface from which lava erupts

D

A type of lava flow

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56.

What is a volcanic plume?

A

A type of volcanic gas

B

A column of hot volcanic ash and gas rising above a volcano

C

A type of lava flow

D

A fissure in the Earth's crust from which lava erupts

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57.

What is a volcanic avalanche?

A

A type of volcanic gas

B

A rapid flow of hot volcanic gases and ash down the slopes of a volcano

C

A large landslide of volcanic debris and rock

D

A type of lava flow

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58.

What is a lava tube?

A

A tube-shaped volcanic vent

B

A type of volcanic bomb

C

A type of volcanic gas

D

A tunnel formed by the flow of lava

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59.

What is a volcanic bomb?

A

A large boulder ejected during a volcanic eruption

B

A fast-moving mudflow composed of volcanic ash and water

C

A cloud of volcanic ash and gas that flows rapidly down the side of a volcano

D

A type of lava flow

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60.

What is a volcanic vent?

A

A type of volcanic gas

B

A depression at the top of a volcano formed by eruptions

C

A fissure in the Earth's crust from which lava erupts

D

A type of lava flow

World Geography : Practice Questions and Answers

World Geography : Practice Questions and Answers