General Knowledge MCQs - 23

221. Which of the following factors is responsible for variation in the flora and fauna in different parts of the earth?
(a) Change in the physical environment-
(b) Change in atmosphere
(c) Change in Biosphere
(d) Change in hydrosphere

222. Which of the following gases is most predominant in the Sun?
(a) Helium
(b) Hydrogen-
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Ozone

223. What is the main cause of the movement in the earth’s atmosphere?
(a) Difference in air pressure
(b) Solar energy-
(c) Difference in temperature
(d) Wind

224. Name the world famous and finest harbour?
(a) New York
(b) Sydney-
(c) Mumbai
(d) Calcutta

225. Which of the following statement is correct concerning Bridgetown?
(a) Chief port of Guinea-Bissau
(b) Capital of Barbados, an island country in Atlantic ocean-
(c) A famous seaport of Barbados
(d) None of the above

226. Which of the following countries in South Asia are land-locked?
(a) Nepal and Bangladesh
(b) Bangladesh and Bhutan
(c) Bhutan and Nepal-
(d) Bhutan and Pakistan

227. McMahon line is the border between
(a) India and China-
(b) India and Nepal
(c) India and Pakistan
(d) India and Burma

228. Lines drawn parallel to the equator are called
(a) Latitudes-
(b) Longitudes
(c) Meridians
(d) None of these

229. Lines joining places of equal temperature are called
(a) Isotherms-
(b) Isohytes
(c) Isomeres
(d) Isobars

230. Which types of forests are found in area where low mean annual temperature throughout the year and long cold winter?
(a) Coniferous forest-
(b) Broad leaved forests
(c) Dedous forest
(d) Littoral forests