Geography Topics
Undergraduate level — Geography
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quiz Questions
Q171
At which of the following longitudinal meridians does the International Date Line deflect most significantly to avoid splitting landmasses?
0° Greenwich Meridian
180° Meridian
90° East Longitude
82°30' East Longitude
Explanation
The International Date Line follows the 180° meridian broadly but zig-zags across the Bering Strait and near Aleutian islands to keep territories in unified time zones.
Q172
The 'Valmiki National Park', the sole tiger reserve of Bihar, is located in which district?
East Champaran
West Champaran
Sitamarhi
Purnia
Explanation
Valmiki National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in the West Champaran district of Bihar, sharing borders with Nepal.
Q173
Which of the following coral reef types is separated from the main mainland or island shore by a deep, wide lagoon channel?
Fringing Reef
Barrier Reef
Atoll
Patch Reef
Explanation
A barrier reef runs parallel to the coast but is separated from it by a distinct, wide, and deep lagoon waterway.
Q174
What term is used to describe the steep, jagged rock walls formed at the head of a glaciated valley valley?
Esker
Cirque
Drumlin
Arete
Explanation
A cirque is an amphitheater-like valley formed by glacial erosion, featuring steep headwalls at its upper end.
Q175
The 'Pampa' grasslands, a major regional temperate biome, are predominantly located across which South American country?
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Peru
Explanation
The Pampas are fertile South American lowland grasslands that cover more than 1,200,000 square kilometers, centered heavily in Argentina.
Q176
According to the 2011 Census data, which district of Bihar has registered the lowest population density?
Sheohar
Kaimur
Jamui
Bankas
Explanation
Kaimur district has the lowest population density in Bihar with 488 persons per square kilometer, compared to the state average of 1106.
Q177
The global system of ocean currents that circulates warm and cold water across the globe is known as what?
Ekman Spiral
Thermohaline Circulation / Conveyor Belt
Hadley Cell
Walker Circulation
Explanation
Thermohaline circulation is the large-scale ocean circulation driven by global density gradients created by surface heat and freshwater fluxes.
Q178
Which of the following atmospheric hazards is characteristically linked with severe 'Squall lines' across the American Midwest?
Blizzard
Derecho
Typhoon
Monsoon
Explanation
Derechos are widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storms associated with rapidly moving bands of severe thunderstorms or squall lines.
Q179
The 'Kosi River' joins the Ganga River at which specific location in Bihar?
Chausa
Kursela
Fatuha
Maniari
Explanation
The Kosi River merges with the Ganga River near Kursela in the Katihar district of Bihar.
Q180
The global treaty 'Kyoto Protocol' is structurally targeted at capping and cutting emissions of what?
Ozone Depleting Substances
Greenhouse Gases
Plastic Marine Debris
Heavy Metal Dust
Explanation
Adopted in 1997, the Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.