ONLINE FPSC & PPSC JOBS GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST NO.4

The imaginary line on the earth's surface which closely follows the 1 3^° meridian, is called

The shortest day in Northern Hemisphere is_________

Asia accounts for nearly_______
percent of world population.

If a place is located at 20^° N, 80^° E, in which of the following continents does it lie?

The earth revolves round the sun in its orbit by approx_________

There is a severe difference in the climates of Northern and Southernn Hemispheres. Why?

Contour is a measure of__________

Which of the following soils is best suited for deep rooted crops?

Imaginary lines drawn on a global map, from pole to pole and perpendicular to the equator, are called________

The seasonal reversal of winds is a Phenomenon noticed in

Which of the following countries has the largest area in the world?

The highest grade of coal whose surface is shining and has the highest calorific value, is

Which of the following statements about ozone layer is correct?

Which of the following climatic types is said to be characterised by Three Eighties : 80^° F of temperature, 80 per cent of humidity and 80 inches of rainfall?

When the earth reaches its
perihelion, then__________

Availability of ample water is one of the important consideration in the location of

Atmospheric temperature increases ___________

A nautical mile is equal to_____________

Change in season is caused due to

The belt of low atmospheric pressure on either side of the equator are called____________

The land-mass of which of the
following continents is the least?

Latitude of south pole is _________

Sandstones belong to_______

A violent whirlwind characterised by a black funnel-shaped cloud hanging from heavy cumulonimus is known by the name of___________

Winds generally blow from areas of

Which of the following is the region of winter rainfall?

Which one of the following is a Great Circle?

Which of the following is the oldest rock?

The process by which water and wind wear down the rocks is called____________

Which one of the following is correct?

Biosphere is_________

Which of the following types of rainfall is typical of equatorial regions?

What is the duration of a day at the poles?

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the Mediterranean type of climate?

Humidity in the air is maximum in _______

Which of the following countries has longest land frontiers?

Soil formed by deposition of silt bought by rivers is

The leading producer of silver is ___________

Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India via the Cape of Good Hope in_______

Which of the following countries is known as the Land of Midnight Sun?

The lunar eclipse occurs when_______

Roaring Forties are_______

High tides at antipodes are caused due to

One degree of longitude on the equator is equal to a distance of___________

Broadly, there are three layers of the earth _ the crust, the mantle and the core. The crust forms what percentage of the total volume of the earth?

The area associated with the greatest frequency of earthquakes is______

The high yielding varieties of crops possess which of the following characters? 1. Ability ot trap more solar energy 2. Ability to utilise more nutrients 3. High harvest index 4. Ability to use less water

Which one of the following is an ore of iron?

Coniferous forests are found In a region having_______

Which of the following pairs is correct?

Which of the following crops needs maximum water per hectare?

Cloud burst means________

The rocks which are formed by direct cooling and solidification of magma are called

Which of the following is a Kharif crop?

Evergreen forests are found

When it is 8 p.m. in Tokyo, what is the time at Panama Canal which is located at 180^° W of it ?

Hail storm occurs in summer season due to the formation of clouds called

Which of the following Scandinavian country?

Which of the following are the only two Doubly Landlocked Countries in the world?