Miscellaneous (World Geography)

Total Questions: 51

1. Martial art 'Dambe' is related to which continent? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 2.03.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Africa
Solution:The martial art 'Dambe' is related to the continent of Africa.

  • Dambe is a traditional form of martial arts and boxing originating from the Hausa people of West Africa, primarily Nigeria.

  • It is often referred to as Hausa boxing or traditional Hausa boxing.

  • Dambe combines boxing, wrestling, and kicking techniques, but it mainly focuses on a unique style of punching.

2. Which of the following animals is used for transport in Tibet? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Yak
Solution:Yak is used for transportation in Tibet. The Llama is used for transportation in the Andes Mountains region of South America.

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3. Who is known as the Father of Geology? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 03.12.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) James Hutton
Solution:James Hutton is known as the Father of Geology.
  • He formulated geological principles based on his observations of rocks.
  • The word geology means 'Study of the Earth'.
  • Also known as geoscience or earth science, Geology is the primary Earth science and looks at how the earth formed its structure and composition and the types of processes acting on it.

4. The process that moves, elevates or builds up portions of the earth's crust is called: [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Diastrophism
Solution:All processes that move, elevate or build up portions of the earth's crust comes under diastrophism.

Types of Diastrophism:
There are two main types based on the nature of crustal movements:

  • Folding: The bending or curving of rock layers due to compressional forces.

  • Faulting: The fracturing and displacement of rock layers when the stress exceeds the strength of rocks.

5. Which of the following plates has the slowest rate of movement at less than 2.5 cm/year? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Arctic Ridge
Solution:The northern polar mountain surface (Arctic ridge) has the slowest rate of movement of less than 2.5 cm year.

6. The minimum temperature of the day occurs generally [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 07.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) in the early morning
Solution:The minimum temperature of the day generally occurs during the early morning hours, typically around sunrise.

7. What is the geographic name given to a deep and narrow valley consisting of steep sides created by weathering and erosion by rivers, wind, rain and tectonic activities? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 10.06.2019(Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Canyon
Solution:The deep and narrow valley is called a canyon, which has steep walls created by weathering and erosion by rivers, wind, rain and tectonic activity.

  1. Examples:

    • Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA) — carved by the Colorado River.

    • Fish River Canyon (Namibia) — one of the largest canyons in Africa.

    • Copper Canyon (Mexico).

Canyon

8. Which one of the following is the highest altitude lake of Pakistan? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 11.06.2019(Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Paristan Lake
Solution:Paristan Lake is the highest lake in Pakistan.
  • This lake is situated at an altitude of 15,641 feet above sea level.
  • This lake is located near Skardu near Gilgit- Baltistan.
  • This lake was discovered by mountaineers in the year 2018

9. In which province of China is the Huangguoshu National Park located, which houses the world's largest waterfall cluster? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 11.06.2019(Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Guizhou
Solution:Huangguoshu National Park is located in the Guizhou province of China. This park has the largest waterfall group in the world.

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10. Kiribath' is a rice dish from _______ . [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 3 2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Sri Lanka
Solution:Kiribath is a rice dish in Sri Lanka. It is made by mixing coconut milk with rice.