Miscellaneous (World Geography) Part-2

Total Questions: 50

41. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Inselberg - Glacier
Solution:Canyons are formed by rivers. It is in the form of a V-shaped valley, in which the side wall is of great slope and depth is more than the width. Moraines are formed by the depositional action of glaciers. Glacier transport with the Material ranging from fine particles to large boulders.

When the Glacier cannot carry away these substances, they get deposited and this deposit is called a moraine. In addition, Zeugen and Inselberg are produced by wind. In deserts, soft rock is easily cut away by weathering and erosion, but hard rock remains as remnants in the form of dunes, which are called inselbergs.

As a result of the erosion process of the wind in the desert part, the shapes like grooves and feasts are formed from the rocks. Such land forms are called 'Jurgen'. Hence, it is clear that option (c) is not correctly matched.

42. Nobi and Kanto plains are located in which of the following countries? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Japan
Solution:The Nobi Plain is a large plain in Japan that stretches from the Central Part of Japan and is about 18000 sq km in area. Kanto Plain, also spelled Kwanto Plain, Japanese Kanto-Heiya, plain that is the most extensive lowland in Japan, located in central Honshu, facing the Pacific Ocean.

Its 17000 square km. contain the capital city, Tokyo, and constitute the most productive and populous area of the country.

43. Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana is one of the largest dams in the world. Which of the following two countries have it as a joint project? [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (c) Brazil and Paraguay
Solution:Itaipu Dam is a joint venture between Brazil and Paraguay (both South American countries) at Itaipu of Brazil and Paraguay border on the Parana river. The dam is 196 metre Jugh and 7919 metre long.

44. World's longest sea bridge has been built on - [U.P. Lower Sub.(Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (c) Jiaozhou Bay
Solution:The one of the world's longest cross-sea bridge is built over Jiaozhou Bay. The bridge spans 41.58 km and connects the eastern coastal city of Qingdao to the suburb of Huangdao. It was opened to traffic on 30 June, 2011.

45. Kariba dam has been built on the river: [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Zambezi
Solution:Kariba dam, one of the largest dams of the world, is located on Zambezi River on Zambia Zimbabwe border. The Kariba Dam is situated in the Kariba Gorge of the Zambezi River basin, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

It's a double-curvature concrete arch dam. The dam is 128 meters (420 feet) high and 579 meters (1,900 feet) long. The dam creates Lake Kariba, a large man-made reservoir with a capacity of 180.6 billion cubic meters. .

The dam's primary function is to generate electricity for both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Construction of the dam began in 1956 and was completed in 1959.

The dam's creation involved the resettlement of people and the evacuation of wildlife. Lake Kariba is also an important tourist destination and supports commercial fishing.

46. The Aswan High Dam is located- [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Egypt
Solution:The Aswan High dam is located in Egypt of the African Continent. It is built on the River Nile. Its water is used for irrigation of crops, and to generate hydroelectric power. Its construction was started in 1960.

47. The place where China has started construction of a dam on Brahmaputra River in Nov. 2010, is [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Zangmu
Solution:The Zangmu Dam is a gravity dam on the Yarlung Zangbo Brahmaputra River in Tibet. The dam is apprehended to reduce the flow of the Brahmaputra river. India and Bangladesh are concerned that the dam could reduce water flow downstream, potentially impacting agriculture, water availability, and livelihoods.

The dam's construction and operation could also have significant ecological consequences in the region. The project has become a point of contention in India-China relations, with India expressing concerns about the need for transparency and consultation with downstream states.

China has stated that the project aims to develop clean energy and address climate change, and that it will not negatively affect the lower reaches of the river.

48. Which of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2016 (RE.EXAM) 2015]

DamsRivers
(a) Grand CouleeColumbia
(b) HooverTennessee
(c) NurekVakhsh
(d) Cahora (Cobbora) BassaZambezi
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The Hoover Dam, also known as the Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River on the border of the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. Thus, option (b) is not correctly matched.

49. Mediterranean climate is not found in which among the following town? [Uttarakhand U.D.A/L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (d) New York
Solution:Mediterranean climate extends 30°-40° latitudes around the Mediterranean Sea and is experienced in the western parts of continents besides Rome. South California, Los Angeles in North America, Central Chile in South America, Cape Town in South Africa & South Australia..

Thus, it is clear that New York, located on the east coast of the USA does not fall under the Mediterranean climate.

50. Generally, where are coral reefs found? [R.A.S./R.T.S (PRE) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn coastal areas
Solution:Most of the world's coral reefs are found at reitern and western coastal areas between the Tropics of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn (Generally expansion beraren PN to 30°S) Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef.

Coral reefs cover 100% to 0.16% of or Ocea but they contain 25% of the world's marine species