world human geography section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The polar regions are sparsely populated because of

a) infertile land

b) lack of minerals

c) unsuitable climatic conditions

d) mountainous topography

Question : 2

Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct?

a) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya pradesh

b) In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere

c) Biosphere reserves promote research on ecological conservation

d) Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems

Question : 3

Suklaphanta Wildlife reserve is located in

a) Bhutan

b) Nepal

c) Myanmar

d) Sri Lanka

Question : 4

In Which one the following countries, is Tamil a major language?

a) Mauritius

b) Myanmar

c) Indonesia

d) Singapore

Question : 5

The correct sequence of languages in descending order in terms of their number of speakers in the world is

a) Hindi, Chinese, Spanish, English

b) Spanish, English, Chinese, Hindi

c) English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish

d) Chinese, English, Hindi, Spanish

Question : 6

To which of the following racial groups the natives of North America belong?

a) Mongoloid

b) Austric

c) Caucasoid

d) Negroid