world physical geography section 7 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 21

Which one of the following islands of the East Indies is divided into three countries?

a) Celebes

b) Borneo

c) Timor

d) New Guinea

Question : 22 [NDA 2013-II]

Cordillera in North America is a

a) high plateau

b) river basin

c) mountain system

d) inland lake

Question : 23 [NDA/NA 2014-I]

The Faroe is a group of islands lying in the Atlantic Ocean between Scotland and Iceland. This island group is also known as

a) Island of Goats

b) Island of Sheep

c) Island of Buffaloes

d) Island of Cows

Question : 24

Consider the following statements with reference to doldrums:

1. 1. Doldrums comprise the equatorial belt of low atmospheric pressure. 2. The trade winds converge at doldrums.
2. There is strong upward movement of air in doldrums.
3. Doldrums are characterized by turbulent weather.

a) 3 and 4 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Question : 25

What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt ?

1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2