Oceanography CDS Questions

CDS World Geography

Oceanography MCQ Questions


1.
When do we celebrate world water day?
A.
March 15
B.
March 18
C.
March 20
D.
March 22
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ANSWER :
D. March 22
2.
When water rises and falls alternately over a short period of time, it is known as __________.
A.
Waves
B.
Wind
C.
Air
D.
Tsunami
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ANSWER :
A. Waves
3.
The term for a large tidal wave is called
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Waves
D.
Ocean
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ANSWER :
B. Tsunami
4.
The word "tsunami" means
A.
Neap Tide
B.
Spring Tide
C.
Harbour waves
D.
Ocean
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ANSWER :
C. Harbour waves
5.
When did tsunami hit coastal parts of India?
A.
December, 2006
B.
December, 2012
C.
December, 2008
D.
December, 2004
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ANSWER :
D. December, 2004
6.
Indira point in the Andaman and Nicobar islands got submerged because of _______________.
A.
The Land erosion
B.
The tidal waves
C.
Global warming
D.
The 2004 tsunami
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ANSWER :
D. The 2004 tsunami