Oceanography UPSC Questions

Geography-Physical Geography

Oceanography MCQ Questions


7.
The term for a large tidal wave is called
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Waves
D.
Ocean
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ANSWER :
B. Tsunami
8.
The word "tsunami" means
A.
Neap Tide
B.
Spring Tide
C.
Harbour waves
D.
Ocean
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ANSWER :
C. Harbour waves
9.
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
10.
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
11.
The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of Concern?
1. The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected.
2. the growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected.
3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely affected.
4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1, 2 and 3 only
B.
2 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
12.
Consider the following factors:
1. Rotation of the Earth
2. Air pressure and wind
3. Density of ocean water
4. Revolution of the Earth
which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
1 and 4
D.
2, 3 and 4
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ANSWER :
B. 1, 2 and 3