Oceanography UPSC Questions

Geography-Physical Geography

Oceanography MCQ Questions


13.
Which of the following state made roof top rain water harvesting compulsory across the state?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Kerala
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
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ANSWER :
A. Tamil Nadu
14.
How many types of ocean floors are there?
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
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ANSWER :
C. 4
15.

Which of the following is correct?
1. Ocean floors like Ridges, Hills, Trenches, etc.
2. Ocean floors like Solid state
3. Ocean floors like Lava
4. Ocean floors have 4 major types

A.

Only (1)

B.

Only (4)

C.

Both (2) and (4)

D.

Both (1) and (4)

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ANSWER :

D. Both (1) and (4)

16.
The gradient position varies in the continental slope region between___________
A.
2-5°
B.
2-8°
C.
20-50°
D.
20-80°
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ANSWER :
A. 2-5°
17.
___________ are gently sloping areas of the ocean basins
A.
Continental slopes
B.
Deep sea plains
C.
Continental shelfs
D.
Oceanic Deeps
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ANSWER :
B. Deep sea plains
18.

Which of the following is the correct sequence from land to sea?
i) Continental slop, Continental shelf, Deep sea Plain, Ocean Deeps
ii) Continental shelf, Deep sea Plain, Ocean Deeps, Continental slop
iii) Continental shelf, Continental slop, Deep sea Plain, Ocean Deeps
iv) Deep sea Plain, Ocean Deeps, Continental shelf, Continental slop

A.

only (i)

B.

Only (ii)

C.

Only (iii)

D.

Only (iv)

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ANSWER :

C. Only (iii)