Oceanography UPSC Questions

Geography-Physical Geography

Oceanography MCQ Questions


13.
Indira Point got submerged under water in the year ______
A.
2000
B.
2002
C.
2004
D.
2006
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ANSWER :
C. 2004
14.
What is the percentage of fresh water on earth?
A.
2.70%
B.
70%
C.
97%
D.
90%
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ANSWER :
A. 2.70%
15.
In India _____________ contributes approximately 22 % total electricity produced
A.
Solar power plant
B.
Hydro electric power
C.
Wind power plant
D.
Thermal Power plant
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ANSWER :
B. Hydro electric power
16.
In India hydroelectric power contributes approximately _____________ percent of the total electricity produced.
A.
11%
B.
33%
C.
22%
D.
70%
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ANSWER :
C. 22%
17.
What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?
UPSC - 2015
A.
The Earth's rotation on its axis
B.
Convergence of the two equatorial currents
C.
Difference in salinity of water
D.
Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator
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ANSWER :
B. Convergence of the two equatorial currents
18.
Consider the following countries:
1. Denmark
2. Japan
3. Russian Federation
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America
Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic Council'?
UPSC - 2014
A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
2, 3 and 4
C.
1, 4 and 5
D.
1, 3 and 5
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 3 and 5