Q. The actual shape of the Earth is called:
a) Sphere
b) Circle
c) Geoid
d) Ellipse
Answer: c) Geoid
Explanation: Earth looks like a sphere but is slightly flattened at poles and bulging at the equator.
Q. In Geography, a globe is best described as:
a) A map that shows only political boundaries
b) A three-dimensional model of the Earth
c) A flat representation of the Earth’s surface
d) A chart used to measure distances between countries
Answer: b) A three-dimensional model of the Earth
Q. In Geography, the axis of the Earth refers to:
a) The imaginary line that runs from the Equator to the Tropic of Cancer
b) The imaginary line that passes through the center of the Earth connecting the North Pole and South Pole
c) The boundary line separating day and night on Earth
d) The circular path along which the Earth revolves around the Sun
Answer: b) The imaginary line that passes through the center of the Earth connecting the North Pole and South Pole
Q. Which of the following correctly describes parallels of latitude?
a) They are imaginary lines running from North Pole to South Pole
b) They are imaginary lines drawn parallel to the Equator, measuring angular distance north or south of it
c) They are lines that divide the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres
d) They are great circles that pass through both poles
Answer: b) They are imaginary lines drawn parallel to the Equator, measuring angular distance north or south of it
Q. Which of the following is not a parallel of latitude?
a) Tropic of Cancer
b) Tropic of Capricorn
c) Prime Meridian
d) Arctic Circle
Answer: c) Prime Meridian
Q. The Tropic of Cancer lies in which hemisphere?
a) Northern Hemisphere
b) Southern Hemisphere
c) Both Hemispheres
d) Western Hemisphere
Answer: a) Northern Hemisphere
Q. The Tropic of Capricon lies in which hemisphere?
a) Northern Hemisphere
b) Southern Hemisphere
c) Both Hemispheres
d) Western Hemisphere
Answer: b) Southern Hemisphere
Q. The line that divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres is:
A) Prime Meridian
B) Tropic of Cancer
C) Equator
D) Arctic Circle
Answer: C) Equator
Explanation: The equator is the 0° latitude and divides Earth into two equal halves.
Q. Match the Following:
Column A (Latitude Name) Column B (Degree)
1. Equator A. 23½° N
2. Tropic of Cancer B. 23½° S
3. Tropic of Capricorn C. 0°
4. Arctic Circle D. 66½° N
5. Antarctic Circle E. 66½° S
Options:
a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D, 5-E
b) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-E, 5-D
c) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D, 5-E
d) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-E, 5-D
Answer: a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D, 5-E
Q. How many main parallels of latitude?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Answer: b) 7
Explanation: The 7 main parallels are Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic Circle, Antarctic Circle, North Pole & South Pole.
Q. Which of the following statements about the size of latitudes is correct?
a) All latitudes are equal in length.
b) Latitudes decrease in length from Equator towards the poles.
c) Latitudes increase in length from Equator towards the poles.
d) Latitudes are longest at the poles.
Answer: b) Latitudes decrease in length from Equator towards the poles.
Q. Which is the shortest parallel of latitude?
a) Tropic of Cancer
b) Tropic of Capricorn
c) Equator
d) North & South Pole
Answer: d) North & South Pole
Q. Which is the shortest parallel of latitude?
a) Tropic of Cancer
b) Tropic of Capricorn
c) Equator
d) 90° North & South
Answer: c) Equator
Q. What is the total number of parallels of latitude on Earth?
a) 91
b) 181
c) 361
d) Infinite
Answer: b) 181
Explanation: There are 90 parallels north of the Equator + 90 parallels south + 1 equator = 181.
Q. How many main heat zones does the Earth have?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
Answer: b) 3
Explanation: The Earth is divided into three major heat zones – Torrid, Temperate, and Frigid zone.
Q. Match the Heat Zone with its Position on Earth:
1. Torrid Zone
2. North Temperate Zone
3. South Temperate Zone
4. North Frigid Zone
5. South Frigid Zone
a) Lies between Arctic Circle and North Pole
b) Lies between Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle
c) Lies between Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle
d) Lies between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
e) Lies between Antarctic Circle and South Pole
Options:
a) 1–d, 2–b, 3–c, 4–a, 5–e
b) 1–c, 2–d, 3–a, 4–b, 5–e
c) 1–d, 2–c, 3–b, 4–a, 5–e
d) 1–b, 2–a, 3–c, 4–d, 5–e
Answer:
a) 1–d, 2–b, 3–c, 4–a, 5–e
Q2. Match the Heat Zones with their Climate Characteristics:
Column A (Heat Zone)
1. Torrid Zone
2. Temperate Zone
3. Frigid Zone
Column B (Climate)
a) Very hot, receives vertical sun rays
b) Moderate, receives slanting rays
c) Very cold, covered with ice
Options:
a) 1–a, 2–b, 3–c
b) 1–b, 2–c, 3–a
c) 1–c, 2–a, 3–b
d) 1–a, 2–c, 3–b
Answer:
a) 1–a, 2–b, 3–c
Q. Longitudes are imaginary lines that:
a) Run parallel to the Equator
b) Join the North Pole and South Pole
c) Divide Earth into heat zones
d) Measure angular distance north or south of the Equator
Answer: b) Join the North Pole and South Pole
Explanation: Longitudes are semi-circles running from pole to pole, used to measure east–west distance.
Q. How many longitudes are there in total?
a) 90
b) 180
c) 360
d) 181
Answer: c) 360
Q. The standard reference line of longitude is called:
A) Equator
B) Prime Meridian
C) Tropic of Capricorn
D) International Date Line
Answer: B) Prime Meridian
Q. Which longitude is called the Prime Meridian?
a) 0°
b) 90° E
c) 90° W
d) 180°
Answer: a) 0°
Explanation: The Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passes through Greenwich, London.
Q. The 180° longitude is also known as:
a) Tropic of Cancer
b) International Date Line
c) Equator
d) Arctic Circle
Answer: b) International Date Line
Explanation: The 180° longitude is taken as the International Date Line , which helps in adjusting time and date.
Q. Longitudes are used mainly for determining:
a) Climate zones
b) Time and date
c) Shape of the Earth
d) Height of a place
Answer: b) Time and date
Explanation: Longitudes help in calculating local time differences across the world.
Q. The distance between two consecutive longitudes is maximum at:
a) The Equator
b) The Tropic of Cancer
c) The Poles
d) The Arctic Circle
Answer: a) The Equator
Explanation: Longitudes are farthest apart at the Equator and meet at the Poles.
Q. The Earth rotates 360° in:
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) 6 hours
Answer: B) 24 hours
Explanation: Earth completes one rotation in 24 hours.
Q. The Earth takes ______ to rotate 1° of longitude.
A) 1 minute
B) 4 minutes
C) 24 minutes
D) 60 minutes
Answer: B) 4 minutes
Explanation: 360° ÷ 24 hrs = 15° per hour = 1° per 4 minutes.
Q. The time lag between Gujarat in the west and Arunachal Pradesh in the east is about:
A) 1 hour
B) 1 hour 30 minutes
C) 2 hours
D) 2 hours 30 minutes
Answer: C) 2 hours
Q. Why does India follow one standard time zone despite having a large east–west stretch?
A) For national unity and administrative convenience
B) To save electricity
C) Because Earth rotates uniformly
D) Because all countries follow one time zone
Answer: A) For national unity and administrative convenience
Explanation: Having one standard time avoids confusion in railway, communication, and administration.
Q. Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on which longitude?
A) 82°30′ E
B) 0°
C) 90° E
D) 75° E
Answer: A) 82°30′ E
Explanation: IST is taken from 82°30′ E longitude passing near Mirzapur (UP).
Q. How much ahead of GMT is IST?
A) 3 hours
B) 5 hours 30 minutes
C) 6 hours 30 minutes
D) 7 hours
Answer: B) 5 hours 30 minutes
Explanation: IST = GMT + 5 hours 30 minutes.
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