Geography Mid-Term Examination 2024

Which theory is the most widely accepted regarding the origin of the universe at present?

• Big Bang Theory

• Steady State Theory

• Solar Nebula Theory

• Electromagnetic Theory

A foreigner wants to carry out research on Cordyceps. He approached Karma, a tourist guide, for information. In which climatic zone should Karma recommend the tourist to visit?

• Alpine zone.

• Temperate zone.

• Sub-alpine zone.

• Sub-tropical zone.

In which heat zone Bhutan lies?

• North Torrid Zone

• South Torrid Zone

• North Temperate Zone

• South Temperate Zone

The sub-tropical climate zone normally has cool dry weather during winter and hot wet during summer. Which of the following places fall under sub-tropical climate zone?

• Paro, Samtse and Chhukha

• Sarpang, Gasa and Samtse

• Sarpang, Samdrup Jongkhar, Haa

• Samtse, Sarpang and Samdrup Jongkhar

Identify which one is not true according to Big Bang theory?

• Our universe is spreading out over time.

• Solar system was formed 4.5 billion years ago

• Our universe is becoming more compact over time.

• Pierre- Simon Laplace came up with the evidence to prove.

Nebula is primarily composed of which element?

• Zinc and oxygen

• Helium and Silicon

• Other hard elements

• Hydrogen and Helium

What does the abbreviation 'PO' stand for on a topographic map?

• Post office

• Check post

• Polise station

• Basic Health Unit

What is the characteristic of contour lines that are closely spaced?

• Show steep slopes

• Show gentle slopes

• Show uniform slopes

• Join all places of equal height

How is the scale of a map expressed through a representative fraction?

• In words.

• In linear scale.

• In grid references

• In numerical fraction.

What will be the time of place x(45°E) when it is 8am at 30°W?

• 3pm

• 1pm

• 3am

• 1am