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This section includes 69 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Physical Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Karkatau, the most famous volcano of indonesia, is located between |
| A. | Sumatra and Java |
| B. | Sumatra and Malaysia |
| C. | Java and Borneo |
| D. | Bali and Lombok |
| Answer» B. Sumatra and Malaysia | |
| 2. |
The famous 'Ring of fire' which account for 68% of an earthquake occuring in the earth is in the |
| A. | Atlantic ocean |
| B. | Indian ocean |
| C. | Pacific ocean |
| D. | Arctic ocean |
| Answer» D. Arctic ocean | |
| 3. |
'A valley of ten thousand smokes' is the name given to a zone near the volcano |
| A. | Mauna loa of Hawaii |
| B. | Pinatabu of Philippines |
| C. | Pelle in the Caribbean sea |
| D. | Katmai of Alaska |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The Magnitude of Earthquake is measured on the |
| A. | Barometer |
| B. | Anemometer |
| C. | Kelvin meter |
| D. | Richter scale |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Creators or calderas are |
| A. | Rift valley |
| B. | Hollows created by removed of volcanic cones |
| C. | Sink holes |
| D. | Pot holes |
| Answer» C. Sink holes | |
| 6. |
Earthquake is caused by |
| A. | Disturbance of earth surface |
| B. | Adjustment of layers of earth crust |
| C. | Breakage of rock system |
| D. | Upliftment of rocks |
| Answer» B. Adjustment of layers of earth crust | |
| 7. |
Which of the following is a volcanic plateau ? |
| A. | Anatolia plateau |
| B. | Tibetan plateau |
| C. | Antrum plateau |
| D. | Brazilian plateau |
| Answer» D. Brazilian plateau | |
| 8. |
A rakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in |
| A. | Baluchistan |
| B. | Nepal |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Kashmir |
| Answer» D. Kashmir | |
| 9. |
Alps mountains are spread over |
| A. | France, Switzerland, Italy, Romania |
| B. | France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria |
| C. | France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain |
| D. | France, Switzerland, Itlay, Belgium |
| Answer» C. France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain | |
| 10. |
Seismology is the special branch of |
| A. | Geology |
| B. | Zoology |
| C. | Biology |
| D. | Meteology |
| Answer» B. Zoology | |
| 11. |
Precambrian rocks in India are mostly found in the |
| A. | Aravallis |
| B. | Western Ghats |
| C. | Gondwanas |
| D. | Siwaliks |
| Answer» B. Western Ghats | |
| 12. |
Consider the following statements :1. Most Magma are a combination of liquid, solid and gas.2. Water vapour and carbon dioxide are the Principle gases dissolve in the magma.3. Basaltic Magma is hotter than that silicic magma 4. The Magma soildified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as suchCode |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
Match List - I (Technical Terms) with List - II (Definitions) and select the correct answer using the Code given below the listsList - IList - IIF. Magma Chamber1.A point on earth's surface where impact of the earthquake is felt maximumG. Epicentre2.An opening in the earth's crust through which magma flows outH. Vent3.A point bellow the earth's surface where earthquake originatesJ. Seismic Focus4.A place below earth's surface where lava is formed and acts as a source of magma outflowCode : FGHJA.3124B.3214C.4213D.4123 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Tsunamis are mainly produced by |
| A. | Subaerial earthquakes |
| B. | Submarine earthquakes |
| C. | Cyclones |
| D. | Tides |
| Answer» C. Cyclones | |
| 15. |
Which one of the following is not related to plate Tectonic Theory ? |
| A. | Continental drift |
| B. | Pole wandering |
| C. | Transform fault |
| D. | Sea floor spreading |
| Answer» C. Transform fault | |
| 16. |
During volcanic eruption deposition of lava in anticlines and synclines of folded mountains accounts for formation of |
| A. | Phacolith |
| B. | Lopolith |
| C. | Batholith |
| D. | Lacolith |
| Answer» B. Lopolith | |
| 17. |
Isoseismal lines join places |
| A. | experiencing no earthquake |
| B. | experiencing the same intensity of the earthquake |
| C. | experiencing the earthquake for the same duration |
| D. | experiencing an earthquake at the same time |
| Answer» C. experiencing the earthquake for the same duration | |
| 18. |
Assertion (A) : Circum-Pacific belt accounts for major percentage share of world's total earthquakes of varying magnitude and deep focus.Reason (R) : Maximum occurrence of earthquakes along Circum-Pacific belt is caused by divergent motion of tectonic plates and consequent formation of faults.Code |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true | |
| 19. |
Consider the following statements regarding the earthquakes 1. The intensity of earthquake is measmed on Mercalli scale.2. The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of energy released.3. Earthquakes, magnitudes are based on direct measurement of amplitudes of seismic waves.4. In the Richter scale, each hole increases in the amount of energy released.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 20. |
Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes1. In earthquakes, shocks are generated at a point known as the epicenter2. The point of origin of shock may be within the crust or mantle3. The more earthquake prone areas are at the merging of tectonic platesWhich of the above statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 , 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Consider the following statements1. P-waves are the first seismic waves to reach a place.2. S-Waves travel only through liquids.3. Arrival time of p-and s-waves is used to locate the epicenter.4. Richter scale is a logarithmic scale.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 22. |
Assertion (A) : In a resequent fault line scarp the down throw side will form lower ground.Reason (R) ; The down throw side possesses the softer rock at the level of present erosion surface.Codes |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 23. |
Consider the following statementsThe circum Pacific belt is highly prone to the occurrence of earthquakes because it is a zone of1. Young folded mountains.2. Active volcanoes.3. Divergent place boundaries.4. Convergent plate boundaries.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 24. |
Match of the following List - I and List - IIList - IList - IIF. Japan1.EtnaG. Hawai2.LakiH. Sicily3.Mauna loaJ. Iceland4.FujiyamaCode : FGHJA.1234B.4321C.3214D.3412 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 25. |
Assertion (A) : The location of the epicenter of an earthquake may be estimated using the time-lag between the arrival of 'P' and 'S' waves.Reason (R) : The 'L' wave cannot start until the 'P' wave hits the surface.Code |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» C. (A) is true but (R) is false | |
| 26. |
Which of the following statements are true ?1. Moderate earthquake are caused along constructive plate boundaries.2. Low magnitude earthquakes are caused along conservative plate boundaries.3. Disastrous earthquakes are caused along destructive plate boundaries.4. Severe earthquakes are caused along the conservative plate boundaries with the creation of transform faults.Select the correct answer using the Codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 27. |
Assertion (A) ; The structrue of the interior of the earth is deduced with the help of seismic waves.Reason (R); The 'S' waves travel in solid, liquid and gas while the 'P' waves travel in solid, liquid and gas while the 'P' waves travel only in solidcode |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true | |
| 28. |
Assertion (A) : Basalt is a fine grained and dark coloured igneous rock which is formed below the earth's surface.Reason (R) : THe rate of cooling and solidification of magma inside the earth is very slowCode |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true | |
| 29. |
Consider the following statements in relation to Earth's topmost layer.1. Transverse earthquake waves move at a speed of 3.5 km / second in that layer.2. The specific gravity is 2.73. It is shallowest under Continents and deepest under Oceans.4. Abundance of mangnesium.Which of the above statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 30. |
Assertion (A) : The outer core of the earth's interior is in molten state while the inner core is in solid state.Reason (R); The P-seismic waves disappear in outer core while S-waves penetrate up to the inner core.Code |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» D. (A) is false but (R) is true | |
| 31. |
Consider the following statements 'Vulcan city' refers to 1. All those processes in which molten rock material of magma rises into the crust.2. The greater bulk of the volcanic rocks of the earth's surface were erupted from volcanoes.3. The process of solidification of rock into crystalline or semi crystalline form molten rock material after being poured out on the surface.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 32. |
Tsunamis |
| A. | Subaerial earthquakes |
| B. | Submarine earthquakes |
| C. | Cyclones |
| D. | Tides |
| Answer» C. Cyclones | |
| 33. |
During volcanic eruption |
| A. | Phacolith |
| B. | Lopolith |
| C. | Batholith |
| D. | Lacolith |
| Answer» B. Lopolith | |
| 34. |
Isoseismal lines |
| A. | experiencing no earthquake |
| B. | experiencing the same intensity of the earthquake |
| C. | experiencing the earthquake for the same duration |
| D. | experiencing an earthquake at the same time |
| Answer» C. experiencing the earthquake for the same duration | |
| 35. |
Which of the following active volcanoes is known as 'the lighthouse of the Mediterranean Sea' |
| A. | Volcano |
| B. | Stromboli |
| C. | Vesuvius |
| D. | Ema |
| Answer» C. Vesuvius | |
| 36. |
Earthquake |
| A. | Disturbance of earth surface |
| B. | Adjustment of layers of earth crust |
| C. | Breakage of rock system |
| D. | Upliftment of rocks |
| Answer» B. Adjustment of layers of earth crust | |
| 37. |
Creators or calderas |
| A. | Rift valley |
| B. | Hollows created by removed of volcanic cones |
| C. | Sink holes |
| D. | Pot holes |
| Answer» C. Sink holes | |
| 38. |
Karkatau |
| A. | Sumatra and Java |
| B. | Sumatra and Malaysia |
| C. | Java and Borneo |
| D. | Bali and Lombok |
| Answer» B. Sumatra and Malaysia | |
| 39. |
Seismology |
| A. | Geology |
| B. | Zoology |
| C. | Biology |
| D. | Meteology |
| Answer» B. Zoology | |
| 40. |
Which of the following features is not an aspect of vulcanicity ? |
| A. | Geyser |
| B. | Batholith |
| C. | Dyke |
| D. | Fold |
| Answer» B. Batholith | |
| 41. |
The expression of earliest volcanic activity in India is found in |
| A. | Dalma hill |
| B. | North Western Deccan Plateau |
| C. | Buldana district Of Maharashtra |
| D. | Kumaun Hill region |
| Answer» B. North Western Deccan Plateau | |
| 42. |
Earthquakes along the Himalayas and the foothills are best explained in terms of |
| A. | Plate tectonics |
| B. | The young age of the Himalayas |
| C. | Fragile and largely unconsolidated |
| D. | Divergence of plates Rocks |
| Answer» B. The young age of the Himalayas | |
| 43. |
Which of the following is the highest active volcano in the world ? |
| A. | Etna |
| B. | Fujiyama |
| C. | Mount tai |
| D. | Catopaxi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
The earthquake at Sagami bay in Japan which killed two and a half lakh people was an example of |
| A. | Tectonic earthquake |
| B. | Plutonic earthquake |
| C. | Main-induced earthquake |
| D. | Isotonic earthquake |
| Answer» B. Plutonic earthquake | |
| 45. |
A volcanic eruption is most likely to be violent when |
| A. | The volcano is near to the sea |
| B. | The neck of the volcano is sealed by plug |
| C. | The lava is viscous |
| D. | The lava reaches the surface through a fissure |
| Answer» D. The lava reaches the surface through a fissure | |
| 46. |
Which one of the following types of volcanic eruptions is not usually exposive ? |
| A. | Pelean |
| B. | Hawaiian |
| C. | Strombolian |
| D. | Vulcanian |
| Answer» C. Strombolian | |
| 47. |
Which of the following features is the product of vulcancity ? |
| A. | Geosyncline |
| B. | Escarpment |
| C. | Atoll |
| D. | Fold mountain |
| Answer» D. Fold mountain | |
| 48. |
Match of the following List - I and List - II |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» D. D. | |
| 49. |
Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes |
| A. | 1 , 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Consider the following statements regarding the earthquakes |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 | |