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| 901. |
Which of the following phenomenon gives an evidence for the spherical shape of theearth? |
| A. | Solar eclipse |
| B. | Revolution |
| C. | Lunar eclipse |
| D. | Rotation of Earth |
| Answer» C. Lunar eclipse | |
| 902. |
When it is noon along 82° 30' longitude, along what degree of longitude it will be 6.30a.m.? [IAS 1994] |
| A. | Along 165° E |
| B. | Along 67° 30' W |
| C. | 0° E or W |
| D. | Along 82° 31' W |
| Answer» D. Along 82° 31' W | |
| 903. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Troposphere varies in its thickness between equator and poles. 2. Stratosphere does not experience Normal Lapse Rate. 3. Ozone layer occurs in the Mesophere. 4. Ionosphere lies between Stratosphere and Mesosphere Which of these statements are correct? [NDA 2003] |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 904. |
Asteroids have their orbits between the planets: |
| A. | Mercury and Venus |
| B. | Earth and Mars |
| C. | Mars and Jupiter |
| D. | Jupiter and Saturn |
| Answer» D. Jupiter and Saturn | |
| 905. |
The formation of Extrusive rocks takes place: |
| A. | By solidification of magma above the earth's surface |
| B. | Due to excessive pressure at great depths |
| C. | By deposition of magma at a great depth |
| D. | At an intermediate depth by transformation |
| Answer» B. Due to excessive pressure at great depths | |
| 906. |
The temperature decreases towards poles, because : |
| A. | at poles the snow does not melt |
| B. | the cold regions do not absorb sun rays |
| C. | the movement of cold wind is towards poles |
| D. | the sun rays falling per unit area are less at poles |
| Answer» E. | |
| 907. |
Water vapour beyond the dew point results in: [NDA 1994] |
| A. | precipitation |
| B. | hailstorm |
| C. | condensation |
| D. | formation of ice |
| Answer» D. formation of ice | |
| 908. |
Formation of rnagma along the bedding plane results in : |
| A. | Sill |
| B. | Dykes |
| C. | Basalt |
| D. | Laccolith |
| Answer» B. Dykes | |
| 909. |
'The length of its day and the tilt of its axis are almost identical to those of the earth'.This is true of: [IAS 2003, 1994] |
| A. | Uranus |
| B. | Neptune |
| C. | Saturn |
| D. | Mars |
| Answer» E. | |
| 910. |
The region which does not receive most of its rainfall during winter, is : |
| A. | Central California |
| B. | Central North America |
| C. | South West Australia |
| D. | South West Africa |
| Answer» C. South West Australia | |
| 911. |
The least densely populated country among the following countries of Europe is: |
| A. | Poland |
| B. | Norway |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Belgium |
| Answer» C. Germany | |
| 912. |
Heat received by earth from the Sun is known as: |
| A. | insolation |
| B. | solar heat |
| C. | solar radiation |
| D. | thermal radiation |
| Answer» B. solar heat | |
| 913. |
Which of the following are correctly matched? 1. Active volcano : Stromboli (Sicily) 2. Dormant volcano : Vesuvius (Italy) 3. Extinct volcano : Fujiyama (Japan) |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 914. |
The great Asian river Mekong does not run through: |
| A. | China |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Cambodia |
| D. | Laos |
| Answer» C. Cambodia | |
| 915. |
Why do Fold Mountains have enormous thickness of sedimentary rocks? [CDS 2011] |
| A. | Due to deposition of sediments in a valley for millions of years |
| B. | Due to accumulation of sediments in a geosyncline |
| C. | The plains were folded into mountains |
| D. | The sediments were folded into recumbent and nappe folds |
| Answer» C. The plains were folded into mountains | |
| 916. |
Scanty rainfall of less than 50 cm per annum is received by : |
| A. | the coastal areas in the warm temperate zone |
| B. | the eastern parts of the temperate lands |
| C. | the areas of high latitudes |
| D. | the areas of equatorial regions |
| Answer» D. the areas of equatorial regions | |
| 917. |
Which one among the following statements relating to an anticyclone is correct? [NDA 2011] |
| A. | Anticyclone is a wind system with a high pressure centre |
| B. | In anticyclone the movement of wind is inward |
| C. | The contribution of an anticyclone towards determining weather of an area is quite significant |
| D. | The movement of wind is clockwise in an anticyclone of southern hemisphere |
| Answer» B. In anticyclone the movement of wind is inward | |
| 918. |
The transverse, longitudinal and surface waves in an earthquake originate from: |
| A. | the focus within the body of the earth |
| B. | the focus on the surface of the earth |
| C. | the epicentre on the surface of the earth |
| D. | the epicentre within the body of the earth |
| Answer» B. the focus on the surface of the earth | |
| 919. |
Which of the following minerals is needed for generation ofnuclear power? |
| A. | Potassium |
| B. | Aluminium |
| C. | Cadmium |
| D. | Uranium |
| Answer» E. | |
| 920. |
The Australian state which is an island is: |
| A. | Queensland |
| B. | Java |
| C. | Tasmania |
| D. | New Guinea |
| Answer» D. New Guinea | |
| 921. |
Panama Canal connects ____ and____. |
| A. | San Jose and Colon |
| B. | Panama and San Jose |
| C. | Panama and Colon |
| D. | Cartagena and Colon |
| Answer» D. Cartagena and Colon | |
| 922. |
Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : 1. ocean currents 2. planetary winds 3. tides 4. waves |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | III and IV |
| C. | I and IV |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» B. III and IV | |
| 923. |
Artesian wells are found in : [Asstt Grade 1992] |
| A. | sedimentary rocks |
| B. | igneous rocks |
| C. | metamorphic rocks |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. igneous rocks | |
| 924. |
A country through which both Equator and Tropic ofCapricorn pass is |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | Argentina |
| C. | Congo |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» B. Argentina | |
| 925. |
Imaginary lines connecting places in oceans having equalsalinity are called |
| A. | Isotherms |
| B. | Isobars |
| C. | Isohalines |
| D. | Isohyets |
| Answer» D. Isohyets | |
| 926. |
Which one of the following types of plains is not formed bythe action of the riven? |
| A. | Loess plains |
| B. | Alluvial plains |
| C. | Flood plain deposits |
| D. | Deltas |
| Answer» B. Alluvial plains | |
| 927. |
The area of the Earth's total surface is of the order of ____. |
| A. | 510 million square kilometres |
| B. | 450 million square kilometres |
| C. | 400 million square kilometres |
| D. | 350 million square kilometres |
| Answer» B. 450 million square kilometres | |
| 928. |
Over 90% of the world's biomass is in [CDS 2012] |
| A. | tropical rain forests |
| B. | freshwater wetlands |
| C. | top soils |
| D. | oceans |
| Answer» B. freshwater wetlands | |
| 929. |
The important fishing areas called Grand Bank and Georges Bank located in thewaters of which one of the following? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | North Pacific |
| B. | South Pacific |
| C. | South-west Atlantic |
| D. | North-west Atlantic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 930. |
Rocks which are formed by the solidification of lava on the earth's surface are: [MBA 1992] |
| A. | Sandstone |
| B. | Limestone |
| C. | Granites |
| D. | Basalts |
| Answer» E. | |
| 931. |
Earthquakes occur due to: [Bank PO 1994] |
| A. | frequent occurrence of cyclones |
| B. | movement of plates of earth, which float on the hot volcanic mantle below the earth's surface |
| C. | too much pressure on land |
| D. | underground nuclear explosions |
| Answer» C. too much pressure on land | |
| 932. |
The constellations of stars appear at different positions in the sky at different timesduring night mainly: |
| A. | because earth rotates about its axis |
| B. | because earth revolves round the sun |
| C. | because of optical illusion |
| D. | because celestial bodies are changing their positions all the time |
| Answer» B. because earth revolves round the sun | |
| 933. |
The distance between two consecutive longitudes (91° E and 92° E) at the Poles is[CDS 2012] |
| A. | 0 km |
| B. | 18 km |
| C. | 25 km |
| D. | 111 km |
| Answer» B. 18 km | |
| 934. |
Which of the following constituents of the atmosphere are important from the climaticpoint of view ? [IFS 1993] 1. Nitrogen 2. Oxygen 3. Carbon dioxide |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | only 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 935. |
If the earth's axis had not been inclined: 1. temperature distribution would have been uniform 2. days and nights would not have occurred 3. seasons would not· have occurred 4. poles would not have continuous day |
| A. | I, III and IV |
| B. | II and IV |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. II, III and IV | |
| 936. |
Who among the following was first to measure the circumference of the Earth? [NDA2008] |
| A. | Eratosthenes |
| B. | Aristotle |
| C. | Hecataeus |
| D. | Herodotus |
| Answer» B. Aristotle | |
| 937. |
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? [Teachers' Exam 1994] |
| A. | The Mediterranean Region- Summer rain |
| B. | The Equatorial Region-Heavy convectional shower |
| C. | The Monsoon Region-Heavy rain throughout the year |
| D. | The Desert Region-Winter rain |
| Answer» C. The Monsoon Region-Heavy rain throughout the year | |
| 938. |
The Veld grassland of South Africa experiences: |
| A. | the Continental Savanna Climate |
| B. | the Maritime Savanna Climate |
| C. | the Steppe climate |
| D. | the Tropical desert climate |
| Answer» D. the Tropical desert climate | |
| 939. |
A one-day Cricket match between India and England starts at 10.00 A.M. in London.The direct telecast of the match will begin in India at: [IFS 1993, CDS 1992] |
| A. | 3.30 A.M. |
| B. | 8.30 A.M. |
| C. | 3.30 P.M. |
| D. | 8.30 P.M. |
| Answer» D. 8.30 P.M. | |
| 940. |
The polar regions of the earth cannot support forest growth because: |
| A. | the rainfall is very low |
| B. | the growing season is short in these areas |
| C. | the ground is often frozen or snow or ice-covered |
| D. | all the above factors |
| Answer» E. | |
| 941. |
The role of spines in the desert plants is : |
| A. | to protect themselves from the herbivores. |
| B. | to provide more surface for photosynthesis |
| C. | to save the moisture from evaporation. |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 942. |
Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere occurs on : |
| A. | December 22 |
| B. | September 23 |
| C. | June 21 |
| D. | March 21 |
| Answer» B. September 23 | |
| 943. |
Which one of the following countries makes maximum use of the geothermal energy?[IAS 2004] |
| A. | New Zealand |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Iceland |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» D. Russia | |
| 944. |
Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northernhemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is fare correct? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 945. |
The chief industry of Afghanistan is : [IFS 1988] |
| A. | cotton textiles |
| B. | carpet making |
| C. | sugar refining |
| D. | automobile manufacturing |
| Answer» C. sugar refining | |
| 946. |
The largest amount of reflection of the solar radiant energy which is reflected back into space before reaching the earth's surface is due to: |
| A. | clouds |
| B. | water-bodies |
| C. | snow and ice covered areas of the earth |
| D. | all the above reflect nearly the same amount |
| Answer» B. water-bodies | |
| 947. |
The major oil producing area in U.S.A. is : |
| A. | Texas-Louisiana belt |
| B. | California-Colorado belt |
| C. | Ohio-Indiana belt |
| D. | Appalachian region |
| Answer» B. California-Colorado belt | |
| 948. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are the slow-surface movement of water in the ocean 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance 3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds 4. Ocean current are affected by the configuration of the ocean Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 949. |
Which of the following is known as "the cold pole" of theworld? |
| A. | Laurentian region of Canada |
| B. | Verkhoyansk in Russia |
| C. | Antarctica |
| D. | Greenland |
| Answer» C. Antarctica | |
| 950. |
A block of the earth's crust that has remained in position while the ground around it hassubsides is known as : [NDA 2001] |
| A. | horst |
| B. | plain |
| C. | plateau |
| D. | young folded mountain |
| Answer» B. plain | |