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question_answer1)
Which among the following factors is not responsible for soil erosion?
A)
Ploughing of hill slopes done
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B)
Overgrazing by catties done
clear
C)
Floods done
clear
D)
Deforestation done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer2)
The protection of soil against erosion is called ____.
A)
Soil fertility done
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B)
Soil conservation done
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C)
Soil erosion done
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D)
Soil ploughing done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer3)
Tall mud walls built on the sides of the rivers, to conserve soil are called:
A)
Valleys done
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B)
Terraces done
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C)
Bunds done
clear
D)
Bushes done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer4)
Which among the following is not a type of rock?
A)
Igneous done
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B)
Sedimentary done
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C)
Lava done
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D)
Metamorphic done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer5)
Match the following:
Column A | Column B |
i. Soil erosion | A. Afforestation |
ii. Bunds | B. Deforestation |
iii. Planting more trees | C. Loss of fertile soil |
iv. Cutting down trees | D. Tall mud walls |
A)
(i - C), (ii - A), (iii - D), (iv - B) done
clear
B)
(i - C), (ii - D), (iii - A), (iv - B) done
clear
C)
(i - D), (ii - C), (iii - B), (iv - A) done
clear
D)
(i - B), (ii - D), (iii - C), (iv - A) done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer6)
When the earth day is celebrated?
A)
24 April done
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B)
5 June done
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C)
22 April done
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D)
29 June done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer7)
Soil erosion can be prevented by:
A)
Terrace farming done
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B)
Afforestation done
clear
C)
Building bunds done
clear
D)
All the above done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer8)
Which among the following is an example of metamorphic rock?
A)
Sandstone done
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B)
Limestone done
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C)
Marble done
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D)
Shale done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer9)
About 95% of earth?s crust is made up of which rocks?
A)
Sedimentary rocks done
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B)
Igneous rocks done
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C)
Metamorphic rocks done
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D)
All the above done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer10)
____ is porous and formed from lava.
A)
Sandstone done
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B)
Pumice done
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C)
Granite done
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D)
Obsidian done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer11)
Name an igneous rock which is smooth, glassy and used in making jewellery.
A)
Granite done
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B)
Marble done
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C)
Obsidian done
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D)
Shale done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer12)
Which among the following is not a layer of earth?
A)
Crust done
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B)
Mantle done
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C)
Molten done
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D)
Core done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer13)
____ is a kind of sedimentary rock that is made of plant remains buried under the earth.
A)
Sandstone done
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B)
Coal done
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C)
Limestone done
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D)
Obsidian done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer14)
Which among the following is a non-metallic mineral?
A)
Mica done
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B)
Aluminium done
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C)
Iron done
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D)
Copper done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer15)
Which among the following is an igneous rocks?
A)
Granite done
clear
B)
Obsidian done
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C)
Pumice done
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D)
All the above done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer16)
Which among the following rock is formed by metamorphosis of sandstone
A)
Slate done
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B)
Quartzite done
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C)
Minerals done
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D)
Wood done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer17)
Flint is which type of rock?
A)
Metamorphic done
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B)
Sedimentary done
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C)
Igneous done
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D)
All the above done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer18)
This mineral is used in making chalk.
A)
Fluorine done
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B)
Mica done
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C)
Gypsum done
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D)
Feldspar done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer19)
Rocks are made up of ____.
A)
Chemicals done
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B)
Metals done
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C)
Minerals done
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D)
Wood done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer20)
Match the following:
Column A | Column B |
i. Sedimentary rock | A. Fossil fuel |
ii. Igneous rock | B. Gneiss |
iii. Metamorphic rock | C. Sandstone |
iv. Petroleum | D. Pumice |
A)
(i - C), (ii - D), (iii - A), (iv - B) done
clear
B)
(i - B), (ii - C), (iii - D), (iv - A) done
clear
C)
(i - D), (ii - A), (iii - C), (iv - B) done
clear
D)
(i - C), (ii - D), (iii - B), (iv - A) done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer21)
A scientist who studies rocks is known as a:
A)
Zoologist done
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B)
Ornithologist done
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C)
Geologist done
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D)
Chemist done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer22)
Rocks formed as a result of the transformation of an existing rock due to heat and pressure are:
A)
Metals done
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B)
Igneous rocks done
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C)
Metamorphic rocks done
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D)
Sedimentary rocks done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer23)
Which among the following is a fossil fuel?
A)
Iron done
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B)
Aluminium done
clear
C)
Coal done
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D)
Copper done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer24)
A sedimentary rock, which is used in making bricks and cement.
A)
Conglomerate done
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B)
Shale done
clear
C)
Sandstone done
clear
D)
Limestone done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer25)
When magma cools slowly under the ground it forms:
A)
Granite done
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B)
Shale done
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C)
Marble done
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D)
Sandstone done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer26)
This mineral is used to produce nuclear energy.
A)
Limestone done
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B)
Iron done
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C)
Uranium done
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D)
Gold done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer27)
Which among the following is not a product obtained from petroleum?
A)
Plastic done
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B)
Candle done
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C)
Pumice stone done
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D)
Paint done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer28)
Which among the following is a gemstone?
A)
Sapphire done
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B)
Topaz done
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C)
Steel done
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D)
Both [a] and [b] done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer29)
Sulphates are used as:
A)
Fuels done
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B)
Fertilizers done
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C)
Gemstones done
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D)
Building materials done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer30)
Which among the following is a metallic mineral?
A)
Gold done
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B)
Silver done
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C)
Aluminium done
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D)
All the above done
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E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer31)
Rocks formed when molten rocks cools down and solidifies:
A)
Metamorphic rocks done
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B)
Igneous rocks done
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C)
Sedimentary rocks done
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D)
All the above done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer32)
Which among the following is correct?
A)
Marble is formed from limestone. done
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B)
Copper is a non-metallic mineral. done
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C)
Magnetite cannot attract iron. done
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D)
Gypsum is a metallic mineral. done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer33)
A metamorphic rock which is used in the glass and ceramic industry.
A)
Marble done
clear
B)
Quartzite done
clear
C)
Slate done
clear
D)
Gneiss done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer34)
Which mineral is used in making limestone?
A)
Calcite done
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B)
Feldspar done
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C)
Mica done
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D)
Gold done
clear
E)
None of these done
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question_answer35)
Match the following:
Column A | Column B |
i. Limestone | A. Quartzite |
ii. Sandstone | B. Gneiss |
iii. Shale | C. Marble |
iv. Granite | D. Slate |
A)
(i - B), (ii - A), (iii - D), (iv - C) done
clear
B)
(i - D), (ii - C), (iii - B), (iv - A) done
clear
C)
(i - C), (ii - A), (iii - D), (iv - B) done
clear
D)
(i - B), (ii - D), (iii - A), (iv - C) done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer36)
____ obtained from petroleum and is used to make candles and polish.
A)
Plastic done
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B)
Paraffin wax done
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C)
Kerosene done
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D)
LPG done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer37)
____ is also known as black gold.
A)
Coal done
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B)
Gold done
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C)
Petroleum done
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D)
Diamond done
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E)
None of these done
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question_answer38)
___rocks are formed by deposition of rock particles that are brought be wind and water.
A)
Igneous done
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B)
Sedimentary done
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C)
Metamorphic done
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D)
Metallic done
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E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer39)
Which igneous rock is used by dentists for polishing of teeth?
A)
Granite done
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B)
Pumice done
clear
C)
Obsidian done
clear
D)
Sandstone done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer40)
Which rock consists of quartz, feldspar and mica?
A)
Pumice done
clear
B)
Sandstone done
clear
C)
Granite done
clear
D)
Shale done
clear
E)
None of these done
clear
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