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question_answer1)
Which one of the following is not a metamorphic rock?
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B)
Conglomerate done
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C)
Quartzite done
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D)
Schist done
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question_answer2)
Which one of the following is an example of a block mountain'?
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Aravalli done
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B)
Andes done
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C)
Black Forest done
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D)
Caucasus done
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question_answer3)
Telegraph plateau is a part of
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B)
South Atlantic Ridge done
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C)
Indian Ocean Ridge done
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D)
South Pacific Ridge done
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question_answer4)
Which of the following pairs is most suitable for ascertaining the origin of the rocks?
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Size and weight done
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Density and hardness done
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D)
Structure and composition done
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question_answer5)
During volcanic eruption deposition of lava in anticlines and synclines of folded mountains accounts for formation of
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Lopolith done
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Batholith done
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D)
Lacolith done
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question_answer6)
When following fissures in the rocks, its both parts slide in front and one part slides over the oilier, the resulting feature is
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Lateral fault done
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Step fault done
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C)
Reverse fault done
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D)
Normal fault done
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question_answer7)
Which one of the following is related to the origin of folded mountains?
A)
Accreting plate margin done
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B)
Consuming plate margin done
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C)
Conserving plate margin done
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D)
Infra plate zone done
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question_answer8)
Which one among the following is a primary rock'?
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Igneous rock done
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Metamorphic rock done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer9)
Granite and Basalt are the examples of which of the following?
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Metamorphic rock done
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C)
Igneous rock done
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D)
Calcareous rock done
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question_answer10)
Which of the following is not igneous rock?
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B)
Conglomerate done
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C)
Basalt done
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D)
Rhyolite done
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question_answer11)
Quartzite is metamorphosed from
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B)
Obsidian done
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C)
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D)
Shale done
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question_answer12)
Black Forest mountain is an example of
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question_answer13)
Which of the following rocks is not likely to contain fossils?
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B)
Granite done
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C)
Shale done
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D)
Sandstone done
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question_answer14)
Limestone is an example of
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igneous rocks done
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volcanic rocks done
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question_answer15)
The drip stones arc found in
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limestone caverns done
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C)
desert regions done
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D)
wave eroded areas done
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question_answer16)
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Assertion [A]: New folded mountains arc also called Tertian Mountains. |
| Reason [R]: They are mainly formed along the constructive plate margins. |
A)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. done
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B)
Both A and R arc true but R is not the correct explanation of A. done
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C)
A is true but R is false. done
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D)
A is false, but R is true. done
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question_answer17)
Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List-I (Original) | List-II (Metamorphic) |
| A. Basalt | 1. Slate |
| B. Coal | 2. Schist |
| C. Limestone | 3. Marble |
| D. Shale | 4. Diamond |
A)
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B)
A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 done
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C)
A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 done
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D)
A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 done
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question_answer18)
Consider the following statements
| 1. Igneous rocks are rich in natural gas. |
| 2. Igneous rocks are rich in metallic minerals. |
| 3. Igneous rocks are not fossiferous. |
| 4. Igneous rocks consist of silicate minerals. |
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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B)
1, 2 and 4 done
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C)
2, 3 and 4 done
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D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer19)
Select the correct chronological order of the following geological periods, from the codes given below:
| 1. Oligocene |
| 2. Eocene |
| 3. Pliocene |
| 4. Miocene |
A)
3, 2, 1, 4 done
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B)
2, 1, 3, 4 done
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C)
4, 3, 2, 1 done
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D)
3, 4, 1, 2 done
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question_answer20)
The correct chronological order of the following geological epochs is
A)
Pleistocene, Pliocene, Holocene, Miocene. done
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B)
Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene, Holocene. done
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C)
Holocene, Miocene, Pleistocene, Pliocene. done
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D)
Pliocene, Pleistocene, Holocene, Miocene. done
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question_answer21)
With reference to Kober's Theory of Geosyncline, consider the following:
| Term | Meaning |
| 1. Orogen | Geosyncline |
| 2. Kratogen | Foreland |
| 3. Randketten | Marginal ranges |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A)
1 only done
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B)
1 and 2 only done
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C)
2 and 3 only done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer22)
Match the following:
| List-I (Mountain Types) | List-II (Mountains) |
| A. Block Mountain | 1. Appalachian |
| B. Old fold mountain | 2. Rocky |
| C. Young fold mountain | 3. Black Forest |
| D. Volcanic mountain | 4. Socottish Highlands |
| E. Relict mountain | 5. Vesuvious |
A)
A-1 B-3 C-2 D-5 E-4 done
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B)
A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 E-5 done
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C)
A-3 B-1 C-2 D-5 E-4 done
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D)
A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 E-5 done
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question_answer23)
What is not true of igneous rocks?
| 1. they are crystalline |
| 2. they have a layered structure |
| 3. they contain metals |
| 4. they contain fossils |
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B)
1 and 2 done
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C)
3 and 4 done
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D)
2 and 4 done
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question_answer24)
What is true of sedimentary rocks?
| 1. they are layered. |
| 2. they contain fossils. |
| 3. they are transported rocks. |
| 4. many of these are formed in water bodies. |
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1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
1, 2 and 4 done
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C)
1 and 4 done
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D)
all the above done
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question_answer25)
The factor that determines the water holding capacity of rock debris is its
| 1. porosity |
| 2. structure |
| 3. texture |
| 4. permeability |
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1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
1, 2 and 4 done
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D)
All of these done
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question_answer26)
A study of the nature of the old sedimentary rocks gives an indication about the
| 1. age of the earth |
| 2. past environmental conditions |
| 3. old civilizations |
| 4. direction of plate movements |
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
1 and 2 done
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D)
Only 2 done
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question_answer27)
Match column I with column II and select the correct answer using the code given below the columns:
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Basalt | (i) Intrusive igneous rock |
| B. Granite | (ii) Metamorphic rock |
| C. Sandstone | (iii) Extrusive igneous rock |
| D. Marble | (iv) Sedimentary rock |
A)
A - iii, B - iv, C - i, D - ii done
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B)
A - iii, B - i, C - iv, D - ii done
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C)
A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i done
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D)
A - i, B - iii, C- iv, D - ii done
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question_answer28)
Which of the statement is true.
| 1. Coal is a sedimentary rock. |
| 2. Basalt is an igneous rock. |
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1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer29)
DIRECTIONS: Consider the following statements and select the correct answer with the help of codes given below:
| Assertion [A]: Granite has larger crystals than basalt. |
| Reason [R]: Basalt has larger content of metallic minerals |
A)
Both A and R are true and R Explains A done
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B)
Both A and R are true but R does not explain done
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C)
A is true but R is false done
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D)
A is false but R is true done
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question_answer30)
The world's most active volcano is
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B)
Fujiyama done
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C)
Kilauea done
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D)
Vesuvius done
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question_answer31)
Drakensberg is a mountain of
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South Africa done
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D)
Zambia done
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question_answer32)
Mauna Loa is an active volcano of
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Italy done
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Japan done
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question_answer33)
The Black Mountains are located in
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Switzerland done
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D)
U.S.A. done
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question_answer34)
Which one of the following mountains is not built during the Tertiary period?
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B)
Atlas Mountain done
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C)
Andes Mountain done
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D)
Aravalli Mountain done
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question_answer35)
Which of the following is the highest mountain peak of the U.S.A.?
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B)
Kilauea done
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C)
Mauna Lao done
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D)
McKinley done
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question_answer36)
Which one of the following volcanoes is called the Light House of the Mediterranean?
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Vesuvius done
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C)
Kilimanjaro done
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D)
Stromboli done
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question_answer37)
Africa's highest mountain peak Mt. Kilimanjaro lies in
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Zambia done
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question_answer38)
Sierra Navada Mountains are situated in
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C)
Texas done
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question_answer39)
Which region is called the roof of the world?
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Siberia done
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D)
Mount Everest done
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question_answer40)
The second highest peak of the world located in Himalayas is
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Kamet done
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question_answer41)
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists [CDS 2017-II]
| List-I (Weathering type) | List-II (Land form/ Process) |
| A. Chemical weathering | 1. Till |
| B. Mechanical weathering | 2. Oxidation |
| C. Glacial deposits | 3. Plant roots |
| D. Deposition by ground water | 4. Stalactite |
A)
A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 done
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B)
A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 done
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C)
A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 done
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D)
A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 done
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question_answer42)
Match the following [NDA 2008-II]
| List-I | List-II |
| A. Slate | 1. Igneous rock |
| B. Lignite | 2. Metamorpric rock |
| C. Bauxite | 3. Non-ferrous mineral |
| D. Granite | 4. Sedimentary rock |
A)
A-1 B-3 C-3 D-2 done
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B)
A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 done
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C)
A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 done
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D)
A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2 done
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question_answer43)
The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of [NDA 2011-I]
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iron ore and manganese done
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C)
bauxite and mica done
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D)
copper and uranium done
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question_answer44)
Why do Fold Mountains have enormous thickness of sedimentary rocks? [NDA 2011-I]
A)
Due to deposition of sediments in a valley for millions of years done
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Due to accumulation of sediments in a geosyncline done
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C)
The plains were folded into mountains done
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The sediments were folded into recumbent and nappe folds done
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question_answer45)
Which one among the following is not an igneous rock? [NDA 2011-I]
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Granite done
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B)
Basalt done
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C)
Gabbro done
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D)
Gneiss done
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question_answer46)
Oil is found in petroliferous rock. Which one among the following structures demonstrates an ideal trap? [NDA 2013-II]
A)
Horizontal structure done
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B)
Fault structure done
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C)
Synclinal structure done
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D)
Anticlinal structure done
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question_answer47)
DIRECTIONS: The/allowing question consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement JI. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to this question using the code given below: [NDA/NA 2016-I]
| Statement I: Volcanic eruption is accompanied by earthquakes. |
| Statement II: Volcanoes erupt water vapours and dust particles in the atmosphere. |
A)
Both the Statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. done
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B)
Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement. I. done
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Statement I is true but Statement II is false. done
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Statement I is false but Statement II is true. done
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question_answer48)
Which one of the following describes the Lithosphere? [NDA/NA 2017-II]
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Crust and upper mantle done
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Crust and core done
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D)
Mantle and core done
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question_answer49)
An up fold in rock is: [NDA/NA 2015-II]
A)
graben done
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B)
horse done
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C)
anticline done
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D)
syncline done
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question_answer50)
What is the correct sequence from the smallest to the largest grain of the following types of classic rocks'? [NDA/NA 2017-I]
A)
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Shale, siltstone sandstone, conglomerate done
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C)
Conglomerate, sandstone, shale, siltstone done
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D)
Sandstone, siltstone, conglomerate, shale done
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question_answer51)
Why is hydrolysis an effective form of chemical decomposition of bedrock in humid tropics'? [NDA/NA 2014-I]
| 1. Humid tropics experience high temperature and humidity. |
| 2. There is high diurnal range in temperature, Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
A)
1 only done
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2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer52)
Quartzite is metamorphosed from [NDA/NA 2014-II]
A)
limestone done
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B)
plutonic rock done
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C)
sandstone done
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D)
shale done
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question_answer53)
'Esker' is a geomorphic feature developed by [INDA/NA 2013-II]
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glaciofluvial deposits done
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D)
aeolian deposits done
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question_answer54)
\[{{90}^{o}}\]E Ridge lies in [UP-PCS 2010]
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Pacific ocean done
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Mediterranean sea done
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question_answer55)
On the earth, originally, there was only one huge landmass which is known is- [UP PCS (M) 2016]
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Laurasia done
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Gondwanaland done
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question_answer56)
Which one of the following is the longest mountain range? [UP PCS (M) 2016]
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The Himalayas done
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The Andes done
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question_answer57)
Which Indian National Park is famous for Rhinoceros population? [UK-PSC (F) 2015]
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Kaziranga done
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Jim Corbett done
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C)
Ranthambor done
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D)
Bannerghatta done
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question_answer58)
Which of the following forms of the land is not a result of 'faulting'?
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Horst done
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D)
Chevron done
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question_answer59)
Which one of the following is not a glacio-fluvial depositional feature? [UGC (Geog) 2016]
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Drumlin done
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B)
Esker done
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C)
Horn done
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D)
Kame done
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question_answer60)
The unconsali dated rock material deposited by surface wash at the base of a clipff is called [UGC (Gcog) 2016]
A)
Alluvium done
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Colluvium done
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C)
Morcines done
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D)
Silt done
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question_answer61)
Peneplain is related to- [MP-PSC-2017]
A)
wind done
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underground water done
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C)
glacier done
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D)
river done
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question_answer62)
Which one of the following mountains is formed due to convergence of one oceanic and one continental plate? [UGC-II (Geog) 2016]
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Urals done
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B)
Alps done
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C)
Andes done
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D)
Appalachians done
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question_answer63)
Which one of the following is not an old folded mountain? [UK-PSC 2016]
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Ural mountain done
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B)
Aravalli mountain done
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C)
Andes mountain done
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D)
Appalachian mountain done
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question_answer64)
The sideways erosion -which widens the river valley called? [SSC 2016]
A)
Lateral Corrosion done
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Vertical Corrosion done
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C)
Side Corrosion done
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D)
Mean Corrosion done
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question_answer65)
Sink hole is a phenomenon of- [SSC 2016]
A)
Plain done
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B)
Desert done
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C)
Tundra done
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D)
Karst done
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