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done Universe and Our Planet Earth Total Questions - 92

• question_answer1)
  In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus?
  A)
   Earth and Jupiter              done clear
  B)
   Jupiter and Saturn done clear
  C)
   Saturn and Earth               done clear
  D)
   Saturn and Neptune done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Which one of the following planets has largest number of natural satellites or moons?
  A)
   Jupiter               done clear
  B)
   Mars done clear
  C)
   Saturn                            done clear
  D)
   Venus done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system?
  A)
   The earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system done clear
  B)
   The predominant element in the composition of earth is silicon done clear
  C)
   The sun contains 75 percent of the mass of the solar system done clear
  D)
   The diameter of the sun is 190 times that of the earth done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called
  A)
   meteors                        done clear
  B)
   comets done clear
  C)
   meteorites                     done clear
  D)
   asteroids done clear
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• question_answer5)
  In the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what should be the 1ST when it is noon at the International Date Line?
  A)
   06.30hrs                       done clear
  B)
   05.30hrs done clear
  C)
   18.30hrs             done clear
  D)
   17.30hrs done clear
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• question_answer6)
  If we studied space for a year, we would see different stars every.
  A)
   Year                    done clear
  B)
   Month done clear
  C)
   Season                            done clear
  D)
   Week done clear
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• question_answer7)
  A meteor is
  A)
   a rapidly moving star done clear
  B)
   a piece of mater which has entered the earth's atmosphere from outer space done clear
  C)
   part of a constellation done clear
  D)
   a comet without a tail done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Diamond ring is a phenomenon observed:
  A)
   at the start of a total solar eclipse done clear
  B)
   at the end of a total solar eclipse done clear
  C)
   only along the peripheral regions of the totality trail done clear
  D)
   only in the central regions of the totality trail done clear
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• question_answer9)
  An instrument to measure the amount of brightness of sunshine received at a point on Earth's surface is
  A)
   Sun-dial done clear
  B)
   Sunshine recorder done clear
  C)
   Campbell - Stoke's recorder done clear
  D)
   All of the above done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Our view of space keeps on changing because earth is
  A)
   Revolving                      done clear
  B)
   at an angle of \[25{}^\circ \] done clear
  C)
   cold                 done clear
  D)
   beneath the Sun done clear
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• question_answer11)
  In the following diagram, an eclipse is represented. Which statement is correct about it?
  A)
   The diagram represents a lunar eclipse, A is the earth and B is the moon and B the earth done clear
  B)
   The diagram represents a solar eclipse, A is the earth and B is the moon done clear
  C)
   The diagram represents a lunar eclipse, A is the earth and B is the moon done clear
  D)
   The diagram represents a total solar eclipse done clear
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• question_answer12)
  What can be the maximum duration of totality for a solar eclipse?
  A)
   12.5 minutes done clear
  B)
   7 minutes 40 seconds done clear
  C)
   1 hour 42 minutes done clear
  D)
   There is no maximum duration done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which of the following are not called 'terrestrial Planets'?
  A)
   Mercury                          done clear
  B)
   Venus done clear
  C)
   Mars                  done clear
  D)
   Jupiter done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Which of the following statements with regard to the term 'great circle' is not correct?
  A)
   Equator is a great circle. done clear
  B)
   A ship can save fuel and time by following the great circle arc between two points. done clear
  C)
   Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere. done clear
  D)
   A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere. done clear
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• question_answer15)
  The solar eclipse achieves totality only in limited geographical regions because
  A)
   The size of the shadow of the moon on the earth is small as compared to the cross section of the earth done clear
  B)
   The earth is not smooth flat surface, but has elevations and depressions done clear
  C)
   The trajectories of the earth around the sun and the moon around the earth are not perfect circles done clear
  D)
   Sun rays can reach most of the peripheral regions of shadow of the moon due to atmospheric refraction done clear
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• question_answer16)
  The axis of rotation of the earth is tilted by \[23.5{}^\circ \] to the plane of revolution around the sun. The latitude of Mumbai is less than \[23.5{}^\circ \] Where as the latitude of Delhi is more than \[23.5{}^\circ \].  Which one of the following statements in this regard is correct?
  A)
   The sun can come overhead at both these places done clear
  B)
   The sun will never come overhead at either of these places done clear
  C)
   At Mumbai the sun can come overhead, but it will never do so at Delhi done clear
  D)
   At Delhi, the sun can come overhead but it will never do so at Mumbai done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The sidereal month may be defined as
  A)
   the period in which the moon completes an orbit around the Earth. done clear
  B)
   the period in which the moon completes an orbit around the Earth and returns to the same position in the sky. done clear
  C)
   the period of rotation of moon done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Isostasy is
  A)
   the property of the continental and oceanic crust, that they have the ability to rise and sink. done clear
  B)
   due to which crust floats on top of the mantle like ice cubes in water. done clear
  C)
   the phenomenon when the earth's crust gains weight due to mountain building or glaciation, it deforms and sink deeper into the mantle. done clear
  D)
   All are correct done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Magma that is more granitic tends to be very explosive because
  A)
   of relatively higher water content done clear
  B)
   of relatively higher gases content done clear
  C)
   of relatively lower water content done clear
  D)
   of relatively lower gases content done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Which of the statements does not prove the spherical shape of the earth?
  A)
   If the earth were flat one would come across some sharp edges done clear
  B)
   The sunrise is not visible from all places at the same time done clear
  C)
   The shadow of the earth at the time of the solar eclipse is circular done clear
  D)
   The altitude of the stars from various points on the earth's surface varies done clear
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• question_answer21)
  One Astronomical Unit is the average distance between
  A)
   Earth and the Sun             done clear
  B)
   Earth and the Moon done clear
  C)
   Jupiter and the Sun      done clear
  D)
   Pluto and the Sun done clear
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• question_answer22)
  On the surface of the moon, the
  A)
   mass and weight become lesser done clear
  B)
   mass remains constant and only the weight is lesser done clear
  C)
   only the mass is lesser done clear
  D)
   mass and weight both remain unchanged done clear
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• question_answer23)
  We always see the same face of the moon because
  A)
   it is smaller than the earth. done clear
  B)
   it revolves on its axis in a direction opposite to that of the earth. done clear
  C)
   it takes equal time for both revolution around the earth and rotation on its own axis. done clear
  D)
   it rotates at the same speed as the earth around the sun. done clear
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• question_answer24)
  In which region can the phenomenon of midnight sun be observed?
  A)
   In the tropical zone done clear
  B)
   In warm temperate regions done clear
  C)
   In the Arctic and Antarctic regions done clear
  D)
   Anywhere at the time of solar eclipse done clear
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• question_answer25)
  The theory suggesting that the continents of South America and Africa were once joined together was the
  A)
   continental drift theory done clear
  B)
   tetrahedral theory done clear
  C)
   Kant's theory done clear
  D)
   Ritter's theory done clear
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• question_answer26)
  When there is noon at I.S.T. meridian people another place of the Earth are taking their 6 O' clock morning tea. The longitude of the place is
  A)
  \[17{}^\circ 30'\] E done clear
  B)
   \[7{}^\circ 30'\] W done clear
  C)
  \[172{}^\circ 30'\] E            done clear
  D)
  \[90{}^\circ \] W done clear
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• question_answer27)
  When it is 12 Noon at Allahabad, the time at Wellington (New Zealand) would be close to which one of the following?
  A)
   4:30 pm of the same day done clear
  B)
   4:30 pm of the previous day done clear
  C)
   6:30 pm of the same day done clear
  D)
   6:30 pm of the previous day done clear
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• question_answer28)
  The correct sequence of the earth's location on its orbit around the sun is
  A)
   autumnal equinox, vernal equinox, summer solstice, winter solstice done clear
  B)
   vernal equinox, summer solstice, autumnal equinox, done clear
  C)
   summer solstice, vernal equinox, winter solstice, autumnal equinox done clear
  D)
   winter solstice, summer solstice, autumnal equinox, vernal equinox done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Beirut time is two hours ahead and Lima time is five hours behind GMT. The longitudes of Beirut and Lima are respectively:
  A)
  \[75{}^\circ \] West and \[30{}^\circ \] East done clear
  B)
  \[70{}^\circ \] East and \[35{}^\circ \] West done clear
  C)
  \[30{}^\circ \] East and \[75{}^\circ \] West done clear
  D)
  \[35{}^\circ \] West and \[70{}^\circ \] East done clear
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• question_answer30)
  If there are four place on the same meridian 500 km apart and the local time at one place is 12.00 noon, what will be the time at the three other places?
  A)
   12.00 noon done clear
  B)
   1.00pm done clear
  C)
   2.00 pm done clear
  D)
   Different time at different places done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Which one of the following is the time required for the earth to return to a given point in its orbit with reference to fixed stars called ?
  A)
   Lunar year                    done clear
  B)
   Solar year done clear
  C)
   Tropical year                   done clear
  D)
   Sidereal year done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Which one among the following explains the earthquakes of the eastern margins of Asia?
  A)
   Seduction of Pacific plate under Asiatic plate done clear
  B)
   Seduction of African plate below European plate done clear
  C)
   Seduction of Indian plate under Asiatic plate done clear
  D)
   Seduction of American plate under the Pacific plate done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Unlike other Meridians International Date Line is drawn zigzag in order to
  A)
   permit certain land areas and groups of islands to have the same calendar day done clear
  B)
   facilitate the sailors to adjust time in their watch done clear
  C)
   adjust the day in calendar while sailing from east to west and vice versa done clear
  D)
   make \[180{}^\circ \] E \[180{}^\circ \] W coterminous done clear
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• question_answer34)
  The latitude is the angular distance of a point of the Earth surface, North or South, of the equator as measured from the
  A)
   Centre of the Earth done clear
  B)
   Equator done clear
  C)
   Tropic of Cancer or Capricorn done clear
  D)
   Poles done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Month Position of Sun
  A)
   June Midday Sun overhead at Tropic of Cancer done clear
  B)
   December Midday Sun overhead at Tropic of Capricorn done clear
  C)
   March Midday Sun overhead on Equator done clear
  D)
   September Midday Sun overhead at Arctic Circle done clear
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• question_answer36)
  The colour of the star is an indication of its
  A)
   Distance from the earth done clear
  B)
   Distance from the sun done clear
  C)
   Temperature done clear
  D)
   Luminosity done clear
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• question_answer37)
  The group of stars arranged in a definite pattern is called
  A)
    Milky way                          done clear
  B)
   Constellation done clear
  C)
   Andromeda                        done clear
  D)
   Solar system done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Which one of the following is the largest satellite in solar system?
  A)
   Ganymede done clear
  B)
   Titan done clear
  C)
   Europa                              done clear
  D)
   Triton done clear
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• question_answer39)
  The principle of Black hole was enunciated by
  A)
   C.V. Raman done clear
  B)
   H.J. Bhabha done clear
  C)
   S. Chandrashekhar done clear
  D)
   H. Khurana done clear
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• question_answer40)
  The distance of Moon from the Earth is
  A)
   364 thousand kms. done clear
  B)
   300 thousand kms. done clear
  C)
   350 thousand kms. done clear
  D)
   446 thousand kms. done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Out of the following; Planets which of the following has the most volcanoes?
  A)
   Mercury                              done clear
  B)
   Venus done clear
  C)
   Earth                      done clear
  D)
   Mars done clear
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• question_answer42)
  The approximate diameter of Earth is
  A)
   4200km                             done clear
  B)
   6400km done clear
  C)
   3400km                              done clear
  D)
   12800km done clear
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• question_answer43)
  What is the time taken by the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
  A)
   23 hr 52 min 4 sec done clear
  B)
   23 hr 56 min 4 sec done clear
  C)
   24 hr 53 min 2 sec done clear
  D)
   24 hr 12 min 6 sec done clear
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• question_answer44)
  The Blue Moon phenomenon occurs
  A)
   when two full moons occur in the same month. done clear
  B)
   when two full moons appear in the same month thrice in a calendar year. done clear
  C)
   when four full moons appear in two consecutive months of the same calendar year. done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer45)
  During the Venus transit, the planet appeared as a tiny black circle moving on the Sun. The black colour on the Sun is because the planet :
  A)
   Obstructed all light from the Sun. done clear
  B)
   Is black in colour. done clear
  C)
   Was invisible due to bright rays from the Sun. done clear
  D)
   Behaved as a black hole during its transit. done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Scientists have determined the temperature near the Earth's centre 1,000\[{}^\circ \]C hotter than was reported in an experiment run 20 years ago at
  A)
  \[6,000{}^\circ \] Celsius done clear
  B)
  \[5,000{}^\circ \] Celsius done clear
  C)
  \[4,000{}^\circ \] Celsius done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Space between Earth and Moon is known as
  A)
   Cislunar            done clear
  B)
   Fulalunar done clear
  C)
   Nebula                         done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Which of the following stars is known as Fossil star?
  A)
   Protostar            done clear
  B)
   Dog Star done clear
  C)
   Red Giant                       done clear
  D)
   White Dwarf done clear
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• question_answer49)
  The energy of sun is produced by
  A)
   Nuclear fission   done clear
  B)
   lonisation done clear
  C)
   Nuclear fusion                 done clear
  D)
   Oxidation done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Which one of the following conditions is most relevant for the presence of life on mars?
  A)
   Atmospheric composition done clear
  B)
   Thermal conditions done clear
  C)
   Occurrence of ice cap and frozen water done clear
  D)
   Occurrence of ozone done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Lunar eclipse occurs                                  
  A)
   When moon lies between earth and sun done clear
  B)
   When earth lies between sun and moon done clear
  C)
   When sun lies between earth and moon done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer52)
  By how much degree the earth is inclined on its own Axis
  A)
  \[{{23}^{{1}/{2}\;}}\]                       done clear
  B)
  \[{{66}^{{1}/{2}\;}}\] done clear
  C)
  \[{{24}^{{1}/{2}\;}}\] done clear
  D)
  \[{{69}^{{1}/{2}\;}}\] done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Which of the following elements occurs the most abundantly in our universe?
  A)
   Hydrogen  done clear
  B)
   Oxygen done clear
  C)
   Nitrogen               done clear
  D)
   Helium done clear
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• question_answer54)
  The black part of the moon is always calm and dark which is called
  A)
   Sea of tranquility             done clear
  B)
   Ocean of storms done clear
  C)
   Area of storms                  done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
  A)
   the earth's rotation on its axis done clear
  B)
   the earth's revolution round the sun in an   elliptical manner done clear
  C)
   latitudinal position of the place done clear
  D)
   revolution of the earth on a tilted axis. done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large scale motions of Earth's lithosphere. Which one among the following statements regarding Plate tectonics is not correct?
  A)
   Tectonic plates are composed of Oceanic lithosphere and thicker Continental lithosphere done clear
  B)
   Tectonic plates are able to move because the Earth's lithosphere has a higher strength than the underlying asthenosphere done clear
  C)
   The Earth's lithosphere is broken up into Tectonic Plates done clear
  D)
   Along divergent plate boundaries, subduction carries plates into the mantle done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Albedo effect would be relatively higher in
  A)
   early morning and late evening done clear
  B)
   early morning only done clear
  C)
   noon done clear
  D)
   late evening only done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Which of the following statements regarding the duration of day and night is correct?
  A)
   Difference is least near the Equator and progressively increases away from it done clear
  B)
   Difference is maximum at the Equator and progressively decreases away from it done clear
  C)
   Difference is least at the Tropics and progressively increases towards the Equator and Poles done clear
  D)
   Difference is maximum at the Tropics and progressively decreases towards the Equator and Poles done clear
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• question_answer59)
  Which one of the following is depositional landform?
  A)
   Stalagmite                       done clear
  B)
   Lapis done clear
  C)
   Sinkhole               done clear
  D)
   Cave done clear
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• question_answer60)
  What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter- current?
  A)
   The Earth's rotation on its axis done clear
  B)
   Convergence of the two equatorial currents done clear
  C)
   Difference in salinity of water done clear
  D)
   Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator done clear
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• question_answer61)
  A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India created the heaviest anti- matter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the implication/ implications of the creation of anti-matter?

  1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper.

  2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti-matter.

  3. It will help understand the evolution of the universe.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 only                            done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   3 only                            done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer62)
  About 95 per cent of active volcanoes occur at the

  1. plate subduction zones

  2. trans form faults

  3. island arcs

  4. mid-oceanic ridges

  Choose your answer from the following codes.
  A)
   1 and 2                           done clear
  B)
   1 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 4   done clear
  D)
   All of the above done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists As evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of universe?

  1. Detection of microwaves in space.

  2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space.

  3. Movement of asteroids in space.

  4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4 done clear
  D)
   None of the above can be cited as evidence done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Brightest star as seen from the Earth
  A)
   Rigel Kentaurus                     done clear
  B)
   Betelgeux done clear
  C)
   Dog Star (Sirius)                   done clear
  D)
   Eta Carinae done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Densest planet of the solar system
  A)
   Earth   done clear
  B)
   Jupiter done clear
  C)
   Mars                  done clear
  D)
   Neptune done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Earthquakes are important in landform studies because they can trigger catastrophic events like

  1. Landslides and mudflows

  2. Glacier surges

  3. Tsunamis causing damage and shoreline changes

  Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2                              done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. All stars and planets in the universe shine by the reflected light of the sun.

  2. Sun is believed to be formed of condensation of gases,

  3. The sun has a surface temperature of about Illion \[{}^\circ \]C.

  4. Sun is about 30,000 times as big as the earth.

  Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  A)
   2 only        done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4                             done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer68)
  If the earth's axis had not been inclined, temnerature distribution would have been uniform. seasons would not have occurred. Poles would not have continuous day.
  A)
   1, 3 and 4                         done clear
  B)
   2 and 4 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4      done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer69)
  The permanent tilt of the earth's axis and the revolution of the earth in its orbit together cause

  1. deflection of winds and ocean currents.

  2. differences in time between places on different meridians.

  3. varying lengths of day and night at different times of the year.

  4. changes in the altitude of the mid-day sun at different times of the year.

  A)
   2, 3 and 4                         done clear
  B)
   1 and 4 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4      done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Which of the following are true with respect to Fold Mountains?

  1. Their tops are often buried beneath snow and ice. They form rugged peaks.

  2. They are caused by contraction of the earth?s   crust.

  3. They contain a core composed of metamorphic and igneous rocks.

  A)
   1, 3 and 4 done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1 and 2               done clear
  D)
   1 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer71)
  On which days do the spring tides occur?

  1. new moon

  2. first quarter of the moon

  3. third quarter of the moon

  4. full moon

  A)
   1,2 and 4                         done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   1 and 4      done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Arrange the planets correctly in descending order in terms of number of their satellites.

  1.  Uranus

  2.  Jupiter

  3.  Saturn

  4.  Mars

  A)
   2, 3, 1, 4   done clear
  B)
   4, 2, 3, 1 done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 4, 1                         done clear
  D)
   3, 2, 1, 4 done clear
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• question_answer73)
  The standard time of the following countries is ahead of behind Greenwich Mean Time depending on whether they are East or West of the longitude passing through Greenwich.

  1. Cuba

  2.  Greece

  3. Iraq

  4.  Costa Rica

  5. Japan

  Which one of the following sequential orders gives the correct arrangement of the countries according to their standard time from ahead to behind GMT?
  A)
   5, 3, 2, 1, 4 done clear
  B)
   2, 4, 1, 3, 5 done clear
  C)
   4, 1, 3, 2, 5       done clear
  D)
   3, 5, 4, 1, 2 done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Consider the following statements :

  1. As a rock, graphite is formed from coal by thermal metamorphism.

  2. Gypsum is an example of sedimentary rock.

  Which of these statements is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only                              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Consider the following statement:

  1. Mechanical weathering takes place only in sedimentary rocks.

  2. The rain-water reacts with rocks to form new chemical substances

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only               done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                   done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Which one of the following statements is/are correct with regard to lines of latitude?

  1. They are concentric circles numbered from 0\[{}^\circ \] to 90\[{}^\circ \].

  2. They are circles on a globe which are parallel to the Equator and which are to the North and South of the Equator.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
   1 only                done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2       done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Which one of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Milky Way? It is a spiral galaxy. The solar system resides in one of its spiral arms. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
   1 only                         done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Consider the following statements.

  1. The tropical year is shorter than the sidereal year.

  2. The solar day is longer than the sidereal day.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only                         done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Which of the following statements regarding the Deccan Traps is/are correct?

  1. Intense volcanic activity in the form of fissure eruption took place towards the end of Cretaceous period.

  2. The volcanic lava spread out in horizontal sheets.

  3. The regur soil found here is rich in nitrogen.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
   1 and 2               done clear
  B)
   1,2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   3 only                done clear
  D)
   1 only done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz.

  2. The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar.

  3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3                          done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 2      done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Which of the following phenomenon is/are the effect of the rotation of the Earth?

  1.  Apparent movement of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars.

  2.  Flatness of the poles and bulge at the equator.

  3. Occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset.

  4. Magnetic field of the Earth.

  Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2 only                 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                 done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. Our solar system is located in the orion arm of the Milky way galaxy, about two-third of the way out from the centre.

  2. The solar system formed from an interstellar cloud of dust and gas or nebulla about 4.6 billion years ago.

  Which of the above statements is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2        done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer83)
  Consider the following pairs:

  1. Electromagnetic radiation

  2. Geothermal energy

  3.  Gravitational force

  4. Plate movements

  5.  Rotation of the earth

  Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?
  A)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 only            done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 5 and 6 only done clear
  C)
   2, 4, 5 and 6 only            done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms?

  1. Continental drift

  2. Glacial cycles

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
   1 only                 done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2        done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Which of the following is/are direct source(s) of information about the interior of the Earth?

  1. Earthquake wave

  2. Volcano

  3. Gravitational force

  4. Earth magnetism

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
   1 and 2 done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4                            done clear
  D)
   All of these done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Statement I:  Sideral day is shorter than Solar day. Statement II: The motion of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun is termed as revolution.
  A)
   Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  B)
   Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  C)
   Statement I is true but Statement II is false done clear
  D)
   Statement I is false but Statement II is true done clear
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• question_answer87)
  Arrange the following features formed by rivers in its course starting from upstream:

  1.  Meanders

  2.  Falls

  3.  Delta

  4. Oxbow Lake

  Select the correct answer using the code given below: [a] 2 - 1 - 3 - 4               [b] 2 - 1 - 4 - 3 [c] 1 - 2 - 3 - 4                [d] 1 - 4 - 2 - 3
  A)
  I only                              done clear
  B)
   I and 2 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only                    done clear
  D)
   1,2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer88)
  DIRECTIONS: Match List-1 with List-11 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.  

  List I (Special (Characteristic)	List II (Name of planet)
  [a] Smallest planet of the solar system	(1) Mercury
  [b] Largest planet of the solar system	(2) Venus
  [c] Planet second from the Sun in the solar system	(3) Jupiter
  [d] Planet nearest to the Sun	(4) Pluto
  	(5) Saturn

  A)
   A-2; B-3; C-5; D-1 done clear
  B)
   A-3; B-5; C-1; D-2 done clear
  C)
   A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3 done clear
  D)
   A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1 done clear
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• question_answer89)
   

  List I	List H
  [a] Piedmont plateau	(1) Antrim plateau
  [b] Continental plateau	(2) Potwas plateau
  [c] Inter montane lateau	(3) Bolivia plateau
  [d] Lava plateau	(4) Patagonia plateau

  A)
   A-4; B-1; C-3; D-2 done clear
  B)
   A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2 done clear
  C)
   A-3; B-2; C-4; D-1 done clear
  D)
   A-4; B-2; C-3; D-1 done clear
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• question_answer90)

  List-I (Volcanoes of the world)	List-II (Countries)
  Catapoxi	(1) Indonesia
  Kilimanjaro	(2) Kenya
  Visuvius	(3) Japan
  Krakatau	(4) Italy
  	(5) Canada

        
  A)
   A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2 done clear
  B)
   A-5; B-2; C-3; D-1 done clear
  C)
   A-3; B-2; C-4; D-1 done clear
  D)
   A-5; B-1; C-3; D-2 done clear
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• question_answer91)

  List-1(Volcano)	List-11 (Country)
  Semeru	(1) Indonesia
  Cotopaxi	(2) Equador
  Etna	(3) Italy
  Kilimanjaro	(4) Kenya
  	(5) India

  A)
   A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4 done clear
  B)
   A-3: B-4; C-5; D-2 done clear
  C)
   A-1; B-4; C-3; D-2 done clear
  D)
   A-3; B-2; C-5; D-4 done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

  List I (Phenomenon)	List II (Date)
  A. Summer solstice	1.  21st June
  B. Winter solstice	2.  22nd December
  C. Vernal Equinox	3.  23rd September
  D. Autumnal	4.  21st March
  Equinox

  Code:
  A)
     A-1    B-4     C-2    D- 3 done clear
  B)
    A-1    B-2     C-4    D-3 done clear
  C)
    A-3    B-2     C-4    D-1 done clear
  D)
    A-3    B-4     C-2    D-1 done clear
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