Q. Which of the following latitudes is closest to the equator?
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A.
10°N
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B.
20°S
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C.
30°N
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D.
40°S
Solution
10°N is the closest latitude to the equator compared to the others.
Correct Answer:
A
— 10°N
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Q. Which of the following layers is liquid? (2019)
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A.
Crust
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B.
Mantle
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C.
Outer Core
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D.
Inner Core
Solution
The Outer Core is the only layer that is liquid, composed mainly of molten iron and nickel.
Correct Answer:
C
— Outer Core
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Q. Which of the following layers is responsible for tectonic plate movement? (2022)
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A.
Crust
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B.
Mantle
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C.
Outer Core
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D.
Inner Core
Solution
The Mantle, particularly the asthenosphere, is responsible for the movement of tectonic plates due to convection currents.
Correct Answer:
B
— Mantle
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Q. Which of the following layers is solid? (2022)
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A.
Crust
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B.
Outer Core
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C.
Inner Core
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D.
Mantle
Solution
The Inner Core is solid due to the immense pressure, despite its high temperature.
Correct Answer:
C
— Inner Core
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Q. Which of the following layers is the hottest part of the Earth? (2022)
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A.
Crust
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B.
Mantle
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C.
Outer Core
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D.
Inner Core
Solution
The Inner Core is the hottest part of the Earth, with temperatures reaching up to 5,700 degrees Celsius.
Correct Answer:
D
— Inner Core
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Q. Which of the following layers is the thickest part of the Earth? (2023)
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A.
Crust
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B.
Mantle
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C.
Outer Core
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D.
Inner Core
Solution
The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth, making up about 84% of Earth's total volume.
Correct Answer:
B
— Mantle
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Q. Which of the following layers is the thickest?
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A.
Crust
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B.
Mantle
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C.
Outer Core
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D.
Inner Core
Solution
The mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth, extending about 2900 km.
Correct Answer:
B
— Mantle
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Q. Which of the following longitudes is closest to the International Date Line?
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A.
150°E
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B.
180°
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C.
150°W
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D.
120°W
Solution
The International Date Line is at 180°, so the closest longitude is 180°.
Correct Answer:
B
— 180°
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Q. Which of the following mountain ranges is located in India?
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A.
Andes
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B.
Himalayas
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C.
Rockies
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D.
Alps
Solution
The Himalayas are the major mountain range located in India.
Correct Answer:
B
— Himalayas
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Q. Which of the following rivers is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
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A.
Ganga
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B.
Kosi
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C.
Yamuna
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D.
Brahmaputra
Solution
The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent flooding.
Correct Answer:
B
— Kosi
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Q. Which of the following rivers is the longest in the world? (2021)
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A.
Amazon River
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B.
Nile River
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C.
Yangtze River
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D.
Mississippi River
Solution
The Nile River is traditionally considered the longest river in the world, measuring about 6,650 kilometers.
Correct Answer:
B
— Nile River
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Q. Which of the following rivers is the longest river in India?
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A.
Ganges
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B.
Brahmaputra
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C.
Indus
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D.
Godavari
Solution
The Indus River is the longest river in India, flowing for about 3,180 kilometers.
Correct Answer:
C
— Indus
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Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding the International Date Line? (2019)
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A.
It is located at 180° longitude
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B.
It is a straight line
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C.
It is not recognized by all countries
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D.
All of the above
Solution
The International Date Line is approximately at 180° longitude, is not a straight line, and is not recognized by all countries.
Correct Answer:
D
— All of the above
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Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding time zones? (2019)
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A.
Time zones are always 30 degrees apart.
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B.
Time zones can vary in width.
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C.
All countries have the same time zone.
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D.
Time zones are based on latitude.
Solution
Time zones can vary in width due to political and geographical reasons, not strictly based on longitude.
Correct Answer:
B
— Time zones can vary in width.
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Q. Which of the following states is known for its desert?
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A.
Punjab
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B.
Rajasthan
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C.
Gujarat
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D.
Haryana
Solution
Rajasthan is known for its desert, particularly the Thar Desert.
Correct Answer:
B
— Rajasthan
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Q. Which of the following states is known for its tea production?
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A.
Assam
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B.
Kerala
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C.
Gujarat
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D.
Maharashtra
Solution
Assam is known for its extensive tea production.
Correct Answer:
A
— Assam
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Q. Which of the following states is the largest producer of tea in India? (2022)
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A.
Assam
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B.
West Bengal
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C.
Kerala
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D.
Tamil Nadu
Solution
Assam is the largest producer of tea in India.
Correct Answer:
A
— Assam
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Q. Which of the following time zones is 2 hours behind GMT?
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A.
GMT-2
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B.
GMT-3
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C.
GMT+2
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D.
GMT+3
Solution
GMT-2 is 2 hours behind GMT.
Correct Answer:
A
— GMT-2
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Q. Which phenomenon is characterized by a significant drop in temperature and heavy snowfall? (2023)
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A.
Heatwave
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B.
Blizzard
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C.
Drought
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D.
Tornado
Solution
A blizzard is characterized by a significant drop in temperature and heavy snowfall, often accompanied by strong winds.
Correct Answer:
B
— Blizzard
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Q. Which phenomenon is characterized by a sudden increase in temperature in the stratosphere?
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A.
Tornado
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B.
Heatwave
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C.
Stratospheric warming
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D.
Cold front
Solution
Stratospheric warming is characterized by a sudden increase in temperature in the stratosphere.
Correct Answer:
C
— Stratospheric warming
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Q. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
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A.
Ganges
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B.
Kosi
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C.
Yamuna
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D.
Brahmaputra
Solution
The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent flooding.
Correct Answer:
B
— Kosi
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Q. Which seismic waves can travel through both solid and liquid layers of the Earth?
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A.
P-waves
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B.
S-waves
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C.
Surface waves
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D.
Rayleigh waves
Solution
P-waves (primary waves) can travel through both solid and liquid layers of the Earth.
Correct Answer:
A
— P-waves
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Q. Which soil type is most prone to waterlogging in river basins?
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A.
Sandy soil
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B.
Clayey soil
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C.
Loamy soil
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D.
Silty soil
Solution
Clayey soil has very low permeability, making it prone to waterlogging in river basins.
Correct Answer:
B
— Clayey soil
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Q. Which state in India has the largest area under forest cover?
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A.
Madhya Pradesh
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B.
Maharashtra
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C.
Chhattisgarh
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D.
Odisha
Solution
Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under forest cover in India.
Correct Answer:
A
— Madhya Pradesh
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Q. Which state in India has the largest area?
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A.
Madhya Pradesh
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B.
Uttar Pradesh
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C.
Rajasthan
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D.
Maharashtra
Solution
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering approximately 342,239 square kilometers.
Correct Answer:
C
— Rajasthan
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Q. Which state in India has the longest coastline? (2019)
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A.
Gujarat
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B.
Maharashtra
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C.
Tamil Nadu
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D.
Andhra Pradesh
Solution
Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, measuring about 1,600 kilometers.
Correct Answer:
A
— Gujarat
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Q. Which state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
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A.
Punjab
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B.
Haryana
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C.
Gujarat
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D.
Bihar
Solution
Punjab is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers' due to the five major rivers that flow through it.
Correct Answer:
A
— Punjab
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Q. Which state is known for the backwaters of Kerala? (2023)
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A.
Kerala
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B.
Goa
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C.
Tamil Nadu
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D.
Andhra Pradesh
Solution
Kerala is famous for its backwaters, a network of lagoons and lakes along the Arabian Sea coast.
Correct Answer:
A
— Kerala
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Q. Which state is known for the production of tea in India?
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A.
Assam
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B.
Kerala
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C.
West Bengal
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D.
Tamil Nadu
Solution
Assam is known for the production of tea in India, being one of the largest tea-producing regions.
Correct Answer:
A
— Assam
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Q. Which state is the leading producer of tea in India?
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A.
Assam
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B.
West Bengal
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C.
Kerala
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D.
Tamil Nadu
Solution
Assam is the leading producer of tea in India, contributing a significant portion of the country's tea production.
Correct Answer:
A
— Assam
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