Description : The term 'epicentre' is associated with— (1) earthquake (2) folding (3) faulting (4) earth's interior
Last Answer : (1) earthquake Explanation: The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or underground explosion originates. In the ... length of the fault rupture is much longer, and damage can be spread across the rupture zone.
Description : The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with— (1) earthquake (2) folding (3) faulting (4) earth’s interior
Last Answer : earthquake
Description : Laterite soil develops as a result of : (1) deposits of alluvial (2) deposits of loess (3) leaching (4) continued vegetation cover
Last Answer : (3) leaching Explanation: Laterite has been derived from the Latin word 'later' which means brick. The laterite soil develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall. This is ... of the micro organisms, particularly the decomposers, like bacteria, get destroyed due to high temperature.
Description : A rift valley is formed mainly due to: [NDA 2003] (a) forces of tension in the earth's crust (b) the subsidence of the floor of a river valley (c) the valley formed after the formation of fold mountains (d) the deepening of a valley by ice action
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which relates to the formation of the Himalayas? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Folding of the geosyncline'
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which relates to the formation of the Himalayas?
Last Answer : Folding of the geosyncline
Description : The deposits of loess in the United States probabl originated as which of the following? w) talus x) rock flour y) humus z) geyserite
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ROCK FLOUR
Last Answer : leaching
Description : The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the : (1) Himalayas (2) Rockies (3) Andes (4) Alps
Last Answer : (1) Himalayas Explanation: Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. ... Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) To an agriculturist, soil is the substance existing on the earth's surface, which grows and develops plants (B) To a geologist, soil ... and uncemented deposits of minerals and organic particles covering the earth's crust (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs. 2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence. Which of the statement(s) given above is/ ... (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks? (1) Loess (2) Basalt (3) Granite (4) Gabbro
Last Answer : (1) Loess Explanation: Loess is an Aeolian sediment formed by the accumulation of wind-blown silt, typically in the 20-50 micrometer size range, twenty percent or less clay and the balance equal parts ... German origin and means "loose." It was first applied to Rhine River valley loess about 1821.
Description : The majority of Earth's crust is composed of which rock? (1) Igneous (2) Metamorphic (3) Sedimentary (4) Carbonate
Last Answer : (1) Igneous Explanation: The Earth is composed predominantly of a large mass of igneous rock with a very thin veneer of weathered material— namely, sedimentary rock. Physical Geography (Set: 07)
Description : Earthquake is caused by – (1) disturbance of earth surface (2) adjustment of layers of earth's crust (3) breakage of rock system (4) upliftment of rocks
Last Answer : (1) disturbance of earth surface Explanation: Most earthquakes are minor tremors. Larger earthquakes usually begin with slight tremors but rapidly take the form of one or more violent shocks, and end in ... is called its focus; the point on the surface directly above the focus is the epicenter.
Description : Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the age of formation-from the youngest to the oldest-of the given mountain ranges? (a) Himalayas, Vindhyas, Western Ghats, Deccan Traps ( ... ) Himalayas, Western Ghats, Vindhayas, Deccan Traps (d) Vindhyas, Himalayas, Deccan Traps, Western Ghats
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following terms refers to chest pain brought on by physical or emotional stress and relieved by rest or medication? a) angina pectoris Angina pectoris is a symptom of myocardial ischemia. ... d) ischemia Ischemia is insufficient tissue oxygenation and may occur in any part of the body.
Last Answer : a) angina pectoris Angina pectoris is a symptom of myocardial ischemia.
Last Answer : Himalayas
Description : Which of the following statements is false? a. Earthquakes occur in plate boundaries b. The time and location of most major earthquakes can be predicted several days in advance c. Earthquakes can be ... reverse and strike-slip faulting d. P waves travel faster than both S waves and Surface waves
Last Answer : b. The time and location of most major earthquakes can be predicted several days in advance
Description : Petroleum deposits are detected by the. (A) Oil seepage at the surface of the earth (B) Measurement of density, elasticity and magnetic & electric properties of the rock in the crust of the earth (C) Age & nature of rocks inside the crust of the earth (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : What is the name of the phenomenon that causes an accumulation of heat in the lower atmosphere because of the absorption of longwave radiation from the Earth's surface?
Last Answer : ANSWER: GREENHOUSE EFFECT
Description : The formation of canal system in sponges is due to (a) folding of inner walls (b) gastro-vascular system (c) reproduction (d) porous walls.
Last Answer : (d) porous walls.
Description : Agonists affect the receptor molecule in the following manner: A. Alter its amino acid sequence B. Denature the receptor protein C. Alter its folding or alignment of subunits D. Induce covalent bond formation
Last Answer : C. Alter its folding or alignment of subunits
Description : Indian Standard Time relates to – (1) 75.5° E longitude (2) 82.5° E longitude (3) 90.5° E longitude (4) 0° longitude
Last Answer : (2) 82.5° E longitude Explanation: Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5°E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur (25.15°N 82.58°E) (near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh) which is nearly on the corresponding longitude reference line.
Description : Loess is _______.?
Last Answer : Loess is
Description : Water formed transported soil is (A) Alluvial (B) Marine (C) Lacustrine (D) Loess
Last Answer : (D) Loess
Description : Loess' is silty clay formed by the action of (A) Water (B) Glacier (C) Wind (D) Gravitational force
Last Answer : (C) Wind
Description : Which of the following types of soil is transported by gravitational forces? (A) Loess (B) Talus (C) Drift (D) Dune sand
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks ? (1) Loess (2) Basalt (3) Granite (4) Gabbro
Last Answer : Loess
Description : The main feature of a wound healing is C A. Lymphocyte accumulation B. Fibrin deposition C. Granulation tissue formation D. Tissue destruction
Last Answer : Granulation tissue formation
Description : Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an 'ecological hot spot'? (a) Western Himalayas (b) Eastern Himalayas (c) Western Ghats (d) Eastern Ghats
Description : Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes gives below the lists: List-I (Climatic conditions) List-II (Resons) A. Chennai is warmer than Kolkata 1. North-East Monsoon B. Snowfall in Himalayas 2. Altitude C. ... (a) 1 2 4 5 (b) 4 5 1 3 (c) 5 2 4 3 (d) 5 1 3 4
Description : The shape of the Himalayas is like (a) A straight line (b) An arc (c) A zigzag line (d) A spiral
Description : Which region gets first monsoon in summer? (a) Himalayas (b) Western Ghats (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Gangatic Plain
Description : The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold range a of which the oldest range is (a) the Shiwalik Range (b) the Lesser Himalayas (c) the Great Himalayan Range (d) the Dhaula Dhar Range
Description : Nanda Devi peak forms a part of (a) Assam Himalayas (b) Kumaon Himalayas (c) Nepal Himalayas (d) Punjab Himalayas
Description : "Himadri" is the term by which the _____ are known. (a) Western Ghats (b) Siwalik Ranges (c) Middle Himalayas (d) Greater Himalayas
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India? (a) The Coastal Plains (b) The Deccan Plateau (c) The Himalayas (d) The Ganga Plain
Description : The Outer Himalayas correspond with (a) the Karakoram range (b) the Shiwalik range (c) the Kailas range (d) the Hindukush range
Description : The Himalayas are considered as ______ type of mountains. (a) relief (b) submarine (c) volcanic (d) tectonic
Description : Which of the weathering agents is almost peculiar to the Indian Himalayas? (a) Wind (b) Glaciers (c) Snowfall (d) Running water
Description : The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in (a) Pakistan (b) Bay of Bengal (c) West Asia (d) Himalayas
Description : The youngest rivers in India originate from (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Himalayas (d) Deccan Plateau
Description : The first range of Himalayas to the North of Ganga Plains is the (a) Satpura Mountains (b) Shiwaliks (c) Garo Hills (d) Khasi Hills
Description : Match the following: List-I List-II A. Kumaon Himalayas 1. Between the Indus and the Sutlej B. Nepal Himalayas 2. Between the Kali and the Teesta C. Punjab Himalayas 3. Between the Teesta and the Brahmaputra D. Assam Himalayas 4. Between the ... (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 2 3 1 4 (c) 4 2 3 1 (d) 4 2 1 3
Description : The Peninsular Plateau of India extends upto (a) Mizo Hills (b) Himachal Himalayas (c) Assam Valley (d) Maghalaya Hills
Description : The Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills were formed in the same age as the (a) Himalayas (b) Shiwalik Range (c) Malwa Plateau (d) Himachal Range
Description : What is the most important geographic use of the Himalayas to India? (a) Prevention of invasions (b) Valuable source of timber (c) They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also ... of water from which our perennial rivers flow (d) They protect India from the icy cold north winds
Description : Consider the following areas: 2. Himalayas 3. Chhotta Nagpur 4. Chhattisgarh 5. Son Valley What is the correct sequence of these areas in descending order of their coal reserves? [NDA 2003] (a) 1, 4, 3, 2 (b) 2, 4, 3, 1 (c) 1, 3, 4, 2 (d) 2, 3, 4, 1