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Q. The outermost layer of Sun is called ________

A
Chromosphere
B
Convection zone
C
Photosphere
D
Corona

Correct Answer

Corona

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. Relative humidity of the atmosphere is directly affected by ________
    A)Change in the direction of winds
    B)Change in atmospheric pressure
    C)Change in atmospheric temperature
    D)None of these
    Answer: Change in atmospheric temperature
  • Q. A pass in Himachal Pradesh is
    A)Nathula
    B)Shipkila
    C)Zoji la
    D)Jelep la
    Answer: Shipkila
  • Q. Census data released on July 15,2011 reflects that 13.48% urban population lives in
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Bihar
    D)Rajasthan
    Answer: Maharashtra
  • Q. Which soil is best for the production of cotton?
    A)Alluvial soil
    B)Black soil
    C)Loam soil
    D)Peaty soil
    Answer: Black soil
  • Q. Petroleum is generally found in ________
    A)Alluvial deposits of the river valleys
    B)Igneous intrusions into sedimentary strata
    C)Old fold mountains
    D)Folded marine sedimentary rocks
    Answer: Folded marine sedimentary rocks
  • Q. Shwedagon pagoda is located in
    A)Mandalay
    B)Mahabalipuram
    C)Rangoon
    D)Jakarta
    Answer: Rangoon
  • Q. The orbits of planets around the Sun, or of satellites around the Earth, can be ________
    A)Elliptic and parabolic
    B)Circular and elliptic
    C)Circular and hyperbolic
    D)Parabolic and hyperbolic
    Answer: Circular and elliptic
  • Q. The main river flowing in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is ________
    A)Chenab
    B)Jhelum
    C)Indus
    D)Nubra
    Answer: Jhelum
  • Q. Which of the following is not one of the important steps in processing tea leaves?
    A)Fermenting
    B)Withering
    C)Rolling
    D)Drying
    Answer: Fermenting
  • Q. The correct order of the given hills from west to east is ________
    A)Khasi-Garo-Jaintia-Naga
    B)Garo-Jaintia-Naga-Khasi
    C)Khasi-Naga-Jaintia-Garo
    D)Garo-Khasi-Jaintia-Naga
    Answer: Garo-Khasi-Jaintia-Naga
  • Q. Bridgmanite is
    A)Earth's most abundant mineral
    B)A bridge on the river Thames
    C)Name of a game
    D)Name of a music
    Answer: Earth's most abundant mineral
  • Q. The Abhors are
    A)A tribe of Mongoloid blood
    B)An Adivasi tribe in Bastar
    C)A clan of dacoits
    D)Extinct now
    Answer: A tribe of Mongoloid blood
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The variation in an average annual range of temperature at 15° latitude of Southern Hemisphere is much less than that at 15° latitude of Northern Hemisphere. 2. At latitudes poleward of 35° the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in. Northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere the outgoing radiation exceeds the incoming radiation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. Lunar Sea refers to ________
    A)A dark plain on the moon
    B)A small sea on the moon
    C)A sea on earth which experiences high tides due to gravitational attraction of the moon
    D)A light water body illuminated by the moon-light
    Answer: A dark plain on the moon
  • Q. The Alamatti is on the river
    A)Krishna
    B)Godavari
    C)Cauvery
    D)Mahanadi
    Answer: Krishna
  • Q. The phenomenon of an opening occurring in the Earth’s surface through which a Jet of hot water and steam is forced out at irregular intervals is called
    A)Cyclone
    B)Hot spring
    C)Geyser
    D)Volcano
    Answer: Geyser
  • Q. The method of soil conservation in which bare ground between plants is covered with layer of organic matter like straw is called?
    A)Rockdam
    B)Mulching
    C)Contour barriers
    D)Terrace farming
    Answer: Mulching
  • Q. Which among these is a metamorphic rock?
    A)Basalt
    B)Gneiss
    C)Sandstone
    D)Limestone
    Answer: Gneiss
  • Q. Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? I. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss II. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps forming the northern flank of the plateau IV. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges.
    A)I, II, III and IV
    B)I, II and III
    C)I and II
    D)I, III and IV
    Answer: I, II, III and IV
  • Q. Which one of the following is not conducive to the formation of deltas?
    A)Absence of large lakes along the course of the river
    B)Currents and Tides
    C)Calm winds
    D)Sheltered coastline
    Answer: Currents and Tides

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