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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. How do the Central Asian highlands affect the Indian climate?
    A)Dry continental air is blowing towards India throughout
    B)The low pressure in these areas intensifies the cold during the winter
    C)The atmospheric pressure in this region has an effect on the Indian atmosphere in summer
    D)The atmospheric pressure in this region has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India
    Answer: The atmospheric pressure in this region has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India
  • Q. A fumarole is
    A)A rock projecting through ice cap
    B)A small crack on the side of volcano ejecting gas and steam
    C)A river truncated by river piracy
    D)An underground cavern
    Answer: A small crack on the side of volcano ejecting gas and steam
  • Q. Which one of the following region is most rich in coal deposits?
    A)Mahanadi Valley
    B)Bramhaputra Valley
    C)Damodar Valley
    D)Godavari Valley
    Answer: Damodar Valley
  • Q. Which one of the following sequences of the oil refineries of India as they occur from south to north is correct?
    A)Kochi - Mumbai - Mangalore - Koyali
    B)Kochi - Mangalore - Mumbai - Koyali
    C)Koyali - Mumbai - Mangalore - Kochi
    D)Mangalore - Kochi - Mumbai - Koyali
    Answer: Kochi - Mangalore - Mumbai - Koyali
  • Q. The salinity of soil is measured by
    A)Psychrometer
    B)Electrical Conductivity Meter
    C)Hygrometer
    D)Scaler
    Answer: Electrical Conductivity Meter
  • Q. Japan is called ‘land of the rising sun’ because ________
    A)Japan being the Eastern most country in the World, it has the earliest sunrise
    B)Sun rises there as soon as it sets
    C)Sun always remains in the eastern part of the sky throughout the day in Japan
    D)The rays of the sun get reflected from the waters of the sea and make the sunrise beautiful in Japan
    Answer: Japan being the Eastern most country in the World, it has the earliest sunrise
  • Q. Magma that reaches earth’s surface and then solidifies is called
    A)Quartz
    B)Granite
    C)Lava
    D)Silicates
    Answer: Lava
  • Q. How old is Earth, It is decided by which of the following processes?
    A)Gravity Method
    B)Geologic Time Scale
    C)Radiometric Dating
    D)Fossil Dating
    Answer: Radiometric Dating
  • Q. Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
    A)Cauvery
    B)Ganga
    C)Sutlej
    D)Brahmaputra
    Answer: Sutlej
  • Q. The Indian Wild Ass (Ghor-Khur) is found in ________
    A)The Rann of Kachch
    B)Sunderbans
    C)Assam forests
    D)Cauvery delta
    Answer: The Rann of Kachch
  • Q. Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of occurrence of the following towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?
    A)Pandharpur, Gulbarga, Kottagudem, Vishakhapatnam
    B)Ajmer, Darbhanga, Kohima, Sikhar
    C)Surat, Wardha, Rourkela, Bharuch
    D)Anand, Rajkot, Dhanbad, Aizawl
    Answer: Pandharpur, Gulbarga, Kottagudem, Vishakhapatnam
  • Q. Consider a specific point on the surface of the earth (say Delhi). The temperature at a given time of day (say 12.00 Noon) will in general be higher in summer than in winter. This is because ________
    A)The earth is closer to the sun in summer than in winter
    B)The evaporation of water from atmosphere results in precipitation occurring in winter alone
    C)Sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the sun in winter
    D)The axis of the earth is inclined more towards the sun in winter
    Answer: Sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the sun in winter
  • Q. Which among the following is the greatest inland waterway in Europe?
    A)Rhine
    B)Thames
    C)Elbe
    D)Volga
    Answer: Rhine
  • Q. Blight’ the disease of potato can be cured by
    A)Diathane
    B)Dionine
    C)Bordeaux mixture
    D)DDT
    Answer: Bordeaux mixture
  • Q. The features produced by glacial deposition are: 1. outwash plains 2. drumlins 3. eskers 4. levees
    A)2, 3, 2004
    B)1, 2, 2003
    C)1, 3, 2004
    D)1, 2, 3, 4
    Answer: 1, 2, 2003
  • Q. With reference to Indian forests, consider the following pairs: 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests Sandalwood (Santalum album) 2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests: (Shorea robusta) 3. Tropical Thorn Forests: Shisham (Dalbeigia sissoo) Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    A)2 and 3 only
    B)1 only
    C)1 and 2 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2 only
  • Q. Murrah is a breed of ________
    A)Sheep
    B)Pig
    C)Buffalo
    D)Goat
    Answer: Buffalo
  • Q. Which one of the following countries makes maximum use of the geothermal energy?
    A)Iceland
    B)New Zealand
    C)Japan
    D)Russia
    Answer: Iceland
  • Q. Tropical evergreen forests remain evergreen because ________
    A)Shedding of leaves and simultaneous growth of new ones takes place throughout the year
    B)There is a thick undergrowth of bushes
    C)They do not shed their leaves.
    D)While plants at one level shed their leaves, those at a higher level retain their leaves
    Answer: Shedding of leaves and simultaneous growth of new ones takes place throughout the year
  • Q. Why is that India has one of the lowest agricultural yields in the world?
    A)Farmers being poor and illiterate do not use modern farming techniques
    B)Summers are very hot
    C)Lack of fertile soil
    D)Occurrence of frost at night
    Answer: Farmers being poor and illiterate do not use modern farming techniques

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