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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. The Earth is an oblate spheroid and not a perfect sphere. This is because 1. the Earth has a rotational motion and the rotational speed increases as one goes from the Poles towards the Equator. 2. the Equator experiences greater gravitational pull from the Sun. 3. the intensity of sunlight received at the Equator is greater than that at the Poles.
    A)3 only
    B)1 only
    C)1 and 2
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The salinity of soil is measured by
    A)Psychrometer
    B)Electrical Conductivity Meter
    C)Hygrometer
    D)Scaler
    Answer: Electrical Conductivity Meter
  • Q. World Environmental day is celebrated on ________ every year.
    A)01-10-2024
    B)01-05-2001
    C)05-06-2005
    D)01-12-2025
    Answer: 05-06-2005
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Bermuda situated in Western Atlantic Ocean is a United Kingdom Overseas Territory. 2. 38th Parallel divided boundary between North and South Vietnam before unification 3. Bahamas situated near Florida is one of the states of USA. Which of these statements is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)1 and 2
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. Earthquakes and volcanoes occur mostly in ________
    A)Coastal Region
    B)Plateau region
    C)Deep sea plains
    D)Folded and faulted region
    Answer: Folded and faulted region
  • Q. Which of the following newly manufacturing unit is going to be established by Indian railway?
    A)Wheel and Axle Plant, Durgapur
    B)Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
    C)Wheel Factory, Chapra
    D)Rail Wheel Factory, Bengaluru
    Answer: Wheel Factory, Chapra
  • Q. The highest multipurpose dam built on the river Ravi is
    A)Ranjit Sagar dam
    B)Bhakra Nangal
    C)Kahalgaon
    D)Rihand dam
    Answer: Ranjit Sagar dam
  • Q. Which of the following are true of the Pacific Ocean? I. It is the largest of all water bodies II. It is roughly triangular in shape III. The average depth is about 7300 m IV. Nearly 20,000 islands dot this vast ocean
    A)II and III
    B)I, II and III
    C)I and III
    D)I, II, III and IV
    Answer: I, II, III and IV
  • Q. Which of the following winds is incorrectly paired with the area in which it prevails?
    A)Southerly Burster - New South Wales
    B)Berg wind - South eastern Africa
    C)Karaburan - Tarim basin of Sinkiang
    D)Hurricanes - New Zealand
    Answer: Hurricanes - New Zealand
  • Q. Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to ________
    A)Difference in pressure
    B)Temperature variations
    C)Rotation of the earth
    D)Difference in water content
    Answer: Rotation of the earth
  • Q. Which of the following river is known as “Dakshin Ganga”?
    A)Godavari
    B)Krishna
    C)Mahanadi
    D)Cauvery
    Answer: Godavari
  • Q. The seasonal contrasts are maximum in ________
    A)Sub tropics
    B)Low latitudes
    C)Mid-latitudes
    D)High latitudes
    Answer: Mid-latitudes
  • Q. The leading states in the production of cotton in India are ________
    A)Maharashtra and Punjab
    B)Maharashtra and Gujarat
    C)Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
    D)Gujarat and Punjab
    Answer: Maharashtra and Gujarat
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Tropical cyclones have circular isobars. 2. Tropical cyclones originate entirely within the tropical air mass. 3. The intensity and magnitude of hurricanes generally exceed those of typhoons. 4. Tropical cyclones are more destructive than the western disturbances. Select the correct answer by using the following codes
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 only
    D)3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 4
  • Q. Solar energy received to earth takes:
    A)Eight Minutes
    B)Nine Minutes
    C)10 Minutes
    D)15 Minutes
    Answer: Eight Minutes
  • Q. The highest peak of peninsular India is:
    A)K2
    B)Dodabeta
    C)Anaimudi
    D)Kanchanjangha
    Answer: Anaimudi
  • Q. Which ofthe following river is beyond the Himalaya?
    A)Sutlej
    B)Ganga
    C)Ravi
    D)Yamuna
    Answer: Sutlej
  • Q. Which of the following cyclone had devastated Bangladesh in November 2007?
    A)Sidr
    B)Dean
    C)Vutiye
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sidr
  • Q. Which of the following crops is regarded as a plantation crop?
    A)Sugarcane
    B)Coconut
    C)Cotton
    D)Rice
    Answer: Coconut
  • Q. Which one of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the earth’s surface?
    A)Mountain Ecosystem
    B)Desert Ecosystem
    C)Grassland Ecosystem
    D)Marine Ecosystem
    Answer: Marine Ecosystem

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