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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. Consider the following percentages regarding the world’s water resources: 1. Oceans and lakes – 95% 2. Frozen as ice – 4% 3. For man’s use – 1% Which of the above are correct percentages?
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 3
    D)1 and 2
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The northern boundary of the peninsular plateau of Indian runs parallel to the Ganga and the Yamuna from Rajmahal hills to a point near
    A)Gwalior
    B)Allahabad
    C)Delhi
    D)Jaipur
    Answer: Delhi
  • Q. A rift valley is formed mainly due to ________
    A)The valley formed after the formation of fold mountains
    B)Forces of tension in the earth's crust
    C)The subsidence of the floor of a river valley
    D)The deepening of a valley by ice action
    Answer: The subsidence of the floor of a river valley
  • Q. Which of the following district of Tamil Nadu is not suitable for farming due to rising salinity in soil?
    A)Ramnathpuram
    B)Tiruchirappalli
    C)Nagapattinam
    D)Coimbatore
    Answer: Tiruchirappalli
  • Q. Which of the following is not commercial source of energy?
    A)Natural Gas
    B)Coal
    C)Petroleum
    D)Firewood
    Answer: Firewood
  • Q. Which of the following is not renowned for the manufacture of silk?
    A)Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh)
    B)Bhagalpur (Bihar)
    C)Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)
    D)Mysore (Karnataka)
    Answer: Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh)
  • Q. A fragment of solid matter which enters the upper atmosphere from outer space almost disintegrating before reaching the earth’s surface is
    A)Meteor
    B)Meteorite
    C)Asteroid
    D)Comet
    Answer: Meteor
  • Q. A sierra is a/an
    A)Unit of electrical conductance
    B)Mountain range
    C)A midday or afternoon nap
    D)Holiday resort in the Mediterranean Sea
    Answer: Mountain range
  • Q. Why are winters more severe in Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere?
    A)Because of more iceberg activity in Southern Hemisphere
    B)Earth is tilted towards the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere
    C)Northern Hemisphere receives more sunlight
    D)Southern Hemisphere is less inhabited
    Answer: Because of more iceberg activity in Southern Hemisphere
  • Q. The leading producer of wind-power in the world is:
    A)Brazil
    B)China
    C)Germany
    D)USA
    Answer: China
  • Q. Although the equatorial regions have the highest annual average temperatures, the salinity in the oceans is highest near the tropics because: 1. equatorial areas receive heavy rainfall 2. salinity is not affected by temperature 3. equatorial oceans experience a lot of turbulenees 4. high relative humidity in equatorial areas checks evaporation
    A)1, 3 and 4
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 and 3
    D)1 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 4
  • Q. The tides in the Sea are primarily due to
    A)The gravitational effect of the Sun on the Earth
    B)The atmospheric effect of the Earth
    C)The gravitational effect of Venus on the Earth
    D)The gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth
    Answer: The gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth
  • Q. As per the classification by agriculture ministry, how many agroclimatic zones are in India?
    A)127
    B)123
    C)126
    D)122
    Answer: 127
  • Q. Which river is known as “Open Sewer” in India?
    A)Narmada
    B)Ganga
    C)Yamuna
    D)Godayari
    Answer: Yamuna
  • Q. The type of rain in humid equatorial climate is
    A)Convectional
    B)Cyclonic
    C)Mountaineous
    D)Fluctuating and Cyclonic
    Answer: Convectional
  • Q. The Laterite soil is found in which of the following state?
    A)Rajasthan
    B)Kerala
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Jammu and Kashmir
    Answer: Kerala
  • Q. The total number of layers above Earth are
    A)2
    B)4
    C)5
    D)3
    Answer: 5
  • Q. Which of the following are true with regard to fold mountains? I. They often act as climatic barriers II. They receive heavy rain or snow which give rise to rivers III. They are rich in minerals IV. They pose no problem, to communication as they contain many passes
    A)I, II and III
    B)I and II
    C)III and IV
    D)I, III and IV
    Answer: I, II and III
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light. 2. The albedo of Mercury is much greater than the albedo of the Earth. 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. Which of the following countries is well known for diamond cutting industry?
    A)The Netherlands
    B)Belgium
    C)Norway
    D)Switzerland
    Answer: Belgium

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