Geography Lithosphere

Q. In which type of rocks are metals like gold and copper mostly found?

A
Old Metamorphic
B
Old Sedimentary
C
Old Igneous
D
New Metamorphic

Correct Answer

Old Igneous

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. What are ‘Igloos’?
    A)Mammoth mammals found in the Pacific Ocean
    B)A kind of animal hunted by Kalahari Bushmen
    C)A kind of animal domesticated by aboriginal inhabitants of Australia
    D)A dome-shaped house or a hut, built of blocks of hard snow, in which the Eskimos live
    Answer: A dome-shaped house or a hut, built of blocks of hard snow, in which the Eskimos live
  • Q. The largest Indian mammal is:
    A)The Lion
    B)Tiger
    C)Hippopotamus
    D)Elephant
    Answer: Elephant
  • Q. With reference to a fresh water lake, consider the following characteristics: 1. Richness in nutrients 2. Rapid turnover of phytoplankton 3. Depletion of dissolved oxygen Which of the above is/are observed in a lake after its eutrophication?
    A)3 only
    B)1 only
    C)1 and 2 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The maximum percentage of the tribal population in India consists of
    A)Mundas
    B)Santhals
    C)Bhils
    D)Nagas
    Answer: Santhals
  • Q. Doldrums are ________
    A)High pressure areas on mountains
    B)High latitudes with heavy snow
    C)Equatorial zone with low pressure
    D)Sub-polar zone with high pressure
    Answer: Equatorial zone with low pressure
  • Q. In which one of the following districts, have large reserves of diamond-bearing kimberlite been discovered in the recent past?
    A)Sambalpur
    B)Hoshangabad
    C)Raipur
    D)Warangal
    Answer: Raipur
  • Q. The originating in the Himalayan mountain complex consists of how many distinct drainage systems of the Indian Subcontinent?
    A)Four
    B)Two
    C)Three
    D)Five
    Answer: Three
  • Q. Which of the following functions performed by a forest help most in controlling drought?
    A)Forests lower the temperature of the environment
    B)Forests act as water sheds
    C)Forests bring rainfall in monsoon
    D)Forests prevent soil erosion
    Answer: Forests bring rainfall in monsoon
  • Q. The highest plateau in the world is
    A)Plateau of Iran
    B)Plateau of Tibet
    C)Deccan Plateau
    D)Spanish Plateau
    Answer: Plateau of Tibet
  • Q. Which river is known as “Open Sewer” in India?
    A)Narmada
    B)Ganga
    C)Yamuna
    D)Godayari
    Answer: Yamuna
  • Q. Cork is chiefly produced in ________
    A)Cadiz (Spain)
    B)Baku (Russia
    C)Havana (Cuba)
    D)Leeds (England)
    Answer: Cadiz (Spain)
  • Q. Which of the following are true regarding Chhota Nagpur? 1. It is one of the former princely states. 2. It is a plateau area in Jharkhand inhabited mainly by the tribals. 3. It is a name given to the contiguous tribal areas in Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa and M.P.
    A)1 and 2
    B)1 and 3
    C)2 and 3
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The north flowing rivers of Siberia are not of much use for navigation mainly because
    A)They flow through uninhabited areas
    B)They are too shallow in the dry season
    C)The lower courses remain frozen for many months
    D)They lack navigation facilities to ensure safety
    Answer: The lower courses remain frozen for many months
  • Q. River Damodar is called ‘Sorrow of Bengal’ because it ________
    A)Forms number of dangerous waterfalls
    B)Gets flooded often causing havoc
    C)Causes maximum soil erosion
    D)Is not a perennial river
    Answer: Gets flooded often causing havoc
  • Q. Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is in which state?
    A)Arunachal Pradesh
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Chhattisgarh
    D)Uttarakhand
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. Mixed farming means ________
    A)Producing crops
    B)Growing two crops at the same time
    C)Growing different crops in succession
    D)Using mixture of manures and fertilizer
    Answer: Growing two crops at the same time
  • Q. The Lakshadweep Islands are situated in ________
    A)Bay of Bengal
    B)Indian Ocean
    C)Arabian Sea
    D)None of these
    Answer: Arabian Sea
  • Q. There is always shortage of electricity in India for a long time, because
    A)The objective of getting new capacity is not achieved
    B)There is fluctuation in hydro-power generation
    C)Demand for electricity is increasing while its generation and distribution has not been increased
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Demand for electricity is increasing while its generation and distribution has not been increased
  • Q. The area of food crops in total area of cropping in India is
    A)50% - 60%
    B)More than 70%
    C)60% - 70%
    D)Less than 50%
    Answer: 60% - 70%
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    A)New York/New Jersey
    B)Mumbai
    C)Sydney
    D)Singapore
    Answer: New York/New Jersey

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