Geography Lithosphere

Q. ________ are defined as the mass movement of rock, debris or Earth down a slope.

A
Flood
B
Earthquake
C
Cyclone
D
Landslide

Correct Answer

Landslide

More Questions on Geography

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    A)Odisha
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Haryana
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
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    A)2, 1, 4, 3
    B)3, 2, 1, 4
    C)4, 3, 2, 1
    D)1, 4, 3, 2
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    A)Sleet
    B)Fog
    C)Hail
    D)Snowfall
    Answer: Sleet
  • Q. Which of the following is an east following river of Indian Peninsula?
    A)Mahanadi
    B)Tapti
    C)Narmada
    D)Periyar
    Answer: Mahanadi
  • Q. The distance of the nearest star besides the sun from the earth is ________
    A)4.3 light years
    B)4.9 × 1111 m
    C)95 × 1015 m
    D)4.2 light years
    Answer: 4.2 light years
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    B)The British
    C)The Mughals
    D)The Chinese
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  • Q. The smallest amongst the following continents is ________.
    A)North America
    B)Africa
    C)Antarctica
    D)South America
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    A)Narora
    B)Bhakra
    C)Harika
    D)Pandoh
    Answer: Harika
  • Q. The India’s highest annual rainfall is reported at
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    B)Namchi, Sikkim
    C)Churu, Rajasthan
    D)Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
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    A)Satpuda Hills
    B)Aravali
    C)The Western Ghats
    D)The Eastern Ghats
    Answer: The Western Ghats
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    A)Lake formed by terminal morainic dam
    B)Ox- bow lake
    C)Lake formed by blocking of ice
    D)Lake formed by deposition of silt
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  • Q. Arrange the following rivers in descending order of their length: 1. Ravi 2. Cauvery 3. Sutlej 4. Yamuna
    A)4, 3, 2, 1
    B)1, 2, 4, 3
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    B)The air must be warm
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    B)Gorges
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  • 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
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    A)Huron
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    A)Former USSR
    B)USA
    C)United Kingdom
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