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

  • Q. An estuary is a place where
    A)Fresh water collects at the mouth of a river
    B)Deposits of mud can be seen at a triangular piece of land
    C)Silt is deposited near the mouth of a river
    D)Fresh and salt water mix near the mouth of a river
    Answer: Fresh and salt water mix near the mouth of a river
  • Q. Consider the following statements- 1.NTPC has entered in the area of hydro-power, 2.Power Grid Corporation has entered in Telecom Industry, Which of the above statement is correct?
    A)1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. The maximum amount of energy in the present day world is provided by ________
    A)Hydroelectric power resources
    B)Atomic energy
    C)Coal
    D)Liquid fuels
    Answer: Coal
  • Q. In May-June each year, the monsoon winds approach the southern tip of India from ________
    A)North-westerly direction
    B)Northly direction
    C)North-easterly direction
    D)South-westerly direction
    Answer: South-westerly direction
  • Q. Changing of colour of a rock into yellow or red is due to
    A)Carbonation
    B)Hydration
    C)Oxidation
    D)Exfoliation
    Answer: Oxidation
  • Q. Which of the statements given are correct? 1. Korba is west to Rourkela. 2. Rourkela is south to Ranchi.
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes, 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both I and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both I and 2
  • Q. Which of the following is indicated by the colour of a star?
    A)Temperature
    B)Weight
    C)Distance
    D)Size
    Answer: Temperature
  • Q. Amur, one of the longest rivers in the worlds is in
    A)Asia
    B)Africa
    C)South America
    D)Europe
    Answer: Asia
  • Q. The area of India is ________ times larger than the area of Pakistan
    A)6
    B)3
    C)4
    D)7
    Answer: 4
  • Q. Which among the following statements about the earth is not true?
    A)The Earth revolves in its orbit round the Sun at a speed of 66,000 miles per hour
    B)The Earth makes one complete revolution round the Sun every 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds
    C)The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours
    D)The Earth rotates on its axis at an equatorial speed of more than 1000 miles per hour
    Answer: The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours
  • Q. Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the Mediterranean Climate is ________
    A)Chile
    B)USA
    C)Italy
    D)Australia
    Answer: Italy
  • Q. What is the name of the maps, natural and manmade, portray the large forms?
    A)Graffito
    B)Thematic Maps
    C)Atlas Maps
    D)Topographic Maps
    Answer: Thematic Maps
  • Q. The Palk Bay lies between
    A)Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands
    B)Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambhat
    C)Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
    D)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    Answer: Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
  • Q. The highest dam from the following in India is
    A)Hirakud
    B)Maithan
    C)Bhakra
    D)Machkund
    Answer: Bhakra
  • Q. The largest reserves of fresh water on the Earth’s surface is in ________
    A)Russia
    B)North America
    C)South America
    D)Africa
    Answer: North America
  • Q. The water of the Luni river is
    A)Salty
    B)Fresh
    C)Fresh in upper reaches and salty in the lower reaches
    D)Fresh in rainy season and salty in other seasons
    Answer: Fresh in upper reaches and salty in the lower reaches
  • Q. Equator represents
    A)A belt (ring) around the planet Saturn
    B)Line joining North and South poles
    C)Imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles
    D)Axis of rotation of Earth
    Answer: Imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles
  • Q. Which is the river known as Tsangpo in Tibet?
    A)Indus
    B)Ganga
    C)Brahmaputra
    D)Tista
    Answer: Brahmaputra
  • Q. The Earth turns through 360° in 24 hours. Each 15° longitude represents ________
    A)One hour
    B)Half an hour
    C)Forty five minutes
    D)One hour fifteen minutes
    Answer: One hour

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