Geography Lithosphere

Q. Breaking down of rock in situ is known as ________

A
Mass wasting
B
Erosion
C
Weathering
D
Degradation

Correct Answer

Weathering

More Questions on Geography

  • 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. Cyclones are called as hurricanes in
    A)Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
    B)Bangladesh
    C)China
    D)Japan
    Answer: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
  • Q. The temperature at the core of the earth is about
    A)200000º C
    B)20000º C
    C)5200º C
    D)26000º C
    Answer: 5200º C
  • Q. The total length of the river Ganga is about
    A)2500 km.
    B)3000 km.
    C)3425 km.
    D)2750 km.
    Answer: 2500 km.
  • Q. Which of the following minerals is needed for generation of nuclear power?
    A)Cadmium
    B)Potassium
    C)Aluminium
    D)Uranium
    Answer: Uranium
  • Q. What is the correct sequence of these areas in descending order of their coal reserves? 1. Himalayas 2. Chhotta Nagpur 3. Chhattisgarh 4. Son Valley
    A)1, 3, 4, 2
    B)1, 4, 3, 2
    C)2, 4, 3, 1
    D)2, 3, 4, 1
    Answer: 2, 3, 4, 1
  • Q. Earthquakes rarely occur in ________
    A)Mexico
    B)Alaska
    C)Brazil
    D)New Zealand
    Answer: Brazil
  • Q. The only sanctuary where kasturi stag is found is
    A)Gir
    B)Kanha
    C)Dachigam
    D)Mudumalai
    Answer: Dachigam
  • Q. Monsoon wind is different from planetary winds because it
    A)Crosses the Equator
    B)Always brings rain
    C)Blows in tropical regions
    D)Is seasonal
    Answer: Is seasonal
  • Q. Which State in India is known as the ‘Granary of India’?
    A)Punjab
    B)Haryana
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Kerala
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. The position of the earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the Sun causing summer in the Northern hemisphere is ________
    A)Perigee
    B)Perihelion
    C)Aphelion
    D)Apogee
    Answer: Aphelion
  • Q. The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is ________
    A)4 km
    B)2 km
    C)3 km
    D)5 km
    Answer: 4 km
  • Q. The Talcher Thermal Power Station is in
    A)West Bengal
    B)Odisha
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Meghalaya
    Answer: Odisha
  • Q. By what name is the Ganga known in Bangladesh?
    A)Rupnarayan
    B)Padma
    C)Bhagirathi
    D)Nubra
    Answer: Padma
  • Q. Which of the port is not a Natural Port?
    A)Cochin
    B)Chennai
    C)Mumbai
    D)Paradip
    Answer: Chennai
  • Q. Canal irrigation is most important in the Northern Plains of India because ________
    A)The sources of canals are perennial rivers
    B)The soil is porous
    C)The level of underground water is high
    D)The region is densely populated
    Answer: The sources of canals are perennial rivers
  • Q. Which one of the following is not a landform which results due to rejuvenation of a river?
    A)Oxbow lake
    B)Incised meander
    C)Knick point
    D)Rive terrace
    Answer: Oxbow lake
  • Q. Which of the following passes lies in the Sutlej valley?
    A)Shipki La
    B)Nathu La
    C)Jelep La
    D)Sharabathanga
    Answer: Shipki La
  • Q. Three European cities viz, Belgrade, Budapest and Vienna, are located on the banks of the river
    A)Rhone
    B)Danube
    C)Rhine
    D)Volga
    Answer: Danube
  • Q. What is the main reason behind the faster population growth in India
    A)Faster Birth Rate and Faster Mortality Rate
    B)Low Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate
    C)High Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate
    D)High Birth Rate and High Mortality Rate
    Answer: High Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate

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