Q. Earthquakes occur due to ________

Correct Answer

Movement of plates of earth, which float on the hot volcanic mantle below the earth's surface

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. The study of the processes of atmosphere is called as
    A)Seismology
    B)Astrology
    C)Meteorology
    D)Astronomy
    Answer: Meteorology
  • Q. Madumalai Sanctuary is located in:
    A)Kerala
    B)Karnataka
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Maharashtra
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. What are the imaginary lines touching both the poles of Earth called?
    A)Isobars
    B)Latitudes
    C)Longitudes
    D)Isotherms
    Answer: Longitudes
  • Q. Which of the following pairs is correct ?
    A)Granite-sometimes contains fossils
    B)Shale-possesses laminations
    C)Quartzite-soft rock
    D)Basalt-coarse grained rock
    Answer: Shale-possesses laminations
  • Q. The greatest diversity of animal and plant species occurs
    A)Heavily polluted rivers
    B)Temperate deciduous forests
    C)Tropical moist forests
    D)Deserts and savannas
    Answer: Tropical moist forests
  • Q. Major coal deposits of India occur in
    A)Seams separated by metamorphic rocks
    B)Seams separated by igneous rocks
    C)Seams separated by sedimentary rocks
    D)Open cast mines
    Answer: Seams separated by sedimentary rocks
  • Q. In which one of the following places is the headquarters of the North-Eastern Railway located?
    A)Kolkata
    B)Guwahati
    C)Gorakhpur
    D)Bhubaneswar
    Answer: Gorakhpur
  • Q. Land breeze is a cold breeze which flows from land to
    A)Desert
    B)Sea
    C)Forest
    D)None of these
    Answer: Sea
  • Q. The sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the ________
    A)Equinox
    B)Zenith
    C)Solstice
    D)Noontime
    Answer: Solstice
  • Q. Consider the following problems being faced by the Indian Coal Industry : I. Poor quality of coal and bottlenecks in the coal movement II. Low utilisation capacity of washeries III. Growing dependence on the import of coking coal IV. Administered prices
    A)I, III and IV
    B)II, III and IV
    C)I, II, III and IV
    D)I, II and III
    Answer: I, II, III and IV
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3 only
    B)1 only
    C)2 and 3 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3 only
  • Q. Which of the following places are favourably influenced by the Trade winds? I. West Indies II. Brazil III. Mexico IV. Madagascar
    A)III and IV
    B)I and II
    C)I, II, III and IV
    D)II and IV
    Answer: I, II, III and IV
  • Q. Which of the following group of people changes their house types according to seasons?
    A)Kirghiz
    B)Pygmies
    C)Bantus
    D)Eskimos
    Answer: Kirghiz
  • Q. Sundarban was declared a World Heritage Site because of its:
    A)Nearest to Bay of Bengal
    B)River Delta
    C)Mangroves Forests and Biodiversity
    D)None of Above
    Answer: Mangroves Forests and Biodiversity
  • Q. For the formation of rainfall which of the following is not essential?
    A)Condensation
    B)Dust particles in the atmosphere
    C)Evaporation
    D)Wind
    Answer: Wind
  • Q. The largest Indian mammal is:
    A)The Lion
    B)Tiger
    C)Hippopotamus
    D)Elephant
    Answer: Elephant
  • Q. The Earth is tilted on its axis
    A)21. 5°
    B)23.5°
    C)22.5°
    D)20°
    Answer: 23.5°
  • Q. Soil is eroded heavily due to deforestation, it affects the flowing of surface water badly. Which of the following is badly affected by these causes
    A)Climate
    B)Human Resource
    C)Ecological System
    D)Local Plants
    Answer: Ecological System
  • Q. In which one of the following Islands of India is an active volcano found?
    A)Barren Island
    B)Car Nicobar Island
    C)Nancowry lsland
    D)Maya Bunder Island
    Answer: Barren Island
  • Q. When does the Sun shine vertically on the Equator?
    A)Twice a year
    B)Throughout the year
    C)For six months
    D)Once a year
    Answer: Twice a year

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