Earth MCQ Question Answers

Earth Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

Earth Geography

Q. The mapping of which of the following is most difficult ?

A.
Interior of the Earth
B.
Mountains
C.
Plateaus and Plains
D.
Oceans and their depth

Answer

Correct Answer : Interior of the Earth

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Earth Geography

Q. The mean radius of the earth is approximately ________

A.
9600 km
B.
3200 km
C.
6400 km
D.
12800 km

Answer

Correct Answer : 6400 km

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Earth Geography

Q. The Mohorovicic (Moho) Discontinuity separates

A.
Sima and Nife
B.
Outer core and Mantle
C.
Inner and Outer core
D.
Crust and Mantle

Answer

Correct Answer : Crust and Mantle

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Earth Geography

Q. The Moon is showing its same face to the Earth because

A.
Its periods of rotation and revolution are the same
B.
It is not rotating about its own axis
C.
Its rotation and revolution are opposite
D.
Its rotation is faster than its revolution

Answer

Correct Answer : Its periods of rotation and revolution are the same

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Earth Geography

Q. The most abundant metal in the Earth’s Crust is

A.
Aluminium
B.
Zinc
C.
Copper
D.
Iron

Answer

Correct Answer : Aluminium

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Earth Geography

Q. The network of the series of vertical and horizontal lines is known as

A.
Longitude
B.
Latitude
C.
Geid System
D.
Geographical Coordinates System

Answer

Correct Answer : Geographical Coordinates System

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Earth Geography

Q. The permanent tilt of the earth’s axis and the revolution of the earth in its orbit together cause: I. deflection of winds and ocean currents II. differences in time between places on different meridians III. varying length of day and night at different times of the year IV. changes in the altitude of the mid-day sun at different times of the year

A.
III and IV
B.
II, III and IV
C.
I and IV
D.
I, II and III

Answer

Correct Answer : III and IV

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Earth Geography

Q. The phenomenon of an opening occurring in the Earth’s surface through which a Jet of hot water and steam is forced out at irregular intervals is called

A.
Cyclone
B.
Hot spring
C.
Geyser
D.
Volcano

Answer

Correct Answer : Geyser

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Earth Geography

Q. The place which has the longest day and the shortest night on 22nd December, is ________

A.
Melbourne
B.
Chennai
C.
Madrid
D.
Moscow

Answer

Correct Answer : Melbourne

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Earth Geography

Q. The planet which has the highest surface temperature is

A.
Pluto
B.
Jupiter
C.
Earth
D.
Venus

Answer

Correct Answer : Venus

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