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. Marble is the metamorphosed form of

A.
Sandstone
B.
Shale
C.
Basalt
D.
Limestone

Answer

Correct Answer : Limestone

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Earth Geography

Q. Masses of stars and galaxies are usually expressed in ________.

A.
Lunar mass
B.
Earth's mass
C.
Solar mass
D.
Neutron mass

Answer

Correct Answer : Solar mass

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Earth Geography

Q. Maximum difference in the spacing of longitudes is ________

A.
At tropics
B.
At poles
C.
At equator
D.
At arctic circle

Answer

Correct Answer : At equator

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Earth Geography

Q. Of the total volume of the earth, which layer forms the major part ?

A.
Mantle
B.
Sial
C.
Sima
D.
Core

Answer

Correct Answer : Core

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Earth Geography

Q. On December 22, the sun: 1. is not visible at north pole 2. is only visible for a few minutes at the Antarctic Circle 3. rises south of east and sets south of west at the Tropic of Cancer 4. rises south of east and set south of west at the equator

A.
1, 3 and 4
B.
1 and 3
C.
2, 3 and 4
D.
1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 3 and 4

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Earth Geography

Q. On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side. Which of the following will he now assume to be the correct date and time?

A.
5 a.m. of Monday, the 14th June
B.
5 a.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June
C.
5 p.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June
D.
5 p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June

Answer

Correct Answer : 5 p.m. of Sunday, the 13th June

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Earth Geography

Q. On the 21st June, the day light is seen at the North Pole for ________

A.
18 hrs.
B.
Zero hrs.
C.
12 hrs.
D.
24 hrs.

Answer

Correct Answer : 24 hrs.

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Earth Geography

Q. On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day?

A.
3rd January
B.
22nd December
C.
21st June
D.
23rd March

Answer

Correct Answer : 22nd December

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Earth Geography

Q. On which day, Earth is closest to the Sun?

A.
04-07-2019
B.
23-09-2019
C.
03-01-2019
D.
21-03-2019

Answer

Correct Answer : 03-01-2019

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Earth Geography

Q. On which of the following date/dates, Winter Solstice is observed in Northern Hemisphere? I. 21st December II. 5th August III. 10th January

A.
Only 3
B.
Only 1
C.
1 and 2 Both
D.
Only 2

Answer

Correct Answer : Only 1

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