Q. The circulation and movement of soluble inorganic matter (nutrients) derived from sedimentary and atmospheric phases and reservoirs through organic phase of various biotic components and finally their return to inorganic phase is collectively called:

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Correct Answer : Biogeochemical Cycles

Q. The column of atmosphere is divided into five different layers namely:

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Correct Answer : Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere, Exosphere

Q. The Coromandel Coast of India receives good rains from cyclonic storms in the months of

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Correct Answer : November and December

Q. The crude Birth Rate is defined as:

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Correct Answer : No. of births per thousand populations

Q. The crust and the upper-most part of the mantle up to a depth of 200 km from the surface of the earth is called:

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Correct Answer : Lithosphere

Q. The deepest land locked and protected port in India is

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Correct Answer : Visakhaptanam

Q. The diesel locomotive works engaged in producing diesel locos is located in:

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Correct Answer : Varanasi

Q. The Duncan Pass is located between

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Correct Answer : South Andaman and Little Andaman

Q. The earliest arrivals in India are believed to be Negritos. At which one of the following places are they mainly found now?

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Correct Answer : Andaman Islands

Q. The Earth’s core is made up of very heavy material mostly constituted by:

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Correct Answer : Nickel and Iron