Lithosphere MCQ Question Answers

Lithosphere 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.

Geography Lithosphere

Q. The narrow strip of land joining two land masses is called as

A.
Strait
B.
Cape
C.
Isthmus
D.
Peninsula

Answer

Correct Answer : Isthmus

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The principal reason for the formation of metamorphic rocks is ________

A.
Extreme heat and pressure
B.
Decomposition of sediments
C.
Deposition of remains of plants and animals
D.
Solidification of magma

Answer

Correct Answer : Extreme heat and pressure

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The reason behind Earthquake is

A.
Tectonism
B.
Land cruises
C.
Rotation of Earth
D.
Denudation

Answer

Correct Answer : Tectonism

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The Richter scale is used to measure which of the following?

A.
Magnitude of Earthquake
B.
Humidity of Air
C.
Velocity of Air
D.
Density of Liquid

Answer

Correct Answer : Magnitude of Earthquake

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The Rift Valley is created

A.
Erosion of synclinal basin
B.
Between two anticlines
C.
Between two rifts
D.
Due to volcanic eruption

Answer

Correct Answer : Between two rifts

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The Rocks of granite are changed into which of the following due to metamorphism?

A.
Gneiss
B.
Marble
C.
Feldspar
D.
Quartz

Answer

Correct Answer : Gneiss

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The series of line which connects the places of similar shocks at the same time is called

A.
Homoseismal Line
B.
Coseismal Lines
C.
Isoseismal Line
D.
Seismo Lines

Answer

Correct Answer : Homoseismal Line

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The smallest island country in the Indian Ocean is

A.
Mauritius
B.
Maldives
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Madagascar

Answer

Correct Answer : Maldives

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The soil formed by wind dust in and around hot deserts is called

A.
Sandy soil
B.
Silty soil
C.
Loamy soil
D.
Loess soil

Answer

Correct Answer : Loess soil

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The soil material is mainly derived from ________

A.
Igneous rocks
B.
Metamorphic rocks
C.
Sedimentary rocks
D.
Biological action

Answer

Correct Answer : Sedimentary rocks

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