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 theory of continental drift is supported by: I. similarities between the coastline of South America and Africa II. the similarity of rocks of Central Africa, southern India, Brazil and Australia III. evidence of fossils IV. survival of marsupials in Australia

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

Answer

Correct Answer : I, II, III and IV

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The transverse, longitudinal and surface waves in an earthquake originate from ________

A.
The epicentre on the surface of the earth
B.
The focus within the body of the earth
C.
The focus on the surface of the earth
D.
The epicentre within the body of the earth

Answer

Correct Answer : The focus within the body of the earth

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The type of igneous rocks which are formed midway between volcanic and plutonic rocks, are known as ________

A.
Laccolith
B.
Basalt
C.
Hypabyssal
D.
Batholith

Answer

Correct Answer : Hypabyssal

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The Volcanic activities are found more in

A.
Columbia
B.
Hawaii
C.
Japan
D.
New Zealand

Answer

Correct Answer : Hawaii

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The well-defined zones of seismic activity in the world where the largest number of earthquakes originates is ________

A.
Mid oceanic Rift Valley Zone
B.
Mediterranean Zone
C.
Circum Pacific Belt
D.
African Rift Valley Zone

Answer

Correct Answer : Circum Pacific Belt

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The World’s largest island is

A.
New Guinea
B.
Greenland
C.
Iceland
D.
Madagascar

Answer

Correct Answer : Greenland

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. The youngest mountain range in the world is ________

A.
Aravallis
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Himalayas
D.
Andes

Answer

Correct Answer : Himalayas

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Tsunami is a large sea wave caused by an earthquake experienced along the coasts of ________

A.
Australia
B.
India
C.
China
D.
Japan

Answer

Correct Answer : Japan

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. What are Obsidian, Andesite, Gabbro and Peridotite?

A.
Extrusive rocks
B.
Intrusive rocks
C.
Sedimentary rocks
D.
Metamorphic rocks

Answer

Correct Answer : Intrusive rocks

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. What are the name of the seismic sea waves which reach to coast at a very high force?

A.
Current
B.
Tides
C.
Tsunami
D.
Cyclone

Answer

Correct Answer : Tsunami

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