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. Which of the following is/are the examples of the sedimentary rocks? 1. Limestone 2. Dolomite 3. Breccia 4. Coal

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 4

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following pairs is correct ?

A.
Granite-sometimes contains fossils
B.
Shale-possesses laminations
C.
Quartzite-soft rock
D.
Basalt-coarse grained rock

Answer

Correct Answer : Shale-possesses laminations

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? Islands Volcanoes

A.
Java - Merapi
B.
Sicily - Mount Pelee
C.
Hawaii - Stromboli
D.
West Indies - Mauna Loa

Answer

Correct Answer : Java - Merapi

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following predominantly acts as the agent of chemical erosion of soil?

A.
Underground water
B.
Glacier
C.
Seawave
D.
Wind

Answer

Correct Answer : Underground water

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following rock has formed the Earth’s crust?

A.
Sedimentary
B.
Igneous
C.
Metamorphic
D.
Carbonate

Answer

Correct Answer : Igneous

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following rocks is transformed into marble?

A.
Peat
B.
Granite
C.
Limestone
D.
Shale

Answer

Correct Answer : Limestone

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz. 2. The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar. 3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite. Select the correct answer using the code given below

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 2 only

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following types of coal represents the first stage of formation of coal?

A.
Peat
B.
Anthracite
C.
Lignite
D.
Bituminous

Answer

Correct Answer : Peat

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the following, Indonesian Territory became victim of terrible Earthquake in 2004?

A.
Kalibangan
B.
Irian Jaya
C.
Sumatra
D.
Java

Answer

Correct Answer : Sumatra

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Which of the geological phenomena cause earthquakes? 1. Development of fault 2. Movement along a fault 3. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption 4. Folding of rocks

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

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2, 3 and 4

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