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. Choose the correct statement about Sedimentary rocks ________

A.
The structure of these rocks is contingent on heat and pressure
B.
These rocks cannot be formed under water
C.
These rocks are crystalline
D.
These rocks have been deposited in layers

Answer

Correct Answer : These rocks have been deposited in layers

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Colorado in U.S.A is famous for this landform ________

A.
Great Valleys
B.
Grand Canyon
C.
Grand Crators
D.
Great Basins

Answer

Correct Answer : Grand Canyon

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Consider the following statements about rocks: 1. Shale becomes slate through metamorphosis. 2. Shale is converted to slate when it is subjected to tremendous pressure and high temperature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.
Both 1 and 2
B.
1 only
C.
2 only
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The acid lava usually melts at a relatively higher temperature as compared to basic (basaltic) lava. 2. The acid lava solidifies into glass-like sheets and the basaltic lava solidifies into rough surfaces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.
Both 1 and 2
B.
1 only
C.
2 only
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Continents have drifted apart because of ________

A.
Folding and faulting of rocks
B.
Volcanic eruptions
C.
Tectonic activities
D.
All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Tectonic activities

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Corsica Island is related to

A.
Napoleon Bonaparte
B.
Mussolini
C.
Hitler
D.
Churchill

Answer

Correct Answer : Napoleon Bonaparte

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Decaying vegetation produces organic acids which causes a breakdown of minerals. This is ________

A.
Both A and B
B.
Physical weathering
C.
Chemical weathering
D.
Chemical erosion

Answer

Correct Answer : Chemical weathering

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Desert building can be prevented by

A.
Contour Ploughing
B.
Plugging Gullies
C.
By stopping Trespassing
D.
Forming Protective Belts

Answer

Correct Answer : Forming Protective Belts

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Dhaulagiri peak in the Himalayan Range is located in

A.
Sikkim
B.
Bhutan
C.
Nepal
D.
Uttar Pradesh

Answer

Correct Answer : Nepal

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Geography Lithosphere

Q. Dogger Bank, Rockfall Bank, Wales Bank and Sand Bank are located in

A.
North East Atlantic
B.
North West Atlantic
C.
North East Pacific
D.
North West Pacific

Answer

Correct Answer : North East Atlantic

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