GK Geography MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 2911 :
The movement inside the Earth's crust is studied by: [CDS 1992]

  1. Geodesy
  2. Geology
  3. Plate Tectonics
  4. Seismology
  

Question 2912 :
Which of the following statements is/are not true? 1. Chemical weathering is most common in limestone rocks 2. Chemical weathering is most active in wet regions with higher temperature 3. Rain action is a form of chemical weathering 4. Exfoliation is a process of chemical weathering

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

Question 2913 :
If the original day sediments are subjected to high temperature and pressure, they successively change into rocks, the correct order of which is :

  1. Slate, Shale, Schist
  2. Shale, Schist, Slate
  3. Slate, Schist, Shale
  4. Shale, Slate, Schist
  

Question 2914 :
Which of the following are true with respect to sedimentary rocks? 1. The rocks are deposited in layers 2. The particles of rocks are at times wholly of organic nature 3. The rocks are not crystalline 4. Their structure is determined by great pressure or heat

  1. I, II and III
  2. II and III
  3. I and IV
  4. I and II
  

Question 2915 :
Japan experiences frequent earth- quakes because it is located : [CDS 1994]

  1. on the eastern coast of Asia
  2. on the meeting point of two plates of the earth's crust
  3. amidst the ocean
  4. in the volcanic belt
  

Question 2916 :
India broke away from Australia and Antarctica and started moving north in the period of: [IAS 2003]

  1. Permian
  2. Triassic
  3. Jurassic
  4. Cretaceous
  

Question 2917 :
Consider the following geological phenomena: [IAS 2004] 1. Development of fault 2. Movement along a fault 3. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption 4. Folding of rocks . Which of the above cause earthquakes?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  

Question 2918 :
The intensity of earthquakes is measured on : [NDA 1992]

  1. Beaufort scale
  2. Richter scale
  3. Secant scale
  4. Mercalli scale
  

Question 2919 :
In which type of rocks are metals like gold and copper mostly found? [IAS 1992]

  1. Old Sedimentary
  2. Old Igneous
  3. Old Metamorphic
  4. New Metamorphic
  

Question 2920 :
The most ideal conditions for the chemical weathering are found in : [CDS 1993]

  1. cold and dry regions
  2. cold and humid regions
  3. hot and dry regions
  4. hot and humid regions
  

Question 2921 :
How are the caves of the world's greatest fold mountains formed?

  1. Regular movement
  2. Vertical movement
  3. Horizontal movement
  4. Compressional movement
  

Question 2922 :
Igneous rocks are said to be acidic when they contain high proportion of:

  1. iron
  2. magnesium
  3. silica
  4. aluminium
  

Question 2923 :
The well-defined zones of seismic activity in the world where the largest number of earthquakes originates is :

  1. Mediterranean Zone
  2. Circum Pacific Belt
  3. Mid oceanic Rift Valley Zone
  4. African Rift Valley Zone
  

Question 2924 :
Which of the following features is the product of vulcanicity ? [NDA 2008]

  1. Fold Mountain
  2. Escarpment
  3. Geosynclines
  4. Caldera
  

Question 2925 :
The Himalayas were formed due to :

  1. internal pressure of two large land forms
  2. faulting of the earth's crust
  3. folding of the earth's crust
  4. folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys
  

Question 2926 :
The removal of rock, layer by layer due to weathering is called: [NDA 2001]

  1. block disintegration
  2. dellation
  3. exfoliation
  4. granular disintegration
  

Question 2927 :
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: [NDA 2011]

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 2 and 3 only
  

Question 2928 :
Choose the correct statement about Sedimentary rocks: [Teachers' Exam 1994]

  1. These rocks cannot be formed under water
  2. These rocks are crystalline
  3. The structure of these rocks is contingent on heat and pressure
  4. These rocks have been deposited in layers
  

Question 2929 :
Which one among the following is the largest temperate desert of the world? [NDA 2011]

  1. Patagonian desert
  2. Taklamakan desert
  3. Iranian desert
  4. Turkmen desert
  

Question 2930 :
Which of the following are true with regard to fold mountains? 1. They often act as climatic barriers 2. They receive heavy rain or snow which give rise to rivers 3. They are rich in minerals 4. They pose no problem, to communication as they contain many passes

  1. I and II
  2. III and IV
  3. I, II and III
  4. I, III and IV
  

Question 2931 :
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? [NDA 1992] Islands Volcanoes

  1. Sicily - Mount Pelee
  2. Hawaii - Stromboli
  3. Java - Merapi
  4. West Indies - Mauna Loa
  

Question 2932 :
The denudational processes have not reduced the land masses to a level because: [IAS 2003]

  1. the sea level is changing
  2. the earth movements have uplifted the landmass
  3. there has not been enough time
  4. these processes are intermittent in action
  

Question 2933 :
The problem of leaching of the soil is more pronounced in the areas where the rainfall is:

  1. scanty
  2. less than average
  3. average
  4. heavy
  

Question 2934 :
The formation of Extrusive rocks takes place:

  1. By solidification of magma above the earth's surface
  2. Due to excessive pressure at great depths
  3. By deposition of magma at a great depth
  4. At an intermediate depth by transformation
  

Question 2935 :
Which of the following is/are the correct characteristic(s) of primary seismic wave? [IAS 2004]

  1. It is a longitudinal and compressional wave
  2. It is analogous to sound waves
  3. It travels with faster speed through solids but slowly through liquids
  4. All the above three
  

Question 2936 :
What is Weathering?

  1. Removal of earth's material by river action
  2. Removal of earth's material by wind action
  3. Breaking up and disintegration of rocks
  4. Hardening up of rocks due to weather conditions
  

Question 2937 :
Formation of rnagma along the bedding plane results in :

  1. Sill
  2. Dykes
  3. Basalt
  4. Laccolith
  

Question 2938 :
Which of the following is not a sedimentary rock?

  1. Limestone
  2. Marble
  3. Sandstone
  4. Shale
  

Question 2939 :
Which form of coal is mainly suitable for producing thermal power? [CDS 2001]

  1. Anthracite
  2. Bituminous
  3. Lignite
  4. Peat
  

Question 2940 :
Artesian wells are found in : [Asstt Grade 1992]

  1. sedimentary rocks
  2. igneous rocks
  3. metamorphic rocks
  4. none of these