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01. The metamorphism which involves the chemical replacement of elements in rock minerals when gases and liquids permute into bedrock is called
A. metasomatic metamorphism B. dynamic metamorphism
C. thermal metamorphism D. contact metamorphism

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Answer: metasomatic metamorphism

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02. The luminous coloured ring, surrounding the sun is called the
A. nebula B. comet
C. asteroid D. corona

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03. The infrared radiation by sun are strongly absorbed by
A. carbon dioxide B. water vapours
C. carbon dioxide and water vapours D. ozone

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04. Which country has the longest railway platform in the world?
A. USA B. China
C. India D. Australia

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Answer: India

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05. The low heating capacity of which of the types of coal reduces its value as an industrial fuel?
A. Anthracite B. Bituminous coal
C. Lignite D. Peat

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Answer: Peat

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06. The main dividing line between the geological regions of the Indo Gangetic plain and the peninsula is
A. the Vindhya range B. the Aravallis
C. the Nilgiri hills D. the Satpwas

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Answer: the Vindhya range

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07. The major cause of species extinction is
A. agricultural activities B. extraction (including mining, fishing, logging)
C. development (human settlements, industry) D. habitat loss and degradation

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Answer: habitat loss and degradation

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08. The period of daylight
A. is nearly constant near the equator B. varies with latitude and the season
C. reaches a maximum of 24 hour in the polar zones in summer D. All of the above

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09. The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are
A. latitudes B. longitudes
C. geographic grids D. None of the above

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10. The temperature increases rapidly after
A. ionosphere B. exosphere
C. stratosphere D. troposphere

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11. The largest gold producing country in the world is
A. China B. Canada
C. South Africa D. USA

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Answer: China

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12. Longest and shortest days in the northern hemisphere are:
A. June 22 and December 22 B. December 28 and June 22
C. Both the above D. None of the above.

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Answer: June 22 and December 22

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13. 52. The highest mountains on earth namely Mount Everest, K2, Kanchenjanga are located in
A. the greater Himalayas B. the Lesser Himalayas
C. the outer Himalayas D. None of the above

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Answer: the greater Himalayas

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14. Which is the largest land animal?
A. Elephant B. Hippopotamus
C. African Bush Elephant D. Brown Elephant

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Answer: African Bush Elephant

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15. The island of Sri Lanka formerly known as
A. Madagascar B. Tasmania
C. Ceylon D. None of the above

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Answer: Ceylon

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16. Through which of the following cities the river “Ganga” does not pass through?
A. Allahabad B. Hardwar
C. Patna D. Jabalpur

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Answer: Jabalpur

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17. Which is the largest airport of the world in terms of land area?
A. King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia B. Changdu Bangda Airport, Tibet
C. Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, USA D. Leh Airport, India

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Answer: King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia

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