Revision. Oct.24 to 26

Multiple Choice

1.      The movement of the Earth's plates is caused by:

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Rotation of the Earth

• Gravity

• All of the above

​Convection currents in the mantle, the rotation of the Earth, and gravity all contribute to the movement of the Earth's plates.

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2.      The.Himalayas are an example of a:

• Fold mountain
• Dome mountain
• Block mountain
• Volcanic mountain

​Fold mountains are formed when the Earth's plates collide and push the Earth's crust upwards. The Himalayas are a result of the collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate.

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3.      The Grand Canyon is an example of a:

• (a)Canyon
• (b) Valley
• (c) Gorge
• All of the above

​The Grand Canyon is a large canyon that has been carved out by the Colorado River. It is an example of a canyon, a valley, and a gorge.

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4.      Which of the following is not a type of weathering?

• (a) Mechanical weathering
• (b) Chemical weathering
• (c) Biological weathering
• (d) Wind erosion

​Wind erosion is a type of aeolian process that involves the transportation and deposition of sediment by wind. It is not a type of weathering.

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5.      The process of soil formation is called:

• Pedogenesis
• Deposition

• Erosion

• Lithification

​Pedogenesis is the process of soil formation. It involves the physical, chemical, and biological weathering of rocks and minerals

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6.      The layer of the Earth that is made up of solid rock is called the:

• (b) Mantle
• (a) Crust
• Lithosphere
• (c) Core

​The lithosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth. It is made up of the crust and the upper mantle.

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7.      The layer of the Earth that is made up of molten rock is called the:

• Core
• Mantle
• Crust
• Asthenosphere

​: The mantle is the layer of the Earth that is located between the crust and the core. It is made up of molten rock.

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8.      The layer of the Earth that is made up of iron and nickel is called the:

• Core
• Mantle

• Crust

• Inner core

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9     Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution?

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
• d) Mahatma Gandhi

​Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the drafting committee responsible for drafting the Indian Constitution.

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10.      Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with citizenship?

• Part III

• Part II

• Part I

• Part IV

​Part II of the Indian Constitution deals with citizenship.

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11.      Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?

• Prime Minister of India

• Chief Justice of India

• Parliament

• President of India

​The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India.

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12.      Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the Right to Equality?

• Article 23-24

• Article 14-18

• Article 12-18

• Article 19-22

​Articles 14 to 18 in Part III of the Indian Constitution provide the Right to Equality.

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13.      Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added Fundamental Duties for citizens?

• 42nd Amendment

• 86th Amendment

• 73rd Amendment

• 44th Amendment

​The 42nd Amendment added the Fundamental Duties of citizens to the Indian Constitution.

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14.      What is the minimum voting age in India as per the Indian Constitution?

• 21 years

• 16 years

• 18 years

• 25 years

​The Indian Constitution allows individuals who are 18 years of age and above to vote in elections.

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15.      Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

• Part I

• Part II

• Part IV

• Part III

​Part IV of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy.

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16.Who has the power to amend the Indian Constitution?

• Parliament

• President of India

• Supreme Court

• d Prime Minister

​The power to amend the Indian Constitution lies with the Parliament of India, specifically under Article 368.

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17.Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the list of recognized languages of India?

• Eighth Schedule

• Fifth Schedule

• Second Schedule

• First Schedule

​The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the recognized languages of India.

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18.  What is the term of a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha?

• 5 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

​Members of the Lok Sabha serve a term of 5 years.

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19.  Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President's rule in states?

• Article 360

• Article 370

• Article 356

• Article 365

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20.  Who is the head of the State Government in a Union Territory in India?

• Lieutenant Governor
• Governor
• Chief Minister
• President

​In Union Territories, the head of the State Government is the Lieutenant Governor.

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21.  Which of the following rivers forms a delta?

• Narmada

• Tapti

• Sabarmati

• Krishna

​The Krishna River is a river in the Deccan plateau and is the third-longest river in India, after the Ganges and Godavari. It is also the fourth-largest in terms of water inflows and river basin area in India, after the Ganges, Indus and Godavari. The river, also called Krishnaveni, is 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) long and its length in Maharashtra is 282 kilometres

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22.  Which of the following rivers is called Dakshin Ganga?

• Sabarmati
• Krishna
• Godavari
• Mahanadi

​The Godavari river rises in Nasik district from the slopes of Western Ghats. The Godavari river is popularly known as the Dakshin Ganga because it is the second longest river after the Ganga.

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23.  Name the westernmost and longest tributary of river Ganga?

• Kosi
• Ramganga
• Gandak
• Yamuna

​The Yamuna, the westernmost and the longest tributary of the Ganga, has its source in the Yamunotri glacier on the western slopes of the Banderpunch range. It joins the Ganga at Prayag (Allahabad).

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24.  By which name is the river Brahmaputra known in Tibet?

• Dihang

• Shansi

• Sangpo

​: The Brahmaputra river is known as the Tsangpo river in Tibet. It has one of the largest river basins of South Asia. After flowing through Tibet, it enters into India through Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam and Bangladesh before it joins the Bay of Bengal.

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25.  Which river has formed Sunderban delta?

• Ganga
• Godavari
• Krishna
• Sabarmati

​The Sundarban delta is formed by the super confluence of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers. It derives its name from the Sundari tree which grows in marshland. It is the world's largest and fastest growing delta.

 

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26.  From where does river Chenab originate?

• Rohtang Pass

• Rakstal

• Verinag

• Baralacha Pass

​: Chenab River originates from Baralacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as Chandrabhaga River. It is a major river that flows in India and Pakistan.

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27.  .Which one of the following earthquake waves is more destructive?

• Surface waves

• P-waves

• S-waves

• None of the above.

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28.  Which one of the following is a direct source of information about the interior of the earth?

• Earthquake waves
• Gravitational force
• Volcanic eruption
• Earth magnetism

​Volcanic eruptions are direct sources of information about the interior of the earth.

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29.Which river has formed the Sunderban delta?

• Yamuna
• Brahmaputra
• Ganga
• Narmada

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30.  The type of sedimentary rock that is formed from the precipitation of minerals from solution is called:

• Clastic rock

• Organic rock

• None of the above

• Chemical rock