Practice Quiz set 10 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) Among the following which planet takes maximum time for one revolution around the Sun?
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Q-2) Which of the following statements about the structure of the sun is/are true? - Atoms absorb and re-radiate electromagnetic energy generated in the core moving it to the sun’s surface
- The convection zone consists of Row density gases, stirred by convection
- As the gases warm and become less dense, they rise to the sun’s surface
- The gases emit energy into space in the form of visible light, ultra-violet light and infra-red radiation
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atoms absorb and re-radiate electromagnetic energy generated in the core moving it to the sun’s surface. The convection zone consists of low-density gases stirred by convection.
,p>As the gases warm and become less dense, they rise to the sun’s surface. The gases emit energy into space in the form of visible light, ultra-violet light and infra-red radiation.
Q-3) Which of the following is the nearest star of Earth?
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The distance from sun to Earth is called an astronomical unit (AV) one of the Nearest star sirius is more than thousands of AV distance from Earth.
Q-4) The shortest route between two places is along the
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The shortest ditance between two places on the earth surface is along the Great Circles. The property of a great circle is that a plane passed along it passes through the centre of the earth and divides it into two equal parts or hemispheres. Among the latitudes only the equator is a great circle while among longitudes all of them are great circles.
Q-5) When the earth is at its maximum distance from the sun it is said to be in
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Q-6) Consider the following statements: - When the Earth comes between the moon and the sun it is called solar eclipse.
- When the moon comes between the sun and the Earth it is called Lunar eclipse.
Which of the above statements regarding eclipse is correct?
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Lunar Eclipse:The moon is said to be in eclipse when the Earth comes between the moon and the sun. The shadow cast by the Earth on the moon is called an eclipse.
Solar Eclipse:The sun is said to be in eclipse when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. There is either a partial or total obstruction of the Sun’s light when viewed from the Earth.
Q-7) Space between Earth and Moon is known as
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Space between Earth and Moon is known as Cislunar. Pertaining to the space between the earth and the orbit of the moon.
Q-8) A spinning neutron star is known as
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Pulsars are spinning neutron stars that have jets of particles moving almost at the speed of light streaming out above their magnetic poles. These jets produce very powerful beams of light.
Q-9) Which of the following planets is smaller in size than the Earth?
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Venus is smaller in size than the Earth. Diameter of earth is12,742 km while that of Venus is 12,100 km
Q-10) Which of the following statements is/ are correct? - The major constituent mineral of granite rock is quartz.
- The major constituent mineral of sandstone rock is feldspar. 3. The major constituent mineral of limestone rock is dolomite.
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Limestone is composed of mineral calcite and aragonite which are different forms of calcium carbonate. Limestones may be formed from skeletons of corals and foraminifera.
It is a sedimentary rock easily soluble in water.