Practice Quiz set 7 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Q-1) Which one of the following is known as ‘Morning Star’?
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Q-2) The planet nearest to the Sun is
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Q-3) Which one of the following planets rotates clockwise?
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The planet Venus rotates clock wise. On Venus, the rotation is backwards, or clockwise, which is called retrograde. Standing on the surface of Venus, one would be able to see the sun rising from the west.
Q-4) What is the difference between asteroids and comets?- Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
- Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
- Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Q-5) Which of the following statements regarding the Deccan Traps is/are correct? - Intense volcanic activity in the form of fissure eruption took place towards the end of Cretaceous period.
- The volcanic lava spread out in horizontal sheets.
- The regur soil found here is rich in nitrogen.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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Q-6) Which of the following is/are direct source(s) of information about the interior of the Earth? - Earthquake wave
- Volcano
- Gravitational force 4. Earth magnetism .
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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Earthquake waves are propagating vibrations that carry energy from the source of the shaking outward in all directions.
It is of four types:
- P (for primary),
- S (for secondary) ,
- Love, and
- Rayleigh
A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock below the surface of the earth. When pressure builds up, eruptions occur.
Q-7) Which one of the following planets has largest number of natural satellites or moons?
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Jupiter has 63 moons and Saturn has 61.
Q-8) Which planet was named after the Roman God Zeus?
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Jupiter was named after the Roman God Zeus. Zeus is the “Father of Gods and men” who rules the Olympians of Mount Olympus as a father rules the family according to the ancient Greek religion.
He is the God of sky and thunder in Greek mythology. Zeus is etymologically cognate with and, under the Hellenic influence, became particularly closely identified with Roman Jupiter.
Q-9) Time taken by Moon’s light to reach Earth is
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Q-10) Which of the following elements occurs the most abundantly in our universe?
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