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Questions : Which of the following rocks is not likely to contain fossils?

(a) Shale

(b) Conglomerate

(c) Sandstone

(d) Granite

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (d)

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Question : 1

The factor that determines the water holding capacity of rock debris is its 

  1. porosity
  2. texture
  3. structure
  4. permeability

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1 and 3

c) All of these

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

Factors that determine the water holding capacity of rock debris are its porosity, texture and structure.

Question : 2

The Himalayan mountain range is an example of

a) Block mountain

b) Volcanic mountain

c) Fold mountain

d) Residual mountain

Answer: (c)

The Himalayas are among the youngest mountain ranges on the planet and consist mostly of uplifted sedimentary and metamorphic rock.

They are Fold Mountains which were formed due to a continental collision or orogeny along the convergent boundary between the Indo-Australian Plate and the Eurasian Plate.

Question : 3

Spot the odd item of the following :

a) Limestone

b) Shale

c) Sandstone

d) Marble

Answer: (d)

Shale, sandstone and limestone are classic examples of sedimentary rocks; Marble is a type of metamorphic rock. It is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite.

Question : 4

The Mountain range which is different from the others is

a) Appalachian

b) The Alps

c) The Himalayas

d) The Andes

Answer: (a)

Question : 5

A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called

a) Flood Plain

b) Delta

c) Dune

d) Levee

Answer: (d)

A levee, dike, dyke or flood bank is a broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods.

Levees are usually parallel to the way the river flows, so levees can help direct the flow of the river. Levees can also be artificially created or reinforced.

Question : 6

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. 

List I List II
(Volcano) (Country)
a. Sabankaya 1. Italy
b. Mount Etna 2. Peru
c. Colima 3. Indonesia
d. Merapi 4. Mexico
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 1 4 3

b) 3 1 4 2

c) 4 3 2 1

d) 3 2 1 4

Answer: (a)

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