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Questions : The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of

(a) bauxite and mica

(b) precious stones and building materials

(c) copper and uranium

(d) iron ore and manganese

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (b)

The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of precious stones and building materials. The system derives its name from the Vindhyan hills where its rocks are prominently exposed.

It forms a dividing line between the Ganga Plain and the Deccan. The main rocks of the Vindhyan system are coarse, medium and fine-textured sandstones, shales and limestones. The Vindhyan system of rocks bear out precious stones, ornamental stones, diamonds, building materials, and raw materials for cement, lime, glass and chemical industries

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Question : 1

From the code given below select the correct sequence of the following continents in terms of their area in descending order.

  1. Europe
  2. Australia
  3. Africa
  4. South America
Code

a) 2, 1, 4, 3

b) 1, 2, 3, 4

c) 3, 4, 1, 2

d) 4, 1, 3, 2

Answer: (c)

Question : 2

Mount Titlis is in

a) Switzerland

b) Germany

c) U.S.A.

d) France

Answer: (a)

Question : 3

Zero degree latitude and zero degree longitude lies in the

a) Indian Ocean

b) Atlantic Ocean

c) Pacific Ocean

d) Arctic Ocean

Answer: (b)

Question : 4

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. Mount Rainier 1. Italy
b. Etna 2. Mexico
c. Paricutin 3. Philippines
d. Taal 4. U.S.A.
Codes: A B C D

a) 2 1 4 3

b) 4 2 1 3

c) 4 3 2 1

d) 4 1 2 3

Answer: (d)

Question : 5

The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with

a) Cyclones

b) Earthquakes

c) Landslides

d) Volcanoes

Answer: (b)

Epicenter is the point on the Earth’s surface that is directly above the hypocenter or focus, the point where an earthquake or underground explosion originates. Epicentral distance is used in calculating seismic magnitudes developed by Richter and Gutenberg.

Question : 6

Which one of the following is the highest volcanic mountain of the world?

a) Mount Tall

b) Mount Pinatubo

c) Mount Cotopaxi

d) Mount Kilimanjaro

Answer: (c)

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