Universe/Sun/Planets/Earth (a) Jupiter

1. The colour of the star is an indication of its (b) Neptune

(a) Distance from the earth (c) Earth
(b) Distance from the sun (d) Saturn
(c) Temperature 13. Which of the following planets is called
(d) Luminosity “Blue planet”?
2. The planet nearest to the sun is (a) Venus
(a) Mercury (b) Earth
(b) Earth (c) Uranus
(c) Venus (d) Mercury
(d) Pluto 14. The approximate diameter of Earth is
3. The group of stars arranged in a definite (a) 4200 km
pattern is called (b) 6400 km
(a) Milky way (c) 3400 km
(b) Constellation (d) 12800 km
(c) Andromeda 15. The Earth rotates around its axis from
(d) Solar system (a) North to South
4. The Asteroid belt is found between which of (b) South to North
the following? (c) East to West
(a) Earth and Mars (d) West to East
(b) Jupiter and Saturn 16. What is the time taken by the Earth to
(c) Mars and Jupiter complete one rotation on its axis?
(d) Saturn and Uranus (a) 23 hr 52 min 4 sec
5. Which one of the following is the largest (b) 23 hr 56 min 4 sec
satellite in solar system? (c) 24 hr
(a) Ganymede
(b) Titan (d) 24 hr 12 min 6 sec
(c) Europa 17. Which of the following is the nearest star of
(d) Triton Earth?
6. Which planet takes the longest time to go (a) Sirius
around the sun? (b) Sun
(a) Earth (c) Rigel
(b) Jupiter (d) Vega
(c) Uranus 18. Which one of the following planets is the
(d) Neptune brightest?
7. The planet which is called twin sister of the (a) Mars
Earth is (b) Mercury
(a) Mercury (c) Venus
(b) Venus (d) Jupiter
(c) Mars 19. The mean radius of the Earth is
(a) 3200 km
(d) Uranus (b) 6400 km
8. The distance of Moon from the Earth is (c) 8400 km
(a) 384 thousand kms. (d) 12800 km
(b) 300 thousand kms. 20. Which one of the following planets rotates
(c) 350 thousand kms. clockwise?
(d) 446 thousand kms. (a) Earth
9. Which planet was named after the Roman (b) Mars
God Zeus? (c) Venus
(a) Earth (d) Mercury
(b) Mars 21. The nuclear fuel in the Sun is
(c) Venus (a) Helium
(d) Jupiter (b) Hydrogen
10. Which of the following planets is smaller in (c) Oxygen
size than the Earth? (d) Uranium
(a) Venus 22. The outermost layer of the sun is called
(b) Uranus (a) Chromosphere
(c) Saturn (b) Photosphere
(d) Neptune (c) Lithosphere
11. The largest planet in our solar system is (d) Corona
(a) Earth 23. The surface temperature of sun is nearly
(b) Uranus (a) 2000 K
(c) Jupiter (b) 4000 K
(d) Saturn (c) 6000 K
12. Which of the following planets has largest (d) 8000 K
number of satellites or moons? 24. What is meant by the term “Midnight Sun”?
(a) Twilight (d) Nebulae
(b) Rising sun 36. Which one of the following planets is nearest
(c) Very bright moon to the earth?
(d) Sun shining in the polar circle for long time (a) Mercury
25. Which of the following planets is known as (b) Venus
“Red Planet”? (c) Mars
(a) Earth (d) Uranus
(b) Mars 37. Cycle of sun spots is
(c) Jupiter (a) 9 years
(b) 10 years
(d) Saturn (c) 11 years
26. The planet whose period of rotation is longer (d) 12 years
than the period of revolution around the sun is 38. The group of small pieces of rocks revolving
(a) Mercury round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
(b) Mars are called
(c) Venus (a) Meteors
(d) Neptune (b) Comets
27. The last stage in the life cycle of a star is (c) Meteorites
(a) Black Hole (d) Asteroids
(b) Supernova 39. Which one of the following conditions is
(c) Red Giant most relevant for the presence of life on mars?
(d) White Dwarf (a) Atmospheric composition
28. Time taken by Sun’s light to reach Earth is (b) Thermal conditions
(a) 8 min 18 sec (c) Occurrence of ice cap and frozen water
(b) 9 min (d) Occurrence of ozone
(c) 9 min 18 sec 40. Among the following which planet takes
(d) 6 min 18 sec maximum time for one revolution around the sun?
29. Time taken by Moon’s light to reach Earth is (a) Earth
(a) 58 sec (b) Jupiter
(b) 1.34 sec (c) Mars
(c) 1.58 sec (d) Venus
(d) 2.32 sec 41. Which planet is called “Evening star”?
30. Space between Earth and Moon is known as (a) Mars
(a) Cislunar (b) Jupiter
(b) Fulalunar (c) Venus
(c) Nebula (d) Saturn
(d) None of these 42. The Earth distance becomes minimum from
31. Our solar system is located in which the sun?
Galaxy? (a) 3rd January
(a) Proxima Centauri (b) 4th July
(b) Alpha Centauri (c) 22nd March
(c) Milky Way (d) 21st September
(d) Andromeda
32. Which of the following stars is also known 43. Which planet is surrounded by ring?
as Pulsar? (a) Saturn
(a) Red Giant (b) Mars
(b) White Dwarf (c) Venus
(c) Neutron Star (d) Earth
(d) Massive Star 44. Lunar eclipse occurs
33. Which of the following stars is known as (a) When moon lies between earth and sun
Fossil star? (b) When earth lies between sun and moon
(a) Protostar (c) When sun lies between earth and moon
(b) Dog Star (d) None of these
(c) Red Giant 45. By how much degree the earth is inclined on
(d) White Dwarf its own axis (a) 231/2
34. The energy of sun is produced by (b) 661/2 (c) 241/2 (d) 691/2
(a) Nuclear fission 46. The planet Pluto has been abandoned from
(b) Ionisation the group of conventional planet and kept in the group
of dwarf planet by a summit held in
(c) Nuclear fusion (a) Paris
(d) Oxidation (b) London
35. Which of the following does not belong to (c) Geneva
solar system? (d) Prague
(a) Asteroids 47. Which of the following elements occurs the
(b) Comets most abundantly in our universe?
(c) Planets (a) Hydrogen
(b) Oxygen (a) June 21
(c) Nitrogen (b) Dec 22
(d) Helium (c) January 3
48. Two planets which have no satellites (d) July 4
(a) Earth and Uranus 59. The earth is in aphelion on
(b) Mercury and Venus (a) June 21
(c) Mercury and Mars (b) Dec. 22
(d) Venus and Mars (c) Sept. 23
49. The Astronaut looks the sky in the space (d) July 4
(a) Blue 60. The sun is veritical over the Tropic of Cancer
(b) Black on
(c) Red (a) March 21
(d) White (b) June 21
50. The black part of the moon is always calm
and dark which is called (c) Sept. 23
(a) Sea of tranquility (d) Dec. 22
(b) Ocean of storms 61. What is most important about the Arctic and
(c) Area of storms the Antarctic circles ?
(d) none of these (a) Within these circle only can the days and
51. What is the most accurate description of the nights be longer than 24 hours
shape of the earth ? (b) The days and nights are never more than 24
(a) A circle hours long here
(b) A sphere (c) Both areas frozen continents
(c) A geoid (d) Both regions are uninhabited
62. What is true about the equinox ?
(d) An oblate sphere (a) Vertical sun over the Tropic of Cancer
52. When the earth is at its maximum distance (b) Vertical sun over the Tropic of Capricorn
from the sun it is said to be in (c) Vertical sun over the equator
(a) aphelion (d) Continuous day in the polar regions
(b) perihelion 63. How much is the mass of the moon when
(c) apogee compared with that of the earth ? (a) 1/49
(d) perigee (b) 1/81
53. What is the primary cause of the day and (c) 1/51
night ? (d) 1/8
(a) Earth’s annual motion 64. How much of the total surface area of the
(b) Earth’s rotation on its axis moon is never visible from the earth
(c) Inclination of the earth’s axis and its rotation (a) 41 per cent
(d) Inclination of the earth’s axis and its (b) 47 per cent
revolution (c) 53 per cent
54. What causes the change of seasons ? (d) 59 per cent
(a) Earth’s rotation and revolution 65. The average distance between the moon and
(b) Earth’s revolution the earth’s (a) 384,000 km
(c) Earth’s revolution and inclination of its axis (b) 267,000 km
(d) Earth’s rotation and inclination of its axis (c) 540,000 km
55. On which planet would one witness sunrise (d) 576,000 km
in the west ? 66. The average distance between the sun and
(a) Jupiter earth is
(b) Venus (a) 145 million km
(c) Saturn (b) 150 million km
(d) Mercury (c) 155 million km
56. The latitude is the angular distance of a (d) 160 million km
point on the earth’s surface with respect to the 67. Greenwich mean time is ––––––––––– IST.
(a) Equator (a) 5.5 hours ahead
(b) Prime meridian (b) 12 hours ahead
(c) Pole star (c) 4.5 hours behind
(d) Tropic of Cancer (d) 5.5 hours behind
57. The longitude of a place is its 68. What is the unit of measurement of distance
(a) angular distance east or west of the prime between celestial bodies ?
meridian (a) Nautical mile
(b) angular distance north or south of the (b) Statute mile
equator (c) Light year
(c) angular distance east or west of (d) Kilometre
International Date Line 69. On the surface of the moon
(d) angular distance with respect to the pole (a) the mass of an object is more but it weighs
star lesser
58. On which date is the earth in perihelion ? (b) the mass and weight both remain unchanged
 (c) only along the peripheral regions of the
(c) the mass is the same but the weight is lesser totality trail.
(d) the mass is more but the weight is lesser (d) only in the central regions of the totality trail.
70. The shortest route between two places is 75. The tail of a comet is directed away from the
along the sun because
(a) latitudes (a) the comet rotates around the sun, the lighter
(b) longitudes mass of the comet is pushed away due to the
(c) rivers centrifugal force alone.
(d) direction of winds (b) the comet rotates, the lighter mass of the
71. Consider the following statements regarding comet is attracted by some star situated in the
asteroids: direction of its tail.
1. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes (c) The radiation emitted by the sun exerts a
orbiting the Sun. radial pressure on the comet throwing its tail away
2. Most of the asteroids are small but some from the Sun.
have diameter as large as 1000 km. (d) The tail of the comet always exists in the
3. The orbit of asteroids lies between orbits of same orientation.
Jupiter and Saturn. Which of the statements given 76. Consider the following two statements, one
above are correct? labeled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason
(a) 1 and 2 only (R). Examine these two statements carefully and
(b) 2 and 3 only select the correct answer using the codes given
(c) 1 and 3 only below:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Assertion (A): The same face of the Moon is always
72. Which one of the following statements is presented to the Earth.
correct with reference to our solar system? Reason (R): The Moon rotates about its own axis in
(a) The earth is the densest of all the planets in days which is about the same time that it takes to
our solar system. orbit the earth.
(b) The predominant element in the composition Codes:
of Earth is silicon. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(c) The Sun contains 75 percent of the mass of explanation of A.
the solar system. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the
(d) The diameter of the sun is 190 times that of correct explanation of A.
the Earth. (c) A is true, but R is false.
73. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct (d) A is false, but R is true.
answer using the codes given below the list: 77. Consider the following two statements. One
List-I List-II labeled as the Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R).
Examine these two statements carefully and select the
(Special correct answer by using the codes given below.
characteristic) Assertion (A): Existence of human life on Venus is
A. Smallest planet of the solar system highly improbable.
B. Largest planet of the solar system Reason (R): Venus has extremely high level of carbon
C. Planet second from the Sun in the Solar dioxide in its atmosphere.
system Codes:
D. Planet nearest to the Sun (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
explanation of A.
(Name of (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the
Planet) correct explanation of A.
1. Mercury (c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
2. Venus 78. The term syzygy is referred to when
(a) The Earth is at perihelion and the Moon at
3. Jupiter perigee.
(b) The Earth is at aphelion and the Moon at
apogee.
4. Saturn (c) The Moon and the Sun are at right angles
with reference to the Earth.
(d) The Moon, Sun and Earth lie along a straight
Codes: line.
A B C D 79. Consider the following two statements, one
(a) 2 3 4 1 labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as Reason
(b) 3 4 1 2 (R). Examine these two statements carefully and
(c) 1 1 2 3 select the correct answer by using the codes given
below:
(d) 1 3 2 1 Assertion (A): To orbit around Sun, the planet Mars
74. Diamond Ring is a phenomenon observed takes lesser time than time taken by the Earth.
(a) at the start of a total solar eclipse.
(b) at the end of a total solar eclipse.
Reason (R): The diameter of the planet Mars is less (a) 1 only
than that of the Earth. (b) 2 only
Codes: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct (d) Neither 1 nor 2
explanation of A. 86. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the asteroids and comets?
correct explanation of A. 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while
(c) A is true, but R is false. comets are formed of frozen gases held together by
(d) A is false, but R is true. rocky and metallic material.
80. The twinkling of a star is due to 2. Asteroids are found mostly between the
(a) the variation in the intensity of light emitted orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found
by it with time. mostly between Venus and Mercury.
(b) the variation in the composition of the star 3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail,
with time. while asteroids do not. Which of the statement(s)
(c) the transit of other celestial objects across given above is/are correct?
the line of sight. (a) 1 only
(d) the atmospheric refraction of starlight. (b) 1 and 2 only
81. Which of the following phenomenon is/are (c) 1 and 3 only
the effect of the rotation of the earth? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Apparent movement of the Sun, the Moon 87. The Blue Moon phenomenon occurs
and the Stars. (a) when two full moons occur in the same
2. Flatness of the poles and bulge at the month.
equator. (b) when two full moons appear in the same
3. Occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset. month thrice in a calendar year.
4. Magnetic field of the earth. (c) when four full moons appear in two
Select the correct answer by using the codes given consecutive months of the same calendar year.
below: (d) None of the above
(a) 1 and 2 only 88. Consider the following two statements, one
(b) 1 and 3 only labelled as the Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R).
(c) 2 and 3 only Examine these two statements carefully and select the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 correct answer by using the code given below:
82. What is meant by the eclipse of Moon? Assertion (A): Comets revolve round the sun only in
(a) It occurs when the Earth comes between the long elliptical orbit.
Sun and the Moon and the centers of all three are on Reason (R): A comet develops a tail when it gets close
the same straight line. to the sun.
(b) It is path along which the moon revolves. Codes:
(c) For any place, it is the average angle made (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
by a line drawn from the moon to place and horizontal explanation of A.
at midnight. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the
(d) When the Moon comes between the Sun and correct explanation of A.
the Earth, it causes the shadows of the Moon to fall on (c) A is true, but R is false.
Earth. (d) A is false, but R is true.
83. Consider the following statements: 89. The eclipse of Sun occurs
1. The albedo of an object determines its visual (a) when the Moon comes between the Sun and
brightness when viewed with reflected light. the Earth.
2. The albedo of Mercury is much greater than (b) when the Earth comes between the Sun and
the albedo of the Earth. Which of the statement(s) Moon.
given above is/are correct? (c) when the Sun comes between the Earth and
(a) 1 only Moon.
(b) 2 only (d) None of these
(c) Both 1 and 2 90. Consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The Earth is nearest to the Sun on about
84. The inexhaustible source of energy of the January 3.
stars is due to 2. Earth is farthest from the Sun on about July
(a) decay of radioactive elements. 4. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) conversion of Hydrogen to Helium. (a) 1 only
(c) conversion of Helium to Hydrogen. (b) 2 only
(d) excess of oxygen that helps burning and (c) Both 1 and 2
release of energy. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
85. Consider the following statements
1. The Earth receives the Sun’s energy at the 91. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
infrared end of the spectrum. answer using the codes given below the lists

2. The Earth re-radiates the Sun’s heat as List-I

ultraviolet energy. Which of the statement(s) given (Planets) List-II
above is/are correct? (Satellites)
A. Mars 1. Tethys 2. The solar system formed from an interstellar
B. Jupiter 2. Deimos cloud of dust and gas or nebulla about
C. Saturn 3. Europa 4.6 billion years ago.
D. Uranus Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Codes: 4. Titania (a) 1 only
A B C D (b) 2 only
(a) 1 2 3 4 (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 3 1 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 2 1 4 97. There are two statements, one labelled as
(d) 4 3 2 1 the Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). Examine
92. Consider the following statements: these two statements carefully and select the correct
1. The nearest large galaxy of Milky Way is the answer by using the codes given below:
Andromeda galaxy. Assertion (A): According to Nova hypothesis, Solar
2. The Sun’s nearest known star is a red dwarf planets were formed because of explosion of Super
star called Proxima Centauri, at a distance of 4.3 light Nova.
years away. Reason (R): A star becomes Super Nova in that stage
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? when it has lack of hydrogen element.
(a) 1 only Codes:
(b) 2 only (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 explanation of A.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the
93. Consider the following two statements, one correct explanation of A.
labelled as the Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). (c) A is true, but R is false.
Examine these two statements carefully and select the (d) A is false, but R is true.
correct answer by using the codes given below: 98. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
Assertion (A): The planet Neptune appears blue in answer using the codes given below the lists:
colour. List-I List-II
Reason (R): The presence of Methane gas in the (Planets) (Satellites)
atmosphere of Neptune is responsible for its colour. A. Earth 1. Triton
Codes: B. Jupiter 2. Titan
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct C. Saturn 3. Ganymede
explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the D. Neptune 4. Moon
correct explanation of A. Codes:
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true. A B C D
94. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 2 3 4
1. Since Venus is seen in the East in morning (b) 2 1 3 4
and in the West in evening. It is called ‘Morning star’ (c) 4 3 2 1
as well as ‘Evening star’. (d) 3 4 2 1
2. The Earth looks blue when seen from the 99. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
space due to the presence of large amount of water, answer from the codes given below the list:
hence it is called ‘Blue Planet’. List-I List-II
Which of the above statements is/are correct? A. Planet 1. Moon
B. Satellite 2. Uranus
(a) 1 only C. Comet 3. Mariner
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 D. Artificial satellite
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
95. Consider the following two statements, one 4. Halley
labelled as the Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R).
Examine these two statements carefully and select the Codes:
correct answer by using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Venus is the brightest object in the sky A B C D
after sunset. Reason (R): Venus is the second planet (a) 2 1 4 3
from the Sun in our solar system. Codes: (b) 1 2 3 4
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct (c) 4 3 2 1
explanation of A. (d) 2 1 3 4
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the 100. Consider the following statements:
correct explanation of A. 1. Only two planets Venus and Uranus revolve
(c) A is true, but R is false. around the sun from east to west i.e., clockwise.
(d) A is false, but R is true. 2. While other planets revolve around the sun
96. Consider the following statements: from west to east i.e., anti-clockwise. Which of the
1. Our solar system is located in the orion arm above statements is/are correct?
of the Milky way galaxy, about two-third of the way out (a) 1 only
from the centre. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 5. 66½º N
101. Consider the following statements: latitude
1. The Sun is the heart spot of the Solar system
which is the source of energy of all organism of the Codes:
earth.
2. The innermost layer of the Sun is called A B C D E
Corona. Which of the above statement(s) is/are (a) 2 4 5 1 3
correct? (b) 3 2 1 5 4
(a) 1 only (c) 3 1 4 5 2
(b) 2 only (d) 3 4 5 2 1
(c) Both 1 and 2 105. Match column I with column II and
select the correct answer using the code given below
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the columns:
102. Scientists have determined the (A) Earth (i) Dwarf
temperature near the Earth’s centre 1,000°C hotter planet
than was reported in an experiment run 20 years ago. (B) Pluto (ii) Star
The actual temperature is? (C) Moon (iii) Blue
(a) 6,000° Celsius planet
(b) 5,000° Celsius (D) Sun (iv) Satellite
(c) 4,000° Celsius (a) A-(iii), B-(i) C-(iv), D-(ii)
(d) None of these (b) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv)
103. Match the following (c) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
List-I List-II (d) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)
(Features) (Dates) 106. Which of the following statements in regard
to the galaxy is correct?
A. Vernal (a) Numerous tiny bodies that move around the
equinox sun are called galaxies
B. Summer (b) Galaxy is found between the orbits of Mars
solstice and Jupiter
C. Winter (c) A galaxy is a huge system of billions of stars
solstice and clouds of dust and gases
D. Autumnal (d) A galaxy does not have a sun
equinox 107. Match the planets with their
Codes: properties and accordingly select the correct
alternative:
1. December 22 Planet Property
(A) Saturn (i) Longest year
2. September 23 (B) Neptune (ii) 71% water
3. March 20 (C) Earth (iii) Longest day
(D) Venus (iv) Having most
4. June 22 moons
(a) A – iv, B – i, C – ii, D - iii
(b) A – iii, B – ii, C – iv, D - i
A B C D (c) A – ii, B – iv, C – i, D - iii
(a) 3 4 1 2 (d) A – iv, B – iii, C – ii, D - i
(b) 3 1 2 4 108. Global Positioning System (GPS) is
(c) 3 1 4 2 associated with
(d) 2 4 1 3 1. determining latitude and longitude
104. Match the following 2. constellation of satellites
List-I List-II 3. US system of GPS and Russian system of
(Longitudes) (Dates) GLONASS
A. Prime Meridian 1. 180º
longitude 4. navigation
B. Tropic of Cancer 2.23½º N Select the correct answer using the codes given
latitude below
(a) 1, 3 and 4
C. International Date Line (b) 1 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
3. 0º longitude (d) All of these
109. The Earth is an oblate spheroid and not a perfect
D. Arctic Circle 4. 23½º S sphere. This is because
latitude 1. The Earth has a rotational motion and the
rotational speed increases as one goes from the poles
E. Tropic of towards the equator.
Capricorn
2. The equator experiences greater (c) Lower mantle from outer core
gravitational pull from the sun. (d) Outer core from the inner core
3. The intensity of sunlight received at the 117. In which of the following eras the earth was
equator is greater than that at the poles. nearly covered with snow and ice?
Select the correct answer using the codes given (a) Cretaceous Era
below (b) Pliocene Era
(a) Only 1 (c) Pleistocene Era
(b) 1 and 2 (d) Tertiary Era
(c) Only 3 118. The largest volume and mass of the earth is
(d) All of these found in
110. Consider the following statements (a) Crust
1. The Earth does not move along its orbit at a (b) Mantle
constant rate. (c) Outer core
2. The Earth moves fastest at perihelion and (d) Inner core
slowest at aphelion. The above statements are true of 119. Which one of the following is not related to
which one of the following laws? plate Tectonic Theory?
(a) Kepler’s second law (a) Continental drift
(b) Newton’s second law of motion (b) Pole wandering
(c) Ohm’s law (c) Transform fault
(d) Newton’s law of gravitation (d) Sea floor spreading
111. Which one of the following statements is/ are 120. Which one of the following
correct with regard to Milky Way? geological periods was frequented by increased
1. It is a spiral galaxy. volcanic activities?
2. The solar system resides in one of its spiral (a) Cretaceous period
arms. Select the correct answer using the code given (b) Ordovician period
below: (c) Jurassic period
(a) 1 only (d) Miocene period
(b) 2 only 121. Epicentre is concerned with
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Earthquake
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
112. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (b) Volcano
1. Lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth (c) Cyclone
comes directly between the Sun and the Moon (d) Land sliding
2. Solar eclipse happens when the Moon 122. What does the term ‘sial’ refer to ?
comes directly between the Sun and the Earth (a) Earth’s surface layer
3. Lunar eclipse takes place when the Sun (b) The core part of the earth
comes directly between the Earth and the Moon (c) Ocean bottom rocks
4. Solar eclipse happens when the Earth comes (d) A rock which is rich in calcium
directly between the Sun and the Moon 123. ‘Nife’ refers to
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) innermost layer of the earth
Code: (b) outermost layer of the earth
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (c) intermediate layer of the earth
(b) 3 and 4 (d) none of the above
124. Isoseismal lines join places
(c) 1 and 2 (a) experiencing no earthquake
(d) 2 only (b) experiencing the same intensity of the
113. The Indian subcontinent was originally part earthquake
of a huge mass called (c) experiencing the earthquake for the same
(a) Indian duration
(b) Aryavarta (d) experiencing an earthquake at the same time
(c) Angaraland 125. The coriollis effect is produced by
(d) Gondwana land (a) pressure gradient
114. Which one of the following is the dominant (b) earth’s revolution
element of the earth crust? (c) earth’s rotation
(a) Aluminium (d) earth’s rotation and revolution
(b) Iron 126. Which of the following concepts
(c) Oxygen form basis for the Plate Tectonic Theory? Use the
(d) Silicon codes given below to select the correct answer:
115. The mouth of a volcano is known as 1. Continental drift
(a) Glacier 2. Isostasy
(b) Cone 3. Palaeomagnetism
(c) Crater 4. Pole wandering
(d) Pipe Codes:
116. Gutenberg discontinuity separates (a) 1 and 2
(a) Crust from the upper mantle (b) 2 and 3
(b) Upper mantle from lower mantle (c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 and 4
127. Study the following statements 132. Choose the correct statement(s)?
about the interior of the earth and select the correct (1) The movement of interior plates of earth
answer from the codes given below: causes change in surface of earth.
(1) The average density of the outer crust is 2.8. (2) Sea waves comes under exogenic force.
(2) The crust is separated from the mantle by (3) Sudden movement of interior of earth
the Gutenberg discontinuity. causes earthquakes.
(3) There is sudden increase in the velocity of P (a) Only 1
waves along the mantle core boundary. (b) 1 and 2
(4) The inner core of the earth is in molten state. (c) 1 and 3
Codes: (d) All are true
(a) 1 and 2 133. Match column I with column II and select the
(b) 2 and 3 correct answer using the code given below the
(c) 1 and 3 columns:
Column I Column II
(d) 3 and 4 (A) Sial (i) Remains of the dead
128. Which one of the following is not a correct plants and animals trapped in rocks
statement about Coriolis force? (B) Sima (ii) Layer lies between crust
(a) It affects wind direction. and core
(b) It is an effect of the rotational movement of (C) Nife (iii) Uppermost layer of the
the earth. earth.
(c) It becomes minimum at the poles and (D) Fossils (iv) Innermost layer of
maximum at the equator. the earth.
(d) The magnitude of Coriolis Effect is Codes :
determined by the wind speed, mass of the moving (a) A – iii, B – ii, C – iv, D – i
body and sine of latitude. (b) A – ii, B – i, C – iii, D – iv
129. Study the following statements and (c) A – iii, B – i, C – iv, D – ii
select the correct answer from the codes given below: (d) A – iv, B – i, C – ii, D – iii
1. The average density of rocks in the lower 134. Which of the following statements relating to
crust of the earth is 3. Earthquakes is/are correct?
2. There is a gradual decrease in the velocity of 1. The point of origin of Earthquake is called
the seismic waves through the lower crust. epicenter.
3. The mantle-core boundary is marked by 2. The lines joining the places which were
Moho-discontinuity. affected Earthquake at the same point of time are
4. The outer core of the earth is in molten form. called homoseismal lines.
Codes: Select the correct answer using the codes given
(a) 1 and 2 are correct below
(b) 2 and 3 are correct (a) Only 1
(c) 3 and 4 are correct (b) Only 2
(d) 1 and 4 are correct (c) Both 1 and 2
130. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct (d) Neither 1 nor 2
answer from the codes given below: 135. The Earth’s surface receives maximum energy at
12 noon but the maximum temperature never occurs
List-I List-II at 12 noon. State which of the following reasons are
(Era) (Epoch) correct.
A. Palaeozoic 1. Jurassic 1. Transformation of solar energy into heat
B. Mesozoic2. Archean requires some time.
C. Pre Cambrian 3. Oligocene 2. The loss of energy through long-wave
D. radiations from the Earth’s surface exceeds the
Codes: Cainozoic 4. Silurian energy received from the Sun at 4:00 p.m.
A B C D 3. Energy received by the Earth from solar
(a) 1 4 2 3 radiations continues to exceed the energy lost by
(b) 4 1 2 3 outgoing long-wave radiations from the Earth’s
(c) 1 4 3 2 surface up to 4:00 p.m.
(d) 4 1 3 2
131. Which of the following elements exhibit the Select the correct answer using the code given below
following properties? :
1. It is the third most abundant element in the Code :
earth crust. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. It exists in a stable combination with other (b) 2 and 3 only
materials mainly silicates and oxides. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. It has high strength-to-weight ratio. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Magnesium 136. Which one of the following is the
(b) Iron correct sequence of the given planets in increasing
(c) Aluminium order of their size (diameter) ?
(d) Calcium
 (b) Calcium and sodium
(a) Mars - Venus - Earth - Mercury - Uranus (c) Sodium and magnesium
(b) Mercury - Mars - Venus - Earth - Uranus (d) Oxygen and magnesium
(c) Mercury - Mars - Venus - Uranus - Earth 141. Match the following W[NDA 2008-I]
(d) Venus - Mercury - Marsu - Earth - Uranus Listl
137. Which of the following statements is / are
correct ? [CDS 2016-II]

[CDS 2016-I] (Celestial Body)

A. Mercury

[CDS 2016-I] B. Pluto

1. The earth is nearest to the sun at Perihelion, List II (Roman God)

which generally occurs on January 3 1. God of the Underworld and Death
2. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at 2. God of Commerce. Eloquence and Skill
Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4
3. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at C. Mars 3. God of the Sea
Aphelion, which generally occurs on July 4 D. Neptune 4. God of War
4. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, Codes
which generally occurs on January 3 Select the A B C D (a) 3 1
correct answer using the code given below : 4 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 4 1 3
(b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 4 1 2
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 1 4 3
(d) 1 and 2 142. How many hours of daylight does
138. Which one of the following is the the equator experience on September equinox?
reason due to which the wind in the southern [NDA 2008-I]
hemisphere is deflected towards its left? (a) 8 hours
[CDS 2016-I] (b) 9 hours
(a) Difference in the water masses of northern (c) 10 hours
and southern hemisphere (d) 12 hours
(b) Temperature and pressure variations
(c) Inclined axis of the Earth 143. Which one of the following is correct?
(d) Rotation of the Earth The mean distance from the Sun
139. Match List-I with List-II and select to the Earth is called
the correct answer using the code given below the a/an
Lists : [CDS 2016-II] [NDA 2008-II]
List-I List-II (a) Light year
(b) Parallactic second
(Geological time scale) (c) Astronomical unit
(d) Angstrom
(Life-form) 144. Which one of the following has
geographical position of 0° latitude and 0° longitude?
A. Pleistocene 1. Mammals [NDA 2008-II]
B. Paleocene 2. Human (a) In the South Atlantic Ocean
genus (b) In the Mediterranean Sea
C. Permian 3. Invertebrates (c) In Ghana, a West African country
(d) At Greenwich Observatory in England
D. Cambrian 4. Frogs DIRECTIONS : The following question consist of two
Code: statements, one labelled as ‘Assertion (A)’ and the
other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these two
A B C D statements carefully and select the correct answers to
(a) 2 1 4 3 these questions using the codes given below. [NDA
(b) 2 4 l 3 2008-II]
(c) 3 4 1 2 145. Assertion (A) The equatorial
(d) 3 1 4 2 regions bulge outwards by about 21 km compared to
140. Which of the following elements are found in poles.
highest and lowest quantities respectively in the crust Reason (R) Earth’s slow rotation reduces the effect of
of the earth? gravity around the equator.
Codes
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(a) Oxygen and silicon explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the
correct explanation of A (Sphere of the Earth)
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true (Main Constituent of the Sphere)
146. Which one of the following is correct? [NDA
2008-II] A. Lithosphere 1 Living objects
Great bear is a B. Hydrosphere 2 Mixture of gases
(a) Galaxy C. Atmosphere 3 Water
(b) Planet D. Biosphere 4 Soil
(c) Star Codes
(d) Constellation
147. Which one of the following statements is not
correct?
[NDA 2008-II]
(a) All meridians run in a ture North-South 153. The Earth revolves around the Sun
direction in an elliptical path and the Sun is located at one
(b) Meridians are spaced farthest apart at the focus of the ellipse. Imagine a situation in which the
equator and converge to common points at the poles Earth goes around the Sun on a circular path. Which
(c) All meridians are always parallel to one one among the following would result in under that
another situation? [NDA 2011-I]
(d) An indefinite number of meridians may be (a) It would not make and difference
drawn on a globe
148. Which one of the following is an (b) Difference between seasons will be reduced
object with such a strong gravitational field that even (c) The earth would become very hot
light cannot escape from its surface? [NDA 2009- I] (d) The Earth would become very cold
(a) Neutron Star 154. A nautical mile is equal to [NDA 2011-II]
(b) White Dwarf (a) 5060 feet
(c) Black hole (b) 5280 feet
(d) Supernova Star (c) 6060 feet
(d) 6080 feet
DIRECTIONS : The following question consist of two 155. The thermal equator is found [NDA
statements, one labelled as ‘Assertion (A)’ and the 2011-II]
other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these two (a) at the equator
statements carefully and select the correct answers to (b) South of the geographical equator
these questions using the codes given below. [NDA (c) North of the geographical equator
2009-I] (d) at the tropic of cancer
149. Assertion (A) Venus is the brightest object in 156. When we consider 15° meridian on
the sky after the Sun. a world map or globe and count them in an Eastward
Reason (R) Venus is the second planet from the Sun direction starting with Greenwich meridian (0°), we
in our solar system. find that the time of this meridian is [NDA 2011-II]
Codes: (a) same as Greenwich
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct (b) 1 hour fast
explanation of A (c) 1 hour slow
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is the correct (d) 12 hours fast
explanation of A 157. How many kilometres are represented by 1°
(c) A is true, but R is false of latitude?
(d) A is false, but R is true [NDA 2011-II]
150. If the movement of the Earth’s (a) 321 km
crust or a major climatic change makes an old stream (b) 211 km
young, it is called [NDA (c) 111 km
2010-I] (d) 91 km
(a) consequent stream 158. The distance between two
(b) rejuvenation consecutive longitudes (91°E and 92° E) at the Poles
(c) subsequent stream is [NDA 2012-I]
(d) aggradation (a) 0 km
151. An Earthquake epicentre is the [NDA (b) 18 km
2010-I] (c) 25 km
(a) point where the seismograph is located (d) 111 km
(b) point within the Earth where the movement 159. The imaginary line on the Earth’s
along the fault occurs surface that closely follows the 180° Meridian is
(c) approximate centre of a group of related [2012-I]
Earthquakes (a) Prime Meridian
(d) point on the surface directly above where (b) Equator
the rupture along the fault zone occur (c) International Date Line
152. Match the following [NDA (d) Tropic of Cancer
2010-I] List l List II
160. Lack of atmosphere around the Moon is due (c) surface waves
to (d) longitudinal waves
[NDA 2012-I]
(a) low escape velocity of air molecule and low 166. Which one among the following is called
gravitational attraction terrestrial planet?
(b) high escape velocity of air molecule and low
gravitational attraction (a) Mercury
(c) low gravitational attraction only (b) Jupiter
(d) high escape velocity of air molecule only (c) Saturn
(d) Uranus
161. Which one among the following
statements is correct with regard to the C-5M Super
Galaxy? [NDA 2012-I] [NDA 2012-II]
(a) It is a large military helicopter
(b) It is a large military transport aircraft 167. If the time of a place located on
(c) It is a galaxy of stars very close to the Sun 165° E meridian is 11:00 pm on Sunday, what would be
(d) It is a US fighter aircraft to be completed in the time at the place located on 165° W meridian?
2014 [NDA 2013-I]
162. Why do we have a leap year every four (a) 11:00 pm on Sunday
years? (b) 12:00 noon on Sunday
[NDA 2012-II] (c) 1:00 am on Sunday
(a) The Earth gets shifted out of orbit every four (d) 11:00 pm on Saturday
year 168. Which one among the following
(b) The revolution slows down a little once statesments about the International Date Line is not
every four years correct ? [NDA 2013-I]
(c) The length of a year is not an integer number (a) The International Date Line is largely based
of days on the 180° meridian
(d) It is a convention (b) The difference in time between the places
163. Consider the following diagram [NDA just either side of the International Date Line is almost
2012-II] 1 day
(c) The difference in time to the extent of 1 day
on either side of the International Date Line is caused
by inclined axis of the Earth
(d) The International Date
Line mostly passes
through the Pacific Ocean [NDA
2010-II]
169. Which parts of the Earth’s surface
experience least variation in incoming solar radiation
throughout the year?
[NDA 2013-I]
In the diagram given above, what does A denote ? (a) Poles
(a) Doldrums (b) Equatorial regions
(b) Trade winds (c) Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn
(a) Westerlies (d) Arctic and Antarctic circles
(b) Easterlies 170. Nearly 30% of the solar radiations
DIRECTIONS : The following question consist of two return back to the space without contributing anything
statements. Statement I and Statement II. You are to to the Earth’s surface temperature. This amount of
examine these two statements carefully and select the radiation is known as [NDA 2013-I]
answers to these questions using the codes given (a) Black body
below. [NDA 2012-II] (b) tropopause
164. Statement I: The planet Neptune appears (c) Earth’s albedo
blue in colour. (d) mesopause
Statement II: The presence of methane gas in the 171. Which one among the following statements
atmosphere of Neptune is responsible for its colour is not correct?
(a) Both the statements are individually true and [NDA 2013-II]
Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (a) Solar noon occurs simultaneously at
(b) Both the statements are individually true but locations with the same longitude
Statement II is not the correct explanation of (b) One meridian, which is directly under the
Statement I Sun, experiences solar noon at a given time
(c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false (c) Places having same longitude experience
(d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true solar noon at different times
165. The waves that help scientists to understand (d) Solar noon occurs at different times at
the internal structure of the Earth are [NDA 2012-II] locations with the same latitude
(a) primary waves 172. The Circle of
(b) secondary waves illumination divides Earth into
 two hemispheres known as Earthquakes is/are correct?
[NDA 2013-II] [NDA 2014-I]
1. The point of origin of Earthquake is called
(a) East and West epicenter.
(b) North and South
(c) Day and night 2. The lines joining the places which were
(d) Summer and Winter affected Earthquake at the same point of time are
173. Satellite having the same orbital called homoseismal lines.
period as the period of rotation of the Earth about its Select the correct answer using the codes given
orwn axis is known as below
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(a) polar satellite (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) stationary satellite (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) geostationary satellite 179. A typical black hole is always specified by
(d) INSAT [NDA 2014-I]
(a) a (curvature) singularity
[NDA 2013-II] (b) a horizon
(c) either a (curvature) singularity or a horizon
174. Albedo effect would be relatively higher in (d) a charge
180. Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that
(a) early morning and late evening describes the large scale motions of Earth’s
(b) early morning only lithosphere. Which one among the following
(c) noon statements regarding Plate tectonics is not correct?
(d) late evening only [NDA 2014-II]
(a) Tectonic plates are composed of Oceanic
lithosphere and thicker Continental lithosphere
[NDA 2013-II] (b) Tectonic plates are able to move because the
Earth’s lithosphere has a higher strength than the
175. Composite volcanic cone underlying asthenosphere
is also called strata (c) The Earth’s lithosphere is broken up into
cone because of the Tectonic Plates
[NDA 2013-II] (d) Along divergent plate boundaries,
(a) alternating sheets of lava and pyroclastic subduction carries plates into the mantle
materials 181. The Equatorial region has no other season
(b) uneven streams of lava flow except summer. What could be the reason ? [NDA
(c) cataclysmic eruption 2014-II]
(d) eruption of lava flow from a fissure 1. The length of day and night is more or less
176. Which of the following statements equal over the year
regarding the duration of day and night is correct? 2. The Earth’s rotational velocity is maximum at
[NDA 2014-I] the Equator
(a) Difference is least near the Equator and 3. The coriolis force is zero at the Equator
progressively increases away from it Select the correct answer using the code given below
(b) Difference is maximum at the Equator and :
progressively decreases away from it (a) 1 only
(c) Difference is least at the Tropics and (b) 1 and 2 only
progressively increases towards the Equator and (c) 2 and 3 only
Poles (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Difference is maximum at the Tropics and DIRECTIONS: The following question consist of two
progressively decreases towards the Equator and statements, statement I and statement II. You have to
Poles examine these two statements carefully and select the
177. Which of the following is/are direct answer to these questions using the code given below
source(s) of information about the interior of the [NDA 2014-II]
Earth? [NDA 2014-I] 182. Statement I : Sideral day is shorter than
1. Earthquake wave Solar day.
2. Volcano Statement II : The motion of the Earth in its orbit
3. Gravitational force around the Sun is termed as revolution. [NDA
4. Earth magnetism 2015-I]
Select the correct answer using the codes given Code:
below (a) Both the statements are individually true and
(a) 1 and 2 statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
(b) Only 2 (b) Both the statements are individually true but
(c) 3 and 4 statement II is not the correct explanation of
(d) All of these statement I
178. Which of the following (c) Statement I is true but statement II is false.
statements relating to (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
183. The Earth without rotational movement
would result into

1. No sun-rise and sun set [NDA/NA 2014-I]

2. No occurrence of day and night cycle
3. Only one season (a) aphelion (farthest) and perihelion (nearest)
Select the correct answer using the code given below positions of the Earth from the Sun during the annual
(a) 1 Only revolution
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) rotation of the Earth on its axis
(c) 3 only (c) variation in solar insolation
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) revolution of the Earth on its inclined axis.
184. During solar eclipse [NDA/NA 2016-I] DIRECTIONS: The following question consist of two
(a) the earth comes in between the sun and the statements, statement I and statement II. You are to
moon. examine these two statements carefully and select the
(b) the moon comes in between the sun and the answers to these items using the code given below.
earth. [NDA/NA 2013-II]
(c) the moon comes exactly halfway between 189. Statement I:
the earth and the sun. Doldrums is a calm belt between 5°N and 5°S of the
(d) the sun comes in between the earth and the equator.
moon. Statement II:
185. The brightness of a star depends on its The sun rays strike almost vertically over the equator
[NDA/NA 2016-I] throughout the year.
(a) size and temperature only Code:
(b) size and distance from the earth (a) Both the statements are individually true and
(c) size, temperature and mass Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(d) size, temperature and distance from the (b) Both the statements are individually true but
earth Statement II is not correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
[NDA 2015-I] 190. What would be the date and local time of a
place located at 88°30′ E longitude when the local time
186. Which of the following statements in the at 0° longitude is 19.00 hrs. of 28th February 2013?
context of northern hemisphere is/are correct? [NDA/NA 2013-II]
[NDA/NA 2016-I] (a) 23-54 hrs. of 28th February
1. Vernal equinox occurs on March 21. (b) 00-54 hrs. of 1st March
2. Summer solstice occurs on December 22. (c) 23-30 hrs. of 28th February
3. Autumnal equinox occurs on September 23. (d) 00-44 hrs. of 1st March
4. Winter solstice occurs on June 21. 191. The group of stars arranged in a definite
Select the correct answer using the code given below: pattern is called.
(a) 1 only (a) Milky way
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) Constellation
(c) 2 and 4 only (c) Andromoda
(d) 1, 2 and 3only (d) Solar System
187. According to the Geo-scientists, the shape of the 192. Which is the smallest planet of solar
earth is: system?
(a) Venus
(b) Mercury
1. round (c) Uranus
2. spherical (d) Jupiter
3. close to that of a sphere 193. Which of the following correctly explains
4. an oblate ellipsoid Kepler’s first law of Planetary Motion?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) All the planets move in elliptical orbits with
(a) 2, 3 and 4 the sun at a focus
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (b) The radius vector from the sun to the planet
(c) 1 and 2 only sweeps equal area in equal time
(d) 3 and 4 only (c) The square of the time period of a planet is
188. The summer and winter seasons in a year proportional to the cube of the semimajor axis of the
are caused by ellipse
(d) None of the above
[NDA/NA 2015-II] 194. Carbon is the most abundant element in
the earth’s crust.
(a) 13th

(b) 14th
(c) 15th
(d) 16th (c) Sandstone
Geomorphology (d) Shale
195. Which one of the following is not a 206. Black Forest mountain is an example of
metamorphic rock? (a) Folded mountain
(a) Geneiss (b) Block mountain
(b) Conglomerate (c) Volcanic mountain
(c) Quartzite (d) Residual mountain
(d) Schist 207. Which of the following rocks is not likely to
196. Which one of the following is an example of contain fossils?
a block mountain? (a) Conglomerate
(a) Aravalli (b) Granite
(b) Andes (c) Shale
(c) Black Forest (d) Sandstone
(d) Caucasus 208. Limestone is an example of
197. Telegraph plateau is a part of (a) sedimentary rocks
(a) North Atlantic Ridge (b) metamorphic rocks
(b) South Atlantic Ridge (c) igneous rocks
(c) Indian Ocean Ridge (d) volcanic rocks
(d) South Pacific Ridge 209. The drip stones are found in
198. Which of the following pairs is most suitable (a) glaciated regions
for ascertaining the origin of the rocks? (b) limestone caverns
(a) Colour and shape (c) desert regions
(b) Size and weight (d) wave eroded areas
(c) Density and hardness 210. Consider the following statements and
(d) Structure and composition select the correct answer from the codes given below:
199. During volcanic eruption deposition of lava Assertion (A): New folded mountains are also called
in anticlines and synclines of folded mountains Tertiary Mountains. Reason (R): They are mainly
accounts for formation of formed along the constructive plate margins. Codes:
(a) Phacolith (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(b) Lopolith explanation of A.
(c) Batholith (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the
(d) Lacolith correct explanation of A.
200. When following fissures in the rocks, its
both parts slide in front and one part slides over the (c) A is true, but R is false.
other, the resulting feature is (d) A is false, but R is true.
(a) Lateral fault 211. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct
(b) Step fault answer using the codes given below:
(c) Reverse fault
(d) Normal fault
201. Which one of the following is related to the List-I List-II
origin of folded mountains? (Original) (Metamorphic)
(a) Accreting plate margin A. Basalt 1. Slate
(b) Consuming plate margin B. Coal 2. Schist
(c) Conserving plate margin C. Limestone 3. Marble
(d) Intra plate zone D. Shale
202. Which one among the following is a primary Codes: 4. Diamond
rock? A B C D
(a) Sedimentary rock (a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 4 3 1
(b) Igneous rock (c) 4 3 2 1
(c) Metamorphic rock (d) 3 4 2 1
(d) None of these 212. Consider the following statements
203. Granite and Basalt are the examples of 1. Igneous rocks are rich in natural gas.
which of the following? 2. Igneous rocks are rich in metallic minerals.
(a) Sedimentary rock 3. Igneous rocks are not fossiferous.
(b) Metamorphic rock 4. Igneous rocks consist of silicate minerals.
(c) Igneous rock Which of the statements given above are correct?
(d) Calcareous rock (a) 1, 2 and 3
204. Which of the following is not igneous rock? (b) 1, 2 and 4
(a) Granite (c) 2, 3 and 4
(b) Conglomerate (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Basalt 213. Select the correct chronological order of the
(d) Rhyolite following geological periods, from the codes given
205. Quartzite is metamorphosed from below:
(a) Limestone 1. Oligocene
(b) Obsidian 2. Eocene
3. Pliocene (c) 1 and 4
4. Miocene (d) all the above
Codes : 219. The factor that determines the water holding
(a) 3, 2, 1, 4 capacity of rock debris is its
(b) 2, 1, 3, 4 1. porosity
(c) 4, 3, 2, 1 3. texture
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2 2. structure
214. The correct chronological order of the 4. permeability
following geological epochs is (a) 1 and 3
(a) Pleistocene, Pliocene, Holocene, Miocene. (b) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene, Holocene. (c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) All of these
(c) Holocene, Miocene, Pleistocene, Pliocene. 220. A study of the nature of the old sedimentary
(d) Pliocene, Pleistocene, Holocene, Miocene. rocks gives an indication about the
215. With reference to Kober’s Theory of 1. age of the earth
Geosyncline, consider the following: 2. past environmental conditions
Term Meaning 3. old civilizations
1. Orogen : Geosyncline 4. direction of plate movements
2. Kratogen : Foreland (a) 1, 2 and 3
3. Randketten : Marginal (b) 2 and 3
ranges (c) 1 and 2
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly (d) Only 2
matched? 221. Match column I with column II and
(a) 1 only select the correct answer using the code given below
(b) 1 and 2 only the columns:
(c) 2 and 3 only Column I Column II
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (A) Basalt (i) Intrusive igneous rock
216. Match the following: (B) Granite (ii) Metamorphic
List-I List-II rock
(C) Sandstone (iii) Extrusive
(Mountain igneous rock
Types) (D) Marble (iv) Sedimentary rock
Codes:
(Mountains) (a) A – iii, B – iv, C – i, D – ii
(b) A – iii, B – i, C – iv, D – ii

A. Block Mountain 1. Appalachian (c) A – iv, B – iii, C – ii, D – i

B. Old fold mountain 2. Rocky (d) A – i, B – iii, C – iv, D – ii
C. Young fold mountain 3. Black 222. Which of the statement is true.
Forest 1. Coal is a sedimentary rock.
D. Volcanic mountain 4. Socottish 2. Basalt is an igneous rock.
Highlands (a) 1 only
E. Relict mountain 5. Vesuvious (b) 2 only
Codes: (c) Both 1 and 2
A B C D E (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 3 2 5 4 DIRECTIONS: Consider the following statements and
(b) 3 1 4 2 5 select the correct answer with the help of codes given
(c) 3 1 2 5 4 below:
(d) 4 1 2 3 5 223. Assertion (A): Granite has larger crystals
217. What is not true of igneous rocks? than basalt.
1. they are crystalline Reason (R): Basalt has larger content of metallic
2. they have a layered structure minerals.
3. they contain metals (a) Both A and R are true and R Explains A
4. they contain fossils (b) Both A and R are true but R does not explain
(a) 2 and 3 A
(b) 1 and 2 (c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
(c) 3 and 4 224. The world’s most active volcano is
(d) 2 and 4 (a) Cotapaxi
218. What is true of sedimentary rocks? (b) Fujiyama
1. they are layered. (c) Kilauea
2. they contain fossils. (d) Vesuvius
3. they are transported rocks. 225. Drakensberg is a mountain of
4. many of these are formed in water bodies. (a) Botswana
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Namibia
(b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) South Africa
(d) Zambia
226. Mauna Loa is an active volcano of C. Glacial deposits 3. Plant roots
(a) Alaska
(b) Hawaii D. Deposition by ground water
(c) Italy Code :
(d) Japan A B C D
227. The Black Mountains are located in
(a) Canada 4. Stalactite
(b) Norway
(c) Switzerland
(d) U.S.A. (a) 2 3 1 4
228. Which one of the following mountains is not (b) 2 1 3 4
built during the Tertiary period? (c) 4 1 3 2
(a) Rocky Mountain (d) 4 3 1 2
(b) Atlas Mountain 236. Match the following [NDA 2008-II]
(c) Andes Mountain
(d) Aravalli Mountain List I List II
229. Which of the following is the highest A. Slate 1. Igneous rock
mountain peak of the U.S.A.? B. Lignite 2. Metamorpric rock
(a) Albert 3. Non-ferrous
(b) Kilauea C. Bauxite mineral
D. Granite 4. Sedimentary rock
(c) Mauna Lao Codes
(d) Mc Kinley
230. Which one of the following volcanoes is A B C D
called the Light House of the Mediterranean? (a) 1 3 3 2
(a) Etna
(b) Vesuvius (b) 2 4 3 1
(c) Kilimanjaro
(d) Stromboli (c) 2 3 4 1
231. Africa’s highest mountain peak Mt.
Kilimanjaro lies in (d)
(a) Kenya 237. The 1 4
(b) Malawi Vindhyan3 2
(c) Tanzania system of
(d) Zambia rocks is
232. Sierra Navada Mountains are situated in important
(a) Alaska for the production
(b) California of [NDA 2011-I]
(c) Texas (a) precious stones and building materials
(d) Manitoba (b) iron ore and manganese
233. Which region is called the roof of the world ? (c) bauxite and mica
(a) Tibet (d) copper and uranium
(b) Arctic region 238. Why do Fold
(c) Siberia Mountains have enormous
(d) Mount Everest thickness of sedimentary rocks?
234. The second highest peak of the world [NDA 2011-I]
located in Himalayas is (a) Due to deposition of sediments in a valley
(a) Nandadevi for millions of years
(b) Dhoulagiri (b) Due to accumulation of sediments in a
(c) Karnet geosyncline
(d) K2 (c) The plains were folded into mountains
235. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct (d) The sediments were folded into recumbent
answer using the code given below the Lists [CDS and nappe folds
2017-II] 239. Which one among the following is not an
List-I List-II igneous rock?
[NDA 2011-I]
(Weathering type) (a) Granite
A. Chemical (b) Basalt
weathering (c) Gabbro
B. Mechanical weathering (d) Gneiss
240. Oil is found in petroliferous rock. Which one
(Landform/ Process) among the following structures demonstrates an ideal
1. Till trap?
[NDA 2013-II]
2. Oxidation
(a) Horizontal structure (c) glaciofluvial deposits
(b) Fault structure (d) aeolian deposits
(c) Synclinal structure 248. 90° E Ridge lies in [UP–PCS 2010]
(d) Anticlinal structure (a) Atlantic ocean
DIRECTIONS: The following question consist of two (b) Indian ocean
statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine (c) Pacific ocean
these two statements carefully and select the answers (d) Mediterranean sea
to this question using the code given below:
[NDA/NA 2016-I]
241. Statement I: Volcanic eruption is
accompanied by earthquakes.
Statement II: Volcanoes erupt water vapours and dust
particles in the atmosphere.
Code: [NDA/NA 2013-II]
(a) Both the Statements are individually true
and Statement II is the correct explanation of 249. On the earth, originally, there was only one
Statement I. huge landmass which is known is
(b) Both the Statements are individually true but — [UP PCS (M) 2016]
Statement II is not the correct explanation of (a) Panthalassa
Statement I. (b) Pangaea
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. (c) Laurasia
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true. (d) Gondwanaland
242. Which one of the following describes the 250. Which one of the
Lithosphere? following is the longest mountain
[NDA/NA 2017-II] range? [UP
(a) Upper and lower mantle PCS (M) 2016]
(b) Crust and upper mantle (a) The Rocky
(c) Crust and core (b) The Alps
(d) Mantle and core (c) The Himalayas
243. An up fold in rock is: [NDA/NA 2015-II] (d) The Andes
(a) graben 251. Which Indian National Park
(b) horse is famous for Rhinoceros
(c) anticline population? [UK-PSC (F)
(d) syncline 2015]
244. What is the correct sequence from (a) Kaziranga
the smallest to the largest grain of the following types (b) Jim Corbett
of clastic rocks? (c) Ranthambor
[NDA/NA 2017-I] (d) Bannerghatta
(a) Shale, sandstone, conglomerate, siltstone 252. Which of the following forms of the land is
(b) Shale, siltstone, sandstone, conglomerate not a result of ‘faulting’?
(c) Conglomerate, sandstone, shale, siltstone (a) Rift Valley
(d) Sandstone, siltstone, conglomerate, shale (b) Ramp Valley
245. Why is hydrolysis an effective form (c) Horst
of chemical decomposition of bedrock in humid (d) Chevron
tropics? 253. Which one of the
[NDA/NA 2014-I] following is not a glacio-fluvial
1. Humid tropics experience high temperature depositional feature?
and humidity. [UGC (Geog) 2016]
2. There is high diurnal range in temperature. (a) Drumlin
Select the correct answer using the code given below. (b) Esker
(a) 1 only (c) Horn
(b) 2 only (d) Kame
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
246. Quartzite is metamorphosed from
[NDA/NA 2014-II]

(a) limestone
(b) plutonic rock
(c) sandstone
(d) shale
247. ‘Esker’ is a geomorphic feature developed
by

(a) mechanical weathering

(b) river action