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Q1. Which of the following statements Q4. Which of the following is NOT a direct
about the lithosphere is correct? result of the Continental Drift Theory?

1. It includes only the Earth's crust. (a) Formation of the Himalayas

2. It is composed of both the crust and the (b) Distribution of similar fossils across
upper part of the mantle. continents
3. It is a fluid layer of the Earth. D. It does (c) Existence of mid-ocean ridges
not interact with the asthenosphere. (d) Explanation of seasonal changes

Q2. Which of the following forces are Q5. Consider the following statements:
considered exogenetic? 1. Shield volcanoes have gentle slopes and
are primarily composed of basaltic lava.
1. Volcanic Forces 2. Cinder cone volcanoes are the smallest
2. Weathering type of volcano and are formed from
3. Tectonic Forces pyroclastic fragments.
4. Erosion 3. Lava domes are formed from highly
viscous lava that cools and hardens quickly.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below: Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3, and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Q3. Which of the following pieces of
evidence was not used by Alfred Wegener Q6. Which of the following terms refers to
to support his Continental Drift Theory? a large, bowl-shaped volcanic depression
formed by the collapse of land following
(a) The fit of the continents an eruption and is typically larger than a
(b) Fossil correlation across continents kilometer in diameter?
(c) The distribution of earthquakes
(d) Similar rock formations on different (a) Crater
continents (b) Caldera
(c) Vent
(d) Maar
Q7. Which of the following provides (d) Volcanic eruption
evidence for the theory of plate tectonics?
Q12. What is the significance of seismic
(a) Distribution of earthquakes waves in understanding earthquakes?
(b) Fossil records
(c) Magnetic stripes on the ocean floor (a) They help in predicting weather
(d) All of the above patterns.
(b) They provide information about
Q8. What is the term for the study of the the Earth's interior structures.
history of Earth's magnetic field as (c) They are used to measure wind
recorded in rocks, sediments, and speeds.
archaeological materials? (d) They indicate the presence of
mineral deposits.
(a) Geochronology
(b) Paleoclimatology Q13. Consider the following statements
(c) Paleomagnetism about the Exosphere
(d) Geophysics 1. It is the outermost layer of the Earth's
atmosphere.
Q9. Which of the following terms 2. It contains a high concentration of free
describes the zones where one tectonic electrons and ions.
plate is forced under another?
Which of the statements given above
(a) Divergent boundaries is/are correct?
(b) Convergent boundaries
(c) Transform boundaries (a) 1 only
(d) Rift zones (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Q10. Which of the following describes the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
"geomorphic role" of earthquakes?
Q14. What is the primary reason for the
(a) Generation of magnetic fields temperature increase in the
(b) Changes in landscape features Stratosphere?
(c) Formation of oceanic currents
(d) Influence on climate patterns (a) Heat from the Earth's surface
(b) Heat from the ionosphere
Q11. Which of the following is a major (c) Absorption of ultraviolet radiation
secondary effect of earthquakes? by ozone
(d) Friction from meteoroids
(a) Ground shaking
(b) Faulting
(c) Liquefaction
Q15. Which of the following statements Q18. Which of the following factors
about the Thermosphere is correct? primarily controls the latitudinal
1. It is characterized by a rapid increase in distribution of solar energy received by
temperature with height. the Earth?
2. It contains the ionosphere, which is
important for radio communication. (a) Ocean currents
(b) Latitude
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Earth's magnetic field
given below: (d) Atmospheric pressure

(a) 1 only Q19. Which of the following is a

(b) 2 only characteristic feature of temperature
(c) Both 1 and 2 inversion?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Temperature increases with
Q16.Which of the following is the correct altitude in the troposphere.
order of layers in the Earth's atmosphere (b) Temperature decreases with
from the surface upwards? altitude in the troposphere.
(c) Temperature remains constant
(a) Troposphere,Stratosphere,Mesosp with altitude in the stratosphere.
here, Thermosphere, Exosphere (d) Temperature decreases with
(b) Stratosphere,Troposphere,Mesosp altitude in the thermosphere.
here, Thermosphere, Exosphere
(c) Troposphere,Mesosphere,Stratosp Q20. Consider the following statements
here, Thermosphere, Exosphere about clouds:
(d) Troposphere,Stratosphere,Thermo 1. Clouds are formed by the condensation
sphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere of water vapor in the atmosphere.
2. Clouds can only form at high altitudes.
Q17. Which of the following components
is not a part of the Earth's heat budget? Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) Incoming solar radiation
(insolation) (a) 1 only
(b) Outgoing longwave radiation (b) 2 only
(c) Heat from the Earth's core (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Reflected solar radiation (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q1. Write, in brief, an account on sea floor spreading with suitable examples. Candidates
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Q3. Discuss in brief the topographical features created by volcanism. Candidates

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the reasons why it was initially rejected by the scientific community.
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