Articles Tagged: People and environment

Q) In humid climate, weathering of various types ”of rocks occurs. Identify the correct sequence in order of decreasing weathering: Options: A)Basalt : Dunite : Granite B) Basalt : Granite : Dunite C) Dunite : Granite : Basalt D) Dunite : Basalt : Granite

Q) Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Ozone Depletion: I) Ozone hole is measured in terms of ozone concentrations, which is expressed in Dobson units. II) The major cause for Ozone Depletion is the presence of CFCs i stratosphere-CFCs are entirely man made and not found naturally. Options: A)I only. B) […]

Q) Which of the following is the smallest ocean of the world? Options: A)Pacific B) Indian C) Atlantic D) Arctic 

Q) The presence of pneumatophores is seen in: Options: A)Desert plants B) Climbers and lianas C) Trees of tropical moist forests D) Mangroves

Q) Which of the following district is on the international border of India Options: A)Gorakhpur B) West Khasi Hills C) Kinnaur D) Kullu

Q) Where does the primitive community. of Bushman live? Options: A)Sahara desert B) Thar desert C) Kalahari desert D) Atacama desert

Q) Which of the following is the highest waterfall in the world? Options: A)Angel B) Ribbin C) Hungela D) Quecanag

Q) Water is always involved with landslides. This is because it: Options: A)reduces the shear strength of rocks B) increases the weight of the overburden C) enhances chemical weathering D) is a universal solvent

Q) The most recurring natural hazard in India is Options: A)Earthquakes B) Floods C) Landslides D) Volcanoes

Q) Nubian desert is in Options: A)Ethopia B) Egypt C) Sudan D) Somalia