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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - GEOGRAPHY [Day 35]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Earthquake body waves
- Body waves can travel through the interior of the Earth.
- Body waves are generated due to the energy released at the Epicenter.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (b)
Body waves can travel through the interior of the Earth.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and moves in all directions traveling through the body of the Earth. Hence, the name – body waves.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
Body waves can travel through the interior of the Earth.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and moves in all directions traveling through the body of the Earth. Hence, the name – body waves.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched:
Lake :: Feature
- Vembanad lake in Kerala :: Largest saline water lake in India
- Lonar lake in Maharashtra :: Notified Nation-Geo Heritage monument
- Wular lake in Kashmir :: Formed as a result of tectonic activity
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (b)
Lake :: Feature
- Vembanad lake :: Longest lake in India
- Lonar lake :: It is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument
- Wular lake :: It was formed as a result of Tectonic activity
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Solution (b)
Lake :: Feature
- Vembanad lake :: Longest lake in India
- Lonar lake :: It is a notified National Geo-heritage Monument
- Wular lake :: It was formed as a result of Tectonic activity
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- Mohorovic (Moho) discontinuity forms the boundary between crust and asthenosphere.
- Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust
- The Asthenosphere is the main source of magma that finds its way to the surface during volcanic eruptions
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The Mohorovic (Moho) discontinuity forms the boundary between crust and asthenosphere [asthenosphere is a part of mantle].
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Oceanic crust is thinner (5-30 KM thick) as compared to the continental crust (50-70 KM thick).
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The upper portion of the mantle is called asthenosphere. It is the main source of magma that finds its way to the surface during volcanic eruptions. It has a density higher than the crust’s.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (c)
The Mohorovic (Moho) discontinuity forms the boundary between crust and asthenosphere [asthenosphere is a part of mantle].
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Oceanic crust is thinner (5-30 KM thick) as compared to the continental crust (50-70 KM thick).
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The upper portion of the mantle is called asthenosphere. It is the main source of magma that finds its way to the surface during volcanic eruptions. It has a density higher than the crust’s.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Igneous Rocks are the most abundant Rocks in the Earth’s crust.
- Sedimentary Rocks are called primary Rocks as all other Rocks are derived from them.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling of highly heated molten fluid material called as Magma. They are the most abundant rocks in the Earth’s crust.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
As the igneous Rocks comprise the Earth’s crust and all other rocks are derived from them, they are also called as the parents of all rocks or the Primary Rocks.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling of highly heated molten fluid material called as Magma. They are the most abundant rocks in the Earth’s crust.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
As the igneous Rocks comprise the Earth’s crust and all other rocks are derived from them, they are also called as the parents of all rocks or the Primary Rocks.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Large volcanic eruptions along the shorelines can cause Tsunami
- Submarine Landslides can cause Tsunami
- The fall off extra-terrestrial objects such as Meteorites also can cause Tsunami when then fall on the oceans
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Large volcanic eruptions along shorelines, such as Krakatoa (1883 CE), have also produced notable tsunamis. This is in Sunda Strait that links Java Sea and Indian Ocean between Sumatra and Java.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
During a submarine Landslide, the equilibrium sea-level is altered by sediment moving along the floor of the sea. Gravitational forces then propagate a tsunami.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Most destructive tsunamis can be caused due to the fall of extra-terrestrial objects on to the Earth.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Large volcanic eruptions along shorelines, such as Krakatoa (1883 CE), have also produced notable tsunamis. This is in Sunda Strait that links Java Sea and Indian Ocean between Sumatra and Java.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
During a submarine Landslide, the equilibrium sea-level is altered by sediment moving along the floor of the sea. Gravitational forces then propagate a tsunami.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Most destructive tsunamis can be caused due to the fall of extra-terrestrial objects on to the Earth.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the different seismic waves:
- Earth quake are the zone of seismicity where surface waves are the most destructive.
- P and S waves both forms shadow zones, however, shadow zone of S wave is larger than that of P wave.
- P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Surface Waves also called as long period waves. They are low frequency, long wavelength, and transverse vibration. These waves are responsible for most the destructive force of earthquake.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
P and S waves both forms shadow zones, however, shadow zone of S wave is larger than that of P wave.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface. These waves are of high frequency. They can travel in all mediums.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Solution (d)
Surface Waves also called as long period waves. They are low frequency, long wavelength, and transverse vibration. These waves are responsible for most the destructive force of earthquake.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
P and S waves both forms shadow zones, however, shadow zone of S wave is larger than that of P wave.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface. These waves are of high frequency. They can travel in all mediums.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
With reference to plates and plate tectonics, Consider the following statements:
- Lithosphere consists of only upper crust.
- Pacific plate is the only major plate which is completely oceanic.
- Theory of Plate tectonics propounded that there was a supercontinent called Pangaea and a super ocean called Panthalasa.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (c)
Lithosphere consists of crust and upper mantle.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Pacific plate is the only major plate which is completely oceanic.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Continental Drift theory talks about Pangaea and Panthalassa.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Solution (c)
Lithosphere consists of crust and upper mantle.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Pacific plate is the only major plate which is completely oceanic.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Continental Drift theory talks about Pangaea and Panthalassa.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The lithosphere is broken in fragments called plates and they are moving with respect to each other.
- The forces responsible for movement of plates are gravitational pull of the moon and earth’s rotation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
The lithosphere is believed to have been broken into fragments which are in constant movement with respect to each other.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The movement of these plates is attributed to the convention currents being generated in upper mantle.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The lithosphere is believed to have been broken into fragments which are in constant movement with respect to each other.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The movement of these plates is attributed to the convention currents being generated in upper mantle.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Block Mountains:
- Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically.
- The uplifted blocks are termed as graben and the lowered blocks are called horsts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The uplifted blocks are termed as horsts and the lowered blocks are called graben.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
Sierra Nevada, Rhine valley and Vosges (France, Europe), Great Rift Valley (Africa), Narmada and Tapi valley are examples of Block Mountains
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Solution (a)
Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically.
Hence Statement 1 is correct
The uplifted blocks are termed as horsts and the lowered blocks are called graben.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect
Sierra Nevada, Rhine valley and Vosges (France, Europe), Great Rift Valley (Africa), Narmada and Tapi valley are examples of Block Mountains
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
With reference to residual mountain which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Residual mountains are formed by general lowering of level of surfaces nearby due to faulting.
- Residual mountains can also be formed by the action of weathering.
- Vindhyas and Rajmahal hills are example of residual mountains.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (c)
Residual mountains are those mountains which have been eroded by the agents of degradation such as winds, rain, frost and running water. The hard rocks that are left behind are called residual mountains.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Residual mountains can also be formed by the action of weathering.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Hills like Vindhyas, the Nilgiris, the Parasnath, the Rajmahal and the Aravalis in India are examples of residual mountains.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Residual mountains are those mountains which have been eroded by the agents of degradation such as winds, rain, frost and running water. The hard rocks that are left behind are called residual mountains.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect
Residual mountains can also be formed by the action of weathering.
Hence Statement 2 is correct
Hills like Vindhyas, the Nilgiris, the Parasnath, the Rajmahal and the Aravalis in India are examples of residual mountains.
Hence Statement 3 is correct
