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Statement I :

Portions of glacial troughs may exhibit remarkably flat floors.

Statement II :

The flat floor in a glacial trough is produced by uniform glacial erosion.

 

A) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I B) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the 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
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

Explanation:

Glaciers cut distinctive U-shaped valleys with a flat floor and steep sides. These are an example of a glacial erosion landform.

Example: As the main glacier erodes deeper into the valley, the tributary is left higher up the steep sides of the glacier.

 

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The source of energy of the sun is

 

A) Nuclear fusion B) Photoelectric effect
C) Nuclear fission D) Chemical reaction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nuclear fusion

Explanation:

The transformation of Hydrogen atoms into Helium atoms with an emission of vast amount of energy is called nuclear fusion which is the source of energy for the Sun.

 

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With reference to earthquakes, which of the following statements are correct?

A. Earthquakes largely occur along the converging plate boundaries.

B. Point of origin of earthquake in lithosphere is known as focus/hypocenter.

C. Intensity of earthquake decreases with distance from the epicenter.

D. Epicentre of earthquake always remains over continents only.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 2 and 3 only D) 1 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Epicentre of Earthquakes can be over both oceanic and continental surface. Epicentres above oceanic surface are cause of tsunamisof large intensity. Anearthquake's hypocentreis the position where the strain energy stored in the rockis first released, marking thepointwhere the fault begins to rupture.

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In fireworks, the green flame is produced because of

A) Sodium B) Potassium
C) Barium D) Mercury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Barium

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Underground water and the water on the earth's surface is called ________________

 

A) hydrosphere B) biosphere
C) lithosphere D) thermosphere
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) hydrosphere

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Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?

1.It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning.

2.It mostly occurs in the hilly areas.

3.It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours.

4.It occurs only during daytime.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 1, 3 and 4
C) 2 and 3 only D) 2 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

All   are   correct   except   4   as   a cloudburst  can  occur  anytime  and at  any  place  which  is  affected  by convective weather system.

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Crop rotation helps to

 

A) eliminate parasites which have selective hosts B) lessen use of pesticides
C) produce a greater choice of plant products D) yield more crops
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) eliminate parasites which have selective hosts

Explanation:

Crop rotation is the technique of planting crops in a different area of the garden so that no single crop will be planted in the same place two—or more—years in a row.

 

Crop rotation helps to maintain soil structure and nutrient levels and to prevent soilborne pests from getting a foothold in the garden.

 

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"Eco Mark" is given to the Indian Products that are ___________.

 

A) pure and unadulterated   B) rich in proteins
C) environment friendly D) economically viable  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) environment friendly

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