Test 11

Consider the following statements with reference to Secondary waves (S-Waves) generated during an earthquake :
1. They create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass.
2. The direction of vibrations of S-waves is perpendicular to the wave direction in the vertical plane.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In the context of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Easter Island, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is part of the Polynesian archipelago.
2. It is a territory of the South American nation Chile.
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Identify the mineral based on the following characteristics related to a mineral: I. It is generally a green-colored crystal. II. It is often found in basaltic rock. III. Magnesium, iron, and silica are its main components. Use the code given below to choose the answer:

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding temperature surface inversion?
1. It causes instability in the lower levels of the atmosphere.
2. This inversion usually lasts for a few hours before the sun rises.
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Identify the type of climate based on the following characteristics:
I. The temperature remains high throughout the year.
II. Rainfall is variable, with a short wet season and a long dry season.
III. The climates of Sudan and Paraguay are examples of this type of climate.
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Identify the cloud based on the following characteristics:
I. They appear like cotton.
II. They are scattered and have flat bases.
III. They generally form at an altitude of 4 to 7 km.
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Identify the cloud on the basis of the following characteristics relating to it :
I. They look like cotton wool.
II. They exist in patches and have flat base.
III. They are generally formed at a height of 4 to 7 km.

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Identify the type of climate on the basis of the following characteristics relating to it:
I. Temperature is high throughout the year.
II. Rainfall is variable with a short wet season and a longer dry season.
III. Climate of Sudan and Paraguay is an example of this climate type.

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Which of the following statements with reference to Surface inversion of temperature is/are correct? 1. It causes instability in the lower layers of the atmosphere. 2. This inversion commonly lasts for a few hours until the Sun comes up.

Identify the Mineral on the basis of the following characteristics relating to it:
I. It is usually a greenish crystal.
II. It is often found in basaltic rocks.
III. Magnesium, iron and silica are its major elements.

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What is the correct ascending order of the following salts according to their concentration in seawater?
1. Calcium carbonate
2. Calcium sulfate
3. Magnesium chloride

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In the context of salt weathering, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Salt crystallization is the most effective in all salt weathering processes.
2. Compared to igneous rocks, salt crystal growth is more effective in sedimentary rocks.
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Which of the following statements with reference to Salt Weathering is/are correct?
1. Salt crystallisation is the most effective of all the salt weathering processes.
2. Salt crystal growth is more effective over sedimentary rocks as compared to igneous rocks.
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The minimum power required to lift a mass of 50 kg to a vertical height of 8 m in 10 s is: (Assume \( g = 10 \mathrm{~m}/\mathrm{s}^2 \))

What is the correct sequence of the following salts in ascending order according to their presence in the sea water?
1. Calcium Carbonate
2. Calcium Sulphate
3. Magnesium Chloride

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In the context of saline soils in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They contain a large amount of nitrogen.
2. They are found in dry and semi-arid regions, as well as in waterlogged and marshy areas.

Which of the following statements with reference to saline soil in India is/are correct?
1. They are rich in nitrogen.
2. They occur in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas.
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In the context of humus, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. It is a dark-colored, crystal-free substance.
2. Being colloidal in nature, it acts as a reservoir of nutrients.
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Which of the following statements with reference to Humus is/are correct?
1. It is a dark coloured amorphous substance.
2. Being colloidal in nature, it serves as a reservoir of nutrients.

Which of the following biosphere reserves is spread across three states in India?

Which one among the following Biosphere Reserves is spread over three states in India?

Which of the following European capital cities is not located on the Danube River?

River Danube does not flow through which one of the following capital cities in Europe?

Which of the following statements with reference to Easter Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is/are correct?
1. It is part of Polynesia group of islands.
2. It is a territory of the South American nation Chile.

Which of the following is home to Africa's endangered mountain gorillas?

Which one among the following is home to the endangered mountain gorillas in Africa?

In the context of Jordan, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. After World War I, the country of Jordan was created by the British Mandate.
2. It is a landlocked country.
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Which of the following statements with reference to Jordan is/are correct?
1. The country of Jordan was created through the British Mandate after World War I.
2. It is a landlocked country.
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Which of the following places is located near the Pearl River estuary in Asia?

Which one among the following places is situated close to the Pearl River Estuary in Asia?

Consider the following statements regarding Australia:
1. The Coral Sea separates the Great Barrier Reef from the South Pacific.
2. The Great Dividing Range extends in Australia from Melbourne to Perth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with regard to Australia:
1. The Coral Sea separates the Great Barrier Reef from the South Pacific.
2. The Great Dividing Range extends from Melbourne to Perth in Australia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the correct sequence of the following mountain ranges when going from north to south?
1. Karakoram
2. Kunlun
3. Ladakh
4. Zaskar

What is the correct sequence of the following mountain ranges as one moves from North towards South?
1. Karakoram
2. Kunlun
3. Ladakh
4. Zaskar

On which of the following rivers is the Salal Hydroelectric Project located?

Salal Power Project is situated on which one among the following rivers?

Which of the following tributaries of the Indus River does not originate from the Himalayas?

Which one among the following tributaries of Indus River does not originate in the Himalayas?

According to the Annual Report 2023-24 of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, which of the following are the major bauxite-producing states in India?

As per the Annual Report 2023 - 24 of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, which of the following are the major bauxite producing states in India?

If your image appears to be erect, no matter how far you stand from a mirror, the mirror is likely to be :

The rule that determines the direction of the magnetic field produced around a current-carrying straight conductor is:

The rule that determines the direction of a magnetic field produced around a straight conductor carrying current is :

The initial velocity of a motorcycle is \( 5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} \). After 3 seconds, the velocity becomes \( 7 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} \). The displacement of the motorcycle in 3 seconds will be:

A motorcycle has initial velocity of \(5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\). After 3 seconds, the velocity is \(7 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\). The displacement of the motorcycle in 3 seconds is:

The minimum power required to lift a mass of 50 kg up to a vertical distance of 8 m in 10 s is : (Take \(g = 10\,\mathrm{m}/\mathrm{s}^2\) )

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Which one among the following statements is not correct?

A body floats in a liquid when the buoyant force:

A body floats in a liquid if the buoyant force is: