The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of

(1) \(23\frac{1}{2}^\circ\)

(2) \(22\frac{1}{2}^\circ\)

(3) \(21\frac{1}{2}^\circ\)

(4) \(20^\circ\)

Dolomite is a/an

(1) Sedimentary rock

(2) Plutonic rock

(3) Igneous rock

(4) Metamorphic rock

A geyser is a spring which

(1) throws water continuously

(2) throws water intermittently

(3) throws water and steam at regular intervals

(4) throws only steam

How many minutes for each degree of longitude does the local time of any place vary from the Greenwich time?

(1) Two minutes

(2) Four minutes

(3) Six minutes

(4) Eight minutes

Which one of the following is igneous rock?

(1) Limestone

(2) Granite

(3) Marble

(4) Slate

How many minutes for each degree of longitude does the local time of any place vary from the Greenwich time?

(1) Two minutes

(2) Four minutes

(3) Six minutes

(4) Eight minutes

The tropical grassland is called

(1) Pampas

(2) Llanas

(3) Savanah

(4) Veld

The topography of the plateau is ideal for

(1) cultivation

(2) forestry

(3) mining

(4) generation of hydro power

Which of the following statements is correct ?

(1) Lava and magma both have gas

(2) Neither the lava nor the magma has gas

(3) Magma has gas while lava has no gas

(4) Lava has gas while magma has no gas

Which one of the following is the example of sedimentary rocks

(1) Loess

(2) Basalt

(3) Granite

(4) Gabbro

Mica is found in which one of the following pairs of rocks?

(1) Slate- Sandstone

(2) Schist-Gneiss

(3) Limestone-Sandstone

(4) Shale- Limestone