Which one of the following is an igneous rock?

(1) Sandstone

(2) Shale

(3) Quartzite

(4) Granite

The greatest erosive power of a river is associated with

(1) gorges

(2) meanders

(3) inter-locking spurs

(4) V-shaped valley

Prime Meridian passes through

(1) Greenwich

(2) Ujjain

(3) New York

(4) Tokyo

What is the epicenter of an Earthquake?

(1) The point at which earthquake originates

(2) The point which is prone to volcanoes

(3) The point from which the intensity of seismic waves declines

(4) The point on the earth’s surface vertically above the seismic focus

The main cause of recurring floods is

(1) Soil erosion

(2) Deforestation

(3) Silting of river beds

(4) All of the above

Which one of the following is the greatest circle?

(1) Tropic of Cancer

(2) Tropic of Capricorn

(3) the Equator

(4) Arctic Circle

In the context of ‘time’, GMT means

(1) General Meridian Time

(2) Greenwich Mean Time

(3) Global Mean Time

(4) None of these

Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in the youthful stage ?

(1) Ox-bow lake

(2) Gorge

(3) Valley in the valley

(4) Cut-bank

Which one of the following is not the result of underground water action?

(1) Stalactites

(2) Stalagmites

(3) Sinkholes

(4) Fiords

Which one of the following is an unpredictable natural disaster ?

(1) Earthquake

(2) Cyclone

(3) Tornado

(4) Hurricane

The natural gaps across the mountains which provide routes are called

(1) Peaks

(2) Dunes

(3) Plateaus

(4) Passes