101. The highest mountain peak of the Himalayas is situated in—[SSC Statistical Investigators Grade–IV 2006]
A. India
B. Tibet
C. Nepal
D. China
Answer –C. Nepal
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102. Metamorphic rocks originate from—[SSC Statistical Investigators Grade–IV 2006]
A. igneous rocks
B. sedimentary rocks
C. both igneous and sedimentary rocks
D. None of these
Answer –C. both igneous and sedimentary rocks
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103. The term ‘epicentre’ is associated with—[SSC Statistical Investigators Grade–IV 2006]
A. earthquake
B. folding
C. faulting
D. earth’s interior
Answer –A. earthquake
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104. The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of: [SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2006]
A. 231 2°
B. 22 12°
C. 211 2°
D. 20°
Answer –A. 231 2°
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105. Dolomite is a/an: [SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise 2006]
A. Sedimentary rock
B. Plutonic rock
C. Igneous rock
D. Metamorphic rock
Answer –A. Sedimentary rock
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106. Marble is the metamorphosed form of: [SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax &Central Excise) 2005]
A. Shale
B. Basalt
C. Sandstone
D. Limestone
Answer –D. Limestone
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107. Which one of the following is igneous rock ?[SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit 2006]
A. Limestone
B. Granite
C. Marble
D. Slate
Answer –B. Granite
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108. A geyser is a spring which..[SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit 2006]
A. throws water continuously
B. throws water intermittently
C. throws water and steam at regular intervals
D. throws only steam
Answer –C. throws water and steam at regular intervals
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109. The tropical grassland is called: [SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2006]
A. Pampas
B. Llanas
C. Savanah
D. Veld
Answer –C. Savanah
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110. The topography of plateau is ideal for: [SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2006]
A. cultivation
B. forestry
C. mining
D. generation of hydro power
Answer –D. generation of hydro power
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