SSC Geography Previous Year Questions Set 21

201. The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of which of the following ?[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Igneous Rock
B. Granite Rock
C. Basalt Rock
D. Magnetite
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202. A drainage pattern where a river is joined by its tributaries approximately at right angles is ______.[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Dendritic
B. Trellis
C. Rectangular
D. Radial
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203. If speed of rotation of the earth increases, the weight of the body____.[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. decreases
B. increases
C. remains the same D. may increase or decrease
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204. The core of the earth is also known as: [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Lithosphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Barysphere
D. Centrosphere
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205. A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called:[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Delta
B. Levee
C. Flood Plain
D. Dune
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206. Winds blowing constantly in one direction in rocky deserts form:[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Chimneys
B. Mushrooms rocks
C. Yardangs
D. Demoiselles
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207. What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river ?[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Valley widening
B. River rejuvenating
C. Valley deepening
D. Meandering
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208. What is the position of the Earth when it is at the greatest distance from the sun ?[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Aphelion
B. Antipode
C. Perihelion
D. Aldiate
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209. What is the mean temperature of Earth?[SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier-I (CBE) 2017]
A. 6 degree Celsius
B. 16 degree Celsius
C. 26 degree Celsius
D. 36 degree Celsius
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210. The land forms formed by wave erosion is :[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Spit
B. Beach
C. Cave
D. Barrier island
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