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
Answer –A. Igneous Rock
Explanation-


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
Answer –B. Trellis
Explanation-


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
Answer –A. decreases
Explanation-


204. The core of the earth is also known as: [SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Lithosphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Barysphere
D. Centrosphere
Answer –C. Barysphere
Explanation-


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
Answer –B. Levee
Explanation-


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
Answer –C. Yardangs
Explanation-


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
Answer –C. Valley deepening
Explanation-


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
Answer –A. Aphelion <
Explanation-


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
Answer –B. 16 degree Celsius
Explanation-


210. The land forms formed by wave erosion is :[SSC CGL Tier-I (CBE) 2016]
A. Spit
B. Beach
C. Cave
D. Barrier island
Answer –C. Cave
Explanation-


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