SSC Geography Previous Year Questions Set 9

81. Hanging Valley is very common in: [SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. high mountains
B. sub-Arctic region
C. glaciated areas
D. coastal belt
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82. The word ‘dendritic’ is associated with—[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000] A. wind
B. waves
C. rivers
D. glaciers
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83. When the earth is at the maximum distance from the Sun, it is called:[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Aphelion
B. Perihelion
C. Equinox
D. Sidereal
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84. The scale that measures the intensity of earthquakes is called as:[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Vernier scale
B. Richter scale
C. Beaufort scale
D. Diagonal scale
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85. The main source of usable water on the Earth is:[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Oceans
B. Rivers
C. Underground water
D. Precipitation
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86. Which of the following rivers lies in a rift valley?[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Luni
B. Chambal
C. Sone
D. Tapti
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87. What is meant by Isthmus?[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Mouth of a river where it joins the sea
B. Narrow strip of water dividing two land masses
C. Narrow strip of land dividing two oceans
D. Narrow strip of land connecting two large areas of land
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88. Natural embankments found on upper valley sides are-known as: [SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. high banks
B. levees
C. bunds
D. ridge
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89. Vocanoes are scattered: [SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. all over the world
B. only along the coasts
C. on the islands
D. mainly along young fold mountains
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90. Which of the following minerals are required for smelting iron ore?[SSC Combined Matric Level (PRE) 2000]
A. Limestone and gypsum
B. Manganese and limestone
C. Limestone and coal
D. Gypsum and coal
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