MCQ for test-11-4th-june-2023

With reference to Igneous rocks, consider the following statements:

1. Extrusive igneous rocks are formed when molten lava rapidly cools down on the surface of the earth.

2. Shale, Chalk, and Limestone are examples of intrusive Igneous rocks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘layers of the Earth’s Atmosphere’, which one of the following statements is correct?

consider the following pairs with reference to various rocks used in historic monuments and temples:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

“These Rocks are formed under the action of pressure, volume, and temperature changes. They undergo recrystallisation and in some rocks, the grains or minerals get arranged in layers or lines called as foliation.”

The above description refers to

The layer of the atmosphere that is nearly cloud-free and provides the most favourable conditions for flying aeroplanes is

With reference to troposphere, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is characterized by decreasing temperature with height.

2. Thickness of the troposphere increases from equator to polar region.

3. This layer contains dust particles and gases like ozone.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements with reference to Auroras:

1. These are cosmic glowing lights produced by the interaction of charged particles from the sun with atoms in the upper atmosphere.

2. It is seen as multi coloured fireworks hanging in the polar sky during mid night in the troposphere and magnetosphere.

3. It’s a unique phenomenon which occur only in the earth’s atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements with reference to temperature inversion:

1. It is a situation in which a layer of warm air at the surface is overlain by a layer of cool air.

2. In regions where a pronounced low-level inversion is present, visibility may be greatly reduced below the inversion.

3. Inversion aids in the convective transfer of heat from the ground to the upper layers of the atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the heat budget of the planet Earth:

1. More than 75 per cent of the incoming solar radiation is reflected to space even before reaching the earth's surface.

2. The majority of the solar energy absorbed by the earth's surface is radiated back to space via convection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is not correct with reference to the structure of the atmosphere?

Consider the following statements with reference to atmospheric humidity:

1. Specific humidity is greatly influenced by the air pressure and temperature.

2. The relative humidity is inversely proportional to the temperature of the air.

3. Absolute humidity is a more reliable measure of humidity than relative humidity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are the necessary conditions for the occurrence of Temperature Inversion?

1. Presence of dry air

2. Short winter nights

3. Snow-covered ground surface

4. Fast movement of air

5. Cloudless and clear sky

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following Harappan cities specialised in shell working?

1. Chanhudaro

2. Balakot

3. Amri

4. Kot Diji

5. Dholavira

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to ancient centres of learning, consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements with reference to the system of Local Self Government practised during the time of Chola's:

1. The 'mahasabha' was a general assembly of the village.

2. The mahasabha could distribute new lands, and exercise ownership rights over them.

3. Uttaramerur inscriptions describe in detail the code of conduct for holding local body elections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the condition of women during the early medieval period (800-1200)

1. The women were granted the right to study the Vedas.

2. The marriageable age for girls was lowered.

3. There was a complete denial of property rights to women.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Pala rulers were great patrons of Buddhist learning and religion.

2. The Rashtrakutas allowed Muslim traders to settle and permitted Islam to be preached in their dominions.

3. The famous rock-cut temple of Siva at Ellora was built by Bhoja, the greatest ruler of the Pratihara dynasty.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to Pala empire, consider the following statements:

1. They were involved in a tripartite struggle with Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas over control of Kannauj.

2. They were great patrons of Buddhism and founded the Vikramshila University.

3. They defeated the powerful Sailendra dynasty in south-east Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 

With reference to Rashtrakutas, consider the following statements: 

1. The empire was divided into several provinces called Vishayas under the control of Rashtrapatis.

2. Rashtrakutas, Gurjara Pratiharas and Palas were involved in the struggle for control over the Gangetic region. 

3. The Kailasanatha temple at Ellora was built during the reign of the Amogavarsha. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

Which of the following factors affect the distribution of Earth’s surface temperature?

1. Distance from the coast

2. Ocean currents

3. Ground slope

4. Altitude

5. Nature of land and water

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements:

1. The rate of decrease in temperature with increasing height is called the negative lapse rate.

2. Change in temperature due to expansion or contraction of air is called adiabatic change of temperature.

3. The decrease in temperature of an ascending saturated air is measured as the moist adiabatic rate.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Harappan civilisation, consider the following statements: 

1. The architecture of Dholavira shows a large-scale use of sandstone. 

2. Lothal includes a large open area called the stadium within the citadel complex. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?