World and Physical Geography questions with answers

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1. An effective Coriolis force results fromAsked in BPSC Prelims Exam 67th Cancelled
2. Which of the following statements is / are correct ? 1. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on January 3 2. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4 3. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on July 4 4. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on January 3 Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2016
3. Which of the following statements is true regarding earth movement ? 1. Earth rotates on its axis from west to east resulting into seasonal changes. 2. Earth revolution around sun results into occurrence of day and night on earth.Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2021
4. Which one of the following statements is correct ?Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2016
5. The speed of rotation of the earth is least A) along the Equator B) at the North-Pole C) along the Tropic of Cancer D) along the Arctic CircleAsked in ASSISTANT AUDIT OFFICER 2017 18 2017
6. The significance of 23 hr 56 min 4.09 sec isAsked in ASSISTANT ENGINEER(ELECTRICAL) 2016 · TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICER(TIO) 2017
7. The significance of 23 hr 56 min 4.09 sec is the exact time taken by our moon toAsked in ASSISTANT ENGINEER(ELECTRICAL) 2016
8. What is the approximate percentage of carbon in the Earth's crust ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2021
9. Which one of the following is the thinnest layer of the Earth ?Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2024
10. Despite intense heat in the core of the Earth, how can its central part can stay in solid form ?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2017
11. What is the average density of the earth as a whole ?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2017
12. Which one of the following natural elements of the earth as whole is found in highest percentage?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019
13. What is the average increase of temperature with increasing depth in the interior of the earth?Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2015
14. Examine the following statements and select the proper option. Statement ‘A’: Inner core of the Earth is made up by Nickel and Ferrous. Statement ‘B’: The Earth’s crust is made up of Silica, Aluminium and Magnesium.Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2019
15. The maximum depth of Lithosphere is found in theAsked in UPSC NDA 1 2021
16. Which one of the following best describes the Lithosphere ?Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2021
17. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Earth's crust is brittle in nature. 2. The mean thickness of the oceanic crust is 15 km whereas that of the continental crust is around 30 km. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2022
18. The sequence of geological composition from the depth to the surface of the Earth is : A) Crust $\rightarrow$ Mantle $\rightarrow$ Inner core $\rightarrow$ Outer core B) Mantle $ \rightarrow$ Crust $\rightarrow$ Inner core $ \rightarrow$ Outer core C) Outer core $\rightarrow$ Inner core $\rightarrow$ Crust $\rightarrow$ Mantle D) Inner core $\rightarrow$ Outer core $\rightarrow$ Mantle $\rightarrow$ CrustAsked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023
19. Which one among the following statements is not correct?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2012
20. In the structure of the planet Earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made up of which of the following?Asked in GS 32 2023 IS DEEO 1505 2024
21. The distance at which the average radius of Earth's orbit subtends an angle of 1 arc second, is known as :Asked in RO ARO pre 2023
22. The concept of Normal Cycle of Erosion was given by :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2017
23. Consider the following: Electromagnetic radiation 1. Geothermal energy 2. Gravitational force 3. Plate movements 4. Rotation of the earth 5. Revolution of the earth 6. Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?Asked in UPSC IAS 2013
24. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Natural disaster) List-II (Category)Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2024
25. The average temperature of the Earth due to the albedo effect isAsked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2023