Geography QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

General Knowledge : Geography QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part3 : 1 to 5

Following General Knowledge Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in TRB, SSC and UPSC 2014 examinations :

1.Earthquakes are caused by

Tectonic forces below the earths surface

Volcanic eruptions

Nuclear explosions

Cyclones

2.Epicentre of an earthquake is a point associated with

place where earthquake is felt

place of origin of earthquake in the interior of earth

point on the earths surface just above seismic focus

point over the earths surface where first shock is felt

3.Exfoliation of rock takes place, due to

Carbonation and hydration

Oxidation and carbonation

Thermal expansion and contraction

Hydration and oxidation

4.The principal reason for the formation of metamorphic rocks is

Decomposition of sediments

Deposition of remains of plants and animals

Extreme of heat and pressure

Solidification of magma

5.A vocano is a vent or an opening in the earths crust through which comes out

Clouds of gases

Molten lava and clouds of gases

Molten lava, dust and steam and even pieces of rocks

All of the above

More Geography QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS available in next pages

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