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1. Out of the following geomorphic processes which one is associated with the work of glaciers? [NDA 2003]
2. The principal reason for the formation of metamorphic rocks is :
3. Which of the following features is the product of vulcanicity ? [NDA 2008]
4. Match the following: [CDS 2008] List-I List-II A. Slate 1. Igneous rock B. Lignite 2. Metamorphic rock C. Bauxite 3. Non-ferrous mineral D. Granite 4. Sedimentary rock A B C D
5. Match the following: A. Mantle 1. Heavy rocks of lithosphere B: Sima 2. Layer below earth's crust C. Sial 3. Light rocks of lithosphere D. Bill 4. Small peninsula A B C D
6. The removal of rock - layer by layer due to weathering is called: [NDA 2001]
7. Match the following: [NDA 1995] A. Plutonic Rock 1. Marble B. Volcanic Rock 2. Gabbro C. Sedimentary Rock 3. Basalt D. Metamorphic Rock 4. Sandstone A B C D
8. Match the following: [CDS 1991] A. Plutonic 1. Laterite B. Tropical 2. Metamorphic rocks C. Gneiss 3. Igneous rocks D. Humus 4. Chernozem A B C D
9. The denudational processes have not reduced the land masses to a level because: [IAS 2003]
10. Which of the following rocks is transformed into marble? [NDA 1991]
11. Which is the proper order of seismic waves as they are received at seismograph station?
12. Which of the following is a metamorphic rock?
13. Exposure of rock to the changes of temperature is the cause of: [IFS 1990]
14. Which one of the following types of volcanic eruptions is not usually explosive? [IAS 2007]
15. Japan experiences frequent earth- quakes because it is located : [CDS 1994]
16. Who gave the idea that originally there was only one continent called Pangea ?
17. Which one among the following is the type of the Comoros Islands which lie in the Indian Ocean between Northern Madagascar and the African Coast? [CDS 2012]
18. Which of the following is/are the correct characteristic(s) of primary seismic wave? [IAS 2004]
19. Which of the following forms of coal is the oldest? [IES 1991]
20. A V-shaped valley is a feature produced by:
21. Synclines and anticlines are the terms associated with:
22. Which of the following pairs is correct ?
23. Which of the following types of coal represents the first stage of formation of coal?
24. Bowl shaped depression created as a result of glacial erosion high on a mountain side is called: [IAS 2004]
25. 'Caldera' is a feature associated with: [IAS 1990]