Multiple Choice QuestionsWhich one of the following devices is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Ammeter
Barometer
Potentiometer
Lactometer
In which one of the following places, Headquarters of a Railway Zone is located?
Kanpur
Lucknow
Hajipur
New Jalpaiguri
Which of the following statements about Indian Academy of Highway Engineers is/are correct?
1. It is a registered society.
2. It is a collaborative body of both Central Government and State Governments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Which one among the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat?
Manas
Pakke
Nagarjunasagar Srisailam
Periyar
Which of the following is/are coastal erosional feature(s)?
1. Notch, 2. Sea Arch, 3. Cliff, 4. Hook.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
2 and 3 only
1 only
Chemical weathering of rocks is much greater in a place with:
cold and dry climate
hot and humid climate
hot and dry climate
cold and humid climate
B.
hot and humid climate
The process of chemical weathering generally occurs in the soil where water and minerals are in constant contact. The rates of chemical weathering depend on many factors. First, the more water in the system, the faster the weathering. Second, the higher the temperature, the faster the weathering. So, the fastest rates of chemical weathering tend to occur in the hot, humid tropics.
Which of the following statements about Ring of Fire is/are correct?
1. It is a zone of convergence plate boundaries
2. It is an active seismic and volcanic zone
3. It is associated with deep trench
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following Himalayan vegetation species is found between the altitudes of 1800 to 2600 metres?
Saal
Chir
Spruce
Deodar
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