DAY – 2: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015
30 May 2015
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
With reference to lithosphere, consider the following statements:
- The lithosphere is the most rigid of Earth’s layers
- The lithosphere is the coolest of Earth’s layers
- The biosphere and hydrosphere are integral parts of lithosphere
Which of the above statements is/are INCORRECT?
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Solution: c)
NCERT Class VII- Social Science – Our Environment – Chapter 1
Please read from the following link carefully:
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/lithosphere/?ar_a=1
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Solution: c)
NCERT Class VII- Social Science – Our Environment – Chapter 1
Please read from the following link carefully:
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/encyclopedia/lithosphere/?ar_a=1
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
In which of the following types of rocks, fossils of plants, animals and other microorganisms are usually found?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
With reference to earthquakes, consider the following statements
- The place in the crust where the movement starts is called the focus
- The place on the surface above the focus is called the hypocenter
- Some earthquakes are caused by human activities too
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Focus is also called as hypocenter. In second statement it should be epicenter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake#Induced_seismicity
NCERT Class VII- Social Science – Our Environment – Chapter 3
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Solution: a)
Focus is also called as hypocenter. In second statement it should be epicenter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake#Induced_seismicity
NCERT Class VII- Social Science – Our Environment – Chapter 3
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements
- Meteorites burn up in the stratosphere on entering from the space
- In stratosphere, temperature decreases as altitude increases
- Ozone is formed in the upper troposphere
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Meteorites burn in mesosphere (refer NCERT)
In stratosphere, temperature increases with increasing altitude. This is called temperature inversion.
Ozone is formed in stratosphere.
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Solution: d)
Meteorites burn in mesosphere (refer NCERT)
In stratosphere, temperature increases with increasing altitude. This is called temperature inversion.
Ozone is formed in stratosphere.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Mink is an alert, semiaquatic, carnivorous mammal. In which of the following forest types does one usually find them?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following places is not a seaport?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
A variety of dolphin locally called Susu (also called blind dolphin) is found in which of the following rivers?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Merinos, which are economically prized assets in parts of USA and Australia, are species of?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements
- Polar bears have to move slowly and rest often to avoid overheating
- Polar bears have white furs to protect themselves from predators
- The number of Polar bears is more in Arctic region compared to Antarctic region where they are fewer
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
There are no Polar bears in Antarctic region.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_bear#Population_and_distribution
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Solution: a)
There are no Polar bears in Antarctic region.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_bear#Population_and_distribution
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
With reference to Humus, consider the following statements
- The decomposed organic litter is called as humus
- Humus can be produced through composting
- Humus is rich in nitrogen
Which of the above statements is/are correct?