Earth MCQs

Question 1

Through which one of the following countries the Tropic of Cancer does not pass through?

Accepted Answer

Nepal

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Bangladesh

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China

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Myanmar

Question 2

Of the total volume of the earth, which layer forms the major part ?

Accepted Answer

Core

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Sial

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Sima

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Mantle

Question 3

Due to gravity, acceleration at the Equator is

Accepted Answer

Less than acceleration on poles

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More than acceleration on poles

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Equal to acceleration on poles

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Not dependant on the centrifugal acceleration of Earth

Question 4

On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day?

Accepted Answer

22nd December

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21st June

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3rd January

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23rd March

Question 5

When does the Sun shine vertically on the Equator?

Accepted Answer

Twice a year

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Throughout the year

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For six months

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Once a year

Question 6

Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?

Accepted Answer

Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia

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Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia

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Brazil, Sudan and Malaysia

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Venezuela, Ethiopia and Indonesia

Question 7

The word "Isoneph" represents the lines of equal

Accepted Answer

Cloudiness

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Salinity

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Rain

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Pressure

Question 8

Which part of the earth's surface receives the highest amount of insolation?

Accepted Answer

Tropical deserts

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Equatorial region

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Savanna region

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No such criteria

Question 9

All the watches of a country are set according to ________

Accepted Answer

Standard time of the country

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Local time

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Greenwich mean time

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Time of sunrise and sunset