Physical Geology Objective Model Test Paper

Physical Geology Objective Model Test Paper
Geology Practice Sample Paper
Q. 1: The formation of gypsum from unhydrite is a good example of:
(a) Oxidation
(b) Hydrolysis
(c) Hydration
(d) None of these.
Answer ( C)

Q2: Spheroidal weathering is more pronounced in :
(a) Arid regions
(b) Arctic regions
(c) Humid climate ¢
(d) None of these
Answer (a)

Q. 3: Basalt on weathering results in the formation of:
(a) Black cotton soil
(b) Chernozen
(C) Lateritic soil
(d) Loamy soil.
Answer (A )

Q. 4: The process of Erosion includes:
(a) Disintegration
(b) Transportation
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of these.
Answer (C)


Q. 5: Frost action takes place due to;
(a) Crystal growth
(b) Freezing of water
(c) Exfoliation
(d) None of these.
Answer (B)

Q. 6: In exfoliation which process plays an important role:
(a) Oxidation
(b) Hydration
(c) Carbonation,
(d) None of these.
Answer (B)

Q. 7 : The process of disintegration and decomposition is called :
(a) Weathering
(b) Denudation
(c) Transportation
(d) Siltation.
Answer (a)

Q. 8: Which rays keep us warm:
(a) Gamma rays
(b) X - rays
(c) Ultraviolet rays
(d) Infrared rays.
Answer (D)

9 : The y and x - rays are absorbed by :
(a) Ozone layers
(b) Lonosphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Exosphere.
Answer ( B)

Q. 10: Which are two major constituents of the atmosphere:
(a) O2 and CO2
(b) O2 and N2
(c) O2 and H2
(d) O2 and S02
Answer ( B)

Q 11: Choose the correct statement about troposphere:
(a) The thickness of the troposphere is the greatest at the equator.
(b) lt is densest of the all the layers.
(c) lt is responsible for creating ,the climatic and weather conditions on the earth’s surface.
(d) All the correct.
Answer (D)

Q. 12: Kennelly - Heaviside layers in the atmosphere refer to:
(a) Ozonosphere
(b) Troposphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Lonosphere.
Answer (C )

Q. 13: Mount Everest is composed of :
(a) Granites
(b) Gneisses
(c) Limestone
(d) Sandstones.
Answer (C)

Q. 14: The regional uplift without marked deformation refers to :
(a) Orogenic
(b) Eperogenic
(c) Epigene
(d) None of these.
Answer (B)

15: The Deccan platen is the result of :
(a)Control type eruption
(b) Issure type eruption
(c)Earthquake
(d) One of above.
Answer ( B)

Q. 16: A volcano which has not erupted for a long time is called as :
(a) Active volcano
(b) Domiant volcano
(C)Extinct volcano
(d)Dead volcano.
Answer (B)

17: Plugdome are also known as:
(a) Homobs
(b)Cinder cones
(c) Lava cones
(d)None of these.
Answer ( C)

18 The mostvoilent type of volcano is known as :
(a)Pelean type
(b)Hawaiian type
(c)Strambilian type
(d)Vesuvian type.
Answer (a)

Q. ‘19 : Lava-tunnels are formed due :
(a) Water action
(b) Fracturing
(c) Gaseous effect
(d) Drain of lava out through weak spots
Answer (D)

Q. 20: The erruption nature of the volcano depend upon :
(a) Temperature
(b) Viscosity of the magma
(c) Amount of dissolved gases
(d) All the above.
Answer (D)

Q. 21: The welded tuffs are known as:
(a) Agglomerates
(b) Lgnimbrite
(c) Nunatak
(d) Lnselberg.
Answer (B)


Q.22 :The spilitic lavas are :
(a) Potash rich lava
(b) Soda rich lava
(c) Calcium rich lava
(d)Iron rich lava.
Answer ( B )

Q. 23: Which is the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, lying in the Andaman
sea :
(a) Narcondam
(b) Koh-i-sultan
(c) Barren Island volcano
(d) Popa island.
Answer (C)

Q. 24 : Vents through which only volcanic gases are ejected are :
(a) Gaer
(b) Crater
(c) Fumaroles
(d) None of these
Answer (C)

Q. 25 : [he clouds of gas and volcanic ash are known as :
(a) Nuee ardent
(b) Col.
(c) Bergschrund
(d) None of these.
Answer (A )