Gk Questions interview questions – page 99

In which type of rocks are coal and petroleum found?

1. A.Sedimentary
2. B.Metamorphic
3. C.Granite
4. D.Igneous

Which of the following is an Argillaceous rock?

1. A.Sandstone
2. B.Slate
3. C.Shale
4. D.Limestone

Tin is found in

1. A.Placer deposits
2. B.Basic Igneous rocks
3. C.Metamorphic rocks
4. D.All of these

Sandstone belongs to

1. A.Calcareous rocks
2. B.Carbonaceous rocks
3. C.Arenaceous rocks
4. D.Argillaceous rocks

Rocks which are formed by the solidification of lava, are

1. A.Basalts
2. B.Granites
3. C.Sandstone
4. D.Limestone

Which of the following rocks is transformed into marble?

1. A.Shale
2. B.Peat
3. C.Granite
4. D.Limestone

Which metal is most abundant in the earth’s crust?

1. A.Aluminium
2. B.Calcium
3. C.Magnesium
4. D.Iron

The core of the earth is also known as

1. A.Centrospheres
2. B.Barysphere
3. C.Lithosphere
4. D.Mesosphere

Terra Rossa which typically develops in terrains is composed of

1. A.Limestone
2. B.Granite
3. C.Syenite
4. D.Red sandstone

Which of the following countries is the most industrialized country?

1. A.Bangladesh
2. B.Nepal
3. C.Singapore
4. D.Malaysia

The Earth’s annual circuit round the sun covers a distance of

1. A.896 million Km
2. B.996 million Km
3. C.1038 million Km
4. D.1098 million Km

Vernal equinox falls on

1. A.21st March
2. B.21st June
3. C.22nd December
4. D.23rd September

The volcanic region ‘Ring of Fire’ surrounds

1. A.Atlantic Ocean
2. B.Arabian Sea
3. C.Indian Ocean
4. D.Pacific Ocean

The intensity of earthquakes is measured on

1. A.Mercalli scale
2. B.Secant scale
3. C.Beaufort scale
4. D.Richter scale

‘Caldera’ is a feature associated with

1. A.Faulting of mountains
2. B.Volcanoes
3. C.Earthquakes
4. D.Folding of rocks

Which volcano in the Philippines erupted after remaining dormant for nearly six centuries?

1. A.Mt. Pinatubo
2. B.Barren islands
3. C.Mt. Fujiyama
4. D.Mt. Unzen

Which of the following folds is also known as iso-clinal fold?

1. A.Asymmetrical fold
2. B.Fan fold
3. C.Recumbent fold
4. D.Symmetrical fold

Inner most part of earth is made of

1. A.Ag
2. B.Nife
3. C.Sima
4. D.Sial

Artesian wells are found in

1. A.Metamorphic rocks
2. B.Sedimentary rocks
3. C.Igneous rocks
4. D.None of these

Grit is another name for

1. A.Breccias
2. B.Granite
3. C.Shale
4. D.Sandstone

The igneous rocks are formed due to

1. A.Altering of metamorphic rocks
2. B.Granitisation
3. C.Disintegration of magma
4. D.Accumulation of sediments at the bottom of sea

Dolerite is an example of

1. A.Lopolith
2. B.Laccolith
3. C.Dyke
4. D.Batholiths

The time required for moonlight to reach earth

1. A.3.6 secs.
2. B.2 secs
3. C.1 sec.
4. D.1.3 secs.

Spring tides occur when

1. A.The moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
2. B.The moon, the sun and the earth are at right angles with the earth at the apex
3. C.The moon is nearest to the earth
4. D.The moon is farthest from the earth

Summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere occurs on

1. A.March 21
2. B.June 21
3. C.December 22
4. D.September 23

The crust forms what percentage of the volume of the earth?

1. A.0.5%
2. B.2.5%
3. C.7.5%
4. D.12.5%

The heavier silicates named ‘Sima’ or silica+ magnesium are most aboundant in the

1. A.Ocean floors
2. B.Crust
3. C.Core
4. D.Mantle

The most abundant element in the earth’s crust is

1. A.Phosphorus
2. B.Oxygen
3. C.Aluminium
4. D.Nitrogen

Which of the following is not a sedimentary rock?

1. A.Shale
2. B.Limestone
3. C.Marble
4. D.Sandstone

On the 21st June the day light is seen at the North Pole for

1. A.0 hrs
2. B.12 hrs
3. C.18 hrs
4. D.24 hrs