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  1. Batholiths and Laccoliths are formations of ________

    2. A.

     Sedimentary rocks
    B.

     Igneous rocks
    C.

     Metamorphic rocks
    D.

     Polymetamorphosed rocks

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  2. The igneous rocks are formed due to ________

    3. A.

     Accumulation of sediments at the bottom of sea
    B.

     Granitisation
    C.

     Disintegration of magma
    D.

     Altering of metamorphic rocks

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  3. The Himalayas were formed due to ________

    4. A.

     Internal pressure of two large land forms
    B.

     Faulting of the earth's crust
    C.

     Folding of the earth's crust
    D.

     Folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys

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  4. Japan experiences frequent earth-quakes because it is located ________

    5. A.

     On the eastern coast of Asia
    B.

     On the meeting point of two plates of the earth's crust
    C.

     Amidst the ocean
    D.

     In the volcanic belt

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  5. Which of the following is the longest mountain range?

    6. A.

     The Himalayas
    B.

     The Rockies
    C.

     The Andes
    D.

     The Caucasus

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  6. The instrument to measure the magnitude of Earthquake is called

    7. A.

     Ideograph
    B.

     Pantograph
    C.

     Argograph
    D.

     Seismograph

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  7. The Richter scale is used to measure which of the following?

    8. A.

     Humidity of Air
    B.

     Velocity of Air
    C.

     Magnitude of Earthquake
    D.

     Density of Liquid

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  8. What are Obsidian, Andesite, Gabbro and Peridotite?

    9. A.

     Intrusive rocks
    B.

     Sedimentary rocks
    C.

     Extrusive rocks
    D.

     Metamorphic rocks

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  9. Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called ________

    10. A.

     Basalt
    B.

     Laccolith
    C.

     Lava
    D.

     Magma

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  10. A group of interconnected islands is known as

    11. A.

     Strait
    B.

     Peninsula
    C.

     Archipelago
    D.

     Lagoon

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