Mock Test 1

. Zoji La Tunnel under Zoji La pass, being constructed is located in

• Jammu and Kashmir
• Sikkim
• Himachal Pradesh
• Ladakh

Which of the following factors can cause tsunamis in the ocean? 1. Volcanic eruption 2. A large meteorite strike 3. Underwater landslide 4. deep sea diving Select the correct code:

• 1,2,3
• 1,2,4
• 1,3,4
• 1,3

The eastern and western boundaries of the Pacific Ocean experience frequent earthquakes due to

• Presence of High Mountain stretches along the continental belts
• Continuous wave and current action
• These margins coincide with the plate boundaries.
• Presence of deep ocean trenches along these margins.

Tropic of cancer does not pass through which of these Indian states?

• Gujarat
• Rajasthan
• Madhya Pradesh
• Meghalaya

When it is winter in Newzeland , what season would it be in Japan?

• Winter Season
• Autumn season
• Summer season
• Spring season

Consider the following statements regarding Mid-Oceanic Ridges. 1. Mid-oceanic ridge is an underwater mountain range, formed by plate tectonics. 2. They are characterized by a central rift system at the crest which is a zone of volcanic activity. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• both 1 and 2
• neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements regarding Fold Mountains. 1. Fold mountains are created through a process called Orogeny. 2. They are created at constructive plate boundaries, sometimes called continental collision zones. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• 1 only
• 2 only
• both 1 and 2
• neither 1 nor 2

Which is the correct sequence of Discontinuities from Crust to Inner core?

• Conrad – Mohorovicic – Repiti – Gutterberg – Lehman discontinuities.
• Mohorovicic - Conrad – Repiti – Gutterberg – Lehman discontinuities
• Repiti- Mohorovicic - Conrad – Gutterberg – Lehman discontinuities.
• Lehman - Repiti- Mohorovicic - Conrad – Gutterberg – Lehman discontinuities.

Consider the following statements regarding lithosphere. 1. Lithosphere is the mechanical layer that consist Crust and Portions of Upper mantle. . 2. It is lighter than Aesthenosphere. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

• 1 only
• 2 only
• both 1 and 2
• neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements regarding plate tectonics 1. Highest magnitude earthquakes are observed at Conservative plate margins. 2. Divergent plate margins are also called as transform plate boundaries 3. Convergence of plate results Mid ocean ridges. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• 1 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 1 and 3 only