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Q21 :

Consider the following statements regarding the atmosphere of the earth:
1. It is enveloping the earth because of gravity
2. Its density decreases with increasing height from the surface of the earth.
3. Its characteristic composition is same throughout its height.
4. Amount of pressure it exerts on earth's surface at sea level is called one atmosphere.
Which of these statements are correct?

A
  

1 and 4

B
  

2 and 4

C
  

2, 3 and 4

D
  

1, 2 and 4

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Correct Answer: D

1, 2 and 4

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Q22 :

Transfer of heat energy from the sun to the moon takes place by

A
  

radiation only

B
  

radiation and conduction

C
  

radiation and convection

D
  

radiation, conduction and convection

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Correct Answer: A

radiation only

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Q23 :

Nine Degree Channel separates —

A
  

Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar

B
  

Lakshdweep and Minicoy

C
  

Little Andaman and Car Nicobar

D
  

North Andaman and South Andaman

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Correct Answer: B

Lakshdweep and Minicoy

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Q24 :

Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to —

A
  

temperature variations

B
  

rotation of the earth

C
  

difference in pressure

D
  

difference in water content

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Correct Answer: B

rotation of the earth

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Q25 :

To an observer on the lunar surface, during the day time the sky will appear to be

A
  

light yellow

B
  

orange

C
  

blue

D
  

black

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Correct Answer: D

black

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Q26 :

Which among the following are the predominantly deep-sea animals?

A
  

Lanternfish

B
  

Dolphins

C
  

Whales

D
  

Turtles

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Correct Answer: A

Lanternfish

Description:

Deep-sea fish are fish that live in the darkness below the sunlit surface waters, that is below the epipelagic or photic zone of the sea. The lanternfish is, by far, the most common deep-sea fish. Other deep sea fishes include the flashlight fish, cookiecutter shark, bristlemouths, anglerfish, viperfish, and some species of eelpout.

Q27 :

The oceanic currents names as 'Kurosiwo, Kurile and Alaskan' are located in

A
  

North Atlantic Ocean

B
  

South Atlantic Ocean

C
  

North Pacific Ocean

D
  

North Indian Ocean

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Correct Answer: C

North Pacific Ocean

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Q28 :

The circulation of ocean water occurs —

A
  

only horizontally

B
  

only vertically

C
  

both horizontally and vertically

D
  

neither horizontally nor vertically

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Correct Answer: C

both horizontally and vertically

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Q29 :

Which one of the following regions has the maximum intensity of shipping routes?

A
  

Atlantic Ocean

B
  

Indian Ocean

C
  

North Pacific Ocean

D
  

South Pacific Ocean

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Correct Answer: A

Atlantic Ocean

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Q30 :

The tip of South America is

A
  

Cape Catoche

B
  

Cape of Good Hope

C
  

Cape Horn

D
  

Cape Cod

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Correct Answer: C

Cape Horn

Description:

Cape Horn stands as the southernmost extremity of the South American continent, closely adjacent to Antarctica. Renowned for its perilous conditions characterized by formidable winds and towering waves, the region poses a significant navigational challenge.

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