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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Earthquake Waves is/are correct?
1. P-waves move faster than S-waves.
2. P-waves travel only through solid medium whereas S-waves travel through both solid and liquid medium.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Earthquake waves are basically of two types — body waves and surface waves.
Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and move in all directions travelling through the body of the earth. There are two types of body waves. They are called P and S-waves.
P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface. These are also called ‘primary waves’. The P-waves are similar to sound waves. They travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials. S-waves arrive at the surface with some time lag. These are called secondary waves. An important fact about S-waves is that they can travel only through solid materials.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.
Earthquake waves are basically of two types — body waves and surface waves.
Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and move in all directions travelling through the body of the earth. There are two types of body waves. They are called P and S-waves.
P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface. These are also called ‘primary waves’. The P-waves are similar to sound waves. They travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials. S-waves arrive at the surface with some time lag. These are called secondary waves. An important fact about S-waves is that they can travel only through solid materials. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
1. Fold mountains are created when two plates collide, whereas Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically.
2. The Himalayan Mountains are young fold mountains, whereas the Alps are block mountains.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
There are three types of mountains- Fold Mountains, Block Mountains and the Volcanic Mountains.
Fold mountains are created when two plates collide which is the case with Himalayas. Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically.
The Himalayan Mountains and the Alps are young fold mountains with rugged relief and high conical peaks. The Aravali range in India is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world.Incorrect
There are three types of mountains- Fold Mountains, Block Mountains and the Volcanic Mountains.
Fold mountains are created when two plates collide which is the case with Himalayas. Block Mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically.
The Himalayan Mountains and the Alps are young fold mountains with rugged relief and high conical peaks. The Aravali range in India is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Monsoon winds can be best described as which of the following types of winds?
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Winds can be broadly divided into three types.
1. Permanent winds – The trade winds, westerlies and easterlies are the permanent winds. These blow constantly throughout the year in a particular direction.
2. Seasonal winds – These winds change their direction in different seasons. For example monsoons in India.
3. Local winds – These blow only during a particular period of the day or year in a small area. For example, land and sea breeze.Incorrect
Winds can be broadly divided into three types.
1. Permanent winds – The trade winds, westerlies and easterlies are the permanent winds. These blow constantly throughout the year in a particular direction.
2. Seasonal winds – These winds change their direction in different seasons. For example monsoons in India.
3. Local winds – These blow only during a particular period of the day or year in a small area. For example, land and sea breeze. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsDepsang Plains, seen in news, is a disputed area between which of the following countries?
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The Depsang Plains represent a high-altitude gravelly plain at the northwest portion of the disputed Aksai Chin region of Kashmir, divided into Indian and Chinese administered portions across a Line of Actual Control. India controls the western portion of the plains as part of Ladakh, whereas the eastern portion is controlled by China and claimed by India.
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The Depsang Plains represent a high-altitude gravelly plain at the northwest portion of the disputed Aksai Chin region of Kashmir, divided into Indian and Chinese administered portions across a Line of Actual Control. India controls the western portion of the plains as part of Ladakh, whereas the eastern portion is controlled by China and claimed by India.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsApollo 11 mission, seen in news is related to which of the following?
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Apollo 11 became one of the most publicly recognized missions of NASA and was the first manned mission to the Moon.
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Apollo 11 became one of the most publicly recognized missions of NASA and was the first manned mission to the Moon.
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