World Geography General Knowledge Questions for SSC Exam
What is Syzygy?
(A) when the sun and the earth are in a straight line
(B) when the sun, moon, and earth are in a straight line
(C) earth and moon are in a straight line
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : A
Which planet has almost the same amount of land as Earth?
(A) Venus
(B) Buddha
(C) Mars
(D) Varun
Correct Answer : C
Where does the standard meridian of India pass through?
(A) Delhi
(B) Lucknow
(C) Bhopal
(D) Mirzapur
Correct Answer : D
Which is the highest volcano in the world?
(A) Cotopaxy
(B) Kilauea
(C) Stromboli
(D) Mount Tambora
Correct Answer : A
What are the molten rocks under the surface of the earth called?
(A) Basalt
(B) Laccolith
(C) Lava
(D) Magma
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Scientists use the term magma for molten rock that is underground and lava for molten rock that breaks through the Earth's surface.
Which is the deepest point on earth above sea level?
(A) North Channel
(B) Pacific Ocean
(C) Mariana Trench
(D) Red Sea
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench reaches a depth of 11,034 meters (36,201 feet). It is said that if you were to place Mount Everest at the bottom of the trench, the peak would still be 2,133 meters below sea level.
Land is included in the circle –
(A) upper crust only
(B) upper and lower crust
(C) upper and lower crust and solid upper part of mantle
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Earth's lithosphere consists of the crust and the uppermost solid mantle, which form the Earth's hard and rigid outer layer. It extends to a depth of about 100 km. The crust, as postulated by the plate tectonic theory, consists of many plates and solid blocks.
Which of the following wave passes only through the solid medium?
(A) P-Wave (Primary Wave)
(B) S-Wave (Transverse Wave)
(C) L-Wave
(D) all
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
S-Waves or secondary waves are also called transverse or distortional waves. These are analogous to water ripples or light waves wherein the particles move at right angles to the rays. S- Wave cannot pass through liquid materials. It can only pass through solids.
Which of these rocks is the oldest from the point of view of construction?
(A) Igneous rock
(B) Metamorphic rock
(C) Sedimentary rock
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
From ancient times, granite has been utilized as a building material. It is a granular igneous rock with visible granules that range in hue from pink to dark grey. It is one of the very oldest and most long-lasting building products available on the earth's surface.
How much of the Earth's surface is covered by sedimentary rocks?
(A) 75%
(B) 81%
(C) 85%
(D) 70%
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
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