Geology Quiz: Lithosphere and Elements
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Geology Quiz: Lithosphere and Elements

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Which Constitutional Amendment is referred to as a Mini Constitution?

  • 50th
  • 42nd (correct)
  • 46th
  • 44th
  • Who is recognized as the Father of the Indian Space Programme?

  • Dr Krishnaswami Kasturirangan
  • Dr Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (correct)
  • Dr Satish Dhawan
  • Dr Homi J Bhabha
  • Which site of the Indus Valley Civilization is located in present-day Pakistan?

  • Lothal
  • Kalibangan
  • Dholavira
  • Harappa (correct)
  • Which layer of the Earth is referred to as the lithosphere?

    <p>Crust and upper mantle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the sun can be seen during a solar eclipse?

    <p>Corona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What animal figure is most commonly found at Harappan sites?

    <p>Bull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what height in the atmosphere is oxygen gas present in negligible quantities?

    <p>120 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'Mohenjodaro'?

    <p>Mound of the dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which atmospheric layer is the ozone layer located?

    <p>Stratosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dholavira renowned for in the context of the Indus Valley Civilization?

    <p>Urban planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material were the Harappans the earliest to produce?

    <p>Cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which atmospheric layer is crucial for human life?

    <p>Troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the childhood name of Gautam Buddha?

    <p>Siddhartha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha in India?

    <p>G.V Mavalankar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which objective is NOT mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

    <p>Economic liberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was commonly referred to as the 'Tiger of Mysore'?

    <p>Tipu Sultan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is known for having the world's highest rail bridge constructed over it?

    <p>Chenab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following rivers is not a tributary of the Ganga?

    <p>Krishna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sometimes referred to as 'Dakshin Ganga'?

    <p>Godavari</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was India's first supercomputer, PARAM 8000, launched?

    <p>1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Copper alloys with tin are known as which of the following?

    <p>Bronze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most abundant element found in seawater?

    <p>Chlorine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Strait of Malacca separates which two landmasses?

    <p>Sumatra and Malaysia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country is Chabahar Port located?

    <p>Iran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is formed by the alloy of copper and zinc?

    <p>Brass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which among the following is a major river in India that flows into the Bay of Bengal?

    <p>Godavari</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the founder of the Gupta Empire?

    <p>Samudragupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gupta ruler is often associated with the defeat of the Hunas?

    <p>Skandagupta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which ruler's era did the Chinese traveler Fa-Hien visit India?

    <p>Chandragupta-II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dramas was not written by Kalidas?

    <p>Janaki Haranam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the author of the romantic play Kadambari?

    <p>Banabhatta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arthasastra was written by which of the following?

    <p>Kautilya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chandragupta Maurya followed which religion?

    <p>Jainism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Greek ambassador at the court of Chandragupta Maurya?

    <p>Megasthenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Gupta ruler is popularly known as Vikramaditya?

    <p>Chandragupta-II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Pushyamitra known for during the Gupta period?

    <p>Reviving Brahmanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical instrument is associated with Assamese artist Minoti Khaund?

    <p>Vina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state is the 'Sajibu Cheiraoba' festival celebrated?

    <p>Mizoram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Rudrasagar Lake located?

    <p>Manipur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which date is Chatra Diwas celebrated in honor of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma's birth?

    <p>17 January</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the POCSO Act, what is the definition of a child?

    <p>Anyone below 18 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the POCSO Act implemented?

    <p>2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Sangeet Natak Academy Amrit award?

    <p>Honoring contributions to Hindustani music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following states does not celebrate the 'Sajibu Cheiraoba' festival?

    <p>Nagaland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context would someone refer to the 'Chatra Diwas'?

    <p>Student Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival marks the arrival of the new season in Meghalaya?

    <p>Cheiraoba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Elements and Their Symbols

    • Aluminium is represented by symbol (A).
    • Silicon’s symbol is (B).
    • Iron is denoted by (C).
    • Chromium is identified as (D).

    Lithosphere Definition

    • Lithosphere consists of the crust and the uppermost part of the mantle.
    • Its thickness varies from 10 km to 200 km.

    First Speaker of Lok Sabha

    • G.V. Mavalankar was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha in India.

    India's ICC T20 World Cup Final Score

    • India's final score in the ICC T20 World Cup final was 176.

    Visible Part of the Sun During Eclipse

    • The photosphere is the part of the sun that is visible during an eclipse.

    Fields of Study

    • Cardiology: Study of the heart.
    • Cosmology: Study of the universe's origin and development.
    • Geology: Study of the Earth.
    • Geomorphology: Examination of present-day landforms.
    • Meteorology: Study of weather.

    Oxygen Quantity in the Atmosphere

    • Oxygen gas is present in negligible quantity at a height of about 100 km in the atmosphere.

    Ozone Layer Location

    • The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere.

    Important Atmospheric Layer for Humans

    • The troposphere is crucial for supporting human life.

    Current Chief Justice of India

    • DY Chandrachud is the 50th Chief Justice of India.

    Preamble to the Constitution of India

    • Economic liberty is not included in the Preamble to the Constitution of India.

    "Tiger of Mysore"

    • Sultan Tipu Sultan is famously known as the "Tiger of Mysore."

    Mini Constitution

    • The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India is referred to as the Mini Constitution.

    First Tirthankara of Jains

    • Rishabh Dev is recognized as the first Tirthankara in Jainism.

    Indus Valley Civilization Sites

    • Harappa is a significant Indus Valley civilization site currently located in Pakistan.
    • The Great Bath of the Indus Valley civilization is located at Mohenjo-Daro.

    Harappan Civilization and Trade

    • Harappans had extensive commercial relations with Mesopotamia.
    • Lothal is noted for being the only Indus site with an artificial brick dockyard.

    Harappan Animal Figures

    • The most common animal figure found at Harappan sites is the unicorn bull.

    Meaning of Mohenjodaro

    • Mohenjodaro translates to "Mound of the Dead."

    Dholavira Significance in Indus Valley Civilization

    • Dholavira is famous for its remarkable rock-cut architecture.

    Founder of the Gupta Empire

    • Chandragupta-I is known as the founder of the Gupta Empire.

    Gupta Emperor Who Defeated the Hunas

    • Samudragupta is noted for his victories against the Hunas.

    Fahein's Visit to India

    • The Chinese traveler Fahein visited India during the reign of Chandragupta-II.

    Greek Ambassador in Chandragupta Maurya's Court

    • Megasthanes was the Greek ambassador at Chandragupta Maurya's court.

    Highest Rail Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir

    • The world's highest rail bridge is located over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.

    Major Rivers in Ganga

    • Krishna, Son, Gomati, and Yamuna are tributaries, while Indravati is not a tributary of the Ganga.

    "Dakshin Ganga"

    • The Godavari River is often referred to as "Dakshin Ganga."

    India's First Missile

    • The first Indian missile is Agni.

    Supercomputer PARAM 8000 Launch

    • PARAM 8000 was launched in 1991, marking a milestone in India’s computing capabilities.

    Seawater Composition

    • Sodium is the most abundant element found in seawater.

    Strait of Malacca

    • The Strait of Malacca separates Sumatra and Malaysia.

    Chabahar Port Location

    • Chabahar Port is located in Iran.

    Musical Instrument of Minoti Khaund

    • Minoti Khaund is associated with the Vina instrument in Hindustani music.

    "Sajibu Cheiraoba" Festival

    • The "Sajibu Cheiraoba" festival is celebrated in Manipur.

    Gender Gap Index 2024

    • India ranks 134th in the 2024 Gender Gap Index.

    Rudrasagar Lake Location

    • Rudrasagar Lake is situated in the state of Tripura.

    Child Definition Under POCSO Act

    • According to the POCSO Act, a child is anyone below 18 years of age.
    • The POCSO Act was implemented in 2012.

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    Test your knowledge on the lithosphere and key Earth elements with this quiz. Questions cover the materials that make up the lithosphere, including metals and their properties. Evaluate your understanding of Earth's structure and the elements involved.

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