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2) The intensity of earthquakes is measured on ________ 

(A) Beaufort scale
(B) Richter scale
(C) Secant scale
(D) Mercalli scale
Correct Answer - Option (B)

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3) The narrow strip of land joining two land masses is called as

(A) Cape
(B) Isthmus
(C) Strait
(D) Peninsula
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5) Which of the following is an Example of Abyssal Igneous Rock?

(A) Basalt
(B) Granite
(C) Slate
(D) Dolomite
Correct Answer - Option (B)

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6) The material that comes out of a volcano at the time of eruption is ________ 

(A) Solid, liquid, gaseous
(B) Solid and liquid
(C) Solid and gaseous
(D) Liquid and gaseous
Correct Answer - Option (A)

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7) Which of the following is/are the correct characteristic(s) of primary seismic wave?

(A) It is a longitudinal and compressional wave
(B) It travels with faster speed through solids but slowly through liquids
(C) It is analogous to sound waves
(D) All the above three
Correct Answer - Option (D)

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8) The transverse, longitudinal and surface waves in an earthquake originate from ________ 

(A) The focus within the body of the earth
(B) The focus on the surface of the earth
(C) The epicentre on the surface of the earth
(D) The epicentre within the body of the earth
Correct Answer - Option (A)

Explanation:
The transverse, longitudinal and surface waves in an earthquake originate from the focus within the body of the earth.The epicenter of an earthquake sends out waves which are like an object dropped on to a still body of water that sends out ripples. After the stone hits the water ripples move outwards from the centre in every direction. An earthquake releases energy as shock waves, the so-called seismic waves, which ripple across the earth's surface.

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9) Which form of coal is mainly suitable for producing thermal power?

(A) Anthracite
(B) Bituminous
(C) Lignite
(D) Peat
Correct Answer - Option (B)

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10) Which of the following features is the product of vulcanicity ?

(A) Fold Mountain
(B) Escarpment
(C) Geosynclines
(D) Caldera
Correct Answer - Option (D)

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