Top 1000+ Solved World Geography MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Which of the following features is the product of vulcanicity ? [NDA 2008]
a. Fold Mountain
b. Escarpment
c. Geosynclines
d. Caldera
Q. Which of the following pairs is correct ?
a. Shale-possesses laminations
b. Quartzite-soft rock
c. Granite-sometimes contains fossils
d. Basalt-coarse grained rock
Q. Which of the following rocks is transformed into marble? [NDA 1991]
a. Granite
b. Limestone
c. Peat
d. Shale
Q. The principal reason for the formation of metamorphic rocks is :
a. Decomposition of sediments
b. Deposition of remains of plants and animals
c. Extreme heat and pressure
d. Solidification of magma
Q. In which type of rocks are metals like gold and copper mostly found? [IAS 1992]
a. Old Sedimentary
b. Old Igneous
c. Old Metamorphic
d. New Metamorphic
Q. The type of igneous rocks which are formed midway between volcanic and plutonicrocks, are known as :
a. Basalt
b. Hypabyssal
c. Laccolith
d. Batholith
Q. Rocks which are formed by the solidification of lava on the earth's surface are: [MBA 1992]
a. Sandstone
b. Limestone
c. Granites
d. Basalts
Q. How are the caves of the world's greatest fold mountains formed?
a. Regular movement
b. Vertical movement
c. Horizontal movement
d. Compressional movement
Q. The highest grade of coal whose surface is shining and has the highest calorific value,is:
a. Anthracite
b. Bituminous
c. Lignite
d. Peat
Q. Which of the following forms of coal is the oldest? [IES 1991]
a. Peat
b. Lignite
c. Bituminous
d. Anthracite
Q. Which form of coal is mainly suitable for producing thermal power? [CDS 2001]
a. Anthracite
b. Bituminous
c. Lignite
d. Peat