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226 The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by :

A
revolution of the earth
B
rotation of the earth
C
uneven heating of the earth
D
All the above

227 Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to :

A
rotation of earth
B
revolution of earth
C
gravitational pull
D
uneven heating of earth

228 The solar radiation coming to Earth is called

A
Radiant energy
B
Insolation
C
Sunshine
D
Terrestrial radiation

229 Which one of the following is a Sedimentary Rock ?

A
Basalt
B
Granite
C
Arkose
D
Charnockite

230 The area marked by internal drainage

A
Plateau
B
Plains
C
Deserts
D
Mountains

231 Magnetic Meridian is a

A
Latitude
B
Line parallel to the equator of the Earth
C
Line joining the geographic north and geographic south of Earth
D
Plane passing through the magnetic north and magnetic south of Earth

232 Which one of the four regions above the earth has smallest height (km.) ?

A
Stratosphere
B
Mesosphere
C
Thermosphere
D
Troposphere

233 Subtropical high pressure belts are otherwise called

A
Furious fifties
B
Screeching sixties
C
Horse latitudes
D
Roaring forties

234 The tree species most commonly used in social forestry is :

A
Gulmohar
B
Peepal
C
Mango
D
Eucalyptus

235 The Sargasso sea is situated in the :

A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Pacific Ocean
C
Indian Ocean
D
Arctic Ocean

236 The ocean which touches the Asian and American shores is :

A
Atlantic
B
Indian
C
Antarctic
D
Pacific

237 The smallest ocean is :

A
Atlantic
B
Pacific
C
Indian
D
Arctic

238 Which from the following can cause a tsunami ?

A
Volcano
B
Avalanche
C
Tornado
D
Earthquake

239 Sea water is saltier than rain water because

A
rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea
B
sea beds have salt producing mines
C
sea animals are salt producing
D
the air around the sea is saltish

240 Mariana Trench is found in :

A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Pacific Ocean
C
Indian Ocean
D
Arctic Ocean