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  • Which one of the following statements with regard to the winter solstice is correct?


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  • A. The South Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.
  • B. It occurs on June 21.
  • C. The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness.
  • D. The Sun is at aphelion.

  • Correct Answer
  • The North Pole experiences 24 hours of darkness. 

    Explanation

    On December 21, the earth is in an equivalent position on the opposite points in its orbit, So the South pole is tipped towards the sun and North pole away from it resulting in 24 hours of darkness at the North pole, as the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Capricorn. This phenomenon is winter solstice; while on June 21, North pole is tipped towards the Sun but the South pole is tipped away from the sun resulting in 24 hours of darkness on the South Pole, as the sun is overhead on the Tropic of Cancer.This phenomenon is summer solstice; while Aphelion is the position of the earth in its orbit when it is at its distant point from the sun.

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    • 1. Which one of the following statements with regard to volcanoes is not correct?

    • Options
    • A. Stratovolcanoes produce lava flows that initially follow valleys but are highly resistant to erosion.
    • B. The surrounding areas can remain highlands, lava ridges or mesas.
    • C. Hawaiian shield volcanoes are eroded by steams that form deeply carved valleys with steeply sloping heads.
    • D. The system of streams on a dissected volcano cone is not a radial drainage pattern.
    • Discuss
    • 2. At which of the following place, weight of an object is maximum?

    • Options
    • A. At poles
    • B. At equator
    • C. At tropic of Capricorn
    • D. At tropic of cancer
    • Discuss
    • 3. Which of the following is the largest mammal?

    • Options
    • A. Whale
    • B. Rhinoceros
    • C. Elephant
    • D. Human
    • Discuss
    • 4. UV rays coming from Sun, majorly causes which cancer?

    • Options
    • A. Lungs cancer
    • B. Liver cancer
    • C. Mouth cancer
    • D. Skin cancer
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?

    • Options
    • A. Light blue
    • B. Yellow
    • C. White
    • D. Grey
    • Discuss
    • 6. Tsunami waves are the undersea occurrence of earthquake exceeding 7.5 on Richter scale. Which one of the following statements regarding this is not correct?

    • Options
    • A. It often generates strong waves
    • B. The pacific coasts are most vulnerable to Tsunami waves.
    • C. Tsunami waves are also called high-energy tidal waves or seismic sea waves.
    • D. Tsunami is a Latin word.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct? 1.It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning. 2.It mostly occurs in the hilly areas. 3.It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours. 4.It occurs only during daytime. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    • Options
    • A. 1, 2 and 3
    • B. 1, 3 and 4
    • C. 2 and 3 only
    • D. 2 only
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

    • Options
    • A. Pavo cristatus is the national bird of India.
    • B. Nelumbo nucifera gaertn is the national flower of India.
    • C. Ficus benghalens is is the national tree of India.
    • D. Mangifera indica is the national animal of India.
    • Discuss
    • 9. A difference between 2 longitudes at equator is nearby equivalent to _____ km.

    • Options
    • A. 101
    • B. 111
    • C. 121
    • D. 91
    • Discuss
    • 10. In which industry Potassium Nitrate is used commercially?

    • Options
    • A. Glass Manufacturing
    • B. Electroplating
    • C. Fire Cracker Manufacturing
    • D. Leather Industry
    • Discuss


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