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  • Question
  • The longest epoch of the tertiary period is


  • Options
  • A. Palaeocene
  • B. Eocene
  • C. Oligocene
  • D. Miocene

  • Correct Answer
  • Eocene 


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    • 1. The low heating capacity of which of the types of coal reduces its value as an industrial fuel?

    • Options
    • A. Anthracite
    • B. Bituminous coal
    • C. Lignite
    • D. Peat
    • Discuss
    • 2. The lowermost and the oldest epoch of the Tertiary Period of geologic time is

    • Options
    • A. Pliocene
    • B. Palaeozoic
    • C. Holocene
    • D. Palaeocene
    • Discuss
    • 3. The mean distance of the earth from the sun is approximately

    • Options
    • A. 149,502,000 km
    • B. 150,503,000 km
    • C. 148,000,000 km
    • D. 150,000,000 km
    • Discuss
    • 4. The main period of Mesozoic era include

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    • A. Triassic period and Cretaceous period
    • B. Jurassic period and Triassic period
    • C. Triassic period, Jurassic period and cretaceous period
    • D. cretaceous period and Jurassic period
    • Discuss
    • 5. The most recent and logical concept regarding the origin of ocean basins and continents is that of

    • Options
    • A. continental data
    • B. conventional current
    • C. plate tectesic
    • D. cooling process
    • Discuss
    • 6. The lowest point, on land, in the world is

    • Options
    • A. Death valley, USA
    • B. Caspian sea, Russia
    • C. Dead sea, Jordan/Israel
    • D. Lake Eyre, Australia
    • Discuss
    • 7. The meridian passing through London is called the

    • Options
    • A. equator
    • B. Tropic of Cancer
    • C. Prime Meridian of 0? Meridian
    • D. Tropic of Capricorn
    • Discuss
    • 8. The magnetic field of earth, Magnetosphere expands to about

    • Options
    • A. 9600 km above the earth's surface
    • B. 8000 km above the earth's surface
    • C. 64,000 km above the earth's surface
    • D. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 9. The main objective of multi-purpose river projects are

    • Options
    • A. extension of irrigation facilities by constructing dams to store surplus water during the rainy season, for release in summer
    • B. power generation by constructing hydro power stations
    • C. flood controls and making rivers navigable
    • D. All of the above
    • Discuss
    • 10. The ministry of Water Resources lays down policies and programmes for the development and regulation of the country's water resources. It covers

    • Options
    • A. sartorial planning, coordination and policy guidelines
    • B. technical examination and techno- appraisal of project providing central assistance to specific projects
    • C. facilitation of external assistance in resolution of interstate water disputes, policy formulation planning and development of ground water resources
    • D. All of the above
    • Discuss


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