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  1. The temperature increases rapidly after

  2. A.

     ionosphere

    B.

     exosphere

    C.

     stratosphere

    D.

     troposphere


  3. The humidity of the air depends upon

  4. A.

     temperature

    B.

     location

    C.

     weather

    D.

     All of the above


  5. The groundwater can become confined between two impermeable layers. This type of enclosed water is called

  6. A.

     artesian

    B.

     artesian well

    C.

     unconfined groundwater

    D.

     confined groundwater


  7. The largest glaciers are

  8. A.

     mountain glaciers

    B.

     alpine glaciers

    C.

     continental glaciers

    D.

     piedmont glaciers


  9. The ionosphere includes

  10. A.

     mesosphere

    B.

     thermosphere

    C.

     thermosphere and exosphere

    D.

     thermosphere, exosphere and mesosphere


  11. The highest degree of concentration of mineral deposits are found in

  12. A.

     northeastern zone

    B.

     northwestern zone

    C.

     southern zone

    D.

     All of the above


  13. The group of minerals chemically containing hydrocarbons is

  14. A.

     silicate group

    B.

     organic group

    C.

     oxide group

    D.

     hydride group


  15. The iron ore mined at Bailadila is mostly

  16. A.

     haematite

    B.

     siderite

    C.

     limonite

    D.

     magnetic


  17. The leading state in producing paper is

  18. A.

     Bihar

    B.

     West Bengal

    C.

     Kerala

    D.

     Orissa


  19. The largest dune files are found in

  20. A.

     Middle East

    B.

     North Africa

    C.

     both (a) and (b)

    D.

     None of the above