Earth and the Universe

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Earth and the Universe: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Major Theories on the Origin of the Earth and Universe, Our Solar System, Evolution of the Earth, Movement of the Earth, Earth's Rotation, Composition and Structure of Earth, Tectonic Plate Boundaries, etc.

Important Questions on Earth and the Universe

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Pick up the correct statement from the following

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If a news is broadcast from London at 10:30 AM, at what time it will be heard at Baghdad (45 degrees E)?

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What is the shape of the orbit of the earth around the sun?

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Which is the 2rd layer of the atmosphere from the earth's surface ?

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The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through _____.

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Rocks formed due to alteration of original structure due to heat and excessive pressure are called_____.

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The Sinai Peninsula is located in_____.

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Days and nights and changes in the seasons are caused because of _____.

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For one hour time-variation, the longitudinal distance would be the equivalent to which of the following?

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When two plates goes apart from each other in different direction then a crust is formed. What is it called?

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What is the leading cause of differences in the duration of day and night?

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Cosmology is a study of _____?

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Which of the following planet orbits the sun from east to west?

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If it is 12 noon in New Delhi, what will be the time in London, UK?

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Which one of the following is found in the innermost part of the Earth?

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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of arrangement of the given planets in descending order of their density (in gm/cm3?

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In terms of the geological timescale, the quaternary period consists of two epochs. They are:

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Consider the following statements :

1. Distance between the longitudes becomes zero on the North and South Pole.

2. Distance between the longitudes is maximum on the Equator.

3. The number of longitudes is more than the number of latitudes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many coastal and landlocked States of India, respectively?

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When was Pluto discovered?