Mauna Loa of Hawaii is an example of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Mauna Loa of Hawaii is an example of:
A. Extinct Volcano
B. Dormant Volcano
C. Shield Volcano
D. Composite Volcano
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mauna Loa is the world's largest active shield volcano located in Hawaii.

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Question #1
Earth is slightly flattened at the poles and bulged at the equator. This shape is called:
A. Cube
B. Sphere
C. Geoid
D. Cone

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Earth is best described as a geoid because of its equatorial bulge and polar flattening.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Physical Geography
Question #2
Which is the largest peninsula in Europe?
A. Scandinavian Peninsula
B. Iberian Peninsula
C. Italian Peninsula
D. Balkan Peninsula

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Scandinavian Peninsula is the largest peninsula in Europe.

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Question #3
Which plateau is called the 'Storehouse of Minerals' in India?
A. Chota Nagpur Plateau
B. Mysore Plateau
C. Shillong Plateau
D. Malwa Plateau

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Chota Nagpur Plateau contains rich deposits of coal, iron ore, mica, and other minerals.

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