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In 1962, who published 'The History of Ocean Basins', which outlined the theory of how tectonic plates could move, later called 'sea floor spreading'?

A
Louis Bauer
B
Alfred Wegener
C
George Edward Backus
D
Harry Hammond Hess

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

American geologist Harry Hammond Hess published 'History of Ocean Basins' in 1962, where he proposed the groundbreaking theory of seafloor spreading. This mechanism helped explain Continental Drift and laid the foundation for plate tectonics.
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The thermocline layer is the layer of the ocean.

A
fourth
B
third
C
second
D
first

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The thermocline is typically considered the second vertical layer of the ocean, situated right below the sunlit surface layer. It is characterized by a rapid decrease in temperature with increasing depth.
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Sea ice helps determine Earth's climate. According to this, what percentage of the sunlight falling on sea ice is reflected back into space?

A
80%
B
75%
C
85%
D
70%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Due to its high albedo, bright white sea ice effectively reflects roughly 80% of incoming sunlight back into space. This high reflectivity is crucial for regulating the Earth's global temperature.
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Which is the world's largest PV Solar Park located in one of the Indian states?

A
Harshad Solar Park
B
Pavagada Solar Park
C
Bhadla Solar Park
D
Dholera Solar Park

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Bhadla Solar Park, located in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, is recognized as the world's largest photovoltaic solar park by total capacity. The region's arid climate and abundant sunshine make it an ideal location for solar energy generation.
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Who is best known for his testimony on climate change to congressional committees in the 1980s, Which helped raise wider awareness of the global warming issue?

A
Joseph Fourier
B
Svante Arrhenius
C
James Hansen
D
Shen Kuo

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

James Hansen, a former NASA scientist, famously testified before the US Congress in 1988 about the dangers of the greenhouse effect. His testimony was a pivotal moment in bringing global warming to public and political attention.
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'Kanchenjunga' and 'K2' are names of .

A
mountain peaks
B
plateaus
C
lakes
D
glaciers

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

K2 and Kanchenjunga are the second and third highest mountain peaks in the world, respectively. They are prominent summits located in the greater Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges.
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According to the Census 2011, which of the following states has the highest literacy rate?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Kerala
C
Karnataka
D
Goa

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

According to the 2011 Census of India, Kerala achieved the highest literacy rate in the country, standing at approximately 94%. This was driven by the state's historical emphasis on education and social welfare programs.
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The 'Aravalli' is the name of a in India.

A
plateau
B
mountain range
C
lake
D
valley

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Aravalli Range is a mountain range in Northwestern India, running primarily through Rajasthan. It is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, heavily eroded over millions of years.
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Chota Nagpur is a in India.

A
plateau
B
mountain
C
river
D
plain

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Chota Nagpur Plateau is located in eastern India, covering much of Jharkhand as well as adjacent parts of Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. It is renowned for its immense reserves of minerals like coal and iron ore.
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Which of the following States is a part of Panjnad (land of five rivers)?

A
Kerala
B
Gujarat
C
Sikkim
D
Punjab

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The term 'Punjab' literally translates to 'land of five rivers' (punj means five, and aab means water). It refers to the region nourished by the five major tributaries of the Indus River: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
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