The instrument used to measure wind speed is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The instrument used to measure wind speed is:
A. Rain Gauge
B. Anemometer
C. Barometer
D. Hygrometer
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An anemometer is used to measure the speed of wind.
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Which mineral is the principal ore of zinc?
A. Sphalerite
B. Galena
C. Magnetite
D. Chromite
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sphalerite (ZnS) is the most important ore of zinc and is widely mined across the world.
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Downs are grasslands of:
A. South Africa
B. Brazil
C. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Downs are the temperate grasslands of Australia.
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Post-glacial rebound is a consequence of:
A. Plate convergence
B. Volcanic eruptions
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D. Isostatic adjustment
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Correct Answer: Option D

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Land rises after ice sheets melt due to isostatic adjustment.
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