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286 Suppose if we measure the time lapse between the two Sunsets by sitting in the beach, from this we can estimate

A
The depth of the ocean
B
The distance between the sun and the earth
C
The radius of the earth
D
The radius of the sun

287 Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of :

A
Oxygen
B
Hydrogen
C
Chloro-floro-carbon
D
Radio-active waste

288 In an iceberg floating in the sea, out of 10 parts of its mass, how much will remain above the surface of the water?

A
1 part
B
2 part
C
6 part
D
4 part

289 The term Roaring Forties is related to the

A
Trade winds
B
Planetary winds
C
Westerlies
D
Polar winds

290 One of the following is not the result of underground water action :

A
Fiords
B
Stalactites
C
Stalagmites
D
Sink holes

291 Which one of the following is the greatest circle ?

A
Tropic of Capricorn
B
Tropic of Cancer
C
Equator
D
Arctic Circle

292 A level of atmosphere which is composed partly of electrons and positive ions is called

A
Troposphere
B
Ionosphere
C
Stratosphere
D
Mesosphere

293 The layer where the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude is totally absent is :

A
Troposphere
B
Ionosphere
C
Stratosphere
D
Mesosphere

294 Which one of the following rivers is not the tributary of Ganga ?

A
Indrawati
B
Son
C
Gomati
D
Yamuna

295 The Yamuna and the Sone are the tributaries of the river

A
Jhelam
B
Beas
C
Ravi
D
Ganga

296 The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the North - South direction is :
1. Kishenganga
2. Ganga
3. Wainganga
4. Penganga

A
1, 2, 3, 4
B
2, 1, 3, 4
C
2, 1, 4, 3
D
1, 2, 4, 3

297 Which of the following rivers existed before the uplift of the Himalaya ?
(A) Brahamaputra
(B) Sutlej
(C) Indus
(D) Bhagirathi

A
A and C
B
B and C
C
A, B and C
D
A, B, C and D

298 Arrange the following rivers from South to North:
1. Cauvery
2. Krishna
3. Godavari
4. Mahanadi

A
1, 3, 2, 4
B
3, 4, 1, 2
C
2, 4, 3, 1
D
1, 2, 3, 4

299 Ahmedabad is situated on the river bank of :

A
Sabarmati
B
Mahi
C
Luni
D
Nannada

300 Condensation is the reverse of :

A
Vaporization
B
Smog
C
Cirrus cloud
D
Fog