1. Pumice is derived from

(a) Volcanic rock
(b) Sedimentary rock
(c) Igneous rock
(d) Acid lava

2. Consider the following: [UPSC CSE 2013]

1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth

Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

3. Which one among the following is a mechanically formed sedimentary rock? [UPSC CAPF 2012]

(a) Salt rock
(b) Limestone
(c) Sandstone
(d) Gypsum

4. ‘Evaporite’ is ? [UPSC CAPF 2015]

(a) a rock
(b) a meteorite
(c) a brackish water pan
(d) an evaporimeter

5. Which one of the following is not an igneous rock? [UPSC CAPF 2018]

(a) Granite
(b) Gneiss
(c) Pumice
(d) Basalt

6. Convection currents, which move the tectonic plates, are found in which layer of the earth? [UPSC CAPF 2021]

(a) Crust
(b) Mantle
(c) Outer core
(d) Inner core

7. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : [UPSC CAPF 2021]

List – I (Fold Mountain) – List – II (Country/Continent)
A. Ural – 1. South America
B. Appalachians – 2. South Africa
C. Drakensberg – 3. Russia
D. Andes – 4. North America

Code :
A B C D
(a) 3 2 4 1
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 1 2 4 3

8. Which of the following statements are correct? [UPSC CAPF 2013]

1. Sediments of Gondwana System were deposited under marine condition.
2. Rocks of Gondwana System are fossiliferous.
3. Rocks of Gondwana System contain metallic mineral deposits.
4. Gondwana deposition took place in downfaulted trough.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1,2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 3

9. Which one of the following describes the lithosphere ? [NCERT Geography]

(a) upper and lower mantle
(b) crust and upper mantle
(c) crust and core
(d) mantle and core