IESO & NTSE Sample Questions - VIII

Q.1. What is emery powder used as?
(A) A filler in ceramic material;
(B) For the manufacture of fine crystal glass
(C) As abrasive
(D) A mixture in paints

Q.2. A typical sedimentary rock indicating glaciation in the past is
A) Shale; B) Tillite;
C) Limestone; D) Lignite

Q.3. If a piece of rock is crushed into very fine particles, it leads to _________.
A) An increase in surface area;
B) A decrease in surface area;
C) An increase in the volume of rock;
D) A decrease in the volume of rock

Q.4. Which of the following statements about transpiration and river runoff in India is correct?
A) The amount of water that is lost through vegetation is greater than the amount of water carried away by rivers;
B) The amount of water carried away by rivers is at least three orders of magnitude higher than the amount of water that is lost through vegetation;
C) The amount in each case is approximately the same;
D) The amount of water that escapes through vegetation is insignificant compared to the amount of water carried away by rivers.

Q.5. Most tropical cyclones originate _______________.
A) between 0º and 5º north and south of the equator
B) in the centers of sub-tropical highs
C) between 10º and 20º
D) to the west of westerly winds

Q.6. Rain-shadow zone occurs on the lee (or leeward side) of a mountain because _________.
A) adiabatic warming lowers the relative humidity
B) air forced to rise is warmed by the adiabatic process
C) condensation has a drying effect upon the air
D) no water vapour remains in the descending air.

Q.7. Which of the following statements about tides is FALSE?
A) Most places on Earth experience two high and two low tides each day
B) Most places on Earth experience one high tide and one low tide each day
C) Each month there are two spring tides and two neap tides
D) The primary body that influences the tides is the Moon

Q.8. Which of the following is not a tropical storm?
A) Cyclone; B) Hurricane; C) Typhoon; D) Tornado

Q.9. A northerly wind means a __________________.
A) Wind coming from the north
B) Wind going towards the north
C) Wind in the northern hemisphere
D) Wind in northern India

Q.10. During precipitation, the atmosphere ________.
A) Gains heat through sensible heat
B) Loses heat through sensible heat
C) Gains heat through latent heat
D) Loses heat through latent heat


ANSWERS - Q.1-(A),Q.2-(B),Q.3-(A),Q.4-(A),Q.5-(C)
Q.6-(A),Q.7-(B),Q.8-(D),Q.9-(A),Q.10-(C)