General Physica...

Mountain building is a very slow process that take place through multiple ways. Choose which are included:
(1) Plate tectonics
(2) Folding and faulting
(3) Volcanic activity
(4) Igneous intrusion

Earth crust is made up of various types of rocks. Choose the correct statements:
(1) Rocks may be classified into three major groups according to their origin and appearance.
(2) Igneous rocks may be subdivided on the basis of mineral composition.
(3) Igneous rocks with high silica content are said to be acidic, such as granite.
(4) Basic oxides make rocks denser and darker. 
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This island is the largest island in the world. It is located between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean. It is extremely cold here. Very few people live on this island. What is the island called?

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(i) Moon is the only satellite in the solar system with thick atmosphere and clouds.
(ii) The fastest winds in the solar system blow on Neptune.
(iii) Extra-vehicular activity involves venturing out of the spacecraft, in the space, to perform experiment
(iv) Halley's comet can be seen once in 78 years.

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Consider the following statements:
1. A hurricane acquires its spin from the coriolis effect.
2. The diameter of the hurricane decreases as it moves away from low latitudes.
3. The diameter of a hurricane is never below 150 km.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. In a cyclone, the area of low pressure is at the centre surrounded by the areas of high pressure.
2. In a cyclone, the areas of low pressure surround the area of high pressure.
3. In an anti-cyclone, the area of high pressure is surrounded by the areas of low pressure.
4. In an anti-cyclone, the area of low pressure is surrounded by the areas of high pressure.
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Consider the following countries:
(1) Australia              (2) Namibia
(3) Brazil                   (4) Chile
Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricon pass?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

A very large area of sea surrounded on three sides by land is called _______.