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91 The erosional topographical features are formed through
A Exogenic processes
B Endogenic processes
C Hypogene processes
D None of them

Answer: Option [A]

The erosional topographical features are formed through exogenic processes.

92 Which out of the following is also known as the Great Ice Age ?
A Tertiary Era
B Mesozoic Era
C Quaternary Era
D None of the above

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Quaternary Era. The entire Quaternary Period, starting 2.58 Ma, is referred to as an ice age because at least one permanent large ice sheet—the Antarctic ice sheet—has existed continuously. There is uncertainty over how much of Greenland was covered by ice during each interglacial.

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93 Who described the three layers of the earth as ‘top-layer’, ‘middle-layer’ and ‘lower-layer’ ?
A Jeffrey
B Holmes
C Moho
D Dally

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Jeffrey.

94 Sandstone is metamorphosed into
A Quartzite
B Schist
C Graphite
D None of these

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Quartzite. After metamorphism, Sandstone is converted into Quartzite and not Schist. Limestone is converted into marble; Granite is converted into Gneiss and Shale into Slate after the process of metamorphism.

95 The characteristic features of limestone topography are
A Caverns
B Dry and blind valleys
C Sink holes and shallow holes
D None of the above

Answer: Option [C]

The characteristic features of limestone topography are Sink holes and shallow holes.

A sink hole (or swallow hole) is a natural depression or hole in the Earth’s surface commonly found in limestone areas. These holes are developed by enlargement of the cracks found in such rocks, as a result of continuous solvent action of the rainwater. The surface streams which sink disappear underground through swallow holes.

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