Q.1 |
Soil erosion is a process where the upper most layer of soil is eroded by wind or water. There are many reasons for soil erosion but which of the following options influences soil erosion in India? |
a) |
Slope of land |
b) | Deforestation |
c) | Terracing |
d) | Irrigation |
Q.2 |
Soil is a natural body comprised of solids (minerals and organic matter), liquid, and gases that occurs on the land surface, occupies space. Red soil is one of the type of soil. Why this soil is red? |
a) |
Nitrogen |
b) | Iron-ore |
c) | Potassium |
d) | Manganese |
Q.3 |
When limestone quarries were blasted, fossils were found in the different layers of the rock. What type of stone is limestone? |
a) |
Igneous rock |
b) | Sedimentary rocks |
c) | Metamorphic rock |
d) | None of the above |
Q.4 |
A man is not able to bend his arm. Which type of joint is not working properly in his body? |
a) |
Hinge joint |
b) | Ball and socket joint |
c) | Pivot joint |
d) | Gliding joint |
Q.5 |
A compound is formed when |
a) |
only one kind of atoms combine |
b) | two or more kinds of atoms combine |
c) | an atom is further broken into smaller particles |
d) | All of these |
Q.6 |
Accidents happen because of |
a) |
carelessness of others |
b) | our carelessness |
c) | hurry |
d) | All of these |
Q.7 |
A carpenter had a mixture of small iron nails and sawdust. Which of the following is the easiest way to separate iron nails from the sawdust? |
a) |
Use a magnifying glass |
b) | Freeze the mixture |
c) | Use a magnet |
d) | Heat the mixture |
Q.8 |
Which of the following rocks is porous like a sponge? |
a) |
Marble |
b) | Slate |
c) | Conglomerate |
d) | Pumice |
Q.9 |
The forces of attraction between molecules is greatest in the ______ state of matter. |
a) |
Liquid |
b) | Gaseous |
c) | Solid |
d) | All of the above |
Q.10 |
Which of the following are good eating habits?
|
a) |
Only 1 and 2 |
b) | Only 2 and 3 |
c) | Only 1 and 3 |
d) | 1, 2 and 3 |
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Answers to Sample Questions from Olympiad Success:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : b | Q.4 : a | Q.5 : b | Q.6 : d | Q.7 : c | Q.8 : d | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : d