Geology and Geophysics - Geology Quiz Quiz

Test your knowledge of geology, geophysics, and general aptitude with this comprehensive quiz inspired by GATE Geology (GG1) exam patterns. Designed for students and enthusiasts aiming to assess their understanding of foundational topics, including logic, symmetry, Earth science, and more.

1. Q1: Prepositions in English

   Which is the most appropriate preposition to complete the sentence: 'Is there any good show television tonight?'

   1. in
   2. at
   3. on
   4. within

2. Q2: Service Dismissal Context

   As the police officer was found guilty of embezzlement, he was dismissed from the service ________ in accordance with the Service Rules.

   1. summarily
   2. unintentionally
   3. sumptuously
   4. within

3. Q3: Infinite Series Sum

   What is the sum of the following infinite series: 1/1! + 1/2! + 1/3! + 1/4! + ...?

   1. 1+e
   2. π
   3. e
   4. e-1

4. Q4: Cube Construction with Wire

   If a 12 m long thin wire is used to construct all the edges of a cube with 1 m sides, what is the minimum number of cuts required to make the cube frame?

   1. 4
   2. 3
   3. 12
   4. 6

5. Q5: Sequence Completion

   Given three figures as parts of a sequence, which of the following options best fits as the next figure in the sequence (IV)?

   1. B
   2. C
   3. A
   4. D

6. Q6: Passage Interpretation

   Based on the passage discussing the destruction of crooked streets in wealthy nations, which statement is true according to the passage?

   1. In the past, crooked streets were only built on islands.
   2. Great broad ways are needed to protect commerce and history.
   3. The wealthier nations are pulling down the crooked streets in their capitals.
   4. The author of the passage takes delight in wondering.

7. Q7: Coinciding Clock Hands

   Rohit observes a wall clock whose hour and minute hands coincide when he enters a restaurant at 1 PM and again when he leaves after about an hour. How many minutes did he spend at the restaurant?

   1. 64 6/11
   2. 66 6/13
   3. 65 5/11
   4. 66 5/13

8. Q8: Color Model Consistency

   Based on a color model with Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (Cy), Red (R), Blue (BI), Green (G), and Black (K), which option correctly displays the color codes consistent with the model?

   1. M Cy K G
   2. M Cy K BI
   3. K G M Cy
   4. G G M Cy

9. Q9: Intersection Point of Circles

   A circle centered at (0.5, 0) with a radius of 0.5 and another at (1, 1) with a radius of 1 intersect at two points. Which of the following points is one such intersection point?

   1. (0.5,0.5)
   2. (0,0)
   3. (1,2)
   4. (0.2,0.4)

10. Q10: Rotational Symmetry

    Which object displays 4-fold rotational symmetry about an axis perpendicular to the screen?

    1. B
    2. D
    3. A
    4. C

11. Q11: Volcanic Activity in the Solar System

    Which body in our Solar System is considered the most volcanically active?

    1. Io
    2. Moon
    3. Venus
    4. Mars

12. Q12: Fold Geometry

    A fold that is relatively sharp and angular at its synformal and antiformal hinges is called what?

    1. Chevron fold
    2. Fan fold
    3. Dome
    4. Drag fold

13. Q13: Methods for Deep Earth Structure

    Which geophysical method provides the highest resolution information on deep Earth structures to depths around 1000 km?

    1. Seismic methods
    2. Gravity methods
    3. Magnetic methods
    4. Electrical methods

14. Q14: Bowen's Reaction Series

    The continuous (not discontinuous) series of Bowen's reaction series is represented by which mineral system?

    1. the pyroxene - amphibole system
    2. the anorthite - albite system
    3. the forsterite - fayalite system
    4. the orthoclase - albite feldspar system

15. Q15: Geometric Reasoning

    If a shape appears identical 90 degrees after each rotation about a central point, what is the order of its rotational symmetry?

    1. 2-fold
    2. 6-fold
    3. 4-fold
    4. 3-fold