Geology and Geophysics - Geophysics Quiz Quiz

Test your knowledge of geology, geophysics, and general aptitude with these medium-difficulty multiple-choice questions covering language skills, analytical reasoning, mathematics, Earth's structure, and physical concepts relevant to GATE Geology and Geophysics (GG-2).

1. Q1

   Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'Is there any good show television tonight?'

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

2. Q2

   Choose the word that most appropriately completes the sentence: 'He was dismissed from the service ___ in accordance with the Service Rules.'

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

3. Q3

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

   1. e
   2. 1+e
   3. π
   4. e-1

4. Q4

   A wire of length 12 m is used to construct the edges of a cube with 1 m sides. What is the minimum number of cuts required in the wire to construct the cube’s wire frame?

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

5. Q5

   Based on Hilaire Belloc’s passage, which statement is TRUE regarding crooked streets and urban development?

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

6. Q6

   Rohit sees the hour and minute hands of a clock coinciding when he enters a restaurant at 1 PM and also when leaving about an hour later. How many minutes did he spend at the restaurant?

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

7. Q7

   In the context of color models involving Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (Cy), Red (R), Blue (BI), Green (G), and Black (K), which set of color codes is consistent with the standard subtractive color model?

   1. G, G, Y, Cy
   2. K, G, M, Cy
   3. M, Cy, K, G
   4. Y, M, Cy, K

8. Q8

   Two circles—one centered at (0.5, 0) with radius 0.5, and another at (1, 1) with radius 1—intersect at two points. Which is one correct point of intersection?

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

9. Q9

   An object has n-fold rotational symmetry if rotated by an angle 2π/n and remains unchanged. Which shape has 4-fold rotational symmetry about an axis perpendicular to the plane?

   1. A pentagon
   2. A rectangle
   3. A triangle
   4. A square

10. Q10

    What is the most volcanically active body in our Solar System?

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

11. Q11

    What type of fold is described as being relatively sharp and angular at its synformal and antiformal hinges?

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

12. Q12

    Which geophysical method provides the highest resolution information about Earth structures down to approximately 1000 km depth?

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

13. Q13

    The continuous series of Bowen's reaction series is best represented by which mineral system?

    1. Orthoclase - albite feldspar system
    2. Anorthite - albite system
    3. Diopside - enstatite system
    4. Forsterite - fayalite system

14. Q14

    Which of the following phrases contains a grammatical error?

    1. She has finished her assignment.
    2. The data is accurate.
    3. I attend classes every Monday.
    4. They were waiting for the bus.

15. Q15

    If the probability of a certain mineral occurring in a region is 0.2, what is the probability that it does NOT occur?

    1. 0.8
    2. 0.02
    3. 0.5
    4. 0.2