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Earth MCQ Questions and answers with easy explanations. Geography section provides you all type of mcq questions on Earth with explanations. Earth MCQ is important for exams like IBPS, SCC, UPSC, NEET etc. Page-7 section-2

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Earth .
61
When it is 12:00 noon in India, the time in San Francisco (USA) would be closed to ________
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
When it is 12:00 noon in India, the time in San Francisco (USA) would be closed to 8 : 30 p. m. of previous day. India is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco, CA, USA.
62
Which among the following imaginary line lies at 0° latitude?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Imaginary line lies at 0° latitude is Equator. Zero degrees latitude is the line designating the Equator and divides the Earth into two equal hemispheres (north and south).
63
Lunar eclipse occurs on ________
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
An eclipse of the Moon (or lunar eclipse) can only occur at Full Moon, and only if the Moon passes through some portion of Earth's shadow.
64
What can be the maximum duration of totality for a solar eclipse?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The maximum theoretical duration for a total solar eclipse is 7 min 40 sec.
65
If it is 4 P.M. on Monday at 150°W, what will be the time at 150°E ?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
If it is 4 P.M. on Monday at 150°W, 12 Noon on Tuesday will be the time at 150°E.
66
During Lunar eclipse, which of the following is at the centre?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Lunar eclipse takes place when Moon passes through the shadow of Earth i.e. Earth comes between Sun and Moon. Apartial eclipse occurs if only a part of Moon passes through the shadow.
67
The upper part of the mantle upon which the crust of the Earth floats is called ________
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The upper part of the mantle upon which the crust of the Earth floats is called Asthenosphere. The layer below the rigid lithosphere is a zone of asphalt-like consistancy called the Asthenosphere.
68
After Sun, which is the closest star to the Earth?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Proxima Centauri is the nearest star to the solar system. Proxima Centauri is about 4.22 light-years from Earth and is the closest star other than the sun.
69
Low tides are
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Low tides are 20% lower than normal tides. Low tides occur in locations at 90° angles to the moon. Low tides are weak.
70
Which of the following pair is incorrect?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Zero degrees longitude is an imaginary line known as the Prime Meridian.