Question : Which of the following statements about the ionosphere is not correct?
Option 1: It contains charged particles.
Option 2: It is ionised by solar and cosmic radiation.
Option 3: Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer.
Option 4: It is located immediately above the stratopause.
Correct Answer: It is located immediately above the stratopause.
Solution : The correct option is It is located immediately above the stratopause.
The ionosphere is not specifically located above the stratopause. The ionosphere is a region of Earth's upper atmosphere, starting roughly at altitudes of 30 miles (48 kilometres) and extending upward to several hundred miles (or kilometres). It is characterised by a high concentration of ions and free electrons, which can affect the propagation of radio waves.
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Question : Which of the following statements about Ganymede is not correct?
Option 1: It is the only moon known to have its own internally generated magnetic field.
Option 2: It is the largest natural satellite in our solar system.
Option 3: It is bigger than Mercury.
Option 4: It revolves around Saturn.
Question : Identify the incorrect statement for the universal law of gravitation.
Option 1: It is the force that binds us to the earth
Option 2: It is the force causing tides due to the stars and the earth
Option 3: It is the forces that assist the motion of the moon around the earth
Option 4: It is the force that keeps the motion of planets around the Sun
Question : Which of the following Statements is false?
Option 1: Polystyrene was discovered in 1839 by Edward Simon.
Option 2: It is used for making plastics and CD cases.
Option 3: It is not biodegradable.
Option 4: None of these
Question : Carrot is orange in colour because:
Option 1: It grows in the soil.
Option 2: It is not exposed to sunlight.
Option 3: It contains carotene.
Option 4: The entire plant is orange in colour.
Question : Which of the following dams is correctly paired with the state in which it is located?
Option 1: Tehri dam – Uttar Pradesh
Option 2: Hirakud dam – Odisha
Option 3: Bhakra Nangal dam – Tamil Nadu
Option 4: Nagarjuna dam – Rajasthan
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