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Combined Defence Services Examination (I) - Previous Year Papers
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Consider the following statements with reference to Secondary waves (S-Waves) generated during an earthquake :
1. They create troughs and crests in the material through which they pass.
2. The direction of vibrations of S-waves is perpendicular to the wave direction in the vertical plane.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Identify the Mineral on the basis of the following characteristics relating to it :
I. It is usually a greenish crystal.
II. It is often found in basaltic rocks.
III. Magnesium, iron and silica are its major elements.
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Which of the following statements with reference to Salt Weathering is/are correct ?
1. Salt crystallisation is the most effective of all the salt weathering processes.
2. Salt crystal growth is more effective over sedimentary rocks as compared to igneous rocks.
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Which of the following statements with reference to Surface inversion of temperature is/are correct ?
1. It causes instability in the lower layers of the atmosphere.
2. This inversion commonly lasts for a few hours until the Sun comes up.
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Identify the cloud on the basis of the following characteristics relating to it :
I. They look like cotton wool.
II. They exist in patches and have flat base.
III. They are generally formed at a height of 4 to 7 km.
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Identify the type of climate on the basis of the following characteristics relating to it :
I. Temperature is high throughout the year.
II. Rainfall is variable with a short wet season and a longer dry season.
III. Climate of Sudan and Paraguay is an example of this climate type.
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