UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    Match column I with column II and select the correct answer using the code given below the columns:      
    Column I Column II
    A. Sial (i)   Remains of the dead plants and  animals trapped in rocks
    B. Sima (ii) Layer lies between crust and core
    C. Nife (iii) Uppermost layer of the earth.
    D. Fossils (iv) Innermost layer of the earth.

    A)  A - iii, B - ii, C - iv, D - i

    B)  A - ii, B - i, C - iii, D - iv

    C)  A - iii, B - i, C - iv, D - ii

    D)  A - iv, B - i, C - ii, D - iii

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The Sial refers to the composition of the upper layer of the Earth's crust, namely rocks rich in silicates and aluminum minerals. Sima is the name for the lower layer of the Earth's crust. This layer is made of rocks rich in magnesium silicate minerals. Nife is the innermost layer of earth. Fossils are the remains of dead plants and animals trapped in rocks.


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