Sikkim GK Questions and answers
Q.Which gas makes up the majority of Earth’s atmosphere?
a. Oxygen
b. Nitrogen
c. Carbon Dioxide
d. Hydrogen
Answer: b. Nitrogen
Q.What is the approximate composition of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere?
a. 21%
b. 78%
c. 0.04%
d. 0.01%
Answer: a. 21%
Q.Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth’s surface?
a. Thermosphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Troposphere
d. Mesosphere
Answer: c. Troposphere
Q.The ozone layer is found in which layer of the atmosphere?
a. Troposphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Mesosphere
d. Thermosphere
Answer: b. Stratosphere
Q.What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
a. Absorbing ultraviolet UV. radiation
b. Producing oxygen
c. Regulating temperature
d. Creating rain
Answer: a. Absorbing ultraviolet UV. radiation
Q.Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere?
a. Oxygen
b. Nitrogen
c. Carbon Dioxide
d. Argon
Answer: c. Carbon Dioxide
Q.What is the role of the atmosphere in protecting the Earth’s surface from excessive solar radiation?
a. Reflecting sunlight
b. Absorbing sunlight
c. Emitting heat
d. Trapping heat
Answer: b. Absorbing sunlight
Q.Which natural hazard is Sikkim prone to due to its location in a seismically active region?
a. Cyclones
b. Earthquakes
c. Tornadoes
d. Floods
Answer: b. Earthquakes
Q.What is the name of the major fault line that runs through Sikkim, making it susceptible to earthquakes?
a. San Andreas Fault
b. Himalayan Frontal Thrust
c. Pacific Ring of Fire
d. Great Rift Valley
Answer: b. Himalayan Frontal Thrust
Q.Which of the following natural disasters is less common in Sikkim due to its mountainous terrain?
a. Landslides
b. Tsunamis
c. Cyclones
d. Droughts
Answer: c. Cyclones
Q.Sikkim experiences heavy rainfall, leading to the risk of landslides. Which season is most conducive to landslides in the region?
a. Summer
b. Winter
c. Spring
d. Monsoon
Answer: d. Monsoon
