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NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Change Language

Consider the following pairs with reference to sedimentary rocks and the process of their formation :  

Sedimentary Rock

Process of Formation

1.

Chere  Chemically formed

2.

Geyserite  Organically formed 

3.

Shale Mechanically formed

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? 
1
1 and 3 only 
2
1 and 2 only  
3
2 and 3 only 
4
1, 2 and 3 
2
NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Change Language

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1. Oceanic trenches are very significant in the study of plate movements

2. Oceanic trenches are associated with active volcanoes and strong earthquakes

Select the answer using the code given below :  

1
1 only 
2
2 only 
3
Both 1 and 2 
4
Neither 1 nor 2
3
NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Change Language

Which of the following statements with reference to shadow zones in an event of an earthquake is/are correct ?

1. Zone between 105° and 145° from epicentre was identified as the shadow zone for both P-waves and S-waves

2. The shadow zone of P-waves is much larger than that of the S-waves

Select the answer using the code given below : 

1
1 only 
2
2 only 
3
Both 1 and 2 
4
Neither 1 nor 2
4
NDA General Ability 14th September 2025
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Change Language
Which one among the following volcanic island chains is NOT associated with mid-oceanic ridge ? 
1
Azores Islands 
2
Ascension Islands 
3
Hawaiian Islands
4
Tristan da Cunha