Prose - Water - The Elixir of Life - Sir C.V.Raman TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

Prose - Water - The Elixir of Life - Sir C.V.Raman MCQ Questions

1.
According to the passage, what is considered the true elixir of life?
A.
Immortality
B.
Plain water
C.
Divine Amrita
D.
Fertile soil
ANSWER :
B. Plain water
2.
What transformation is highlighted when comparing the Libyan Desert with the Valley of the Nile?
A.
The role of agriculture
B.
The power of human civilization
C.
The significance of water
D.
The history of Egypt
ANSWER :
C. The significance of water
3.
How was the fertile soil in the Nile Valley created, according to geologists?
A.
By ancient farming techniques
B.
By the annual flooding of the Nile
C.
Through irrigation channels
D.
By human intervention
ANSWER :
B. By the annual flooding of the Nile
4.
Which natural feature is compared to the eyes in a human face?
A.
Lakes
B.
Rivers
C.
Rainfed tanks
D.
Water in the landscape
ANSWER :
D. Water in the landscape
5.
What role does water play in shaping the earthโ€™s history?
A.
It determines the climate.
B.
It creates geological formations.
C.
It sustains civilizations.
D.
It defines political boundaries.
ANSWER :
C. It sustains civilizations.
6.
What is the main problem associated with soil erosion mentioned in the passage?
A.
Soil erosion creates deserts.
B.
Soil erosion reduces water availability.
C.
Soil erosion leads to infertile land.
D.
Soil erosion depletes minerals.
ANSWER :
D. Soil erosion depletes minerals.