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NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Which one of the following statements about metamorphic rocks is not correct? 
A
Due to segregation of minerals into wavy bands or platy surfaces, some metamorphic rocks develop foliations.
B
Where the foliations develop into broad mineral bands, the metamorphic rock is extremely hard.
C
Where the foliations are moderately thin, the metamorphic rock tends to flake apart.
D
Rocks that originally were composed of one dominant mineral are often foliated by metamorphism.
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NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Which one of the following ‘discontinuities’ separates the Earth’s crust from the mantle?
A
Gutenberg 
B
Mohorovicic
C
Conrad
D
Repetti
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NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
Which one of the following cities of the world would represent the greatest linear velocity of rotation of the Earth?
A
Kampala, Uganda
B
St. Petersburg, Russia
C
Madrid, Spain
D
Stockholm, Sweden
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NDA General Ability 4 September 2022
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1.33
What will happen if you are flying east across the International Date Line?
A
You will lose 12 hours
B
You will gain 12 hours
C
You will gain 24 hours
D
You will lose 24 hours