The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called?
Difficulty: Hard
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This Hard General Science and Nature MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called?”
The accepted answer is B. Plate Tectonics. “The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called” is answered by Plate Tectonics (option B). Option A (“Cheetah”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Plate Tectonics. Option C (“Venus”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Plate Tectonics. Remaining alternatives (White Blood Cells) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Plate Tectonics is identified. General Science and Nature questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. General Science and Nature recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Cheetah
Why not A: “Cheetah” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Plate Tectonics. “The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called” is answered by Plate Tectonics (option B). Option A (“Cheetah”) does
- B. Plate Tectonics ✓
- C. Venus
Why not C: “Venus” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Plate Tectonics. “The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called” is answered by Plate Tectonics (option B). Option A (“Cheetah”) does
- D. White Blood Cells
Why not D: “White Blood Cells” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Plate Tectonics. “The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called” is answered by Plate Tectonics (option B). Option A (“Cheetah”) does
Correct answer
B. Plate Tectonics
Explanation
“The scientific theory describing the large-scale movement of Earth's lithospheric plates. What is this called” is answered by Plate Tectonics (option B). Option A (“Cheetah”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Plate Tectonics. Option C (“Venus”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Plate Tectonics. Remaining alternatives (White Blood Cells) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Plate Tectonics is identified. General Science and Nature questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. General Science and Nature recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, General Science and Nature
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