[1] Which is the hottest place on Earth?
A.
Death Valley - California
B.
El Azizia - Libya
C.
Jacobabad - Pakistan
D.
Atacama - Peru
Ans:
El Azizia - Libya
Explanation :
El Azizia had the distinction of having recorded a high temperature of 57.8 °C in 1922 which was long considered the highest temperature ever measured on Earth. However, the World Meteorological Organization, in September 2012, announced that the world record for hottest temperature is now 56.7 °C recorded on 10 July 1913 at Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California, USA.
[2] The cyclone that brought devastation in Bangladesh was named as -
A.
Shary
B.
Sidr
C.
Wendy
D.
Erin
Ans:
Sidr
Explanation :
El Azizia had the distinction of having recorded a high temperature of 57.8 °C in 1922 which was long considered the highest temperature ever measured on Earth. However, the World Meteorological Organization, in September 2012, announced that the world record for hottest temperature is now 56.7 °C recorded on 10 July 1913 at Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California, USA.
[3] Which of the following cities is the capital of the desert country Mali?
A.
Damascus
B.
Bamako
C.
Adra
D.
Ankara
Ans:
Bamako
Explanation :
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali. In 2006, it was estimated to be the fastest growing city in Africa and sixth-fastest in the world. It is the seventh-largest West African urban center after Lagos, Abidjan, Kano, Ibadan, Dakar, and Accra. It is located on the Niger River.
[4] Which of the following country has the longest overland tunnel?
A.
Germany
B.
Switzerland
C.
Spain
D.
France
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Letschberg Base Tunnel in Switzerland is currently the world’s longest land tunnel (except for some metro tunnels) and accommodates passenger and freight trains. It runs between Frutigen, Berne and Raron, Valais. It is the third longest tunnel overall.
[5] Which one of the following cities of Iraq is located on Tigris river?
A.
Baghdad
B.
Mousul
C.
Kirkuk
D.
Basra
Ans:
Baghdad
Explanation :
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is located on a vast plain bisected by the River Tigris. The Tigris splits Baghdad in half, with the eastern half being called ‘Risafa’ and the Western half known as ‘Karkh’. The land on which the city is built is almost entirely flat and low-lying, being of alluvial origin due to the periodic large floods which have occurred on the river.
[6] Which of the following is the Third largest country in population after China and India?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
United States of America
C.
Indonesia
D.
Japan
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
United States is the third largest country in terms of population after China and India.
[7] The biggest reserves of Thorium are in -
A.
China
B.
USA
C.
India
D.
France
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Both the [AEA and OECD appear to conclude that India may possess the largest share of world’s thorium deposits. Of the currently known world thorium reserves, India has a mammoth share - ranging from 25-30% of the total of 1,160 thousand tonnes. In India, thorium is mainly found in the beach sands on the Kerala coast. :
[8] One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is -
A.
Australia
B.
Russia
C.
Canada
D.
Armenia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
As per the statistics for world mine production of asbestos from 2010 to 2015, Russia is the world’s largest producer of asbestos, with an annual production of around 1.1 million metric tons. Russia’s share in the global production is about 55%. China, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Canada come next.
[9] Which one of the following is not a line of demarcation between two countries?
A.
International Date Line
B.
MacMahon Line
C.
Radcliffe Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
International Date Line
Explanation :
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups.
[10] Which one of the following countries is smaller than India?
A.
China
B.
Brazil
C.
Canada
D.
Agrentina
Ans:
Agrentina
Explanation :
Land Area of China: 9,569,901 km2; Brazil: 8,459,417 km2; Canada: 9,093,507 km2; India: 2,973,193 km2; and Argentina: 2,736,690 km2.
[11] Which of the following is not an Arab country?
A.
Israel
B.
Syria
C.
Jordan
D.
Lebanon
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
The Arab world consists of the Arabic-speaking states and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere which comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Israel is a non-Arab country which has been embroiled in conflicts with these nations since the 1950s.
[12] The city of Rome is situated on the bank of river -
A.
Danube
B.
Tiber
C.
Rhine
D.
Elbe
Ans:
Tiber
Explanation :
Rome is the capital of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy. Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy. It rises at Mount Fumaiolo in central Italy and flows in a generally southerly direction past Perugia and Rome to meet the sea at Ostia.
[13] Asbestos is found maximum in which of the following countries?
A.
Australia
B.
Canada
C.
Africa
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Russia is the largest producer of asbestos in the world, a trend which it has maintained since 2000. It had about 55% world share in 2015 followed by China (20%), Brazil (15.6%), and Kazakhstan (10.8%). Russian company Uralasbest is the world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos.
[14] The civilian airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
Tibet
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport of Tibet is the world's highest-altitude civilian airport, at 4,411 metres above sea level. It is located near the Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. The airport was inaugurated by China in September 2013.
[15] The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe of -
A.
Angola
B.
Botswana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
El Azizia had the distinction of having recorded a high temperature of 57.8 °C in 1922 which was long considered the highest temperature ever measured on Earth. However, the World Meteorological Organization, in September 2012, announced that the world record for hottest temperature is now 56.7 °C recorded on 10 July 1913 at Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California, USA.
[2] The cyclone that brought devastation in Bangladesh was named as -
A.
Shary
B.
Sidr
C.
Wendy
D.
Erin
Ans:
Sidr
Explanation :
El Azizia had the distinction of having recorded a high temperature of 57.8 °C in 1922 which was long considered the highest temperature ever measured on Earth. However, the World Meteorological Organization, in September 2012, announced that the world record for hottest temperature is now 56.7 °C recorded on 10 July 1913 at Greenland Ranch in Death Valley, California, USA.
[3] Which of the following cities is the capital of the desert country Mali?
A.
Damascus
B.
Bamako
C.
Adra
D.
Ankara
Ans:
Bamako
Explanation :
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali. In 2006, it was estimated to be the fastest growing city in Africa and sixth-fastest in the world. It is the seventh-largest West African urban center after Lagos, Abidjan, Kano, Ibadan, Dakar, and Accra. It is located on the Niger River.
[4] Which of the following country has the longest overland tunnel?
A.
Germany
B.
Switzerland
C.
Spain
D.
France
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Letschberg Base Tunnel in Switzerland is currently the world’s longest land tunnel (except for some metro tunnels) and accommodates passenger and freight trains. It runs between Frutigen, Berne and Raron, Valais. It is the third longest tunnel overall.
[5] Which one of the following cities of Iraq is located on Tigris river?
A.
Baghdad
B.
Mousul
C.
Kirkuk
D.
Basra
Ans:
Baghdad
Explanation :
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is located on a vast plain bisected by the River Tigris. The Tigris splits Baghdad in half, with the eastern half being called ‘Risafa’ and the Western half known as ‘Karkh’. The land on which the city is built is almost entirely flat and low-lying, being of alluvial origin due to the periodic large floods which have occurred on the river.
[6] Which of the following is the Third largest country in population after China and India?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
United States of America
C.
Indonesia
D.
Japan
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
United States is the third largest country in terms of population after China and India.
[7] The biggest reserves of Thorium are in -
A.
China
B.
USA
C.
India
D.
France
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Both the [AEA and OECD appear to conclude that India may possess the largest share of world’s thorium deposits. Of the currently known world thorium reserves, India has a mammoth share - ranging from 25-30% of the total of 1,160 thousand tonnes. In India, thorium is mainly found in the beach sands on the Kerala coast. :
[8] One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is -
A.
Australia
B.
Russia
C.
Canada
D.
Armenia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
As per the statistics for world mine production of asbestos from 2010 to 2015, Russia is the world’s largest producer of asbestos, with an annual production of around 1.1 million metric tons. Russia’s share in the global production is about 55%. China, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Canada come next.
[9] Which one of the following is not a line of demarcation between two countries?
A.
International Date Line
B.
MacMahon Line
C.
Radcliffe Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
International Date Line
Explanation :
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups.
[10] Which one of the following countries is smaller than India?
A.
China
B.
Brazil
C.
Canada
D.
Agrentina
Ans:
Agrentina
Explanation :
Land Area of China: 9,569,901 km2; Brazil: 8,459,417 km2; Canada: 9,093,507 km2; India: 2,973,193 km2; and Argentina: 2,736,690 km2.
[11] Which of the following is not an Arab country?
A.
Israel
B.
Syria
C.
Jordan
D.
Lebanon
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
The Arab world consists of the Arabic-speaking states and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere which comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Israel is a non-Arab country which has been embroiled in conflicts with these nations since the 1950s.
[12] The city of Rome is situated on the bank of river -
A.
Danube
B.
Tiber
C.
Rhine
D.
Elbe
Ans:
Tiber
Explanation :
Rome is the capital of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy. Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy. It rises at Mount Fumaiolo in central Italy and flows in a generally southerly direction past Perugia and Rome to meet the sea at Ostia.
[13] Asbestos is found maximum in which of the following countries?
A.
Australia
B.
Canada
C.
Africa
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Russia is the largest producer of asbestos in the world, a trend which it has maintained since 2000. It had about 55% world share in 2015 followed by China (20%), Brazil (15.6%), and Kazakhstan (10.8%). Russian company Uralasbest is the world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos.
[14] The civilian airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
Tibet
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport of Tibet is the world's highest-altitude civilian airport, at 4,411 metres above sea level. It is located near the Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. The airport was inaugurated by China in September 2013.
[15] The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe of -
A.
Angola
B.
Botswana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali. In 2006, it was estimated to be the fastest growing city in Africa and sixth-fastest in the world. It is the seventh-largest West African urban center after Lagos, Abidjan, Kano, Ibadan, Dakar, and Accra. It is located on the Niger River.
[4] Which of the following country has the longest overland tunnel?
A.
Germany
B.
Switzerland
C.
Spain
D.
France
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Letschberg Base Tunnel in Switzerland is currently the world’s longest land tunnel (except for some metro tunnels) and accommodates passenger and freight trains. It runs between Frutigen, Berne and Raron, Valais. It is the third longest tunnel overall.
[5] Which one of the following cities of Iraq is located on Tigris river?
A.
Baghdad
B.
Mousul
C.
Kirkuk
D.
Basra
Ans:
Baghdad
Explanation :
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is located on a vast plain bisected by the River Tigris. The Tigris splits Baghdad in half, with the eastern half being called ‘Risafa’ and the Western half known as ‘Karkh’. The land on which the city is built is almost entirely flat and low-lying, being of alluvial origin due to the periodic large floods which have occurred on the river.
[6] Which of the following is the Third largest country in population after China and India?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
United States of America
C.
Indonesia
D.
Japan
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
United States is the third largest country in terms of population after China and India.
[7] The biggest reserves of Thorium are in -
A.
China
B.
USA
C.
India
D.
France
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Both the [AEA and OECD appear to conclude that India may possess the largest share of world’s thorium deposits. Of the currently known world thorium reserves, India has a mammoth share - ranging from 25-30% of the total of 1,160 thousand tonnes. In India, thorium is mainly found in the beach sands on the Kerala coast. :
[8] One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is -
A.
Australia
B.
Russia
C.
Canada
D.
Armenia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
As per the statistics for world mine production of asbestos from 2010 to 2015, Russia is the world’s largest producer of asbestos, with an annual production of around 1.1 million metric tons. Russia’s share in the global production is about 55%. China, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Canada come next.
[9] Which one of the following is not a line of demarcation between two countries?
A.
International Date Line
B.
MacMahon Line
C.
Radcliffe Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
International Date Line
Explanation :
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups.
[10] Which one of the following countries is smaller than India?
A.
China
B.
Brazil
C.
Canada
D.
Agrentina
Ans:
Agrentina
Explanation :
Land Area of China: 9,569,901 km2; Brazil: 8,459,417 km2; Canada: 9,093,507 km2; India: 2,973,193 km2; and Argentina: 2,736,690 km2.
[11] Which of the following is not an Arab country?
A.
Israel
B.
Syria
C.
Jordan
D.
Lebanon
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
The Arab world consists of the Arabic-speaking states and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere which comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Israel is a non-Arab country which has been embroiled in conflicts with these nations since the 1950s.
[12] The city of Rome is situated on the bank of river -
A.
Danube
B.
Tiber
C.
Rhine
D.
Elbe
Ans:
Tiber
Explanation :
Rome is the capital of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy. Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy. It rises at Mount Fumaiolo in central Italy and flows in a generally southerly direction past Perugia and Rome to meet the sea at Ostia.
[13] Asbestos is found maximum in which of the following countries?
A.
Australia
B.
Canada
C.
Africa
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Russia is the largest producer of asbestos in the world, a trend which it has maintained since 2000. It had about 55% world share in 2015 followed by China (20%), Brazil (15.6%), and Kazakhstan (10.8%). Russian company Uralasbest is the world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos.
[14] The civilian airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
Tibet
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport of Tibet is the world's highest-altitude civilian airport, at 4,411 metres above sea level. It is located near the Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. The airport was inaugurated by China in September 2013.
[15] The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe of -
A.
Angola
B.
Botswana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is located on a vast plain bisected by the River Tigris. The Tigris splits Baghdad in half, with the eastern half being called ‘Risafa’ and the Western half known as ‘Karkh’. The land on which the city is built is almost entirely flat and low-lying, being of alluvial origin due to the periodic large floods which have occurred on the river.
[6] Which of the following is the Third largest country in population after China and India?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
United States of America
C.
Indonesia
D.
Japan
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
United States is the third largest country in terms of population after China and India.
[7] The biggest reserves of Thorium are in -
A.
China
B.
USA
C.
India
D.
France
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Both the [AEA and OECD appear to conclude that India may possess the largest share of world’s thorium deposits. Of the currently known world thorium reserves, India has a mammoth share - ranging from 25-30% of the total of 1,160 thousand tonnes. In India, thorium is mainly found in the beach sands on the Kerala coast. :
[8] One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is -
A.
Australia
B.
Russia
C.
Canada
D.
Armenia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
As per the statistics for world mine production of asbestos from 2010 to 2015, Russia is the world’s largest producer of asbestos, with an annual production of around 1.1 million metric tons. Russia’s share in the global production is about 55%. China, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Canada come next.
[9] Which one of the following is not a line of demarcation between two countries?
A.
International Date Line
B.
MacMahon Line
C.
Radcliffe Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
International Date Line
Explanation :
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups.
[10] Which one of the following countries is smaller than India?
A.
China
B.
Brazil
C.
Canada
D.
Agrentina
Ans:
Agrentina
Explanation :
Land Area of China: 9,569,901 km2; Brazil: 8,459,417 km2; Canada: 9,093,507 km2; India: 2,973,193 km2; and Argentina: 2,736,690 km2.
[11] Which of the following is not an Arab country?
A.
Israel
B.
Syria
C.
Jordan
D.
Lebanon
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
The Arab world consists of the Arabic-speaking states and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere which comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Israel is a non-Arab country which has been embroiled in conflicts with these nations since the 1950s.
[12] The city of Rome is situated on the bank of river -
A.
Danube
B.
Tiber
C.
Rhine
D.
Elbe
Ans:
Tiber
Explanation :
Rome is the capital of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy. Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy. It rises at Mount Fumaiolo in central Italy and flows in a generally southerly direction past Perugia and Rome to meet the sea at Ostia.
[13] Asbestos is found maximum in which of the following countries?
A.
Australia
B.
Canada
C.
Africa
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Russia is the largest producer of asbestos in the world, a trend which it has maintained since 2000. It had about 55% world share in 2015 followed by China (20%), Brazil (15.6%), and Kazakhstan (10.8%). Russian company Uralasbest is the world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos.
[14] The civilian airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
Tibet
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport of Tibet is the world's highest-altitude civilian airport, at 4,411 metres above sea level. It is located near the Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. The airport was inaugurated by China in September 2013.
[15] The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe of -
A.
Angola
B.
Botswana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
Both the [AEA and OECD appear to conclude that India may possess the largest share of world’s thorium deposits. Of the currently known world thorium reserves, India has a mammoth share - ranging from 25-30% of the total of 1,160 thousand tonnes. In India, thorium is mainly found in the beach sands on the Kerala coast. :
[8] One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is -
A.
Australia
B.
Russia
C.
Canada
D.
Armenia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
As per the statistics for world mine production of asbestos from 2010 to 2015, Russia is the world’s largest producer of asbestos, with an annual production of around 1.1 million metric tons. Russia’s share in the global production is about 55%. China, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Canada come next.
[9] Which one of the following is not a line of demarcation between two countries?
A.
International Date Line
B.
MacMahon Line
C.
Radcliffe Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
International Date Line
Explanation :
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups.
[10] Which one of the following countries is smaller than India?
A.
China
B.
Brazil
C.
Canada
D.
Agrentina
Ans:
Agrentina
Explanation :
Land Area of China: 9,569,901 km2; Brazil: 8,459,417 km2; Canada: 9,093,507 km2; India: 2,973,193 km2; and Argentina: 2,736,690 km2.
[11] Which of the following is not an Arab country?
A.
Israel
B.
Syria
C.
Jordan
D.
Lebanon
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
The Arab world consists of the Arabic-speaking states and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere which comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Israel is a non-Arab country which has been embroiled in conflicts with these nations since the 1950s.
[12] The city of Rome is situated on the bank of river -
A.
Danube
B.
Tiber
C.
Rhine
D.
Elbe
Ans:
Tiber
Explanation :
Rome is the capital of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy. Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy. It rises at Mount Fumaiolo in central Italy and flows in a generally southerly direction past Perugia and Rome to meet the sea at Ostia.
[13] Asbestos is found maximum in which of the following countries?
A.
Australia
B.
Canada
C.
Africa
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Russia is the largest producer of asbestos in the world, a trend which it has maintained since 2000. It had about 55% world share in 2015 followed by China (20%), Brazil (15.6%), and Kazakhstan (10.8%). Russian company Uralasbest is the world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos.
[14] The civilian airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
Tibet
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport of Tibet is the world's highest-altitude civilian airport, at 4,411 metres above sea level. It is located near the Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. The airport was inaugurated by China in September 2013.
[15] The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe of -
A.
Angola
B.
Botswana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
The International Date Line (IDL) is an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth from the north to the south pole and demarcates one calendar day from the next. It passes through the middle of the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° longitude but it deviates to pass around some territories and island groups.
[10] Which one of the following countries is smaller than India?
A.
China
B.
Brazil
C.
Canada
D.
Agrentina
Ans:
Agrentina
Explanation :
Land Area of China: 9,569,901 km2; Brazil: 8,459,417 km2; Canada: 9,093,507 km2; India: 2,973,193 km2; and Argentina: 2,736,690 km2.
[11] Which of the following is not an Arab country?
A.
Israel
B.
Syria
C.
Jordan
D.
Lebanon
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
The Arab world consists of the Arabic-speaking states and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere which comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Israel is a non-Arab country which has been embroiled in conflicts with these nations since the 1950s.
[12] The city of Rome is situated on the bank of river -
A.
Danube
B.
Tiber
C.
Rhine
D.
Elbe
Ans:
Tiber
Explanation :
Rome is the capital of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy. Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy. It rises at Mount Fumaiolo in central Italy and flows in a generally southerly direction past Perugia and Rome to meet the sea at Ostia.
[13] Asbestos is found maximum in which of the following countries?
A.
Australia
B.
Canada
C.
Africa
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Russia is the largest producer of asbestos in the world, a trend which it has maintained since 2000. It had about 55% world share in 2015 followed by China (20%), Brazil (15.6%), and Kazakhstan (10.8%). Russian company Uralasbest is the world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos.
[14] The civilian airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
Tibet
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport of Tibet is the world's highest-altitude civilian airport, at 4,411 metres above sea level. It is located near the Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. The airport was inaugurated by China in September 2013.
[15] The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe of -
A.
Angola
B.
Botswana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
The Arab world consists of the Arabic-speaking states and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere which comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean in the southeast. Israel is a non-Arab country which has been embroiled in conflicts with these nations since the 1950s.
[12] The city of Rome is situated on the bank of river -
A.
Danube
B.
Tiber
C.
Rhine
D.
Elbe
Ans:
Tiber
Explanation :
Rome is the capital of Italy, located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy. Tiber is the third-longest river in Italy. It rises at Mount Fumaiolo in central Italy and flows in a generally southerly direction past Perugia and Rome to meet the sea at Ostia.
[13] Asbestos is found maximum in which of the following countries?
A.
Australia
B.
Canada
C.
Africa
D.
Russia
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
Russia is the largest producer of asbestos in the world, a trend which it has maintained since 2000. It had about 55% world share in 2015 followed by China (20%), Brazil (15.6%), and Kazakhstan (10.8%). Russian company Uralasbest is the world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos.
[14] The civilian airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
Tibet
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport of Tibet is the world's highest-altitude civilian airport, at 4,411 metres above sea level. It is located near the Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. The airport was inaugurated by China in September 2013.
[15] The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe of -
A.
Angola
B.
Botswana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
Russia is the largest producer of asbestos in the world, a trend which it has maintained since 2000. It had about 55% world share in 2015 followed by China (20%), Brazil (15.6%), and Kazakhstan (10.8%). Russian company Uralasbest is the world’s largest producer of chrysotile asbestos.
[14] The civilian airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
Tibet
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport of Tibet is the world's highest-altitude civilian airport, at 4,411 metres above sea level. It is located near the Yading Nature Reserve in the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. The airport was inaugurated by China in September 2013.
[15] The ‘Masai’ is a primitive tribe of -
A.
Angola
B.
Botswana
C.
Nigeria
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
The Maasai people of East Africa live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania along the Great Rift Valley on semi-arid and arid lands. Livestock such as cattle, goats and sheep are the primary source of income for the Maasai.
[16] Kimono is a dress style of which Asian Country?
A.
Japan
B.
Korea
C.
Laos
D.
China
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
The kimono is a Japanese traditional garment that is most often worn by women, and on special occasions. It is in form of full-length robes that is always used in important festival or formal moments. It is the representative of polite and very formal clothing.
[17] Which country is known as ‘Land of Midnight Sun’?
A.
Sweden
B.
Norway
C.
Germany
D.
Finland
Ans:
Norway
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because the sun never dips entirely below the horizon between late May and late July. During the summer months, areas located north of the Arctic Circle experience nearly perpetual daylight; these areas may see up to 20 hours of sunlight during the time of the mid-night sun, but experience long periods of darkness during the winter.
[18] More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by -
A.
USA, Russia and China
B.
China, India and Russia
C.
India, Russia and USA
D.
China, India and USA
Ans:
USA, Russia and China
Explanation :
The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.
[19] Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?
A.
Mt. Blanec
B.
Mt. Erebus
C.
Mt. Elbrus
D.
Mt. Cook
Ans:
Mt. Erebus
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.
[20] Which is the longest mountain chain on Earth?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Mid-Atlantic ridge
C.
Western Cordillera
D.
Himalayan range
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
The world’s longest mountain chain is the Andes, about 7,000 km long. The chain stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
[21] Sunda Trench is in -
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Gulf of Mexico
Ans:
Indian Ocean
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
The Sunda Trench, earlier known as the Java Trench, is located in the northeastern Indian Ocean, with a length of 2,600 kilometres. It is the deepest point in the Indian Ocean.
[22] Which of the following regions is referred to as Garden of Eden as mentioned in the Bible?
A.
Dead Sea
B.
Kutch region of South Iraq
C.
Nile Valley
D.
Cango Valley
Ans:
Kutch region of South Iraq
Explanation :
The Garden of Eden is the biblical “garden of God”, described most notably in the book of Genesis (Genesis 2-3), but also mentioned, directly or indirectly, in Ezekiel, Isaiah and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
[23] Peshawar is near to -
A.
Karakoram Pass
B.
Zojila Pass
C.
Namika-La Pass
D.
Khyber Pass
Ans:
Khyber Pass
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
Peshawar in Pakistan is near to Khyber Pass.
[24] The highest altitude (4411 meters above sea level) is of:
A.
Daocheng Yading Airport
B.
Heathrow Airport
C.
Kathmandu Airport
D.
Bangda Airport
Ans:
Daocheng Yading Airport
Explanation :
With the height of 4,411 meters above sea level, the Daocheng Yading Airport has become the highest civil airport in the world. It is located in Daocheng County of the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
[25] Fishing grounds of the world are found in areas where -
A.
there are high tides
B.
warm and cold currents meet
C.
there are low tides
D.
high stormy waves occur
Ans:
warm and cold currents meet
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.
Explanation :
The major fishing grounds of the world are found in those regions where the warm oceanic currents meet the cold currents. The mixing of these waters and the shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. They are rich in planktons on which fish feed.