[1] Mount Blanc is the highest peak of these mountain ranges -
A.
Atlas
B.
Rockys
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Alps
Explanation :
Mont Blanc, meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps, Western Europe, and the European Union. The Mont Blanc massif is being put forward as a potential World Heritage Site because of its uniqueness and its cultural importance, considered the birthplace and symbol of modern mountaineering.
[2] The Continent through which the imaginary lines of Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Carpricorn and Equator pass, is -
A.
Africa
B.
Australia
C.
Europe
D.
Asia
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
Africa is the only continent through which all the main latitude lines; Equator, Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, pass. The Prime Meridian (a line of longitude) also passes through Africa.
[3] Which one of the following is called ‘Ring of Fire’?
A.
Circum Pacific Belt
B.
Mid-Continental Belt
C.
Indian Ocean Belt
D.
Atlantic Ocean Belt
Ans:
Circum Pacific Belt
Explanation :
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. In a 40,000 km horseshoe shape, it is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements. The Ring of Fire has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.
[4] Where is “Ground Zero”?
A.
Greenwich
B.
New York
C.
Indira Point
D.
Shriharikota
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, and the Havasupai Tribe. Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While the specific geologic processes and timing that formed the Grand Canyon are the subject of debate by geologists, recent evidence suggests the Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago.
[5] Which two countries are connected by an under-water tunnel?
A.
England and Spain
B.
Malaysia and Singapore
C.
England and Belgium
D.
France and England
Ans:
France and England
Explanation :
The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5-kilometre (undersea rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. At its lowest point, it is 75 m (250 ft) deep. At 37.9 kilometres, the Channel Tunnel possesses the longest undersea portion of any tunnel in the world, although the Seikan Tunnel in Japan is both longer overall at 53.85 kilometres.
[6] The civilian Airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport in southwest China’s Sichuan Province is the world’s highest-altitude civilian airport. It is located at a height of 4,411 meters above sea level.
[7] The country where drip irrigation is more efficiently used is-
A.
India
B.
Israel
C.
SriLanka
D.
England
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Most of the credit for making drip irrigation what it is today goes to Israel and South Africa where it is most efficiently used. As with most water-scarce countries, Israel has seen firsthand how efficient irrigation methods and strategic water reuse can help ensure sustainable, reliable agricultural production.
[8] Sun belt of U.S.A. is important for which one of the following industries?
A.
Cotton textile
B.
Petro- chemical
C.
Hi-tech electronics
D.
Food processing
Ans:
Petro- chemical
Explanation :
The Sun Belt is a region of the United States which became synonymous with the southern third of the nation in the early 1970s when there was a shift in this period from the previously economically and politically important northeast to the south and west. Industries such as aerospace, defence, and oil boomed in the Sun Belt as companies took advantage of the low involvement of labour unions in the south (due to more recent industrialization; 1930s through 1950s) and enjoyed the proximity to many U.S. military installations who were the major consumers of their products. The oil industry helped propel southern states such as Texas and Louisiana forward.
[9] Which from the following is the busiest Oceanic trade route?
A.
Caperoute
B.
Malacca straits
C.
Panama canal
D.
Suez canal
Ans:
Suez canal
Explanation :
The Suez Canal allows transportation by water between Europe and Asia without navigation around Africa. The northern terminus is Port Said and the southern terminus is Port Tawfiq at the city of Suez. Ismailia lies on its west bank, 3 km north of the halfway point. Under international treaty, it may be used “in time of war as in time of peace, by every vessel of comimerce or of war, without distinction of flag. By 1955 approximately two-thirds of Europe’s oil passed through the canal. About 7.5% of world sea trade is carried via the canal today. In 2008. a total of 21,415 vessels passed through the canal and the receipts from the canal totaled $5.38 1 billion, with the average cost pership at roughly $251,000.
[10] What is called as the ‘Roof of the World?
A.
Indira Point
B.
Kanchenjunga
C.
Pamir Knot
D.
Indira Col
Ans:
Pamir Knot
Explanation :
The Pamir Mountains are a mountain range in Central Asia formed by the junction or knot of the Himalayas, Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush ranges. They are among the world’s highest mountains and since Victorian times they have been known as the “Roof of the World” a probable translation from the Persian.
[11] The “Dark Continent” is -
A.
Africa
B.
South America
C.
Australia
D.
Asia
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
Dark Continent is a former name for Africa. It is so used because its hinterland was largely unknown and therefore mysterious to Europeans until the 19th century. Henry M. Stanley was probably the first to use the term in his 1878 account Through the Dark Continent.
[12] Which is the shortest route from Moscow to San Francisco?
A.
via Canada
B.
overland
C.
Over the South Pole
D.
Over the North Pole
Ans:
Over the North Pole
Explanation :
Moscow - San Francisco flight goes via the North Pole. The shortest air route from San Francisco to Moscow goes almost over the North Pole, not over Chicago.
[13] What is the new name of the old colony of Northern Rhodesia?
A.
Zambia
B.
Zimbabwe
C.
Uganda
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Zambia
Explanation :
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia. It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia. Although it had features of a charter colony the territory's treaties and charter gave it protectorate status. From 1924 it was administered by the British government as an official British protectorate. The geographical, as opposed to political, term “Rhodesia” referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe.
[14] The capital of the USA is situated on the bank of the river -
A.
Ohio
B.
Tennessee
C.
Yukron
D.
Potomac
Ans:
Potomac
Explanation :
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, “the District”, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The Potomac River forms the District’s border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River.
[15] Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’?
A.
London
B.
Rome
C.
Athens
D.
Berlin
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
Mont Blanc, meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps, Western Europe, and the European Union. The Mont Blanc massif is being put forward as a potential World Heritage Site because of its uniqueness and its cultural importance, considered the birthplace and symbol of modern mountaineering.
[2] The Continent through which the imaginary lines of Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Carpricorn and Equator pass, is -
A.
Africa
B.
Australia
C.
Europe
D.
Asia
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
Africa is the only continent through which all the main latitude lines; Equator, Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, pass. The Prime Meridian (a line of longitude) also passes through Africa.
[3] Which one of the following is called ‘Ring of Fire’?
A.
Circum Pacific Belt
B.
Mid-Continental Belt
C.
Indian Ocean Belt
D.
Atlantic Ocean Belt
Ans:
Circum Pacific Belt
Explanation :
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. In a 40,000 km horseshoe shape, it is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements. The Ring of Fire has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.
[4] Where is “Ground Zero”?
A.
Greenwich
B.
New York
C.
Indira Point
D.
Shriharikota
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, and the Havasupai Tribe. Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While the specific geologic processes and timing that formed the Grand Canyon are the subject of debate by geologists, recent evidence suggests the Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago.
[5] Which two countries are connected by an under-water tunnel?
A.
England and Spain
B.
Malaysia and Singapore
C.
England and Belgium
D.
France and England
Ans:
France and England
Explanation :
The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5-kilometre (undersea rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. At its lowest point, it is 75 m (250 ft) deep. At 37.9 kilometres, the Channel Tunnel possesses the longest undersea portion of any tunnel in the world, although the Seikan Tunnel in Japan is both longer overall at 53.85 kilometres.
[6] The civilian Airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport in southwest China’s Sichuan Province is the world’s highest-altitude civilian airport. It is located at a height of 4,411 meters above sea level.
[7] The country where drip irrigation is more efficiently used is-
A.
India
B.
Israel
C.
SriLanka
D.
England
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Most of the credit for making drip irrigation what it is today goes to Israel and South Africa where it is most efficiently used. As with most water-scarce countries, Israel has seen firsthand how efficient irrigation methods and strategic water reuse can help ensure sustainable, reliable agricultural production.
[8] Sun belt of U.S.A. is important for which one of the following industries?
A.
Cotton textile
B.
Petro- chemical
C.
Hi-tech electronics
D.
Food processing
Ans:
Petro- chemical
Explanation :
The Sun Belt is a region of the United States which became synonymous with the southern third of the nation in the early 1970s when there was a shift in this period from the previously economically and politically important northeast to the south and west. Industries such as aerospace, defence, and oil boomed in the Sun Belt as companies took advantage of the low involvement of labour unions in the south (due to more recent industrialization; 1930s through 1950s) and enjoyed the proximity to many U.S. military installations who were the major consumers of their products. The oil industry helped propel southern states such as Texas and Louisiana forward.
[9] Which from the following is the busiest Oceanic trade route?
A.
Caperoute
B.
Malacca straits
C.
Panama canal
D.
Suez canal
Ans:
Suez canal
Explanation :
The Suez Canal allows transportation by water between Europe and Asia without navigation around Africa. The northern terminus is Port Said and the southern terminus is Port Tawfiq at the city of Suez. Ismailia lies on its west bank, 3 km north of the halfway point. Under international treaty, it may be used “in time of war as in time of peace, by every vessel of comimerce or of war, without distinction of flag. By 1955 approximately two-thirds of Europe’s oil passed through the canal. About 7.5% of world sea trade is carried via the canal today. In 2008. a total of 21,415 vessels passed through the canal and the receipts from the canal totaled $5.38 1 billion, with the average cost pership at roughly $251,000.
[10] What is called as the ‘Roof of the World?
A.
Indira Point
B.
Kanchenjunga
C.
Pamir Knot
D.
Indira Col
Ans:
Pamir Knot
Explanation :
The Pamir Mountains are a mountain range in Central Asia formed by the junction or knot of the Himalayas, Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush ranges. They are among the world’s highest mountains and since Victorian times they have been known as the “Roof of the World” a probable translation from the Persian.
[11] The “Dark Continent” is -
A.
Africa
B.
South America
C.
Australia
D.
Asia
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
Dark Continent is a former name for Africa. It is so used because its hinterland was largely unknown and therefore mysterious to Europeans until the 19th century. Henry M. Stanley was probably the first to use the term in his 1878 account Through the Dark Continent.
[12] Which is the shortest route from Moscow to San Francisco?
A.
via Canada
B.
overland
C.
Over the South Pole
D.
Over the North Pole
Ans:
Over the North Pole
Explanation :
Moscow - San Francisco flight goes via the North Pole. The shortest air route from San Francisco to Moscow goes almost over the North Pole, not over Chicago.
[13] What is the new name of the old colony of Northern Rhodesia?
A.
Zambia
B.
Zimbabwe
C.
Uganda
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Zambia
Explanation :
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia. It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia. Although it had features of a charter colony the territory's treaties and charter gave it protectorate status. From 1924 it was administered by the British government as an official British protectorate. The geographical, as opposed to political, term “Rhodesia” referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe.
[14] The capital of the USA is situated on the bank of the river -
A.
Ohio
B.
Tennessee
C.
Yukron
D.
Potomac
Ans:
Potomac
Explanation :
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, “the District”, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The Potomac River forms the District’s border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River.
[15] Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’?
A.
London
B.
Rome
C.
Athens
D.
Berlin
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. In a 40,000 km horseshoe shape, it is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches, volcanic arcs, and volcanic belts and/or plate movements. The Ring of Fire has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.
[4] Where is “Ground Zero”?
A.
Greenwich
B.
New York
C.
Indira Point
D.
Shriharikota
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, and the Havasupai Tribe. Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While the specific geologic processes and timing that formed the Grand Canyon are the subject of debate by geologists, recent evidence suggests the Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago.
[5] Which two countries are connected by an under-water tunnel?
A.
England and Spain
B.
Malaysia and Singapore
C.
England and Belgium
D.
France and England
Ans:
France and England
Explanation :
The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5-kilometre (undersea rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. At its lowest point, it is 75 m (250 ft) deep. At 37.9 kilometres, the Channel Tunnel possesses the longest undersea portion of any tunnel in the world, although the Seikan Tunnel in Japan is both longer overall at 53.85 kilometres.
[6] The civilian Airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport in southwest China’s Sichuan Province is the world’s highest-altitude civilian airport. It is located at a height of 4,411 meters above sea level.
[7] The country where drip irrigation is more efficiently used is-
A.
India
B.
Israel
C.
SriLanka
D.
England
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Most of the credit for making drip irrigation what it is today goes to Israel and South Africa where it is most efficiently used. As with most water-scarce countries, Israel has seen firsthand how efficient irrigation methods and strategic water reuse can help ensure sustainable, reliable agricultural production.
[8] Sun belt of U.S.A. is important for which one of the following industries?
A.
Cotton textile
B.
Petro- chemical
C.
Hi-tech electronics
D.
Food processing
Ans:
Petro- chemical
Explanation :
The Sun Belt is a region of the United States which became synonymous with the southern third of the nation in the early 1970s when there was a shift in this period from the previously economically and politically important northeast to the south and west. Industries such as aerospace, defence, and oil boomed in the Sun Belt as companies took advantage of the low involvement of labour unions in the south (due to more recent industrialization; 1930s through 1950s) and enjoyed the proximity to many U.S. military installations who were the major consumers of their products. The oil industry helped propel southern states such as Texas and Louisiana forward.
[9] Which from the following is the busiest Oceanic trade route?
A.
Caperoute
B.
Malacca straits
C.
Panama canal
D.
Suez canal
Ans:
Suez canal
Explanation :
The Suez Canal allows transportation by water between Europe and Asia without navigation around Africa. The northern terminus is Port Said and the southern terminus is Port Tawfiq at the city of Suez. Ismailia lies on its west bank, 3 km north of the halfway point. Under international treaty, it may be used “in time of war as in time of peace, by every vessel of comimerce or of war, without distinction of flag. By 1955 approximately two-thirds of Europe’s oil passed through the canal. About 7.5% of world sea trade is carried via the canal today. In 2008. a total of 21,415 vessels passed through the canal and the receipts from the canal totaled $5.38 1 billion, with the average cost pership at roughly $251,000.
[10] What is called as the ‘Roof of the World?
A.
Indira Point
B.
Kanchenjunga
C.
Pamir Knot
D.
Indira Col
Ans:
Pamir Knot
Explanation :
The Pamir Mountains are a mountain range in Central Asia formed by the junction or knot of the Himalayas, Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush ranges. They are among the world’s highest mountains and since Victorian times they have been known as the “Roof of the World” a probable translation from the Persian.
[11] The “Dark Continent” is -
A.
Africa
B.
South America
C.
Australia
D.
Asia
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
Dark Continent is a former name for Africa. It is so used because its hinterland was largely unknown and therefore mysterious to Europeans until the 19th century. Henry M. Stanley was probably the first to use the term in his 1878 account Through the Dark Continent.
[12] Which is the shortest route from Moscow to San Francisco?
A.
via Canada
B.
overland
C.
Over the South Pole
D.
Over the North Pole
Ans:
Over the North Pole
Explanation :
Moscow - San Francisco flight goes via the North Pole. The shortest air route from San Francisco to Moscow goes almost over the North Pole, not over Chicago.
[13] What is the new name of the old colony of Northern Rhodesia?
A.
Zambia
B.
Zimbabwe
C.
Uganda
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Zambia
Explanation :
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia. It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia. Although it had features of a charter colony the territory's treaties and charter gave it protectorate status. From 1924 it was administered by the British government as an official British protectorate. The geographical, as opposed to political, term “Rhodesia” referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe.
[14] The capital of the USA is situated on the bank of the river -
A.
Ohio
B.
Tennessee
C.
Yukron
D.
Potomac
Ans:
Potomac
Explanation :
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, “the District”, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The Potomac River forms the District’s border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River.
[15] Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’?
A.
London
B.
Rome
C.
Athens
D.
Berlin
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5-kilometre (undersea rail tunnel linking Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. At its lowest point, it is 75 m (250 ft) deep. At 37.9 kilometres, the Channel Tunnel possesses the longest undersea portion of any tunnel in the world, although the Seikan Tunnel in Japan is both longer overall at 53.85 kilometres.
[6] The civilian Airport of highest altitude is in -
A.
Tibet
B.
Nepal
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
Daocheng Yading Airport in southwest China’s Sichuan Province is the world’s highest-altitude civilian airport. It is located at a height of 4,411 meters above sea level.
[7] The country where drip irrigation is more efficiently used is-
A.
India
B.
Israel
C.
SriLanka
D.
England
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Most of the credit for making drip irrigation what it is today goes to Israel and South Africa where it is most efficiently used. As with most water-scarce countries, Israel has seen firsthand how efficient irrigation methods and strategic water reuse can help ensure sustainable, reliable agricultural production.
[8] Sun belt of U.S.A. is important for which one of the following industries?
A.
Cotton textile
B.
Petro- chemical
C.
Hi-tech electronics
D.
Food processing
Ans:
Petro- chemical
Explanation :
The Sun Belt is a region of the United States which became synonymous with the southern third of the nation in the early 1970s when there was a shift in this period from the previously economically and politically important northeast to the south and west. Industries such as aerospace, defence, and oil boomed in the Sun Belt as companies took advantage of the low involvement of labour unions in the south (due to more recent industrialization; 1930s through 1950s) and enjoyed the proximity to many U.S. military installations who were the major consumers of their products. The oil industry helped propel southern states such as Texas and Louisiana forward.
[9] Which from the following is the busiest Oceanic trade route?
A.
Caperoute
B.
Malacca straits
C.
Panama canal
D.
Suez canal
Ans:
Suez canal
Explanation :
The Suez Canal allows transportation by water between Europe and Asia without navigation around Africa. The northern terminus is Port Said and the southern terminus is Port Tawfiq at the city of Suez. Ismailia lies on its west bank, 3 km north of the halfway point. Under international treaty, it may be used “in time of war as in time of peace, by every vessel of comimerce or of war, without distinction of flag. By 1955 approximately two-thirds of Europe’s oil passed through the canal. About 7.5% of world sea trade is carried via the canal today. In 2008. a total of 21,415 vessels passed through the canal and the receipts from the canal totaled $5.38 1 billion, with the average cost pership at roughly $251,000.
[10] What is called as the ‘Roof of the World?
A.
Indira Point
B.
Kanchenjunga
C.
Pamir Knot
D.
Indira Col
Ans:
Pamir Knot
Explanation :
The Pamir Mountains are a mountain range in Central Asia formed by the junction or knot of the Himalayas, Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush ranges. They are among the world’s highest mountains and since Victorian times they have been known as the “Roof of the World” a probable translation from the Persian.
[11] The “Dark Continent” is -
A.
Africa
B.
South America
C.
Australia
D.
Asia
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
Dark Continent is a former name for Africa. It is so used because its hinterland was largely unknown and therefore mysterious to Europeans until the 19th century. Henry M. Stanley was probably the first to use the term in his 1878 account Through the Dark Continent.
[12] Which is the shortest route from Moscow to San Francisco?
A.
via Canada
B.
overland
C.
Over the South Pole
D.
Over the North Pole
Ans:
Over the North Pole
Explanation :
Moscow - San Francisco flight goes via the North Pole. The shortest air route from San Francisco to Moscow goes almost over the North Pole, not over Chicago.
[13] What is the new name of the old colony of Northern Rhodesia?
A.
Zambia
B.
Zimbabwe
C.
Uganda
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Zambia
Explanation :
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia. It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia. Although it had features of a charter colony the territory's treaties and charter gave it protectorate status. From 1924 it was administered by the British government as an official British protectorate. The geographical, as opposed to political, term “Rhodesia” referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe.
[14] The capital of the USA is situated on the bank of the river -
A.
Ohio
B.
Tennessee
C.
Yukron
D.
Potomac
Ans:
Potomac
Explanation :
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, “the District”, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The Potomac River forms the District’s border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River.
[15] Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’?
A.
London
B.
Rome
C.
Athens
D.
Berlin
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
Most of the credit for making drip irrigation what it is today goes to Israel and South Africa where it is most efficiently used. As with most water-scarce countries, Israel has seen firsthand how efficient irrigation methods and strategic water reuse can help ensure sustainable, reliable agricultural production.
[8] Sun belt of U.S.A. is important for which one of the following industries?
A.
Cotton textile
B.
Petro- chemical
C.
Hi-tech electronics
D.
Food processing
Ans:
Petro- chemical
Explanation :
The Sun Belt is a region of the United States which became synonymous with the southern third of the nation in the early 1970s when there was a shift in this period from the previously economically and politically important northeast to the south and west. Industries such as aerospace, defence, and oil boomed in the Sun Belt as companies took advantage of the low involvement of labour unions in the south (due to more recent industrialization; 1930s through 1950s) and enjoyed the proximity to many U.S. military installations who were the major consumers of their products. The oil industry helped propel southern states such as Texas and Louisiana forward.
[9] Which from the following is the busiest Oceanic trade route?
A.
Caperoute
B.
Malacca straits
C.
Panama canal
D.
Suez canal
Ans:
Suez canal
Explanation :
The Suez Canal allows transportation by water between Europe and Asia without navigation around Africa. The northern terminus is Port Said and the southern terminus is Port Tawfiq at the city of Suez. Ismailia lies on its west bank, 3 km north of the halfway point. Under international treaty, it may be used “in time of war as in time of peace, by every vessel of comimerce or of war, without distinction of flag. By 1955 approximately two-thirds of Europe’s oil passed through the canal. About 7.5% of world sea trade is carried via the canal today. In 2008. a total of 21,415 vessels passed through the canal and the receipts from the canal totaled $5.38 1 billion, with the average cost pership at roughly $251,000.
[10] What is called as the ‘Roof of the World?
A.
Indira Point
B.
Kanchenjunga
C.
Pamir Knot
D.
Indira Col
Ans:
Pamir Knot
Explanation :
The Pamir Mountains are a mountain range in Central Asia formed by the junction or knot of the Himalayas, Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush ranges. They are among the world’s highest mountains and since Victorian times they have been known as the “Roof of the World” a probable translation from the Persian.
[11] The “Dark Continent” is -
A.
Africa
B.
South America
C.
Australia
D.
Asia
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
Dark Continent is a former name for Africa. It is so used because its hinterland was largely unknown and therefore mysterious to Europeans until the 19th century. Henry M. Stanley was probably the first to use the term in his 1878 account Through the Dark Continent.
[12] Which is the shortest route from Moscow to San Francisco?
A.
via Canada
B.
overland
C.
Over the South Pole
D.
Over the North Pole
Ans:
Over the North Pole
Explanation :
Moscow - San Francisco flight goes via the North Pole. The shortest air route from San Francisco to Moscow goes almost over the North Pole, not over Chicago.
[13] What is the new name of the old colony of Northern Rhodesia?
A.
Zambia
B.
Zimbabwe
C.
Uganda
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Zambia
Explanation :
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia. It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia. Although it had features of a charter colony the territory's treaties and charter gave it protectorate status. From 1924 it was administered by the British government as an official British protectorate. The geographical, as opposed to political, term “Rhodesia” referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe.
[14] The capital of the USA is situated on the bank of the river -
A.
Ohio
B.
Tennessee
C.
Yukron
D.
Potomac
Ans:
Potomac
Explanation :
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, “the District”, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The Potomac River forms the District’s border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River.
[15] Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’?
A.
London
B.
Rome
C.
Athens
D.
Berlin
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
The Suez Canal allows transportation by water between Europe and Asia without navigation around Africa. The northern terminus is Port Said and the southern terminus is Port Tawfiq at the city of Suez. Ismailia lies on its west bank, 3 km north of the halfway point. Under international treaty, it may be used “in time of war as in time of peace, by every vessel of comimerce or of war, without distinction of flag. By 1955 approximately two-thirds of Europe’s oil passed through the canal. About 7.5% of world sea trade is carried via the canal today. In 2008. a total of 21,415 vessels passed through the canal and the receipts from the canal totaled $5.38 1 billion, with the average cost pership at roughly $251,000.
[10] What is called as the ‘Roof of the World?
A.
Indira Point
B.
Kanchenjunga
C.
Pamir Knot
D.
Indira Col
Ans:
Pamir Knot
Explanation :
The Pamir Mountains are a mountain range in Central Asia formed by the junction or knot of the Himalayas, Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush ranges. They are among the world’s highest mountains and since Victorian times they have been known as the “Roof of the World” a probable translation from the Persian.
[11] The “Dark Continent” is -
A.
Africa
B.
South America
C.
Australia
D.
Asia
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
Dark Continent is a former name for Africa. It is so used because its hinterland was largely unknown and therefore mysterious to Europeans until the 19th century. Henry M. Stanley was probably the first to use the term in his 1878 account Through the Dark Continent.
[12] Which is the shortest route from Moscow to San Francisco?
A.
via Canada
B.
overland
C.
Over the South Pole
D.
Over the North Pole
Ans:
Over the North Pole
Explanation :
Moscow - San Francisco flight goes via the North Pole. The shortest air route from San Francisco to Moscow goes almost over the North Pole, not over Chicago.
[13] What is the new name of the old colony of Northern Rhodesia?
A.
Zambia
B.
Zimbabwe
C.
Uganda
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Zambia
Explanation :
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia. It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia. Although it had features of a charter colony the territory's treaties and charter gave it protectorate status. From 1924 it was administered by the British government as an official British protectorate. The geographical, as opposed to political, term “Rhodesia” referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe.
[14] The capital of the USA is situated on the bank of the river -
A.
Ohio
B.
Tennessee
C.
Yukron
D.
Potomac
Ans:
Potomac
Explanation :
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, “the District”, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The Potomac River forms the District’s border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River.
[15] Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’?
A.
London
B.
Rome
C.
Athens
D.
Berlin
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
Dark Continent is a former name for Africa. It is so used because its hinterland was largely unknown and therefore mysterious to Europeans until the 19th century. Henry M. Stanley was probably the first to use the term in his 1878 account Through the Dark Continent.
[12] Which is the shortest route from Moscow to San Francisco?
A.
via Canada
B.
overland
C.
Over the South Pole
D.
Over the North Pole
Ans:
Over the North Pole
Explanation :
Moscow - San Francisco flight goes via the North Pole. The shortest air route from San Francisco to Moscow goes almost over the North Pole, not over Chicago.
[13] What is the new name of the old colony of Northern Rhodesia?
A.
Zambia
B.
Zimbabwe
C.
Uganda
D.
Tanzania
Ans:
Zambia
Explanation :
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia. It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia. Although it had features of a charter colony the territory's treaties and charter gave it protectorate status. From 1924 it was administered by the British government as an official British protectorate. The geographical, as opposed to political, term “Rhodesia” referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe.
[14] The capital of the USA is situated on the bank of the river -
A.
Ohio
B.
Tennessee
C.
Yukron
D.
Potomac
Ans:
Potomac
Explanation :
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, “the District”, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The Potomac River forms the District’s border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River.
[15] Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’?
A.
London
B.
Rome
C.
Athens
D.
Berlin
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
Northern Rhodesia was a territory in south central Africa, formed in 1911. It became independent in 1964 as Zambia. It was initially administered under charter by the British South Africa Company and formed by it in 1911 by amalgamating North-Western Rhodesia and North-Eastern Rhodesia. Although it had features of a charter colony the territory's treaties and charter gave it protectorate status. From 1924 it was administered by the British government as an official British protectorate. The geographical, as opposed to political, term “Rhodesia” referred to a region generally comprising the areas that are today Zambia and Zimbabwe.
[14] The capital of the USA is situated on the bank of the river -
A.
Ohio
B.
Tennessee
C.
Yukron
D.
Potomac
Ans:
Potomac
Explanation :
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, “the District”, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The Potomac River forms the District’s border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the Anacostia River and Rock Creek. The highest natural elevation in the District is 409 feet (125 m) above sea level at Fort Reno Park in upper northwest Washington. The lowest point is sea level at the Potomac River.
[15] Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’?
A.
London
B.
Rome
C.
Athens
D.
Berlin
Ans:
Rome
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
Some of the nicknames of Rome are: The Eternal City, Caput Mundi, the City of seven hills, etc. Rome was known as the Eternal City even among the ancient Romans themselves. It was so called because the Roman people thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires might rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
[16] Out of the following, which country is dependent on others for the raw material for its Iron-Steel industry?
A.
England
B.
Australia
C.
Japan
D.
Turkey
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
Iron and steel had been a leading industry in Japan and had been considered critical to economic growth by the Japanese government. Japanese manufacturing industry is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. In 2005, the British Geological Survey stated China was the top steel producer with about one-third of the world share; Japan, Russia, and the US followed respectively. However, Japan has to import iron ore from other countries such as India.
[17] Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
A.
Canada
B.
South Africa
C.
Namibia
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Canada
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[18] The best variety of world’s cotton is known as -
A.
Sea Island
B.
Upland American
C.
Egyptian
D.
Short staple Indian
Ans:
Egyptian
Explanation :
The best cotton for comfort, durability, and silky softness is the cotton with the longest, strongest fibers. Pima, Sea-Island, and Egyptian cotton are all referred to as extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton). They all lead to better cotton comfort than other cotton varieties, yet Egyptian cotton wins the contest for having the longest, strongest fibers. This cotton is used in making thread, raincoats, underwear, and hosiery.
[19] Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries?
A.
Iron and Steel
B.
Automobile
C.
Petro-chemical
D.
Cotton textile
Ans:
Automobile
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and the surrounding region constitute a major center of commerce and global trade, most notably as home to America’s 'Big Three’ automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
[20] Major South-West Asian oil fields are located in -
A.
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
B.
Euphratis-Tigris Basin
C.
Arabian Desert
D.
Rub-al-Khali Desert
Ans:
Shore regions of Persian Gulf
Explanation :
The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil. The oil-rich countries (excluding Iraq) that have a coastline on the Persian Gulf are referred to as the Persian Gulf States.
[21] The deepest trench of the world- ‘The Mariana Trench’ is located in the:
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Atlantic Ocean
C.
Arctic Ocean
D.
Pacific Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
The Mariana Trench or Marianas Trench is the deepest part of the world’s occans. It is located in the western Pacific Ocean, to the east of the Mariana Islands. The trench is about 2,550 kilometres long but has an average width of only 69 kilometres (43 mi). It reaches a maximum-known depth of 10.994 km. The trench is not the part of the seafloor closest to the center of the Earth. This is because the Earth is not a perfect sphere: its radius is about 25 kilometres less at the poles than at the equator. As a result, parts of the Arctic Ocean seabed are at least 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) closer to the Earth’s center than the Challenger Deep seafloor.
[22] Which country is the world’s largest archipelago?
A.
Philippines
B.
Indonesia
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
Indonesia
Explanation :
An archipelago, sometimes called an island group or island chain, is a chain or cluster of islands. Archipelagos may be found isolated in bodies of water or neighboring a large land mass. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago with over 13,000 islands & totals around 18,000 islands. The Malay Archipelago (or Indonesian Archipelago) is often referred to as the largest archipelago in the world, but this is meant by area rather than number of islands. This title aptly represents its 25,000 - 30,000 or so islands which span 5,400 kilometres eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya (now known as Papua).
[23] Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to -
A.
East coast
B.
West coast
C.
North coast
D.
South coast
Ans:
East coast
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north-eastern Australia and runs more or less parallel to the coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
[24] Through which of the given regions does the equator run?
A.
Africa
B.
India
C.
Arabia
D.
China
Ans:
Africa
Explanation :
The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; Congo-Brazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
[25] The world famous ‘Serangeti Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in -
A.
Kenya
B.
Tanzania
C.
Zambia
D.
Uganda
Ans:
Tanzania
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.
Explanation :
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in Serengeti area, Tanzania. It is most famous for its annual migration of over one anda half million white bearded (or brindled) wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its many crocodile. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey.