[1] Many of the active volcanoes are situated in -
A.
Atlantic Ocean
B.
Pacific Ocean
C.
Indian Ocean
D.
Arctic Ocean
Ans:
Pacific Ocean
Explanation :
Most scientists consider a volcano active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. There are about 1500 active volcanoes in the world - the majority along the Pacific Ring of Fire - and around 50 of these erupt each year.
[2] The Equatorial Forests of the Amazon Basin in South America are known as -
A.
Selva
B.
Taiga
C.
Tundra
D.
Pampas
Ans:
Selva
Explanation :
The Amazon Rainforest is located in the upper section of Brazil south of the Equator. It is known as Selva. It is a Tropical Rainforest because of the climate and its location near the equator.
[3] The largest island in the world is Greenland. It is an integral part of-
A.
Norway
B.
North America
C.
Denmark
D.
Canada
Ans:
Denmark
Explanation :
Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. With a population of 56,749 (2012 estimate), it is the least densely populated dependency or country in the world. Greenland became a Danish colony in 1814 after being under the rule of Denmark-Norway for centuries, With the Constitution of Denmark of 1953, Greenland became part of the Danish Realm.
[4] Where are most of the earth's active volcanoes concentrated?
A.
Europe
B.
Pacific Occan
C.
Africa
D.
South America
Ans:
Pacific Occan
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. It is sometimes called the circum-Pacific belt or the circum-Pacific seismic belt. About 90% of the world’s earthquakes and 81% of the world’s largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
[5] Which nation is Mongia Port situated in?
A.
SriLanka
B.
Bangladesh
C.
Bhutan
D.
India
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Mongla is the main sea port in the Bagerhat District of south-western Bangladesh. The port is situated at the confluence of the Pashur River and the Mongla River. It lies about 100 km north of the Bay of Bengal and is very near to Sundarbans.
[6] Which country is the largest producer of Timber?
A.
United States
B.
Brazil
C.
Nigeria
D.
Sweden
Ans:
United States
Explanation :
United States of America, India, China, Brazil and Canada were the first five major producers of the timber in 2006. As per the International Tropical Timber Organization, Annual Review and Assessment of the World Timber Situation 2010, USA, Canada and Brazil were the first three producers of sawnwood in the world.
[7] Which of the following countries has highest percentage of land under cultivation?
A.
China
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
From agricultural point of view, India is a unique country. It has vast expanse of level l and, rich soils, wild climatic variations suited for various types of crops, ample sunshine and a long growing season. The net sown area in India today is about 143 million hectares. India has the highest percentage of land under cultivation in the world. In spite of the fact that large areas in India, after independence, have been brought under irrigation, only one-third of the cropped area is actually irrigated. The productivity of agriculture is very low. Farming depends mainly upon monsoon rain. Most of the production comprises food crops. About one-third of the land holdings are small, less than one hectare in size. Farmers own their own small prices of land and grow crops primarily for consumption.
[8] Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A.
Russia - Bauxite
B.
Mexico — Silver
C.
Bolivia — Tin
D.
U.S.A. — Copper
Ans:
Russia - Bauxite
Explanation :
In 2010, Australia was the top producer of bauxite with almost one-third of the world’s production, followed by China, Brazil, India, and Guinea, Although aluminium demand is rapidly increasing, known reserves of its bauxite ore are sufficient to meet the worldwide demands for aluminium for many cerituries. Russia was the 15th largest bauxite producer in this list.
[9] Excluding the East European countries and Russia, the country with the largest area under forest is-
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Brazil
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The forested area (in square kilometres) and countries are: 1. Russia: 7,762,602; 2. Brazil: 4,776,980. 3, Canada: 3,101,340; 4. United States: 3,030,890; and 5. China: 1,821,000. However, when it comes to forested area as per cent of total land area, the list is: Brazil (56.10%); Russia: 45.40%; Canada: 31.06%: United States (30.84%), etc.
[10] Which of the following is called ‘Queen of the Adriatic’?
A.
Venice
B.
Rome
C.
Flanders
D.
Lisbon
Ans:
Venice
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES). The site has a mean atmospheric relative humidity (RH) of 17.3 per cent and a soil RH of a constant 14 percent at a depth of one meter
[11] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Hevea Tree - Barazil
B.
Sumatra - Malaysia
C.
Kajan River - Borneo
D.
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Ans:
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Explanation :
Dekke Toba is an Indonesian fish found in the Lake Toba which is a volcanic lake in the middle of the northern part of the Sumatra island. It is the largest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world.
[12] The longest river in the world is -
A.
Ganga
B.
Nile
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Amazon
Ans:
Nile
Explanation :
The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.
[13] Panama canal was constructed in—
A.
1869 A.D.
B.
1980 A.D.
C.
1905 A.D.
D.
1914 A.D.
Ans:
1914 A.D.
Explanation :
France began work on the Panama Canal in 1881, but had to stop because of engineering problems and high mortality due to disease. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal, which was officially opened on August 15, 1914. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
[14] The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is -
A.
Eastern Europe
B.
Western Europe
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Glassland
Ans:
Mediterranean
Explanation :
The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
[15] The largest delta of the world is -
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Amazon Basin
C.
Greenland
D.
Congo Basin
Ans:
Sunderbans
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
Most scientists consider a volcano active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. There are about 1500 active volcanoes in the world - the majority along the Pacific Ring of Fire - and around 50 of these erupt each year.
[2] The Equatorial Forests of the Amazon Basin in South America are known as -
A.
Selva
B.
Taiga
C.
Tundra
D.
Pampas
Ans:
Selva
Explanation :
The Amazon Rainforest is located in the upper section of Brazil south of the Equator. It is known as Selva. It is a Tropical Rainforest because of the climate and its location near the equator.
[3] The largest island in the world is Greenland. It is an integral part of-
A.
Norway
B.
North America
C.
Denmark
D.
Canada
Ans:
Denmark
Explanation :
Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. With a population of 56,749 (2012 estimate), it is the least densely populated dependency or country in the world. Greenland became a Danish colony in 1814 after being under the rule of Denmark-Norway for centuries, With the Constitution of Denmark of 1953, Greenland became part of the Danish Realm.
[4] Where are most of the earth's active volcanoes concentrated?
A.
Europe
B.
Pacific Occan
C.
Africa
D.
South America
Ans:
Pacific Occan
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. It is sometimes called the circum-Pacific belt or the circum-Pacific seismic belt. About 90% of the world’s earthquakes and 81% of the world’s largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
[5] Which nation is Mongia Port situated in?
A.
SriLanka
B.
Bangladesh
C.
Bhutan
D.
India
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Mongla is the main sea port in the Bagerhat District of south-western Bangladesh. The port is situated at the confluence of the Pashur River and the Mongla River. It lies about 100 km north of the Bay of Bengal and is very near to Sundarbans.
[6] Which country is the largest producer of Timber?
A.
United States
B.
Brazil
C.
Nigeria
D.
Sweden
Ans:
United States
Explanation :
United States of America, India, China, Brazil and Canada were the first five major producers of the timber in 2006. As per the International Tropical Timber Organization, Annual Review and Assessment of the World Timber Situation 2010, USA, Canada and Brazil were the first three producers of sawnwood in the world.
[7] Which of the following countries has highest percentage of land under cultivation?
A.
China
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
From agricultural point of view, India is a unique country. It has vast expanse of level l and, rich soils, wild climatic variations suited for various types of crops, ample sunshine and a long growing season. The net sown area in India today is about 143 million hectares. India has the highest percentage of land under cultivation in the world. In spite of the fact that large areas in India, after independence, have been brought under irrigation, only one-third of the cropped area is actually irrigated. The productivity of agriculture is very low. Farming depends mainly upon monsoon rain. Most of the production comprises food crops. About one-third of the land holdings are small, less than one hectare in size. Farmers own their own small prices of land and grow crops primarily for consumption.
[8] Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A.
Russia - Bauxite
B.
Mexico — Silver
C.
Bolivia — Tin
D.
U.S.A. — Copper
Ans:
Russia - Bauxite
Explanation :
In 2010, Australia was the top producer of bauxite with almost one-third of the world’s production, followed by China, Brazil, India, and Guinea, Although aluminium demand is rapidly increasing, known reserves of its bauxite ore are sufficient to meet the worldwide demands for aluminium for many cerituries. Russia was the 15th largest bauxite producer in this list.
[9] Excluding the East European countries and Russia, the country with the largest area under forest is-
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Brazil
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The forested area (in square kilometres) and countries are: 1. Russia: 7,762,602; 2. Brazil: 4,776,980. 3, Canada: 3,101,340; 4. United States: 3,030,890; and 5. China: 1,821,000. However, when it comes to forested area as per cent of total land area, the list is: Brazil (56.10%); Russia: 45.40%; Canada: 31.06%: United States (30.84%), etc.
[10] Which of the following is called ‘Queen of the Adriatic’?
A.
Venice
B.
Rome
C.
Flanders
D.
Lisbon
Ans:
Venice
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES). The site has a mean atmospheric relative humidity (RH) of 17.3 per cent and a soil RH of a constant 14 percent at a depth of one meter
[11] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Hevea Tree - Barazil
B.
Sumatra - Malaysia
C.
Kajan River - Borneo
D.
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Ans:
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Explanation :
Dekke Toba is an Indonesian fish found in the Lake Toba which is a volcanic lake in the middle of the northern part of the Sumatra island. It is the largest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world.
[12] The longest river in the world is -
A.
Ganga
B.
Nile
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Amazon
Ans:
Nile
Explanation :
The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.
[13] Panama canal was constructed in—
A.
1869 A.D.
B.
1980 A.D.
C.
1905 A.D.
D.
1914 A.D.
Ans:
1914 A.D.
Explanation :
France began work on the Panama Canal in 1881, but had to stop because of engineering problems and high mortality due to disease. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal, which was officially opened on August 15, 1914. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
[14] The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is -
A.
Eastern Europe
B.
Western Europe
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Glassland
Ans:
Mediterranean
Explanation :
The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
[15] The largest delta of the world is -
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Amazon Basin
C.
Greenland
D.
Congo Basin
Ans:
Sunderbans
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. With a population of 56,749 (2012 estimate), it is the least densely populated dependency or country in the world. Greenland became a Danish colony in 1814 after being under the rule of Denmark-Norway for centuries, With the Constitution of Denmark of 1953, Greenland became part of the Danish Realm.
[4] Where are most of the earth's active volcanoes concentrated?
A.
Europe
B.
Pacific Occan
C.
Africa
D.
South America
Ans:
Pacific Occan
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. It is sometimes called the circum-Pacific belt or the circum-Pacific seismic belt. About 90% of the world’s earthquakes and 81% of the world’s largest earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire.
[5] Which nation is Mongia Port situated in?
A.
SriLanka
B.
Bangladesh
C.
Bhutan
D.
India
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Mongla is the main sea port in the Bagerhat District of south-western Bangladesh. The port is situated at the confluence of the Pashur River and the Mongla River. It lies about 100 km north of the Bay of Bengal and is very near to Sundarbans.
[6] Which country is the largest producer of Timber?
A.
United States
B.
Brazil
C.
Nigeria
D.
Sweden
Ans:
United States
Explanation :
United States of America, India, China, Brazil and Canada were the first five major producers of the timber in 2006. As per the International Tropical Timber Organization, Annual Review and Assessment of the World Timber Situation 2010, USA, Canada and Brazil were the first three producers of sawnwood in the world.
[7] Which of the following countries has highest percentage of land under cultivation?
A.
China
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
From agricultural point of view, India is a unique country. It has vast expanse of level l and, rich soils, wild climatic variations suited for various types of crops, ample sunshine and a long growing season. The net sown area in India today is about 143 million hectares. India has the highest percentage of land under cultivation in the world. In spite of the fact that large areas in India, after independence, have been brought under irrigation, only one-third of the cropped area is actually irrigated. The productivity of agriculture is very low. Farming depends mainly upon monsoon rain. Most of the production comprises food crops. About one-third of the land holdings are small, less than one hectare in size. Farmers own their own small prices of land and grow crops primarily for consumption.
[8] Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A.
Russia - Bauxite
B.
Mexico — Silver
C.
Bolivia — Tin
D.
U.S.A. — Copper
Ans:
Russia - Bauxite
Explanation :
In 2010, Australia was the top producer of bauxite with almost one-third of the world’s production, followed by China, Brazil, India, and Guinea, Although aluminium demand is rapidly increasing, known reserves of its bauxite ore are sufficient to meet the worldwide demands for aluminium for many cerituries. Russia was the 15th largest bauxite producer in this list.
[9] Excluding the East European countries and Russia, the country with the largest area under forest is-
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Brazil
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The forested area (in square kilometres) and countries are: 1. Russia: 7,762,602; 2. Brazil: 4,776,980. 3, Canada: 3,101,340; 4. United States: 3,030,890; and 5. China: 1,821,000. However, when it comes to forested area as per cent of total land area, the list is: Brazil (56.10%); Russia: 45.40%; Canada: 31.06%: United States (30.84%), etc.
[10] Which of the following is called ‘Queen of the Adriatic’?
A.
Venice
B.
Rome
C.
Flanders
D.
Lisbon
Ans:
Venice
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES). The site has a mean atmospheric relative humidity (RH) of 17.3 per cent and a soil RH of a constant 14 percent at a depth of one meter
[11] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Hevea Tree - Barazil
B.
Sumatra - Malaysia
C.
Kajan River - Borneo
D.
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Ans:
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Explanation :
Dekke Toba is an Indonesian fish found in the Lake Toba which is a volcanic lake in the middle of the northern part of the Sumatra island. It is the largest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world.
[12] The longest river in the world is -
A.
Ganga
B.
Nile
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Amazon
Ans:
Nile
Explanation :
The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.
[13] Panama canal was constructed in—
A.
1869 A.D.
B.
1980 A.D.
C.
1905 A.D.
D.
1914 A.D.
Ans:
1914 A.D.
Explanation :
France began work on the Panama Canal in 1881, but had to stop because of engineering problems and high mortality due to disease. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal, which was officially opened on August 15, 1914. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
[14] The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is -
A.
Eastern Europe
B.
Western Europe
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Glassland
Ans:
Mediterranean
Explanation :
The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
[15] The largest delta of the world is -
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Amazon Basin
C.
Greenland
D.
Congo Basin
Ans:
Sunderbans
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
Mongla is the main sea port in the Bagerhat District of south-western Bangladesh. The port is situated at the confluence of the Pashur River and the Mongla River. It lies about 100 km north of the Bay of Bengal and is very near to Sundarbans.
[6] Which country is the largest producer of Timber?
A.
United States
B.
Brazil
C.
Nigeria
D.
Sweden
Ans:
United States
Explanation :
United States of America, India, China, Brazil and Canada were the first five major producers of the timber in 2006. As per the International Tropical Timber Organization, Annual Review and Assessment of the World Timber Situation 2010, USA, Canada and Brazil were the first three producers of sawnwood in the world.
[7] Which of the following countries has highest percentage of land under cultivation?
A.
China
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
From agricultural point of view, India is a unique country. It has vast expanse of level l and, rich soils, wild climatic variations suited for various types of crops, ample sunshine and a long growing season. The net sown area in India today is about 143 million hectares. India has the highest percentage of land under cultivation in the world. In spite of the fact that large areas in India, after independence, have been brought under irrigation, only one-third of the cropped area is actually irrigated. The productivity of agriculture is very low. Farming depends mainly upon monsoon rain. Most of the production comprises food crops. About one-third of the land holdings are small, less than one hectare in size. Farmers own their own small prices of land and grow crops primarily for consumption.
[8] Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A.
Russia - Bauxite
B.
Mexico — Silver
C.
Bolivia — Tin
D.
U.S.A. — Copper
Ans:
Russia - Bauxite
Explanation :
In 2010, Australia was the top producer of bauxite with almost one-third of the world’s production, followed by China, Brazil, India, and Guinea, Although aluminium demand is rapidly increasing, known reserves of its bauxite ore are sufficient to meet the worldwide demands for aluminium for many cerituries. Russia was the 15th largest bauxite producer in this list.
[9] Excluding the East European countries and Russia, the country with the largest area under forest is-
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Brazil
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The forested area (in square kilometres) and countries are: 1. Russia: 7,762,602; 2. Brazil: 4,776,980. 3, Canada: 3,101,340; 4. United States: 3,030,890; and 5. China: 1,821,000. However, when it comes to forested area as per cent of total land area, the list is: Brazil (56.10%); Russia: 45.40%; Canada: 31.06%: United States (30.84%), etc.
[10] Which of the following is called ‘Queen of the Adriatic’?
A.
Venice
B.
Rome
C.
Flanders
D.
Lisbon
Ans:
Venice
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES). The site has a mean atmospheric relative humidity (RH) of 17.3 per cent and a soil RH of a constant 14 percent at a depth of one meter
[11] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Hevea Tree - Barazil
B.
Sumatra - Malaysia
C.
Kajan River - Borneo
D.
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Ans:
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Explanation :
Dekke Toba is an Indonesian fish found in the Lake Toba which is a volcanic lake in the middle of the northern part of the Sumatra island. It is the largest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world.
[12] The longest river in the world is -
A.
Ganga
B.
Nile
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Amazon
Ans:
Nile
Explanation :
The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.
[13] Panama canal was constructed in—
A.
1869 A.D.
B.
1980 A.D.
C.
1905 A.D.
D.
1914 A.D.
Ans:
1914 A.D.
Explanation :
France began work on the Panama Canal in 1881, but had to stop because of engineering problems and high mortality due to disease. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal, which was officially opened on August 15, 1914. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
[14] The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is -
A.
Eastern Europe
B.
Western Europe
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Glassland
Ans:
Mediterranean
Explanation :
The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
[15] The largest delta of the world is -
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Amazon Basin
C.
Greenland
D.
Congo Basin
Ans:
Sunderbans
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
From agricultural point of view, India is a unique country. It has vast expanse of level l and, rich soils, wild climatic variations suited for various types of crops, ample sunshine and a long growing season. The net sown area in India today is about 143 million hectares. India has the highest percentage of land under cultivation in the world. In spite of the fact that large areas in India, after independence, have been brought under irrigation, only one-third of the cropped area is actually irrigated. The productivity of agriculture is very low. Farming depends mainly upon monsoon rain. Most of the production comprises food crops. About one-third of the land holdings are small, less than one hectare in size. Farmers own their own small prices of land and grow crops primarily for consumption.
[8] Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
A.
Russia - Bauxite
B.
Mexico — Silver
C.
Bolivia — Tin
D.
U.S.A. — Copper
Ans:
Russia - Bauxite
Explanation :
In 2010, Australia was the top producer of bauxite with almost one-third of the world’s production, followed by China, Brazil, India, and Guinea, Although aluminium demand is rapidly increasing, known reserves of its bauxite ore are sufficient to meet the worldwide demands for aluminium for many cerituries. Russia was the 15th largest bauxite producer in this list.
[9] Excluding the East European countries and Russia, the country with the largest area under forest is-
A.
USA
B.
Canada
C.
Australia
D.
Brazil
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The forested area (in square kilometres) and countries are: 1. Russia: 7,762,602; 2. Brazil: 4,776,980. 3, Canada: 3,101,340; 4. United States: 3,030,890; and 5. China: 1,821,000. However, when it comes to forested area as per cent of total land area, the list is: Brazil (56.10%); Russia: 45.40%; Canada: 31.06%: United States (30.84%), etc.
[10] Which of the following is called ‘Queen of the Adriatic’?
A.
Venice
B.
Rome
C.
Flanders
D.
Lisbon
Ans:
Venice
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES). The site has a mean atmospheric relative humidity (RH) of 17.3 per cent and a soil RH of a constant 14 percent at a depth of one meter
[11] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Hevea Tree - Barazil
B.
Sumatra - Malaysia
C.
Kajan River - Borneo
D.
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Ans:
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Explanation :
Dekke Toba is an Indonesian fish found in the Lake Toba which is a volcanic lake in the middle of the northern part of the Sumatra island. It is the largest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world.
[12] The longest river in the world is -
A.
Ganga
B.
Nile
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Amazon
Ans:
Nile
Explanation :
The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.
[13] Panama canal was constructed in—
A.
1869 A.D.
B.
1980 A.D.
C.
1905 A.D.
D.
1914 A.D.
Ans:
1914 A.D.
Explanation :
France began work on the Panama Canal in 1881, but had to stop because of engineering problems and high mortality due to disease. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal, which was officially opened on August 15, 1914. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
[14] The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is -
A.
Eastern Europe
B.
Western Europe
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Glassland
Ans:
Mediterranean
Explanation :
The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
[15] The largest delta of the world is -
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Amazon Basin
C.
Greenland
D.
Congo Basin
Ans:
Sunderbans
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
The forested area (in square kilometres) and countries are: 1. Russia: 7,762,602; 2. Brazil: 4,776,980. 3, Canada: 3,101,340; 4. United States: 3,030,890; and 5. China: 1,821,000. However, when it comes to forested area as per cent of total land area, the list is: Brazil (56.10%); Russia: 45.40%; Canada: 31.06%: United States (30.84%), etc.
[10] Which of the following is called ‘Queen of the Adriatic’?
A.
Venice
B.
Rome
C.
Flanders
D.
Lisbon
Ans:
Venice
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES). The site has a mean atmospheric relative humidity (RH) of 17.3 per cent and a soil RH of a constant 14 percent at a depth of one meter
[11] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Hevea Tree - Barazil
B.
Sumatra - Malaysia
C.
Kajan River - Borneo
D.
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Ans:
Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Explanation :
Dekke Toba is an Indonesian fish found in the Lake Toba which is a volcanic lake in the middle of the northern part of the Sumatra island. It is the largest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world.
[12] The longest river in the world is -
A.
Ganga
B.
Nile
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Amazon
Ans:
Nile
Explanation :
The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.
[13] Panama canal was constructed in—
A.
1869 A.D.
B.
1980 A.D.
C.
1905 A.D.
D.
1914 A.D.
Ans:
1914 A.D.
Explanation :
France began work on the Panama Canal in 1881, but had to stop because of engineering problems and high mortality due to disease. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal, which was officially opened on August 15, 1914. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
[14] The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is -
A.
Eastern Europe
B.
Western Europe
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Glassland
Ans:
Mediterranean
Explanation :
The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
[15] The largest delta of the world is -
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Amazon Basin
C.
Greenland
D.
Congo Basin
Ans:
Sunderbans
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
Dekke Toba is an Indonesian fish found in the Lake Toba which is a volcanic lake in the middle of the northern part of the Sumatra island. It is the largest lake in Indonesia and the largest volcanic lake in the world.
[12] The longest river in the world is -
A.
Ganga
B.
Nile
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Amazon
Ans:
Nile
Explanation :
The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.
[13] Panama canal was constructed in—
A.
1869 A.D.
B.
1980 A.D.
C.
1905 A.D.
D.
1914 A.D.
Ans:
1914 A.D.
Explanation :
France began work on the Panama Canal in 1881, but had to stop because of engineering problems and high mortality due to disease. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal, which was officially opened on August 15, 1914. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
[14] The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is -
A.
Eastern Europe
B.
Western Europe
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Glassland
Ans:
Mediterranean
Explanation :
The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
[15] The largest delta of the world is -
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Amazon Basin
C.
Greenland
D.
Congo Basin
Ans:
Sunderbans
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
France began work on the Panama Canal in 1881, but had to stop because of engineering problems and high mortality due to disease. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal, which was officially opened on August 15, 1914. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean.
[14] The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is -
A.
Eastern Europe
B.
Western Europe
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Glassland
Ans:
Mediterranean
Explanation :
The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
[15] The largest delta of the world is -
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Amazon Basin
C.
Greenland
D.
Congo Basin
Ans:
Sunderbans
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges– Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderbans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[16] The canal which links Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean is -
A.
Suez
B.
Malacca
C.
Panama
D.
Gibralter
Ans:
Panama
Explanation :
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean (via the Caribbean Sea) to the Pacific Ocean. The canal cuts across the Isthmus of Panama and is a key conduit for international maritime trade.
[17] In geography ‘Gulf Stream’ refers to -
A.
a warm ocean current
B.
strong air current
C.
streams joining a gulf
D.
the name of a stream
Ans:
a warm ocean current
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
The Gulf Stream, together with its northern extension towards Europe, the North Atlantic Drift, is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and follows the eastern coastlines of the United States and Newfoundland before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe
[18] Which from the following is a landlocked sea?
A.
Timor Sea
B.
Arafura Sea
C.
Greenland Sea
D.
Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of freshwater surrounded by land”. A land locked sea would be one with no access to the rest of the world’s oceans.
[19] The largest freshwater lake in the world is -
A.
Lake Victoria
B.
Lake Michigan
C.
Lake Balkhash
D.
Lake Superior
Ans:
Lake Superior
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
The Caspian Sea is generally regarded as the world’s largest lake, but it contains an oceanic basin (contiguous with the world ocean until 11 million years ago) rather than being entirely over continental crust. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world in area (if Lakes Michigan and Huron are taken separately), and the third largest in volume, behind Lake Baikal in Siberia and Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
[20] What is the longest mountain range in the world above sea-level?
A.
Andes mountains
B.
Himalayas
C.
Alps
D.
Pyreness mountains
Ans:
Andes mountains
Explanation :
A mountain range, or ‘mountain belt’, is a geographic area containing numerous geologically related mountains. Above sea level the Andes is usually considered the world’s longest mountain system; it is 7,000 kilometres in length. The Himalaya Range contains the highest mountains on the Earth’s surface, the highest of which is Mount Everest. The world’s longest mountain system is known as Ocean Ridge, which is a chain of mountains that runs on the seafloor of five oceans around the world; it has a length of 65,000 kilometres, and the total length of the system is 80,000 kilometres. The Andes is the world’s longest mountain system on the surface of a continent; it is 7,000 kilometres in length.
[21] Where is Normandy beach located?
A.
France
B.
Netherlands
C.
Spain
D.
Belgium
Ans:
France
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. The continental territory covers 30,627 km2 and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. The region is bordered along the northern coasts by the English Channel. There are granite cliffs in the west and limestone cliffs in the east. There are also long stretches of beach in the centre of the region. During the Second World War, the D-Day landings on the Normandy beaches under the code name Operation Neptune, started the lengthy Battle of Normandy which resulted in the Liberation of Paris, the restoration of the French Republic, and was a significant turning point in the war.
[22] To reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo, one has to cross -
A.
Palk Strait
B.
Palk Bay
C.
Gulf of Mannar
D.
Cook Strait
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
One has to cross Gulf of Mannar to reach from Kanyakumari to Colombo.
[23] Japan's famous shipbuilding Industries are located at :
A.
Detroit
B.
Pittsburgh
C.
Kobe
D.
Las Vegas
Ans:
Kobe
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
Japan’s famous shipbuilding industries are located at Kobe. Shozo Kawasaki established Kawasaki Tsukiji shipyard in Tokyo in 1878 and the second shipyard in Kobe in 1886.
[24] The greatest producer of Apples in the world is -
A.
U.S.A.
B.
Russia
C.
India
D.
China
Ans:
China
Explanation :
About 69 million tonnes of apples were grown worldwide in 2010, and China produced almost half of this total. The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. The largest exporters of apples in 2009 were China, the U.S., Poland, Italy, Chile, and France while the biggest importers in the same year were Russia, Germany, the UK and the Netherlands.
[25] Major producer of supar is -
A.
Australia
B.
Cuba
C.
India
D.
Mauritius
Ans:
India
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.
Explanation :
Sugarcane is the world's largest crop. In 2010, FAO estimated it was cultivated on about 23.8 million hectares, in more than 90 countries, with a worldwide harvest of 1.69 billion tonnes. Brazil was the largest producer of sugar cane in the world. The next five major producers, in decreasing amounts of production, were India, China, Thailand, Pakistan and Mexico.