[1] The largest producer of gold in the world is -
A.
Australia
B.
Canada
C.
Russia
D.
South Africa
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[2] The busiest and the most important sea route of the world is-
A.
North Pacific Sea Route
B.
North Atlantic Sea Route
C.
South Atlantic Sea Route
D.
Indian Ocean Route
Ans:
North Atlantic Sea Route
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilitie;(2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
[3] The biggest oil spill in world history took place in the :
A.
Mediterrarean Sea
B.
Caspian Sea
C.
Persian Gulf
D.
South China Sea
Ans:
South China Sea
Explanation :
The worst oil spill in history wasn’t an accident —it was deliberate. During the Gulf War in 1991, as Iraqi forces retreated from Kuwait, they opened the valves of oil wells and pipelines in a bid to slow the onslaught of American troops. The result was the largest oil spill history has seen. Some 240 million gallons of crude oil flowed into the Persian Gulf.
[4] Name the sea whose boundaries touch three Continents.
A.
Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea
C.
Caspian Sea
D.
Caribbean Sea
Ans:
Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant which includes most of modern Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, State of Palestine, Israel, Cyprus, Hatay Province of Turkey, some regions of northwestern Iraq and the Sinai Peninsula.
[5] The current spell of cold wave in the US has been a fall out of the :
A.
polar vortex
B.
biodiversity and habitats
C.
climate and energy
D.
political administration
Ans:
polar vortex
Explanation :
The 2013-14 North American cold wave was caused by southward shifts of the North Polar Vortex. On December 1, 2013, the weakening of the polar vortex led to the beginning of an abnormally cold trend in the Eastern and Central United States.
[6] The two countries connected by a tunnel under the sea are -
A.
England and France
B.
France and Denmark
C.
Australia and New Zealand
D.
Spain and Italy
Ans:
England and France
Explanation :
The Channel Tunnel is a 00.5-kilometre (undersea rail tunnel) linking Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.
[7] Which of the following countries are connected by the Palk Strait?
A.
India and Sri Lanka
B.
North Korea and South Korea
C.
Pakistan and China
D.
Britain and France
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and thence with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. It is studded at its southern end with a chain of low islands and reef shoals that are collectively called Adam's Bridge.
[8] Which countries are separated by the 49th parallel?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
USA and Mexico
C.
France and Germany
D.
Russia and China
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th Parallel separates United States of America and Canada.
[9] Which among the following is the world’s highest road pass accessible on a motor vehicle?
A.
Marsimik La
B.
Semo La
C.
Khardung La
D.
DungriLa
Ans:
Khardung La
Explanation :
Satellite images from Google Earth and NASA World Wind showsthat Semo La, with an elevation of 5,565 m/18,258 feet, is the world's highest motorable pass. Situated in the central part of Tibet, it gives access to the Chang Tang region. It is alternative access route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.
[10] The correct sequence of countries on basis of fish catch in descending order:
A.
China, Japan, Peru
B.
Japan, China, Peru,
C.
China, Peru, Japan
D.
Peru, China, Japan
Ans:
China, Peru, Japan
Explanation :
According to ‘The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture’ 2014 of Food and Agriculture Organization, China is the largest fish producing country in the world. It produced 13869604 tonnes of fish in 2012. Indonesia, USA, Peru, Russian Federation and Japan come next in sequential order.
[11] The Eskimos live in -
A.
Finland and Norway
B.
Norway and Siberia
C.
Siberia and Sweden
D.
Canada and Alaska
Ans:
Canada and Alaska
Explanation :
Eskimos or Inuit-Yupik peoples are indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the circumpolar region from eastern Siberia, across Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. There are two main groups that are referred to as Eskimo: Yupik and Inuit. In Canada and Greenland, the term Eskimo has fallen out of favour, as it is sometimes considered pejorative and has been replaced by the term Inuit.
[12] Maoris is the term used for the aboriginal people of -
A.
Fiji
B.
New Zealand
C.
South America
D.
Tasmania
Ans:
New Zealand
Explanation :
The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maori originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages at some time between 1250 and 1300 CE.
[13] Which is the largest metals trading centre?
A.
Johannesburg
B.
London
C.
New York
D.
Singapore
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The merger between Commodity Exchange Inc. and the New York Mercantile exchange has created the world’s largest physical futures trading exchange, called COMEX. Since the merger in 1994, the COMEX division has incorporated the trading of aluminum future contracts. New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world’s largest gold futures trading center.
[14] Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA?
A.
Moderate rainfall in winter
B.
Heavy rainfall throughout the year
C.
Low rainfall in summer
D.
Long winter with snow
Ans:
Moderate rainfall in winter
Explanation :
The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is used in making bread. This region is called the Corn Belt, or (occasionally) the "Grain Belt", the most intensively agricultural region of the Midwest. These are the areas of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
[15] Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?
A.
Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea-Arabian Sea
C.
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Ans:
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. The worldwide production of uranium in 2009 amounted to 50,572 tonnes. Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia are the top three producers and together account for 63% of world uranium production. Other important uranium producing countries in excess of 1000 tonnes per year are Namibia, Russia, Niger, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Canada was the world’s largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Production comes mainly from the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan province, which is the largest in the world.
[2] The busiest and the most important sea route of the world is-
A.
North Pacific Sea Route
B.
North Atlantic Sea Route
C.
South Atlantic Sea Route
D.
Indian Ocean Route
Ans:
North Atlantic Sea Route
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilitie;(2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
[3] The biggest oil spill in world history took place in the :
A.
Mediterrarean Sea
B.
Caspian Sea
C.
Persian Gulf
D.
South China Sea
Ans:
South China Sea
Explanation :
The worst oil spill in history wasn’t an accident —it was deliberate. During the Gulf War in 1991, as Iraqi forces retreated from Kuwait, they opened the valves of oil wells and pipelines in a bid to slow the onslaught of American troops. The result was the largest oil spill history has seen. Some 240 million gallons of crude oil flowed into the Persian Gulf.
[4] Name the sea whose boundaries touch three Continents.
A.
Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea
C.
Caspian Sea
D.
Caribbean Sea
Ans:
Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant which includes most of modern Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, State of Palestine, Israel, Cyprus, Hatay Province of Turkey, some regions of northwestern Iraq and the Sinai Peninsula.
[5] The current spell of cold wave in the US has been a fall out of the :
A.
polar vortex
B.
biodiversity and habitats
C.
climate and energy
D.
political administration
Ans:
polar vortex
Explanation :
The 2013-14 North American cold wave was caused by southward shifts of the North Polar Vortex. On December 1, 2013, the weakening of the polar vortex led to the beginning of an abnormally cold trend in the Eastern and Central United States.
[6] The two countries connected by a tunnel under the sea are -
A.
England and France
B.
France and Denmark
C.
Australia and New Zealand
D.
Spain and Italy
Ans:
England and France
Explanation :
The Channel Tunnel is a 00.5-kilometre (undersea rail tunnel) linking Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.
[7] Which of the following countries are connected by the Palk Strait?
A.
India and Sri Lanka
B.
North Korea and South Korea
C.
Pakistan and China
D.
Britain and France
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and thence with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. It is studded at its southern end with a chain of low islands and reef shoals that are collectively called Adam's Bridge.
[8] Which countries are separated by the 49th parallel?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
USA and Mexico
C.
France and Germany
D.
Russia and China
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th Parallel separates United States of America and Canada.
[9] Which among the following is the world’s highest road pass accessible on a motor vehicle?
A.
Marsimik La
B.
Semo La
C.
Khardung La
D.
DungriLa
Ans:
Khardung La
Explanation :
Satellite images from Google Earth and NASA World Wind showsthat Semo La, with an elevation of 5,565 m/18,258 feet, is the world's highest motorable pass. Situated in the central part of Tibet, it gives access to the Chang Tang region. It is alternative access route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.
[10] The correct sequence of countries on basis of fish catch in descending order:
A.
China, Japan, Peru
B.
Japan, China, Peru,
C.
China, Peru, Japan
D.
Peru, China, Japan
Ans:
China, Peru, Japan
Explanation :
According to ‘The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture’ 2014 of Food and Agriculture Organization, China is the largest fish producing country in the world. It produced 13869604 tonnes of fish in 2012. Indonesia, USA, Peru, Russian Federation and Japan come next in sequential order.
[11] The Eskimos live in -
A.
Finland and Norway
B.
Norway and Siberia
C.
Siberia and Sweden
D.
Canada and Alaska
Ans:
Canada and Alaska
Explanation :
Eskimos or Inuit-Yupik peoples are indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the circumpolar region from eastern Siberia, across Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. There are two main groups that are referred to as Eskimo: Yupik and Inuit. In Canada and Greenland, the term Eskimo has fallen out of favour, as it is sometimes considered pejorative and has been replaced by the term Inuit.
[12] Maoris is the term used for the aboriginal people of -
A.
Fiji
B.
New Zealand
C.
South America
D.
Tasmania
Ans:
New Zealand
Explanation :
The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maori originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages at some time between 1250 and 1300 CE.
[13] Which is the largest metals trading centre?
A.
Johannesburg
B.
London
C.
New York
D.
Singapore
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The merger between Commodity Exchange Inc. and the New York Mercantile exchange has created the world’s largest physical futures trading exchange, called COMEX. Since the merger in 1994, the COMEX division has incorporated the trading of aluminum future contracts. New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world’s largest gold futures trading center.
[14] Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA?
A.
Moderate rainfall in winter
B.
Heavy rainfall throughout the year
C.
Low rainfall in summer
D.
Long winter with snow
Ans:
Moderate rainfall in winter
Explanation :
The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is used in making bread. This region is called the Corn Belt, or (occasionally) the "Grain Belt", the most intensively agricultural region of the Midwest. These are the areas of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
[15] Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?
A.
Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea-Arabian Sea
C.
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Ans:
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
The worst oil spill in history wasn’t an accident —it was deliberate. During the Gulf War in 1991, as Iraqi forces retreated from Kuwait, they opened the valves of oil wells and pipelines in a bid to slow the onslaught of American troops. The result was the largest oil spill history has seen. Some 240 million gallons of crude oil flowed into the Persian Gulf.
[4] Name the sea whose boundaries touch three Continents.
A.
Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea
C.
Caspian Sea
D.
Caribbean Sea
Ans:
Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Europe and Anatolia, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant which includes most of modern Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, State of Palestine, Israel, Cyprus, Hatay Province of Turkey, some regions of northwestern Iraq and the Sinai Peninsula.
[5] The current spell of cold wave in the US has been a fall out of the :
A.
polar vortex
B.
biodiversity and habitats
C.
climate and energy
D.
political administration
Ans:
polar vortex
Explanation :
The 2013-14 North American cold wave was caused by southward shifts of the North Polar Vortex. On December 1, 2013, the weakening of the polar vortex led to the beginning of an abnormally cold trend in the Eastern and Central United States.
[6] The two countries connected by a tunnel under the sea are -
A.
England and France
B.
France and Denmark
C.
Australia and New Zealand
D.
Spain and Italy
Ans:
England and France
Explanation :
The Channel Tunnel is a 00.5-kilometre (undersea rail tunnel) linking Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.
[7] Which of the following countries are connected by the Palk Strait?
A.
India and Sri Lanka
B.
North Korea and South Korea
C.
Pakistan and China
D.
Britain and France
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and thence with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. It is studded at its southern end with a chain of low islands and reef shoals that are collectively called Adam's Bridge.
[8] Which countries are separated by the 49th parallel?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
USA and Mexico
C.
France and Germany
D.
Russia and China
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th Parallel separates United States of America and Canada.
[9] Which among the following is the world’s highest road pass accessible on a motor vehicle?
A.
Marsimik La
B.
Semo La
C.
Khardung La
D.
DungriLa
Ans:
Khardung La
Explanation :
Satellite images from Google Earth and NASA World Wind showsthat Semo La, with an elevation of 5,565 m/18,258 feet, is the world's highest motorable pass. Situated in the central part of Tibet, it gives access to the Chang Tang region. It is alternative access route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.
[10] The correct sequence of countries on basis of fish catch in descending order:
A.
China, Japan, Peru
B.
Japan, China, Peru,
C.
China, Peru, Japan
D.
Peru, China, Japan
Ans:
China, Peru, Japan
Explanation :
According to ‘The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture’ 2014 of Food and Agriculture Organization, China is the largest fish producing country in the world. It produced 13869604 tonnes of fish in 2012. Indonesia, USA, Peru, Russian Federation and Japan come next in sequential order.
[11] The Eskimos live in -
A.
Finland and Norway
B.
Norway and Siberia
C.
Siberia and Sweden
D.
Canada and Alaska
Ans:
Canada and Alaska
Explanation :
Eskimos or Inuit-Yupik peoples are indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the circumpolar region from eastern Siberia, across Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. There are two main groups that are referred to as Eskimo: Yupik and Inuit. In Canada and Greenland, the term Eskimo has fallen out of favour, as it is sometimes considered pejorative and has been replaced by the term Inuit.
[12] Maoris is the term used for the aboriginal people of -
A.
Fiji
B.
New Zealand
C.
South America
D.
Tasmania
Ans:
New Zealand
Explanation :
The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maori originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages at some time between 1250 and 1300 CE.
[13] Which is the largest metals trading centre?
A.
Johannesburg
B.
London
C.
New York
D.
Singapore
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The merger between Commodity Exchange Inc. and the New York Mercantile exchange has created the world’s largest physical futures trading exchange, called COMEX. Since the merger in 1994, the COMEX division has incorporated the trading of aluminum future contracts. New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world’s largest gold futures trading center.
[14] Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA?
A.
Moderate rainfall in winter
B.
Heavy rainfall throughout the year
C.
Low rainfall in summer
D.
Long winter with snow
Ans:
Moderate rainfall in winter
Explanation :
The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is used in making bread. This region is called the Corn Belt, or (occasionally) the "Grain Belt", the most intensively agricultural region of the Midwest. These are the areas of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
[15] Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?
A.
Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea-Arabian Sea
C.
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Ans:
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
The 2013-14 North American cold wave was caused by southward shifts of the North Polar Vortex. On December 1, 2013, the weakening of the polar vortex led to the beginning of an abnormally cold trend in the Eastern and Central United States.
[6] The two countries connected by a tunnel under the sea are -
A.
England and France
B.
France and Denmark
C.
Australia and New Zealand
D.
Spain and Italy
Ans:
England and France
Explanation :
The Channel Tunnel is a 00.5-kilometre (undersea rail tunnel) linking Folkestone, Kent, in the United Kingdom with Coquelles, Pas-de-Calais, near Calais in northern France beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover.
[7] Which of the following countries are connected by the Palk Strait?
A.
India and Sri Lanka
B.
North Korea and South Korea
C.
Pakistan and China
D.
Britain and France
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and thence with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. It is studded at its southern end with a chain of low islands and reef shoals that are collectively called Adam's Bridge.
[8] Which countries are separated by the 49th parallel?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
USA and Mexico
C.
France and Germany
D.
Russia and China
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th Parallel separates United States of America and Canada.
[9] Which among the following is the world’s highest road pass accessible on a motor vehicle?
A.
Marsimik La
B.
Semo La
C.
Khardung La
D.
DungriLa
Ans:
Khardung La
Explanation :
Satellite images from Google Earth and NASA World Wind showsthat Semo La, with an elevation of 5,565 m/18,258 feet, is the world's highest motorable pass. Situated in the central part of Tibet, it gives access to the Chang Tang region. It is alternative access route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.
[10] The correct sequence of countries on basis of fish catch in descending order:
A.
China, Japan, Peru
B.
Japan, China, Peru,
C.
China, Peru, Japan
D.
Peru, China, Japan
Ans:
China, Peru, Japan
Explanation :
According to ‘The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture’ 2014 of Food and Agriculture Organization, China is the largest fish producing country in the world. It produced 13869604 tonnes of fish in 2012. Indonesia, USA, Peru, Russian Federation and Japan come next in sequential order.
[11] The Eskimos live in -
A.
Finland and Norway
B.
Norway and Siberia
C.
Siberia and Sweden
D.
Canada and Alaska
Ans:
Canada and Alaska
Explanation :
Eskimos or Inuit-Yupik peoples are indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the circumpolar region from eastern Siberia, across Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. There are two main groups that are referred to as Eskimo: Yupik and Inuit. In Canada and Greenland, the term Eskimo has fallen out of favour, as it is sometimes considered pejorative and has been replaced by the term Inuit.
[12] Maoris is the term used for the aboriginal people of -
A.
Fiji
B.
New Zealand
C.
South America
D.
Tasmania
Ans:
New Zealand
Explanation :
The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maori originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages at some time between 1250 and 1300 CE.
[13] Which is the largest metals trading centre?
A.
Johannesburg
B.
London
C.
New York
D.
Singapore
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The merger between Commodity Exchange Inc. and the New York Mercantile exchange has created the world’s largest physical futures trading exchange, called COMEX. Since the merger in 1994, the COMEX division has incorporated the trading of aluminum future contracts. New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world’s largest gold futures trading center.
[14] Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA?
A.
Moderate rainfall in winter
B.
Heavy rainfall throughout the year
C.
Low rainfall in summer
D.
Long winter with snow
Ans:
Moderate rainfall in winter
Explanation :
The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is used in making bread. This region is called the Corn Belt, or (occasionally) the "Grain Belt", the most intensively agricultural region of the Midwest. These are the areas of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
[15] Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?
A.
Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea-Arabian Sea
C.
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Ans:
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and thence with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. It is studded at its southern end with a chain of low islands and reef shoals that are collectively called Adam's Bridge.
[8] Which countries are separated by the 49th parallel?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
USA and Mexico
C.
France and Germany
D.
Russia and China
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th Parallel separates United States of America and Canada.
[9] Which among the following is the world’s highest road pass accessible on a motor vehicle?
A.
Marsimik La
B.
Semo La
C.
Khardung La
D.
DungriLa
Ans:
Khardung La
Explanation :
Satellite images from Google Earth and NASA World Wind showsthat Semo La, with an elevation of 5,565 m/18,258 feet, is the world's highest motorable pass. Situated in the central part of Tibet, it gives access to the Chang Tang region. It is alternative access route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.
[10] The correct sequence of countries on basis of fish catch in descending order:
A.
China, Japan, Peru
B.
Japan, China, Peru,
C.
China, Peru, Japan
D.
Peru, China, Japan
Ans:
China, Peru, Japan
Explanation :
According to ‘The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture’ 2014 of Food and Agriculture Organization, China is the largest fish producing country in the world. It produced 13869604 tonnes of fish in 2012. Indonesia, USA, Peru, Russian Federation and Japan come next in sequential order.
[11] The Eskimos live in -
A.
Finland and Norway
B.
Norway and Siberia
C.
Siberia and Sweden
D.
Canada and Alaska
Ans:
Canada and Alaska
Explanation :
Eskimos or Inuit-Yupik peoples are indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the circumpolar region from eastern Siberia, across Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. There are two main groups that are referred to as Eskimo: Yupik and Inuit. In Canada and Greenland, the term Eskimo has fallen out of favour, as it is sometimes considered pejorative and has been replaced by the term Inuit.
[12] Maoris is the term used for the aboriginal people of -
A.
Fiji
B.
New Zealand
C.
South America
D.
Tasmania
Ans:
New Zealand
Explanation :
The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maori originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages at some time between 1250 and 1300 CE.
[13] Which is the largest metals trading centre?
A.
Johannesburg
B.
London
C.
New York
D.
Singapore
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The merger between Commodity Exchange Inc. and the New York Mercantile exchange has created the world’s largest physical futures trading exchange, called COMEX. Since the merger in 1994, the COMEX division has incorporated the trading of aluminum future contracts. New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world’s largest gold futures trading center.
[14] Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA?
A.
Moderate rainfall in winter
B.
Heavy rainfall throughout the year
C.
Low rainfall in summer
D.
Long winter with snow
Ans:
Moderate rainfall in winter
Explanation :
The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is used in making bread. This region is called the Corn Belt, or (occasionally) the "Grain Belt", the most intensively agricultural region of the Midwest. These are the areas of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
[15] Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?
A.
Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea-Arabian Sea
C.
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Ans:
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
Satellite images from Google Earth and NASA World Wind showsthat Semo La, with an elevation of 5,565 m/18,258 feet, is the world's highest motorable pass. Situated in the central part of Tibet, it gives access to the Chang Tang region. It is alternative access route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.
[10] The correct sequence of countries on basis of fish catch in descending order:
A.
China, Japan, Peru
B.
Japan, China, Peru,
C.
China, Peru, Japan
D.
Peru, China, Japan
Ans:
China, Peru, Japan
Explanation :
According to ‘The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture’ 2014 of Food and Agriculture Organization, China is the largest fish producing country in the world. It produced 13869604 tonnes of fish in 2012. Indonesia, USA, Peru, Russian Federation and Japan come next in sequential order.
[11] The Eskimos live in -
A.
Finland and Norway
B.
Norway and Siberia
C.
Siberia and Sweden
D.
Canada and Alaska
Ans:
Canada and Alaska
Explanation :
Eskimos or Inuit-Yupik peoples are indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the circumpolar region from eastern Siberia, across Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. There are two main groups that are referred to as Eskimo: Yupik and Inuit. In Canada and Greenland, the term Eskimo has fallen out of favour, as it is sometimes considered pejorative and has been replaced by the term Inuit.
[12] Maoris is the term used for the aboriginal people of -
A.
Fiji
B.
New Zealand
C.
South America
D.
Tasmania
Ans:
New Zealand
Explanation :
The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maori originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages at some time between 1250 and 1300 CE.
[13] Which is the largest metals trading centre?
A.
Johannesburg
B.
London
C.
New York
D.
Singapore
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The merger between Commodity Exchange Inc. and the New York Mercantile exchange has created the world’s largest physical futures trading exchange, called COMEX. Since the merger in 1994, the COMEX division has incorporated the trading of aluminum future contracts. New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world’s largest gold futures trading center.
[14] Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA?
A.
Moderate rainfall in winter
B.
Heavy rainfall throughout the year
C.
Low rainfall in summer
D.
Long winter with snow
Ans:
Moderate rainfall in winter
Explanation :
The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is used in making bread. This region is called the Corn Belt, or (occasionally) the "Grain Belt", the most intensively agricultural region of the Midwest. These are the areas of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
[15] Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?
A.
Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea-Arabian Sea
C.
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Ans:
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
Eskimos or Inuit-Yupik peoples are indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the circumpolar region from eastern Siberia, across Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. There are two main groups that are referred to as Eskimo: Yupik and Inuit. In Canada and Greenland, the term Eskimo has fallen out of favour, as it is sometimes considered pejorative and has been replaced by the term Inuit.
[12] Maoris is the term used for the aboriginal people of -
A.
Fiji
B.
New Zealand
C.
South America
D.
Tasmania
Ans:
New Zealand
Explanation :
The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The Maori originated with settlers from eastern Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages at some time between 1250 and 1300 CE.
[13] Which is the largest metals trading centre?
A.
Johannesburg
B.
London
C.
New York
D.
Singapore
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
The merger between Commodity Exchange Inc. and the New York Mercantile exchange has created the world’s largest physical futures trading exchange, called COMEX. Since the merger in 1994, the COMEX division has incorporated the trading of aluminum future contracts. New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world’s largest gold futures trading center.
[14] Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA?
A.
Moderate rainfall in winter
B.
Heavy rainfall throughout the year
C.
Low rainfall in summer
D.
Long winter with snow
Ans:
Moderate rainfall in winter
Explanation :
The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is used in making bread. This region is called the Corn Belt, or (occasionally) the "Grain Belt", the most intensively agricultural region of the Midwest. These are the areas of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
[15] Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?
A.
Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea-Arabian Sea
C.
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Ans:
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
The merger between Commodity Exchange Inc. and the New York Mercantile exchange has created the world’s largest physical futures trading exchange, called COMEX. Since the merger in 1994, the COMEX division has incorporated the trading of aluminum future contracts. New York Mercantile Exchange (COMEX) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is the world’s largest gold futures trading center.
[14] Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA?
A.
Moderate rainfall in winter
B.
Heavy rainfall throughout the year
C.
Low rainfall in summer
D.
Long winter with snow
Ans:
Moderate rainfall in winter
Explanation :
The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is used in making bread. This region is called the Corn Belt, or (occasionally) the "Grain Belt", the most intensively agricultural region of the Midwest. These are the areas of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
[15] Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following?
A.
Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
B.
Red Sea-Arabian Sea
C.
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
D.
Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Ans:
Atlantic Ocean-Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. Europe and Africa are separated by 14.3 km of ocean at the strait’s narrowest point.
[16] The term ‘Kraal’ is used for -
A.
House of Masai herder
B.
Fenced villages of Masai herder
C.
Cattle shed of the Kikuyus
D.
Tent of the Kirghiz
Ans:
Fenced villages of Masai herder
Explanation :
‘Kraal’ refers to aterm cognate to ‘corral’, used in an African village, sometimes for a cattle-pen or enclosure surrounded by a thorn-fence.
[17] Suez Canal connects -
A.
Red Sea and Arabian Sea
B.
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C.
Arabian Sea and Mediterranean Sea
D.
North Sea and Baltic Sea
Ans:
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869. The canal offers watercraft a shorter journey between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas by avoiding the South Atlantic and southern Indian oceans.
[18] What do you mean by ‘Density of Population’?
A.
Ratio of people living below poverty line to total population
B.
Number of persons live per square kilometre
C.
Number of persons in a city
D.
Number of persons living per kilometre
Ans:
Number of persons live per square kilometre
Explanation :
For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer or square mile. The world’s population is around 7,000,000,000 and Earth’s total area is 510,000,000 square kilometers (197,000,000 sq. mi.). Therefore, the worldwide human population density is around 7,000,000,000 + 510,000,000 = 13.7 per km2 (35 per sq. mi).
[19] Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because -
A.
It lies in the tropical belt
B.
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
C.
Local winds keep it warm.
D.
Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Ans:
North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
[20] Selvas are -
A.
Huge Canadian forests
B.
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
C.
Coniferous forests of Siberia
D.
Evergreen monsoon forests
Ans:
Equatorial rain forests of Brazil
Explanation :
Selvas are equatorial rain forests. The name was used earlier in Brazil for the forests. Today this name is used as a term for rain forests throughout the world.
[21] The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in:
A.
mild and humid climate
B.
dry summer and wet winter climate
C.
hot humid climate with long dry season
D.
hot summer and cool winter climate
Ans:
hot humid climate with long dry season
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
Savanna formations find a favourable growth in form of a hot sub-humid tropical climate, a dry season and a rainy season, with an average annual temperature between 22 °C and 27 °C. Asavannaisa rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands. They are found in a wide band on either side of the equator on the edges of tropical rainforests. Savannas have warm temperature year round.
[22] The main reason for deforestation in Asia is -
A.
excessive fuel wood collection
B.
excessive soil erosion
C.
floods
D.
construction of roads
Ans:
excessive fuel wood collection
Explanation :
The main causes of total clearance are agriculture and in drier areas, fuelwood collection. The main cause of forest degradation is logging. Mining, industrial development and large dams also have a serious impact. Tourism is becoming a larger threat to the forests. The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation estimates that ‘1.5 billion of the 2 billion people worldwide who rely on fuelwood for cooking and heating are overcutting forests’. This problem is worst in drier regions of the tropics.
[23] Where is the Island of Man located?
A.
Between Northern Ireland and England
B.
Between France and England
C.
Between Malaysia and Indonesia
D.
Between Cuba and Jamaica
Ans:
Between Northern Ireland and England
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland within the British Isle. The closest land is southern Scotland. It is 52 kilometres long and, at its widest point, 22 kilometres wide. The United Kingdom is responsible for the island’s defence and ultimately for good governance, and for representing the island in international forums, while the island’s own parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters.
[24] Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are -
A.
Moscow and Vladivostok
B.
St. Petersburg and Vladivostok
C.
Moscow and Krasnoyarsk
D.
St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk
Ans:
Moscow and Vladivostok
Explanation :
Trans-Siberian Railway is a network of railways connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East and the Sea of Japan. En route it passes through the cities of Perm, Yekaterinburg, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chita and Khabarovsk to Vladivostok via southern Siberia.
[25] Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world?
A.
Myanmar, Laos and Thailand
B.
Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
D.
Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand
Ans:
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.
Explanation :
The North Atlantic sea route is one of the busiest sea routes in the world, as it connects the world’s two most developed regions of the world, the eastern part of Canada and USA to Western Europe in the West. The four features of the North Atlantic sea route are: (1) Both the coasts have good port and harbour facilities; (2) Foreign trade over this sea route is greater than that of the rest of the world; (3) About one-fourth of the world’s foreign trade moves on this route; and (4) Due to its business, it is called as the “Big Trunk” route. It also serves more countries and people than any other route.