Q . WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Consider the following statements: 1. Ajman is one of the seven Emirates of the UAE. 2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
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Q . WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

a) Bahamas : Nassau
b) Costa Rica : San Jose
c) Nicaragua : Belmopan
d) Dominican Republic : Santo Domingo
Answer: c
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Continents in the decreasing order of their percentage of Earth's land?

a) North America-Africa-South America-Europe
b) Africa-North America-South America-Europe
c) North America-Africa-Europe-South America
d) Africa-North America-Europe-South America
Answer: b
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For which one of the following countries, is Spanish not an official language?

a) Chile
b) Colombia
c) Republic of Congo
d) Cuba
Answer: c
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Which one of the following cities is not a former capital of the given country (Country given in the brackets)?

a) Karachi (Pakistan)
b) Auckland (New Zealand)
c) Kyoto (Japan)
d) Brisbane (Australia)
Answer: d
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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (Current Name : Old Name)
 1. Channai : Madras
 2. Kolkata : Calcutta
 3. Mumbai : Bombay
 4. Bengaluru : Bangalore

a) Harare : Salisbury
b) Ethiopia : Abyssinia
c) Ghana : Dutch Guiana
d) Kinshasa : Leopoldville
Answer: c
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Consider the following statements: 1. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2. England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
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Q . WORLD GEOGRAPHY

1. Toramana belonged to the ethnic horde of the _______.
a) Scythians
b) Hunas
c) Yuechis
d) Sakas
Answer: b
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  •   King of the Huns Toramana was a ruler of the Hephthalite Empire who ruled its Indian region in the late 5th and the early 6th century. Toramana consolidated the Hephthalite power in Punjab and conquered northern and central India including Eran in Madhya Pradesh. His territory also included Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Kashmir.
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Q . WORLD GEOGRAPHY

After the break-up of the USSR, the largest country in the world in terms of area is:

a) China
b) Russia
c) USA
d) Canada
Answer: b
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  •   Russia is by the largest country on earth in terms of surface area and extends over a length of more than 9,000 km. At 17,098,250 km², it occupies only slightly more space (11%) than China and India combined.
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Swamps are seen in the Siberian rivers because:

a) Freezing of the river near the mouth prevents water to flow to the sea
b) Rivers are too narrow
c) Rivers are heavily drained by the large network of canals
d) Railway bridges built across the rivers obstruct the flow
Answer: a
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  •   Swamps, wetland ecosystem are characterized by mineral soils with poor drainage and by plant life dominated by trees. Swamps are found throughout the world. They are often found in regions of low relief associated with rivers that supply the water.
  •   Swamps are seen in the Siberian rivers because freezing of the river near the mouth prevents water to flow to the sea.
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Match: List I – List II A. Damascus – 1. Taiga B. Cassava – 2. City in Syria C. Pine Forest – 3. West Indian Tribe D. Insequent valley – 4. Wanganui in New Zealand A B C D

a) 1 2 3 4
b) 2 3 1 4
c) 3 4 1 2
d) 2 1 4 3
Answer: b
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Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below them:
 List I (City)
 A. Budapest
 B. Warsaw
 C. Berlin
 D. Beijing
 List II (Place)
 1. Alexander Platz
 2. Walesa Square
 3. Tiananmen Square
 4. Ceausescu Square
 5. Parliament Square
 Codes:
 A B C D

a) 4 3 1 5
b) 3 4 5 2
c) 5 2 4 3
d) 5 2 1 3
Answer: d
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List I

List II

(City)

(Place)

A. Budapest

Parliament Square

B. Warsaw

Walesa Square

C. Berlin

Alexander Platz

D. Beijing

Tiananmen Square

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Q . WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Which of the following countries is rich in oil?

a) Singapore
b) Thailand
c) Pakistan
d) Indonesia
Answer: d
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Q . WORLD GEOGRAPHY

The leading producer of silver is

a) U.S.A.
b) U.S.S.R.
c) Mexico
d) South Africa
Answer: c
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Match the columns: List 1 A. Land of Rising Sun B. Land of Midnight Sun C. Land of Thousand Lakes D. Land of Thunderbolt List 2 1. Korea 2. Finland 3. Japan 4. Norway 5. Bhutan A B C D

a) 2 4 1 5
b) 3 4 2 5
c) 1 3 2 4
d) 3 1 4 2
Answer: b
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Q . WORLD GEOGRAPHY

The largest producer of wood pulp is

a) Canada
b) U.S.S.R.
c) U.S.A.
d) Japan
Answer: a
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Country known as the Sugar Bowl of the World is

a) Cuba
b) India
c) Burma
d) Norway
Answer: a
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