Quiz on World Geography – GK GS Quiz for All Competitive Exams
31. Fish farming is practised in
A. Africa
B. South Africa
C. China
D. Peru and Brazil
Answer: Option C
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Explanation : Fish farming is practised in China. China, with one-fifth of the world’s population, accounts for two-thirds of the world’s reported aquaculture production. Aquaculture is the farming of fish and other aquatic life in enclosures, such as ponds, lakes and tanks, or cages in rivers and coastal waters.[collapse]
32. Copper alloys with tin to give
A. Brass
B. Bronze
C. German silver
D. Zinc
Answer: Option B
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Explanation : Copper alloys with tin to give Bronze. Bronze is an alloy that consists primarily of copper with the addition of other ingredients. In most cases the ingredient added is typically tin, but arsenic, phosphorus, aluminum, manganese, and silicon can also be used to produce different properties in the material.[collapse]
33. The international air route from West Europe to East Asia passes through India because ________
A. India is a busy centre situated between the two places
B. It provides the shortest route
C. India is the only country in Asia providing refuelling capacity
D. None of these
Answer: Option A
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Explanation : The international air route from West Europe to East Asia passes through India because India is a busy centre situated between the two places. [collapse]
34. The approximate depth of the Mariana Trench or the Pacific Ocean is
A. 5530 m
B. 7530 m
C. 11030 m
D. 13030 m
Answer: Option C
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Explanation : The approximate depth of the Mariana Trench or the Pacific Ocean is 11030 m. The maximum known depth is 10,994 metres (36,070 ft) (± 40 metres [130 ft]) at the southern end of a small slot-shaped valley in its floor known as the Challenger Deep. [collapse]
35. Which one the following condition is not favourable for the formation of delta?
A. Active vertical and lateral erosion in the lower course of the rivers
B. Coast should be preferably tideless
C. Sea adjoining the delta should be shallow
D. There should be no strong current running at right angles to the river mouths
Answer: Option A
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Explanation : Active vertical and lateral erosion in the lower course of the rivers is not favourable for the formation of delta. Favourable conditions are Active vertical & lateral erosion in upper course of the river to provide extensive sediments. Coast should be sheltered preferably tideless & no strong current at right angle to the mouth of the river washing away the sediments. Sea adjoining the delta should be shallow or else the load will disappear in deep waters.[collapse]
36. Wavy hair is characteristic or
A. Neanderthal man
B. Nordic race
C. Mongoloid race
D. Cromagnon man
Answer: Option B
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Explanation : Wavy hair is characteristic of Nordic race. The Nordic race was one of the putative sub-races into which some late-19th to mid-20th century anthropologists divided the Caucasian race.[collapse]
37. In the Himalayas the melting or the snow is more on the
A. Southern slopes
B. Northern slopes
C. Eastern slopes
D. Western slopes
Answer: Option A
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Explanation : In the Himalayas the melting or the snow is more on the Southern slopes. In winter, the sun is always towards the South and the northern facing parts of any mountain are in perpetual shadow. However, in summer, the sun will not migrate as much to the North as it migrated to the South in winter.[collapse]
38. The Doctor is a wind which
A. Is enervating
B. Withers plants
C. Is injurious to health
D. Is conducive to health
Answer: Option D
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Explanation : The Doctor is a wind which is conducive to health. The Harmattan Wind is also known as “the Doctor”, as it’s cool winds can bring relief from oppressive heat.[collapse]
39. Which of the following gives the correct decreasing order in numbers in the food chain pyramid?
1. Primary Producers
2. Herbivores
3. Carnivores
4. Man
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 1 3 2 4
C. 4 3 2 1
D. 1 2 4 3
Answer: Option A
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Explanation : The correct decreasing order in numbers in the food chain pyramid are Primary Producers, Herbivores, Carnivores and Man.[collapse]
40. The World’s biggest concrete structure “Three Gorges Dam” is located in which of the following countries?
A. China
B. Taiwan
C. Malaysia
D. Thailand
Answer: Option A
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Explanation : “Three Gorges Dam” is a hydroelectric dam built across Yangtze River in Hubei Province of China.[collapse]