World Geography : General Knowledge Questions and Answers

Q31. The prime meridian passes through

[A] New York

[B] Delhi

[C] Greenwich

[D] Paris

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Correct Answer: Greenwich


Q32. The most abundant element in sea water is 

[A] Chlorine

[B] Magnesium

[C] Sulphur

[D] Sodium

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Correct Answer: Chlorine


Q33. In which of the following states is the Phodong monastery situated?

[A] Sikkim

[B] Bihar

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] Sikkim

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Correct Answer: Sikkim


Q34. Simla is cooler than Amritsar although they are on the same latitude. This is because

[A] Simla is at greater height above sea level than Amritsar

[B] Simla is farther from the equator

[C] Their longitudes differ

[D] Simla is further north

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Correct Answer: Simla is at greater height above sea level than Amritsar


650+ World Geography Quiz Questions & Answers


Q35. State funding of elections takes place in

[A] Britain and Switzerland

[B] France and Italy

[C] USA and Canada

[D] Germany and Austria

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Correct Answer: Germany and Austria


Q36. The lines joining the place of equal intensity of seismic waves are known as

[A] Isoseisimic line

[B] Isogonal line

[C] Isogonic line

[D] Seisimice line

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Correct Answer: Isoseisimic line


Q37. Cyclonic rainfall largely occurs in 

[A] India

[B] Egypy

[C] U.K

[D] Mexico

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Correct Answer: India


Q38. Tsunamis are originated due to 

[A] Rotation of the earth

[B] Earthquake

[C] Sea waves

[D] Hurricane

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Correct Answer: Earthquake


Q39. Majid Gyre is a feature of which of the following Oceans?

[A] Pacific Ocean

[B] Indian Ocean

[C] Arctic Ocean

[D] Atlantic Ocean

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Correct Answer: Indian Ocean


Q40. A heavenly body which takes nearly the same time to complete one rotation and one revolution is 

[A] mars

[B] an asteroid

[C] a comet

[D] moon

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Correct Answer: moon


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