Chapter: The Water World, Facts and Countries
1401.

The Great Barrier Reef is: [CDS 1992]

A. conglomeration of corals in Australian waters
B. Mountains range in Utah, U.S.A.
C. Salt hills of Afghanistan
D. Sub-Oceanic mountain in South China Sea
Answer» A. conglomeration of corals in Australian waters
1402.

Which of the following cities is incorrectly matched to the river on which it is situated?

A. Budapest - River Danube
B. Baghad - River Tigris
C. Amsterdam - River Amsel
D. Alexandria - River Niger
Answer» D. Alexandria - River Niger
1403.

On the bank of which river is New York situated?

A. River Colorado
B. River Hudson
C. River Mississippi
D. River Amazon
Answer» B. River Hudson
1404.

Which one the following condition is not favourable for the formation of delta? [IAS 2003]

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» A. Active vertical and lateral erosion in the lower course of the rivers
1405.

The largest fish exporting region in the world is:

A. The South - East Asian Region
B. The North - West Pacific Region
C. The North - East Pacific Region
D. The North - East Atlantic Region
Answer» B. The North - West Pacific Region
1406.

Which of the following countries is included in the North-West Pacific fishing grounds?

A. Norway
B. Canada
C. Netherlands
D. Japan
Answer» D. Japan
1407.

The fishing grounds in the Pacific Ocean, the world's greatest fishing regions, lie between the :

A. Bering Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
B. the North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
C. the East China Sea and the Bering Sea
D. the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Sea
Answer» C. the East China Sea and the Bering Sea
1408.

Main hunting ground for blue whales is located in:

A. Antarctic region
B. Arctic Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Southern Atlantic Ocean
Answer» B. Arctic Ocean
1409.

The World's major commercial fishing grounds are located in the:

A. cool waters of the northern hemisphere in comparatively higher latitudes
B. equatorial water
C. temperate waters of tropical seas
D. warm water of seas in southern hemisphere
Answer» A. cool waters of the northern hemisphere in comparatively higher latitudes
1410.

Which of the following is the largest irrigation canal in the world? [Asstt Grade 1993]

A. Panama Canal
B. Sirhind Canal
C. Suez Canal
D. Indira Gandhi Canal
Answer» D. Indira Gandhi Canal
1411.

The most important navigable river in, Central Europe that provides a link between seven countries-Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Rome, Russia and Yugoslavia is :

A. Volga
B. Rhine
C. Dnieper
D. Danube
Answer» D. Danube
1412.

Of the following the busiest oceanic trade route is:

A. Cape route
B. North Atlantic route
C. Panama canal
D. Suez canal
Answer» B. North Atlantic route
1413.

The Atlantic Ocean routes are busier than the Pacific Ocean routes because Atlantic Ocean:

A. Routes are shorter
B. Routes are not so dangerous
C. is surrounded on both sides by industrialised nations
D. has better shipping facilities
Answer» C. is surrounded on both sides by industrialised nations
1414.

Which is the correct sequence of the given American cities from West to East? [Asstt Comm PF 2002]

A. Salt Lake City - Pittsburgh - San Francisco - Boston
B. San Francisco - Salt Lake City Pittsburgh - Boston
C. Salt Lake City - San Francisco - Boston - Pittsburgh
D. San Pittsburgh - Salt Lake City – Boston
Answer» B. San Francisco - Salt Lake City Pittsburgh - Boston
1415.

The tip of South America is : [CDS 2001]

A. Cape Verde
B. Cape York
C. Cape Horn
D. Cape Cod
Answer» C. Cape Horn
1416.

Which one of the following is the largest country area-wise? [CDS 2002]

A. Argentina
B. India
C. Kazakhastan
D. Sudan
Answer» B. India
1417.

Which one of the following is not an African country? [CDS 1991]

A. Cameroon
B. Gabon
C. Mauritania
D. Yemen
Answer» D. Yemen
1418.

The country which is commonly known as 'The Land of Golden Fleece' is: [CDS 1991]

A. Australia
B. Britain
C. France
D. Japan
Answer» A. Australia
1419.

Which of the following countries is known as the 'Sugar bowl of the World' ?

A. India
B. Cuba
C. Brazil
D. U.S.A.
Answer» B. Cuba
1420.

A person of mixed European and Indian blood in Latin America is called a : [IAS 1999]

A. Mulatto
B. Mestizo
C. Meiji
D. Mau Mau
Answer» B. Mestizo
1421.

Which of the following regions of the world is most thickly populated?

A. East Asia
B. South Asia
C. North-West Europe
D. North and South America
Answer» A. East Asia
1422.

Which of the following regions are regarded as areas of high density of population?

A. East Asia, Central and Southern Europe, Tropical deserts
B. Amazon and Congo Basins, South-East Asia, European Russia
C. Congo Basin and Indonesia, Central and Southern Europe, European Russia
D. East Asia, Southern Asia, North Western Europe
Answer» D. East Asia, Southern Asia, North Western Europe
1423.

Maoris are the inhabitants of:

A. Nigeria
B. Egypt
C. Brazil
D. New Zealand
Answer» D. New Zealand
1424.

The indigenous people living in Fiji and Papua New Guinea belong to : [IAS 2003]

A. Mongolian group
B. Polynesian group
C. Micronesian group
D. Melanesian group
Answer» D. Melanesian group
1425.

Which of the following group of people changes their house types according to seasons? [IAS 2003]

A. Pygmies
B. Bantus
C. Kirghiz
D. Eskimos
Answer» C. Kirghiz
1426.

Which of the following is/are wrongly matched? 1. Bushman - Kalahari Desert 2. Masai - North America 3. Bindibus - Australia 4. Kirghiz - Asian Steppes

A. I
B. II
C. III
D. III and IV
Answer» B. II
1427.

Numerically the largest human race in the world is : [COS 2004]

A. Caucasoid
B. Mongoloid
C. Negroid
D. Austroloid
Answer» A. Caucasoid
1428.

About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of: [IAS 1997]

A. 5°N and 20°N
B. 20°N and 40°N
C. 40°N and 60°N
D. 20°S and 40°S
Answer» B. 20°N and 40°N
1429.

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [NDA 2004]

A. Abuja : Nigeria
B. Ashkhabad : Turkmenistan
C. Pretoria : South Africa
D. Rabat : Yemen
Answer» C. Pretoria : South Africa
1430.

What is the capital of East Timor ? [CDS 2004]

A. Darwin
B. DiIi
C. Semarang
D. Yogyakarta
Answer» B. DiIi
1431.

Which one of the following is a land-locked country? [CDS 2004]

A. Angola
B. Gabon
C. Tanzania
D. Zimbabwe
Answer» D. Zimbabwe
1432.

What is the country through which both Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass? [CDS 2004]

A. Brazil
B. Uruguay
C. Colombia
D. Ecuador
Answer» A. Brazil
1433.

Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. Germany and America are the two largest producers of wind-power 2. America has nuclear energy generation capacity of around 100,000 MW 3. America has more nuclear reactors than any other country in the world Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
1434.

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2004] States of USA Geography Division

A. Iowa West North Central
B. Texas West South Central
C. California Pacific
D. New Jersey South Atlantic
Answer» D. New Jersey South Atlantic
1435.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

A. Eskimo - Canada
B. Oran - Sweden
C. Pygmies - Pampas
D. Gonds – Africa
Answer» A. Eskimo - Canada
1436.

In which of the following countries, is the ratio of hydroelectric generation to the total electricity generation the highest? [IAS 2004]

A. Norway
B. Sweden
C. Italy
D. Denmark
Answer» A. Norway
1437.

Which of the following are associated with Saudi Arabia? [IAS 2004] 1. High proportion of urban population 2. Extensive agriculture pattern 3. Considerable extent of land under pasture lands Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer» A. 1, 2 and 3
1438.

Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term 'Karroo' of Southern Africa? [IAS 2004]

A. Rift valley formed due to faulting
B. Dome shaped landforms caused by earth's movements
C. Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Steppes from the coastal lowland on to the high plateau
1439.

Which one of the following countries has the highest average of road length on per thousand square kilometer area basis? [IAS 2004]

A. India
B. Japan
C. USA
D. France
Answer» B. Japan
1440.

Which of the following statements are true regarding distribution of world population? 1. Only 10 percent of the total population lives in the southern hemisphere 2. Nearly two-thirds of the total population live within 500 km of sea 3. Nearly 80 percent of the total population lives within 500 meters altitude above sea level

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I, II and III
Answer» D. I, II and III
1441.

Most of the people in the world live in lowland areas except those in : [IAS 2004]

A. Central and Western Africa
B. Southern and South - eastern Europe
C. Southern and South - eastern Asia
D. Central America and North - western South America
Answer» A. Central and Western Africa
1442.

Which one of the following continents has the lowest birth and death rates? [IAS 2004]

A. Europe
B. Australia
C. North America
D. South America
Answer» B. Australia
1443.

Which of the following tribes and their area of inhabitance is incorrect ?

A. Samoyeds - Asiatic Tundra
B. Gaucho - Uruguay
C. Bindibus - Algeria
D. Tartars – Siberia
Answer» C. Bindibus - Algeria
1444.

Asia accounts for nearly ______ percent of world population.

A. 40
B. 45
C. 55
D. 70
Answer» C. 55
1445.

The regions with the highest and lowest densities are respectively :

A. Europe and Africa
B. Asia and Oceania
C. North America and Africa
D. Europe and Oceania
Answer» D. Europe and Oceania
1446.

The country with the highest density is :

A. China
B. Bangladesh
C. India
D. Singapore
Answer» D. Singapore
1447.

Which of the following is a low-density area? 1. Equatorial forest 2. Tropical deserts 3. Eastern Asia 4. North-eastern America

A. I, II and IV
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I, III and IV
Answer» B. I and II
1448.

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» A. 1, 2, 3, 4
1449.

Latvia does not share its borders with which one of the following countries? [IAS 2004]

A. Russia
B. Estoma
C. Lithuania
D. Poland
Answer» D. Poland
1450.

Which one of the following does not border Panama? [IAS 2004]

A. Costa Rica
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Columbia
D. Venezuela
Answer» D. Venezuela
1451.

The correct decreasing order of the population of the various continents is:

A. Asia, Europe, America, Africa, Australia
B. Asia, America, Europe, Africa, Australia
C. Asia, Europe, Africa, America, Australia
D. Asia, America, Africa, Europe, Australia
Answer» C. Asia, Europe, Africa, America, Australia
1452.

Consider the following statements : 1. Greenland is an overseas territory of France. 2. Berumuda, an overseas territory of UK, is situated in Western Atlantic. 3. State of Bahrain is situated in the Persian Gulf. Which of these statements is/are correct? [CPO AC 2003]

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3
1453.

In the context of exports, which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ? [CDS 2000]

A. Cape Town : Wool and wine
B. Adelaide : Wheat and wool
C. Perth : Rice and corn
D. San Francisco : Fruits and wine
Answer» C. Perth : Rice and corn
1454.

Which one of the following countries is not in South America? [CDS 2003]

A. Bolivia
B. Paraguay
C. Suriname
D. Swaziland
Answer» D. Swaziland
1455.

Which one of the following countries is situated, geographically in America' but politically a part of Europe? [UP PCS 2002]

A. Iceland
B. Canary Islands
C. Green Land
D. Cuba
Answer» C. Green Land
1456.

Consider the following statements regarding global warming: 1. Melting of polar ice caps and subsequently rise in the sea level is the most important effect of global warming. 2. The sea level is likely to rise by one meter by 2070 AD if the present level of global warming is not controlled. 3. All the coral islands in the world will be submerged. 4. By 2044 AD, Fiji is likely to be submerged and rise in the sea level by the same year will pose a grave danger to the Netherlands. Select the correct answer from the following: [UP PCS 2002]

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
1457.

The "Horn of Africa" includes: [IAS 2003]

A. Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia
B. Namibia, Botswana, Republic of South Africa
C. Senegal, Guinea, Somalia
D. Libya, Egypt, Sudan
Answer» A. Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia
1458.

The ports which function as the collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries to be sent to others besides their own country are called: [IAS 2003]

A. out ports
B. packet stations
C. entreport ports
D. port of call
Answer» C. entreport ports
1459.

Israel has common borders with:[IAS 2003]

A. Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt
B. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Jordan
C. Cyprus, Turkey, Jordan and Egypt
D. Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Yemen
Answer» B. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Jordan
1460.

Which one of the following countries is land locked? [IAS 2003]

A. Bolivia
B. Peru
C. Suriname
D. Uruguay
Answer» A. Bolivia
1461.

Consider the following statements concerning United Arab Emirates: 1. Oman is one of the seven Emirates which form the United Arab Emirates. 2. Dubai is the capital of United Arab Emirates. 3. Fishing and tourism are the key industries of United Arab Emirates. Which of these statements is/are correct? [Asstt Comm PF 2002]

A. 1 and 2
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 3 only
1462.

Consider the following statements: 1. Bermuda situated in Western Atlantic Ocean is a United Kingdom Overseas Territory. 2. 38th Parallel divided boundary between North and South Vietnam before unification 3. Bahamas situated near Florida is one of the states of USA. Which of these statements is/are correct? [Asstt Comm PF 2002]

A. only 1
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1 and 2
Answer» A. only 1
1463.

Which of the following is the largest island? [CDS 2001]

A. Sumatra
B. Madagascar
C. Honshu
D. Cuba
Answer» B. Madagascar
1464.

The major cause of the decrease in population of rural areas as compared to the towns is :

A. increased death rate due to lack of amenities
B. lack of transport facilities
C. low birth rates
D. migration of people from villages to the urban areas in search of better facilities and employment
Answer» D. migration of people from villages to the urban areas in search of better facilities and employment
1465.

Which of the following is a reason for the increase in population of the developing countries?

A. Increase in birth rate due to reluctance to accept family planning measures
B. Increase in life expectancy and decrease of death rate due to medical facilities
C. Both of these
D. None of these
Answer» B. Increase in life expectancy and decrease of death rate due to medical facilities
1466.

What is meant by 'brain drain'?

A. Increase in the population of mentally retarded or brainless people
B. The increasing medical facilities which have resulted in decrease in the number of mentally retarded people
C. The marriage of highly intellectual people so as to add more intelligent progency to the population
D. The migration of highly qualified or skilled people to better places of employment
Answer» D. The migration of highly qualified or skilled people to better places of employment
1467.

Life expectancy of a region is :

A. the minimum age up to which an individual should definitely live in the region
B. the maximum age at which any individual of the region can live
C. the average age at which people die in the region
D. the age at which majority of people die in the region
Answer» B. the maximum age at which any individual of the region can live
1468.

Infant mortality rate is :

A. number of deaths of children below 1 year of age per 1000 of the population
B. number of deaths of children below 5 years of age per 1000 of the population
C. number of deaths of children below 1 year of age per 100 of the population
D. number of deaths of children below 5 years of age per 100 of the population
Answer» A. number of deaths of children below 1 year of age per 1000 of the population
1469.

Which part of Europe is most densely populated?

A. Eastern Europe
B. Western Europe
C. Northern Europe
D. Area around the Black Sea
Answer» B. Western Europe
1470.

Which of the following countries have achieved a negative growth rate of population? [CDS 1993]

A. Australia, Canada and Sweden
B. U.K., Sweden and Germany
C. France, Italy and Ireland
D. Japan, U.S.A. and Russia
Answer» A. Australia, Canada and Sweden
1471.

World's highest urban density of population occurs in :

A. Kolkata
B. Tokyo
C. New York
D. London
Answer» B. Tokyo
1472.

Which among the following is the most populous city in the world? [Railways 1994]

A. Kolkata
B. Mexico City
C. Sao Paulo
D. Tokyo
Answer» D. Tokyo
1473.

The country with the highest density of population in Europe is :

A. France
B. Italy
C. Belgium
D. Netherlands
Answer» D. Netherlands
1474.

The least densely populated country among the following countries of Europe is:

A. Poland
B. Norway
C. Germany
D. Belgium
Answer» B. Norway
1475.

Which continent has the highest density of population?

A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. North America
Answer» C. Europe
1476.

Most of the people of the middle east belong to _______ group of people.

A. Negro
B. Nordic
C. Alpine
D. Mediterranean
Answer» D. Mediterranean
1477.

First railway line in the world, was laid in :

A. Western U.S.A.
B. North-East England
C. Federal Republic of Germany
D. Russia
Answer» B. North-East England
1478.

Which of the following is the longest Railway Tunnel?

A. St. Gothard (Switzerland)
B. East Finchley (London)
C. Cascade (U.S.A.)
D. Tanna (Japan)
Answer» D. Tanna (Japan)
1479.

The longest railway platform is :

A. London (U.K.)
B. Moscow (Russia)
C. Kharagpur (India)
D. New York (U.S.A.)
Answer» C. Kharagpur (India)
1480.

The largest railway station of the world is :

A. Trans-Siberian railway station, Russia
B. Grand Central Terminal, Chicago
C. Kharagpur railway station, India
D. None of these
Answer» B. Grand Central Terminal, Chicago
1481.

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» A. India is a busy centre situated between the two places
1482.

Shortest air route from New Delhi to Vancouver will be :

A. New Delhi - Bangkok - Tokyo - Vancouver
B. New Delhi - London - New York - Vancouver
C. New Delhi - Moscow - London - Vancouver
D. New Delhi - Paris - New York – Vancouver
Answer» A. New Delhi - Bangkok - Tokyo - Vancouver
1483.

What is the shortest route from Moscow to San Francisco?

A. Moscow to Europe to Greenland; crossing Atlantic and then North America
B. Moscow to Europe; crossing Atlantic and East Coast of North America
C. Moscow to Siberia to Japan and crossing Pacific
D. Over the North Pole and over Canada
Answer» B. Moscow to Europe; crossing Atlantic and East Coast of North America
1484.

The shortest air-route from Perth to London is: [IAS 1994]

A. Perth, Mumbai, Rome, London
B. Perth, Ankara, Paris, London
C. Perth, Aden, Paris, London
D. Perth, Mombasa, Rome, London
Answer» C. Perth, Aden, Paris, London
1485.

Pakistan's nuclear power plant is located at : [IFS 1988]

A. Islamabad
B. Peshawar
C. Kahuta
D. Karachi
Answer» C. Kahuta
1486.

Which one of the following countries is not land-locked?

A. Afghanistan
B. Myanmar
C. Nepal
D. Switzerland
Answer» A. Afghanistan
1487.

Amongst the following, which is the largest island? [LIC 1993]

A. England
B. Japan
C. Borneo
D. New Guinea
Answer» D. New Guinea
1488.

What is the administrative capital of South Africa? [Railways 1994]

A. Cape Town
B. Johannesburg
C. Kimberley
D. Pretoria
Answer» D. Pretoria
1489.

Adam's bridge connects: [IES 1993]

A. Amman and Damascus
B. Dhanushkodi (Rameshvaram) and Talaimannar
C. Israel and Jerusalem
D. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Answer» B. Dhanushkodi (Rameshvaram) and Talaimannar
1490.

"Golan Heights" belonging to a country A were captured by a country B. The countries A and Bare:

A. Tibet and China
B. Russia and Japan
C. Syria and Israel
D. Iran and Iraq
Answer» C. Syria and Israel
1491.

Of the following, which capital city is not situated on the banks of the river Danube?

A. vienna
B. Rome
C. Budapest
D. Belgrade
Answer» B. Rome
1492.

Which of the following States of the U.5A are attached to Mexico? [CDS 1994]

A. California and Texas
B. Kansas and Kentucky
C. New Mexico and Arkansas
D. Rhode Island and Hawaii
Answer» A. California and Texas
1493.

Khartoum is situated at the confluence of:

A. Murray and Darling
B. Porena and Prague
C. Tigris and Euphrates
D. White Nile and Blue Nile
Answer» D. White Nile and Blue Nile
1494.

The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:

A. Egypt
B. India
C. Iran
D. Mexico
Answer» C. Iran
1495.

The 38th parallel separates:

A. North Korea and South Korea
B. East Germany and West Germany
C. China and Tibet
D. Asia and Europe
Answer» A. North Korea and South Korea
1496.

Which of the following is not an island? [MBA 1993]

A. Cuba
B. Greenland
C. Ireland
D. Sweden
Answer» D. Sweden
1497.

The earlier name of Surinam was; [CDS 1990]

A. British Guyana
B. Dutch Guyana
C. Medagascar
D. Venezuela
Answer» B. Dutch Guyana
1498.

Which of the following statements about New Zealand is incorrect ?

A. It is a part of Australian continent
B. It consists of two islands separated by Cook Strait
C. Tasman Sea is a land locked sea in the South Island
D. Mt. Cook is the highest peak of New Zealand
Answer» C. Tasman Sea is a land locked sea in the South Island
1499.

17th Parallel separates:

A. North and South America
B. North and South Korea
C. North and South Vietnam
D. North and South Yemen
Answer» C. North and South Vietnam
1500.

Durand line is the border common to which two countries?

A. India and China
B. China and Afghanistan
C. India and Tibet
D. Pakistan and Afghanistan
Answer» D. Pakistan and Afghanistan
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