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Which of the following is NOT an example of volcanic mountain?

 

A) Mount Etna B) Mount Fujiyama
C) Mount Black D) Mount Kilimanjaro
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mount Black

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Q:

Fathometer is used to measure

A) Earthquakes B) Rainfall
C) Ocean depth D) Sound intensity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ocean depth

Explanation:

Fathometer is used to measure Ocean depth.

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Fathometer is A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water.

 

The Richter Scale is used to measure the intensity of Earthquakes.

 

The Decibel Scale is used to measure sound intensity.

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Which country is set to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI)?

 

A) Pakistan B) Nepal
C) Bangladesh D) India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Pakistan

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In India, the term ‘hot money’ is used to refer to 

 

A) Currency + Reserves with the RBI B) Net G D R
C) Net Foreign Direct Investment D) Foreign Portfolio Investment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Foreign Portfolio Investment

Explanation:

In fact, FPI is often referred to as “hot money” because of its tendency to flee at the first signs of trouble in an economy. These massive portfolio flows can exacerbate economic problems during periods of uncertainty.

 

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Q:

Where is the headquarters of CARICOM?

 

A) Guyana B) Zimbabve
C) South Africa D) Namibia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Guyana

Explanation:

CARICOM is an official United Nations Observer. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is a grouping of twenty countries: fifteen Member States and five Associate Members.

 

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Which was the first modern industry to develop in India?

 

A) Iron and Steel Industry B) Cement Industry
C) Cottage Industry D) Engineering Industry
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Iron and Steel Industry

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What is the official language of Nepal?

 

A) Bhojpuri B) Tharu
C) Hindi D) Nepali
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nepali

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Which of the following is/are 'rain cloud'?

1. Cirrus
2. Nimbostratus
3. Cumulonimbus
4. Altocumulus

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only D) 1 and 4 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 and 3 only

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