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Q:

The difference between the diameter of the Earth at the poles and at equator is

A) 27 miles B) 36 miles
C) 48 miles D) 57 miles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27 miles

Explanation:

This difference proves that the earth is flattened at the poles and is thus, not a perfect sphere. The shape is reffered to as "geoid"

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Q:

The 90oEast Ridge lies in the _______Ocean

A) Pacific B) Atlantic
C) Indian D) Arctic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Indian

Explanation:

The 90oEast Ridge is aseismic, composed of volcanic rock it is about 1700 km long treading in a NNE direction into Bay of Bengal from the Indian Ocean.

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Q:

Who of the following was the first scientific geographer who ascertained the length of equator on sound principles?

A) Herodotus B) Hecataeus
C) Anaximander D) Eratosthenes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Eratosthenes

Explanation:
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Q:

Ketchup stored in a tin can may lead to chemical contamination.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

The given statement is True.


Ketchup is acidic, having a pH of 3.9. The acidic component, acetic acid, will react with the metal tin. This reaction will result in a metal acetate that will contaminate the ketchup.


 


Hence, The acetic acid in the ketchup will react with the metal tin, forming a metal acetate that will pass into the ketchup which leads to its contamination.

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Q:

The most valuable cash crop of Brazil is 

A) Tea B) Coffee
C) Cardamom D) Spices
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Coffee

Explanation:

Warm, moist climate (with a temperature of 180 C- 270C and well-distributed rainfall between 125 to 200 cms) and deep, loamy, well-drained soil made of weathered lava are most suitable for the cultivation of coffee. However,  Brazil is a quantity producer and not a quality producer.

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Q:

Who among the following is a winner of the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration

A) M.G.K.Menon B) V.K.Gokak
C) Raghupati Sahai 'Firaq' D) M.F.Hussain
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) M.F.Hussain

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Q:

The Busiest Metro Station in the world _________

Answer

Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, has an average of 3.64 million passengers pass through it each day. It has more than 200 exits.

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Q:

Answer the following puzzle

Answer

7:05


Explanation: As you move from left to right, the time shown on each watch decreases by 12 minutes, then 24, 36 and 48.

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Subject: Clock puzzles

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