World Geography Questions

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Though the countries of South - West Asia have abundant power resources, they have not developed major industries mainly because

A) They do not have raw materials B) They do not have a large market
C) They do not have skilled labour D) They do not have capital
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) They do not have raw materials

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Q:

The Earth's population has ________since the turn of the century

A) Stayed the same B) doubled
C) trebled D) multiplied ten times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) trebled

Explanation:

The population increases in geometrical progression and has crossed the 5 billion mark. The united nations estimate an average growth rate of 1.5% per annum.

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0 1863
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Which one of the following is the cause for a change in the season?

A) Earth’s Rotation and Revolution B) Earth’s Rotation
C) Earth’s Revolution D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Earth’s Revolution

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At which city the 10th South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) was held in November 2017?

 

A) Dhaka B) Kathmandu
C) Colombo D) Hyderabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kathmandu

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1 1860
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What is the precise time of earth rotation on axis?

Answer

23 hrs, 56 minutes and 4.9 seconds

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Q:

What building is famously located at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave?

Answer

The White House

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Q:

In Britain the Grand Union Canal is running from 

A) Liverpool to Hull B) Cardiff to Birmingham
C) Glasgow to Edinburgh D) West Midlands to the London area
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) West Midlands to the London area

Explanation:

In Britain few of the Canals built during the early days of the Industrial Revolution are now playing an important role in the economy  of the country. Example, Grand Union Canal.

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0 1850
Q:

Tides in the sea are caused by 

A) Effect of Sun B) Effect of Moon
C) Combined effect of Moon and Sun D) Gravitational Force of Earth and Sun
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Combined effect of Moon and Sun

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