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Tsunami waves are the undersea occurrence of earthquake exceeding 7.5 on Richter scale. Which one of the following statements regarding this is not correct?

A) It often generates strong waves B) The pacific coasts are most vulnerable to Tsunami waves.
C) Tsunami waves are also called high-energy tidal waves or seismic sea waves. D) Tsunami is a Latin word.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Tsunami is a Latin word.

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All   are   correct   except   D,   as Tsunami is a Japanese word

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Minamata disease is a nervous disorder caused by eating fish, polluted with _____

A) Iron B) Mercury
C) Lead D) Nickel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mercury

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The warm and cold ocean currents are caused by

A) Prevailing winds B) Earth's rotation
C) Variations in density of sea water D) All of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of these

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When does the sun shine vertically on the Equator ?

A) Throughout the year B) For six months
C) Twice a year D) Once a year
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Twice a year

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In terms of size, Earth ranks no. ___ in our Solar System.

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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How many Union Territories are there in India?

A) 6 B) 7
C) 5 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7

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Which institution is known as 'Soft Loan Window' of World Bank?

A) IDBI B) IDA
C) IMF D) RBI
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IDA

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Santhara is a religious ritual of ______ community.

A) Sikhs B) Jews
C) Jain D) Buddhists
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jain

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