Consider the following:
1) Petermann Glacier — Arctic
2) Mount Ararat — volcanic massif
3) Kuril Islands — Pacific region
4) Subansiri — Himalayan river system
Which of the above are correctly matched?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: All four are correct. Petermann is in Greenland's Arctic region; Ararat is volcanic; Kurils are in the northwest Pacific; and Subansiri belongs to the Himalayan/trans-Himalayan river system.
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Question 2 / 10 MediumWorld Geography
The capital of South Sudan is:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Juba is the capital of South Sudan; Khartoum is associated with Sudan.
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Question 3 / 10 MediumPhysical Geography
The Himalayan Serow is best described as:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Serows are mountain ungulates adapted to steep, rocky and forested mountain environments.
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Question 4 / 10 MediumPhysical Geography
Kariba Dam is situated between which two countries?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Kariba Dam lies on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border and created Lake Kariba.
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Question 5 / 10 MediumIndian Geography
Consider the following statements:
Dihing Patkai is located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts.
1) It is known for lowland rainforest ecosystems.
2) It is part of Assam's Elephant Reserve landscape.
Which is correct?
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Question 6 / 10 MediumPhysical Geography
The designation CJ-1000A is generally associated with which technology?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The supplied notes caution against confusing CJ-1000A with a missile. CJ-1000A is generally associated with China's aircraft turbofan engine development programme.
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Question 7 / 10 MediumPhysical Geography
The Kulsi River is a tributary of the:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Kulsi is an important tributary associated with the Brahmaputra river system.
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Question 8 / 10 MediumPhysical Geography
What is the chemical symbol of titanium?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Titanium has the chemical symbol Ti and atomic number 22. Its strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility make it useful in aerospace, defence and medical implants.
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Question 9 / 10 MediumWorld Geography
Mount Bromo is located in:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Mount Bromo is an active volcanic cone located on Java Island, Indonesia.
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Question 10 / 10 MediumPhysical Geography
What is the capital of Tuvalu?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Funafuti is the capital of Tuvalu, a Pacific island country highly vulnerable to sea-level rise and climate change.