Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Which of the following ocean current is not found in Atlantic ocean?

A
Peru Current
B
Gulf Stream
C
Brazilian Stream
D
Canary Current

Correct Answer

Peru Current

More Questions on Geography

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    C)They are deflected to the right to become South-East Trades in the southern hemisphere
    D)They sometimes contain intense depressions
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    B)25 km/sec.
    C)31 km/sec.
    D)29.72 km/sec.
    Answer: 29.72 km/sec.
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    A)2 and 3
    B)1 only
    C)1 and 2
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. The Appalachian highland of North America are economically important mainly because of ________
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    B)Ready source of timber and water power
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    A)III, IV and V
    B)I, III and IV
    C)I, II and V
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    B)1, 3 and 4
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2 and 4
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  • Q. Asiatic black bear and snow leopard is found in which of the following places?
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    B)Sundarbans National Park
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    B)Pokhran
    C)Suratgarh
    D)Chittorgarh
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  • Q. Doldrums are ________
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    B)High latitudes with heavy snow
    C)Equatorial zone with low pressure
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  • Q. Which continent has the highest density of population?
    A)Europe
    B)Asia
    C)Africa
    D)North America
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    B)Luni
    C)Chambal
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    A)North and South Vietnam
    B)North and South America
    C)North and South Korea
    D)North and South Yemen
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    B)Fjord
    C)Dalmatian
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    B)Cauvery
    C)Narmada
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    C)Manipur
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