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Q. The greatest known ocean depth (which lies in the Pacific Ocean) is ________

A
10,589 m
B
8,890 m
C
9,653 m
D
11,021 m

Correct Answer

11,021 m

More Questions on Geography

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    A)Cirrostratus
    B)Altocumulus
    C)Cirrus
    D)Nimbostratus
    Answer: Nimbostratus
  • Q. Which of the following is a Great Circle?
    A)180º longitude
    B)The Equator
    C)The 0º longitude
    D)Antarctic region
    Answer: The Equator
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    B)Ganga
    C)Brahmaputra
    D)Yamuna
    Answer: Bhagirathi
  • Q. The Rhur-Complex is a major Industrial centre in
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    B)North America
    C)Germany
    D)Former USSR (now defunct)
    Answer: Germany
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    A)China
    B)Bangladesh
    C)Bhutan
    D)Pakistan
    Answer: Bangladesh
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    B)The states of sky with respect to clouds
    C)The disintergration of a huge cloud mass
    D)Breaking up of clouds by high mountain ranges
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    A)Dakshin Chitra
    B)Dakshin Bharat
    C)Dakshin Niwas
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    B)Aluminium
    C)Copper
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    B)I and II
    C)I and III
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    B)It gets hidden behind Venus
    C)It goes too far away from the Earth
    D)It cannot be seen at night as at that time no sunlight falls on it.
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    A)Atlantic Ocean
    B)Indian Ocean
    C)Pacific Ocean
    D)Gulf of Mexico
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    C)Poles
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    C)Hydroelectric projects
    D)Nuclear power plants
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    B)Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
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