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Q. A sierra is a/an

A
Unit of electrical conductance
B
Mountain range
C
A midday or afternoon nap
D
Holiday resort in the Mediterranean Sea

Correct Answer

Mountain range

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    B)Durgapur
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    A)Romania
    B)Bulgaria
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