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Q. ________ canal lies on one of the world’s largest of trade routes connecting Europe and Far East.

A
The Kiel
B
The Panama
C
The Suez
D
The Goth

Correct Answer

The Suez

More Questions on Geography

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    A)North Atlantic
    B)Suez
    C)Panama
    D)South Atlantic
    Answer: North Atlantic
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    A)III and IV
    B)I and II
    C)I, II and III
    D)II and IV
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    B)8.13 AM
    C)8.26 AM
    D)8.56 AM
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    C)Long term crops
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    A)140 km
    B)80 km
    C)110 km
    D)190 km
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    A)Moon
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    C)A comet
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    C)2 only
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    C)Germany
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    B)Bering Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
    C)The North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea
    D)The Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Sea
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    C)Pedagogy
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    B)Flora & Fauna
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    B)Humidity of Air
    C)Velocity of Air
    D)Density of Liquid
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    C)Krishna
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    D)None of the above
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