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Q. A black hole is a ________

A
Star with no atmosphere
B
Contracted star with intense gravitational pull
C
Star with very low surface temperature
D
Pulsating star

Correct Answer

Contracted star with intense gravitational pull

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    B)Jammu and Kashmir
    C)Jharkhand
    D)Assam
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Which State has the longest coastline?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Karnataka
    Answer: Gujarat
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    A)Jowar and Cotton
    B)Rice and Wheat
    C)Rice and Cotton
    D)Jowar and Bajara
    Answer: Rice and Wheat
  • Q. The Caspian Sea, the largest inland sea or lake in the world, is located ________
    A)Partly in Europe and partly in Asia
    B)Wholly in the Continent of Europe
    C)Wholly in the Continent of Asia
    D)Partly in Africa and partly in Asia
    Answer: Partly in Europe and partly in Asia
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    A)Quebec
    B)Toronto
    C)Chicago
    D)Halifax
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    C)Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh
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    C)Anaimudi
    D)Panchmarhi
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  • Q. The deepest surface depression on earth is
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    B)Deccan Trap
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