Geography World Geography

Q. Abadan’ is well known as

A
A pilgrim centre for Muslims and Christians as well
B
A major Air Force base in Iraq
C
The main oil terminal in Iran
D
An archaeological site throwing new light on the civilisation that flourished in Arabia before the advent of Aryans into India

Correct Answer

The main oil terminal in Iran

More Questions on Geography

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    A)U.K.
    B)Egypt
    C)India
    D)Mexico
    Answer: India
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    B)Pass through poles
    C)Run parallel to the equator
    D)Run perpendicular to each other
    Answer: Run perpendicular to each other
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    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Bihar
    D)Maharashtra
    Answer: Rajasthan
  • Q. The oldest oil-field in India is in
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    B)Haldia
    C)Bombay High
    D)Digboi
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    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
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  • Q. ________ is called the ‘low country’ of the earth.
    A)Italy
    B)Spain
    C)Holland (Netherlands)
    D)Hungary
    Answer: Holland (Netherlands)
  • Q. The second zone of the interior of the earth extending from 30 kilometer to 2900 kilometer depth is:
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    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 only
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    B)East to west
    C)West to east
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    B)Manipur
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  • Q. Which of the following latitudes passes through India?
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    B)Equator
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    A)Over the water bodies only
    B)At the same place
    C)Over the land masses only
    D)Anywhere in the tropical zone
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    D)Karachi
    Answer: Kahuta
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  • Q. Which of the following regions of the world is most thickly populated?
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