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Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Greenland is an overseas territory of France. 2. Bermuda, an overseas territory of UK, is situated in Western Atlantic. 3. State of Bahrain is situated in the Persian Gulf. Which of these statements is/are correct?

A
2 and 3
B
1, 2 and 3
C
2 only
D
1 and 3

Correct Answer

2 and 3

More Questions on Geography

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    B)North-east
    C)North-west
    D)South-east
    Answer: South-west
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    B)Altocumulus
    C)Cirrus
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    B)non-food grains reported some spectacular progress and shift in the cropping pattern
    C)major food grains, in the eastern regions productions decreased and in the northern states increased
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    C)Sir Creek
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    B)2, 3, 2001
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