Geography World Geography

Q. In the transformation of vegetative matter to coal the first product is.

A
Bituminous coal
B
Peat
C
Lignite
D
Anthracite

Correct Answer

Peat

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Shortage of hydro-electricity
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    D)Impending danger of total exhaustion of fossil fuels like coal and petroleum
    Answer: Impending danger of total exhaustion of fossil fuels like coal and petroleum
  • Q. What is the difference between a geyser and a hot spring?
    A)Geysers are found on volcanic mountains
    B)Water is ejected explosively in a geyser
    C)Water from the geyser may be cold
    D)Geysers are more common in cold countries
    Answer: Water is ejected explosively in a geyser
  • Q. Which of the following is a Great Circle?
    A)180º longitude
    B)The Equator
    C)The 0º longitude
    D)Antarctic region
    Answer: The Equator
  • Q. Sriharikota, an important unit for the Indian Space Research Organisation is located in which state?
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    B)Kerala
    C)Karnataka
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    Answer: Andhra Pradesh
  • Q. What is the main advantage of transplantation method in rice cultivation?
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    B)This method ensures maximum utilization of land
    C)It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
    D)The draining of water from the field before harvesting is made easy
    Answer: It is helpful in achieving an economical use of water and a higher yield of grain
  • Q. On Monday, the 14th June, a man crosses the International Date Line at 5 p.m. from the Asian side to the American side. Which of the following will he now assume to be the correct date and time?
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    B)5 a.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June
    C)5 p.m. of Tuesday, the 15th June
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    B)Ox-bow lake-Rapids-Estuary
    C)Rapids-Estuary-Ox-bow lake
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  • Q. Siwaliks are ________
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  • Q. The region famous for various types of wine and champagne is
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    B)Eastern Europe
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    B)Crude oil reserves
    C)Iron ore reserves
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    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1and 2
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    B)1, 2, 3 and 4
    C)1, 2 and 4
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