Geography World Geography

Q. Inland waterways have many disadvantages. Among them the most common is

A
International controls on traffic
B
Presence of water falls and rapids
C
Seasonal freezing and drying up of rivers
D
Fluctuating volume of traffic

Correct Answer

Seasonal freezing and drying up of rivers

More Questions on Geography

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    A)86%
    B)50%
    C)70%
    D)97%
    Answer: 97%
  • Q. Mauna Loa is an example of ________
    A)Plateau in a volcanic region
    B)Active volcano
    C)Extinct volcano
    D)Dormant volcano
    Answer: Active volcano
  • Q. The chief competitor of India in the field of lac is
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    B)Thailand
    C)The United States of America
    D)China
    Answer: Thailand
  • Q. Which, among the following countries, occupies the largest chunk of the Sunderban’s Delta?
    A)India
    B)Bangladesh
    C)Myanmar
    D)Thailand
    Answer: Bangladesh
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    A)South Africa
    B)East Africa
    C)Nile Basin
    D)West Africa
    Answer: East Africa
  • Q. The coastline formed by the submergence of mountain ridges running parallel to the coast is known as ________
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    B)Dalmation coast
    C)Ria coast
    D)Haff coast
    Answer: Dalmation coast
  • Q. Quinine is obtained from the
    A)Cinchona plant
    B)Mulberry tree
    C)Eucalyptus tree
    D)Cocoa plant
    Answer: Cinchona plant
  • Q. The piligrims of Kailash Mansarovar have to pass through which pass to enter into Tibet?
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    A)Coromandel Coast
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    B)Maximum altitude attained by the Sun at noon
    C)Altitude of the celestial pole
    D)Zenith distance of the full moon when on the meridian
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  • Q. Scunthorpe and Frodingham are:
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    C)2 and 3
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