Geography Hydrosphere

Q. The largest reserves of fresh water on the Earth’s surface is in ________

A
Russia
B
North America
C
South America
D
Africa

Correct Answer

North America

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    B)Lake Victoria
    C)Lake Malawi
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    C)Kerala
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    B)Tamil Nadu
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    B)New Moore Island - India
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    C)Mercury
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    B)Austria
    C)Switzerland
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