Geography Hydrosphere

Q. The salinity of the sea is maximum at the

A
Baltic Sea
B
Indian Ocean
C
Red Sea
D
Atlantic Ocean

Correct Answer

Red Sea

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    B)Coal
    C)Fuel
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    B)Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal
    C)Bihar, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh
    D)West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal
  • Q. Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because
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    B)Of easterly trade winds
    C)Cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts
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    B)Borneo
    C)Greenland
    D)New Guinea
    Answer: Sumatra
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    A)1, 2 and 3
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    C)2 and 3
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  • Q. Which of the following union territory of India has four districts but the border of its district do not meet with other district?
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    B)Chennai
    C)Kolkata
    D)Thiruvananthapuram
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  • Q. Why does a farmer plough his fields in summer?
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    B)To prevent alkalinity of soil
    C)To prevent acidity of soil
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    B)Rises suddenly
    C)Rises gradually
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    B)Jaipur
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    B)Lack of minerals
    C)Unsuitable climatic conditions
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    B)Troposphere
    C)Ionosphere
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