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Q. The same side of the moon always faces the Earth because ________

A
The period of rotation of the Moon on its axis and period of revolution around' the Earth is almost the same
B
Moon and the Earth have gravitational force
C
Moon cannot change its position
D
The period of rotation of the Moon is not equal to the period of rotation of the Earth

Correct Answer

The period of rotation of the Moon on its axis and period of revolution around' the Earth is almost the same

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    A)The western coasts of South America
    B)South Africa
    C)East Indies islands comprising of Java, Sumatra and Borneo
    D)Russia and Northern Europe
    Answer: Russia and Northern Europe
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    A)Southern island of New Zealand
    B)Southern part of India
    C)South America
    D)Central, Eastern and Western parts of North America
    Answer: Central, Eastern and Western parts of North America
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    A)10,002 km
    B)500 km
    C)5001 km
    D)36,005 km
    Answer: 10,002 km
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    A)Plateau in a volcanic region
    B)Active volcano
    C)Extinct volcano
    D)Dormant volcano
    Answer: Active volcano
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    B)Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
    C)It is made up of crystalline rock
    D)The climatic conditions are not suitable, for exploitation of minerals
    Answer: Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
  • Q. Which of the following crops is grown in India mainly by dry farming?
    A)Maize
    B)Millet
    C)Tobacco
    D)Groundnut
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  • Q. Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?
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    B)Coconut
    C)Potato
    D)Cashew
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    A)U.S.A. and Japan
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    A)Tobacco
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    C)Jute
    D)Cotton
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    B)China, Japan, Sri Lanka, India
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    D)Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India
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    A)70
    B)50
    C)60
    D)80
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  • Q. Which of the following separates Asia and Africa?
    A)Nile River
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    D)Buckingham River
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    A)Copenhagen
    B)Libreville
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    B)I and II
    C)I and III
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    A)Lumbering
    B)Hunting
    C)Fishing
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