Geography Hydrosphere

Q. What percentage of World’s fresh water is stored in the form of glacier ice

A
1.7
B
0.5
C
0.1
D
0.3

Correct Answer

1.7

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    B)Limestone
    C)Granite
    D)Slate
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    B)Assam
    C)Madhya Pradesh
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    C)Panplain
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    Answer: Peneplain
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    D)Goa shipyard
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  • Q. Which of the following groups of rivers have their source of origin in Tibet?
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    B)Brahmaputra, Indus & Sutlej
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