Geography World Geography

Q. Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?

A
Strait of Florida
B
Malacca Strait
C
Bering Strait
D
Strait of Gibraltar

Correct Answer

Bering Strait

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc.
    C)Breaking down big pieces of soil into small ones
    D)Nitrogen fixation of soil by use of fertilizers
    Answer: Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc.
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    B)Tobacco
    C)Cotton
    D)Bajara
    Answer: Bajara
  • Q. Among the following which planet takes maximum time for one revolution around the Sun?
    A)Mars
    B)Earth
    C)Jupiter
    D)Venus
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    A)8.52 AM
    B)8.13 AM
    C)8.26 AM
    D)8.56 AM
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  • Q. India has eight coastal states but more than half the sea salt is made along the Gujarat coast because
    A)Kandla port exports salt
    B)Gandhiji started the salt movement in Gujarat
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  • Q. The average density of the outer-most layer (zone)- that is crust- of the earth is:
    A)2.1 to 3.0
    B)1.2 to 5.0
    C)2.4 to 5.0
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    B)Himachal Pradesh
    C)Bihar
    D)Chhatisgarh
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    B)Pottery
    C)Glass industry
    D)Textile industry
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    B)25000 km
    C)12500 km
    D)4500 km
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    A)50
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    A)12
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    C)10
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    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)2 and 4
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    B)1, 2, 3 and 4
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