Correct Answer:
(C)
Axial trough
The Red Sea is an example of the axial trough which is located between Africa and Arab. This region is associated with magnetic anomalies. It plays a pivotal role in trade between North Africa, Europe and Asian nations after the opening of the Suez canal.
Ques:
42
Which one of the following African countries does NOT border with the Mediterranean Sea ?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Chad
African countries namely Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt border with the Mediterranean sea but 'Chad' is a landlocked country.
Ques:
43
Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Jordan
Jordan is an Arabian country of South West Asia which does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to East and South, Iraq to north-east, Syria to the north, Israel, Palestine and the Dead Sea to the west, and Red Sea to south-west. The capital of Jordan is Amman.
Ques:
44
Lebanon 4. Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer:
(C)
3 and 4 only
Mediterranean sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean and almost completely enclosed by land. It is surrounded by African continent in South, Europe in the north and Asia in the east. This sea is connected to the Atlantic ocean by Gibraltar strait, black sea by Bosphorus strait and red sea by Suez canal. The countries bordering Mediterranean sea are - Albania, Algeria, Cyprus, Greece, France, Egypt, Montenegro, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Italy. Libya, Malta, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques:
45
Consider the following pairs :
Sea Bordering country
Adriatic Sea : Albania
Black Sea : Croatia
Caspian Sea : Kazakhstan
Mediterranean Sea : Morocco
Red Sea : Syria
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct Answer:
(B)
1, 3 and 4 only
Country Bordering Mediterranean sea are, in clockwise order are Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria & Morocco; Malta & Cyprus are Island countries in the Sea.
Countries bordering Red Sea : There are six countries (Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti).
Hence option b is the correct answer. Albania and Croatia are bordering country of Adriatic sea.
Ques:
46
Which of the following countries is NOT located on the bank of the Black Sea?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Syria
Six countries bordering the Black Sea - 1. Russia, 2. Ukraine, 3. Romania, 4. Bulgaria, 5. Turkey, 6. Georgia. Syria is situated on eastern coast of Mediterranean sea. Syria is bordering by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Israel. The Golan heights of Syria has been forcefully occupied by Israel since 1967.
Ques:
47
Which of the following islands are known as 'Sheep Islands'?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Faroe Islands
Faroe Island is also known as "Sheep Island". It is a self-governing archipelago part of Denmark. It comprises of 18 rocky and volcanic islands.
Ques:
48
Which one of the following is the largest in area?
Correct Answer:
(C)
New Zealand South Island
New Zealand South Island has an area of 150416 sq. km is the largest in the area whereas Java has an area of 138794 sq km, New Zealand North Island has an area of 114154 sq. km and Newfoundland has an area of 108860 sq. km accordingly.
Ques:
49
The largest Island of the World is :
Correct Answer:
(B)
Greenland
Ques:
50
Which one among the following is the largest island in area?
Correct Answer:
(A)
Borneo
In the given option, Borneo's area is highest (748168 sq. km.), Madagascar (587713 sq. km.), Sumatra (443066 sq. km.) and Great Britain area (209331 sq. km.).