The waterfall 'Victoria' is associated with the river:
Correct Answer:
(D)
Zambezi
The waterfall ‘Victoria’ is associated with the River Zambezi located at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe in Southern-Central Africa. The waterfall 'Victoria' was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1989.
Ques:
72
Which of the following lakes is a world heritage site?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Plitvice Lake of Croatia
Plitvice Lake National Park was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. The beauty of the National Park lies in its sixteen lakes, interconnected by a series of waterfalls, and set in deep woodland populated by rare bird species.
Ques:
73
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
Correct Answer:
(A)
World's tallest waterfall - Tugela Falls
Angel Fall is located in Guayana highlands is the highest waterfall in the world. Its height is 979 mt. Whereas Tugela Fall is the second highest waterfall with a height of 948 mt.
Ques:
74
Malacca Strait facilitates movement from –
Correct Answer:
(A)
Indian Ocean to China Sea
The Strait of Malacca runs between Indonesia and Malaysia. The Strait of Malacca connects Indian ocean to Pacific Ocean. Thus, Statement (A) is correct.
Ques:
75
Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?
Deepening the Malacca Straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Opening a new canal between the Gulf of Siam and the Andaman Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B)
2 only
Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance could be greatly reduced by opening a new canal between the Gulf of Siam and the Andaman Sea. Thus, only statement (2) is correct.
Ques:
76
Which Strait separates Europe from Africa:
Correct Answer:
(B)
Gibraltar
The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa. It connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Ques:
77
Strait of Hormuz lies between –
Correct Answer:
(B)
Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
The Strait of Hormuz is a located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Ques:
78
The strait which separates Asia from North America is—
Correct Answer:
(A)
Bering Strait
Bering Strait separates Asia from North America. It is located at easternmost point of Russia at 169°43' east latitude and western end (Alaska) of USA at 168° 05' west latitude. 92 Km wide strait connects the Chukchi Sea (part of the Arctic Ocean) in the north with the Bering Sea (part of the Pacific Ocean) in the south.
Ques:
79
Match the following:
Strait of Gibraltar i. Between Indonesia & Malaysia
Strait of Malacca ii. Between Gulf of Persia and Gulf of Oman
Strait of Bering iii. Between Africa and Europe
Strait of Hormuz iv. Between Asia and North America
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(C)
iii i iv ii
The correct match is as follows:
Strait of Gibraltar – Between Africa and Europe
Strait of Malacca – Between Indonesia and Malaysia
Strait of Bering – Between Asia and North America
Strait of Hormuz – Between Gulf of Persia and Gulf of Oman
Ques:
80
Ten Degree Channel separates -
Correct Answer:
(A)
Andaman from Nicobar Islands
The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal. The two sets of islands together form the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This channel is 150 km wide. It is so named as it lies on the 10 degree of Northern latitudes.