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38th parallel is dividing line between the countries of ___________.

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  1. North Vietnam and South Vietnam

  2. North Korea and South Korea

  3. Communist China and Taiwan

  4. India and Pakistan

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 38th parallel north is a circle of latitude that is 38 degree north of the Earth's equatorial plane .The 38th parallel north has been especially important as it is demarcation line between North Korea and South Korea at the end of World War II.

Which of the following is a land locked country ?

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  1. Afghanistan

  2. Myanmar (Burma)

  3. Philippines

  4. Israel

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A landlocked state or landlocked country is a sovereign state entirely enclosed by land, or whose only coastlines lie on closed seas. There are currently 49 such countries, including five partially recognized states.


Afghanistan, a mountainous landlocked republic in Central Asia is bordered by Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to the north, Iran in west, Pakistan in east and south and it has a small stretch of border in north east with both China and India.

Which of the following countries is the most populous country in the world?

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  1. India

  2. China

  3. USA

  4. Russia

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

China is the most populous country in the world. According to 2010 census, the population of China is 1.411 billion. It is approximately 18.2% of world population. Due to the implementation of birth control measures now the growth rate is only 0.59% according to 2010 census report. Its growth rate is 159th position in the world.

What percentage Asia has out of the total area of the World _____________.

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  1. 26.20%

  2. 35.20%

  3. 30%

  4. 20.90%

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Asia has out of the total area of the World 30%.
Asia shares the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe and the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa. Asia covers an area of 44,579,000 square kilometres (17,212,000 sq mi), about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area.

Fur-bearing animals are mostly found in _______________________________.

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  1. desert area

  2. equatorial region

  3. polar region

  4. tropical region

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Polar regions are the coldest region in the world. They are covered with ice throughout the year. Their temperature is less than 10 degrees C throughout the year. So animals in this region are found with fur-bearing. The fur of their body protects them from freezing cold and make them feel warm.

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
Inamgaon is situated on the river ______.

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  1. Ghod

  2. Bhima

  3. Son

  4. Narmada

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inamgaon is a post-Harappan agrarian village and archaeological site located in Maharashtra, western India. Situated along the right bank of the Ghod River, it is considered to be the 'regional center' of the Bhima Valley.

World's largest and fastest growing delta is ________.

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  1. Nile delta.

  2. Mississippi delta.

  3. Sundarban delta.

  4. Danube delta.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

World's largest and fastest growing delta is Sundarban delta.

The Sundarban Delta derived its name from the ________.

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  1. pine tree.

  2. sundari tree.

  3. peepal tree.

  4. sal tree.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sundarban Delta derived its name from the sundari tree.

The river that makes the second biggest waterfall in India is ________.

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  1. Krishna.

  2. Sharavati

  3. Mahanadi.

  4. Godavari.

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Correct Option: B

Dhuandhar falls lies in the state of _______.

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  1. Andhra Pradesh.

  2. Arunachal Pradesh.

  3. Orissa.

  4. Madhya Pradesh.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The Dhuandhar Waterfalls is a waterfall in Jabalpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The Dhuandhar Falls are located in Narmada River in Bhedaghat and are 30 meters high.