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Which is the highest peak in Australia?

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  1. Mount Townsend

  2. Mawson Peak

  3. Mount Kosciuszko

  4. Mount Ginini

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mount Kosciuszko is the high point of the Great Dividing Range, a long mountain range that runs along the entire eastern part of Australia from Queensland to Victoria. Mount Kosciuszko itself is in New South Wales a few miles from its border with Victoria.

Which statement is correct regarding the climate of Australia?

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  1. Monsoon climate in the North

  2. Arid climate in the central part

  3. Mediterranean climate in the south-west and south-eastern region

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Australia experiences temperate weather for most of the year but the climate can vary due to the size of the continent. The northern states typically experience warm weather much of the time, with the southern states experiencing cooler winters. December to February is summer; March to May is autumn; June to August is winter, and September to November is spring.

Monsoon climate in the North,
Arid climate in the central part,
Mediterranean climate in the south-west and south-eastern region.

Which latitude passes through the center of Australia?

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  1. Equator

  2. Tropic of cancer

  3. Tropic of Capricorn

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tropic of Capricorn lies at 23.5 degrees south of the equator and runs through Australia, Chile, southern Brazil (Brazil is the only country that passes through both the equator and a tropic), and northern South Africa.

The Great Sandy, Gibson and Great Victoria desert are situated in which continent?

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  1. Asia

  2. Africa

  3. North America

  4. Australia

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Australia
Gibson Desert, arid zone in the interior of Western Australia. The desert lies south of the Tropic of Capricorn between the Great Sandy Desert (north), the Great Victoria Desert (south), the Northern Territory border (east), and Lake Disappointment (west).

What is the ideal temperature for sugarcane cultivation?

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  1. $15^0C-20^0C$

  2. $20^0C-30^0C$

  3. $21^0C-27^0C$

  4. $25^0C-40^0C$

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sugarcane is a tropical as well as a subtropical crop. It grows well in hot and humid climate with a temperature of 21°C to 27°C and an annual rainfall between 75cm and 100cm.

The harvesting season of sugarcane extends from ____________.

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  1. January to March

  2. April to June

  3. June to September

  4. October-December

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Junne to September

In India harvesting of sugarcane is carried out at 10 to 18 months stage, depending upon the planting time and crop maturity. In sub-tropics, autumn crop is harvested at 15 month stage, whereas spring and summer (late-planted) crops at 10-12 months.

How much rainfall is needed for the growth of sugarcane?

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  1. 130 cm

  2. 140 cm

  3. 75 - 100 cm

  4. 150 cm

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sugarcane is a tropical plant, therefore, requires a year warm weather to reach maturity. The areas having temperature of 20° to 26°C and an average rainfall of 150 cm are suitable for its cultivation. In many areas water is partly supplemented by the canals.

The main planting season for sugarcane is ___________.

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  1. summer

  2. winter

  3. autumn

  4. spring

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Autumn,

Depending upon the variety and sowing time it takes about 12 to 18 months to mature. In general January to march is the period of planting and December to March is the period of harvesting. In some states sugarcane is grown round the year. After harvest, generally a ratoon crop is cultivated from the regrowth. In some countries 2-6 ratoons are allowed.

White sugar, brown sugar, castor sugar, syrup and treacle are different types of ___________.

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  1. raw sugar

  2. refined sugar

  3. sugarcane

  4. Both a and b

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Refined sugar,

Refined sugar comes from sugar cane or sugar beets, which are processed to extract the sugar. It is typically found as sucrose, which is the combination of glucose and fructose. We use white and brown sugars to sweeten cakes and cookies, coffee, cereal and even fruit.

Who introduced sugarcane production in Australia?

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  1. Germans

  2. Europeans

  3. Dutch

  4. French

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Correct Option: B