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A dense network of distributaries is by and large absent in the mouth region of Amazon.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The mouth of the Amazon is characterized by a large estuary and islands, rather than a dense network of distributaries like a typical delta.

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Paraguay-Parana rivers form the catchment of River Plata in Argentina.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The Paraguay and Parana rivers are major tributaries that contribute to the Rio de la Plata basin, which flows through Argentina.

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Quinine which is prepared from the bark of the Cinchona tree can act as a remedy for which disease?

  1. Diarrhea

  2. Typhoid

  3. Malaria

  4. Hepatitis b
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment and prevention of malaria in various parts of the world. Quinine extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree is used as an antimalarial agent.

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In which country of South America the Iquitos port is situated?

  1. Brazil

  2. Chile

  3. Peru

  4. Venezuela
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Port of Iquitos is a port on the Amazon River in northeastern Peru. It is located about 3700 kilometres upstream from the Atlantic Ocean on the Amazon and 1030 kilometres northeast of the nation’s capital, Lima. The Port of Iquitos became important to the country in the late 19th Century with the rubber boom. 

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The Belem port is situated in which country of South America?

  1. Brazil

  2. Peru

  3. Argentina

  4. Bolivia
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Explanation

The port of Belem is the most important commercial port on the North coast of Brazil. The port is situated on the East bank of the Rio Para about 70 miles from its mouth. Through this port, communication is maintained with all inland Amazon port. 

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Kolkata is located on the river _________.

  1. Orange

  2. Hooghly

  3. Bhagirathi

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Kolkata is located on the Hooghly, river.
Hugli River, Hugli also spelled Hooghly, river in West Bengal state, northeastern India. An arm of the Ganges (Ganga) River, it provides access to Kolkata (Calcutta) from the Bay of Bengal. It is formed by the junction of the Bhagirathi and Jalangi rivers at Nabadwip.
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Bengal tiger is found in _________.

  1. Mountains

  2. Delta area

  3. Amazon

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bengal tiger is found in Delta area.
The Bengal tigers are found in Sundarbans. The delta area of Ganga and Brahmaputra river.

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Majuli, the largest inhabited riverine island is found on the _______ river.

  1. Ganga

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Satluj

  4. Yamuna
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B Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Brahmaputra is the broadest (most wide) river of India thus facilitates the formation of big islands. Majuli is the largest riverine island located in the Brahmaputra river in Assam hence it is the correct answer.
  • The Ganges has a few islands in its delta regions like Sagar island
  • No significant islands are found in Yamuna and Satluj.