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Consider the following statements about Egypt-
1. The great civilization of Egypt grew on the banks of the river Congo.
2. The tropic of cancer passes through the north of Egypt.
3. Cairo is the capital city as well as the industrial center.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only.

  2. 2 and 3 only.

  3. 3 only.

  4. 1, 2 and 3.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The great civilization of Egypt grew on the banks of the river Nile.
The tropic of cancer passes through the south of Egypt.
Cairo is the capital city as well as the industrial center.

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What is the name of the desert that stretches across most of North Africa?

  1. Kalahari desert

  2. Sahara desert

  3. Thar desert

  4. Atacama desert
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 The Sahara desert comprises much of North Africa, excluding the fertile region on the Mediterranean Sea coast, the Atlas Mountains of the Maghreb, and the Nile Valley in Egypt and Sudan.

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The Veld name was given by the Dutch settlers,  before that South Africa was colonized by ________.

  1. the Dutch

  2. the British

  3. the French

  4. the Portuguese
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Increased European encroachment ultimately led to the colonization and occupation of South Africa by the Dutch. The Cape Colony remained under Dutch rule until 1795 before it fell to the British Crown, before reverting back to Dutch Rule in 1803 and again to British occupation in 1806.

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The Victoria Falls in Africa is located on which river? 

  1. Zaire

  2. Orange

  3. Zambezi

  4. Niger
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Zambezi (also spelled Zambeze and Zambesi) is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa.

The Zambezi's most noted feature is Victoria Falls. 

Other notable falls include the Chavuma Falls at the border between Zambia and Angola, and Ngonye Falls, near Sioma in Western Zambia

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Tick the correct answer:
Egypt is famous for growing _________.

  1. wheat

  2. maize

  3. cotton

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Egyptian Cotton , clover, is the major winter forage crop cultivated in the Nile Valley and delta. Various fiber crops, cereals, sugar, legumes, fruits and vegetables are grown in Egypt. The agricultural area of Egypt is contained to regions near the Nile and its delta

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In which part of Africa, Uranium is found?

  1. Sahara

  2. Congo basin

  3. Sudan

  4. Rhodesia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Congo basin of Africa is were Uranium is found in abundant. 

Uranium production is an important part of the African economy, with Niger, Namibia, Libya and South Africa creating up to 18% of the world's annual production. Many African countries produce uranium or have untapped uranium ore deposits.