World Geography Questions

Q:

Which of the following planets is known as Earth's twin?

A) Mars B) Saturn
C) Uranus D) Venus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Venus

Explanation:

Venus is known as earth's twin because of its closeness to the earth with respect to size, mass(weight) and density.

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Soils, which have undergone gleying and are associated with marshes , swamps or poorly drained upland are called ____

A) calcimorphous soils B) hydromorphic soils
C) halomorphic soils D) sierozems
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) hydromorphic soils

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Which of these is not related to the great depression?

A) Drop in profits B) Drop in income
C) Drop in tax revunes D) Drop in health
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Drop in health

Explanation:

The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the U.S. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations; in most countries it started in 1929 and lasted until the late-1930s. It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century. In the 21st century, the Great Depression is commonly used as an example of how far the world's economy can decline.

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What event resulted in the creation of NASA?

Answer

It has been said that the creation of NASA was due to the space exploration race between the US and the Soviet Union. One of the drives to the creation of NASA is the launching of Sputnik on October 4, 1957.


 


Since then, further explorations have been made by the agency.

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Q:

Largest district in Bangladesh?

A) Narayangunj B) Chittagong
C) Khagrachari D) Rangamati
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rangamati

Explanation:

The largest district in Bangladesh is Rangamati. And smallest district is Narayangunj.

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Q:

'Abadan' is well known as 

A) a major Air Force base in Iraq B) the main oil terminal in Iran
C) a pilgrim centre for Muslims and Christians as well D) an archaeological site throwing new light on the civilisation that flourished in Arabia before the advent of Aryans into india
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) the main oil terminal in Iran

Explanation:

Iran is an important oil-producing region in the Middle East. Abadan on the Abadan island has one of the largest refineries in the world. 

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China and Pakistan air forces have launched _________ joint air exercise in China.

A) Black Flag B) Desert Eagle
C) Red Flag D) Shaheen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shaheen

Explanation:

The air forces of China and Pakistan began a joint training exercise SHAHEEN and deployed their latest fighter jets and AWACS aircraft. 

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Q:

What is the tallest active volcano in Italy?

Answer

Mt. Etna

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