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Geography GK Questions and Answers

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Q :  

What is the total number of latitudes?

(A) 70

(B) 90

(C) 160

(D) 180

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which one of the following cities is closest to the equator?

(A) Singapore

(B) Manila

(C) Jakarta

(D) None of these

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Where does the international date line pass through?

(A) 180º

(B) 120º

(C) 270º

(D) 90º

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

What is the difference between the local time of two places in crossing a longitude?

(A) 7 minutes

(B) 0 minutes

(C) 4 minutes

(D) 1 minute

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The difference between the local time of any two consecutive longitudes is 4 minutes. We know Earth completes one full rotation on its axis that is 360 degrees in 24 hours. Now 24 hours means 24*60= 1440 minutes And if we divide 1440 by 360 we will get 4 mins per degree.



Q :  

What is the terrestrial limit of India?

(A) 15200 km

(B) 7500 km

(C) 6000 km

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve is located in which of the following states of India?

(A) Mizoram

(B) Arunachal Pradesh

(C) Meghalaya

(D) Tripura

Correct Answer : B

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