In which country is Rotterdam, the most important port of Europe located?
(A) Netherlands
(B) Belgium
(C) Germany
(D) France
The Port of Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe, and the world's largest seaport outside of East Asia, located in and near the city of Rotterdam, in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands.
Write the name of the planets which do not have satellites revolving around them.
(A) Mars and Venus
(B) Mercury and Venus
(C) Mars and Mercury
(D) Neptune and Pluto
Mercury and Venus are the only planets in our solar system which do not have any natural satellite. Earth has one natural satellite while Mars has two natural satellites.
In which part of the atmosphere 90% of the total amount of water vapor is present?
(A) Xome Circle
(B) Flat Circle
(C) troposphere
(D) Ozone Circle
The Indian Standard Time is calculated from the clock tower of ______.
(A) Hamirpur
(B) Rampur
(C) Mirzapur
(D) Sambalpur
Indian Standard Time is calculated from the clock tower in Mirzapur nearly exactly on the reference longitude of IST at 82°30'E, within four angular minutes. In 1905, the meridian passing east of Allahabad was declared as a standard time zone for British India and was declared as IST in 1947 for the Dominion of India.
The steep rocky coast rising almost vertically above sea water is called ______.
(A) sea caves
(B) sea cliff
(C) sea arches
(D) ox-bow lake
A sea cliff refers to a steep rocky coast that rises almost vertically above the seawater. Sea cliffs are typically formed by the erosive action of waves over a long period of time, causing the coastline to retreat inland and leaving behind a vertical or near-vertical rock face. These formations are often found in areas with rugged coastlines and are a result of various geological processes and erosion by the sea. Sea cliffs can be impressive natural landmarks and are often admired for their dramatic and picturesque views.
Which of the following pair/pairs, is/are correctly matched?
High temperature and light rainfall: Moderate temperature and rainfall
(A) Maize:
(B) Cotton
(C) Jute: High temperature and heavy rainfall
Choose the correct option.
(A) Only (A)
(B) Only (C)
(C) Only (A) and (B)
(D) Only (A) and (C)
The correct answer is Wheat and Maize. For Cotton, light rainfall is needed. For Jute high rainfall and temperature is needed.
By what name is the shifting cultivation done in Thailand known?
(A) Tamarai
(B) Huma
(C) Tawi
(D) None of these
Which of the following statements are correct in relation to the vast plains of India?
1. India has the world's largest alluvium deposit
2. Bangar has new alluvium as compared to Khadar region
3. Khadar region is located in low altitude areas
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements (A) and (B) and choose the correct option.
(A) By measuring the angle of the pole star from your place you can know the latitude of your place.
(B) To fix the position of a place on Earth one needs to know the latitude and longitude of that place.
(A) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (B) are true and (B) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) true, but (B) is false
(D) (A) is false, but (B) is true
The Sun and most of the stars change their position in the sky over time. But some stars always appear to be in the same place. An example is Polaris, also called the North Star, which always appears to be sitting directly overhead the North pole. It turns out that your latitude is the angle at which Polaris appears to sit above the horizon. The North Star has the advantage that it stays fixed in the sky - all night long. This North-star has two advantages, known since ancient times. First of all, it tells the direction of the accurate North. Secondly, it may in an easy way to tell your geographical latitude. Your Geographical Latitude = Height of North Star above the horizon. So, if you live in, say, Paris at 48 degrees North, Polaris will be 48 degrees above the northern horizon.
Which planet takes the longest time to go around the Sun?
(A) Earth
(B) Jupiter
(C) Uranus
(D) Neptune
Neptune takes the longest time to go around the sun. Neptune orbits the Sun at an average distance of 4.5 billion km. Like all the planets in the Solar System.
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