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1. The Dogger Bank - the main fishing area of Europe - lies in [IAS 2009]
2. Which one of the following is not an African country? [CDS 1991]
3. Consider the following statements: 1. Falkland Islands are situated in Pacific Ocean 2. Red Sea separates Sudan from Egypt. 3. England - Norway - Denmark surround North Sea. Which of these statements is/are correct? [Asstt Comm PF 2002]
4. Which of the following States of the U.5A are attached to Mexico? [CDS 1994]
5. Which one of the following is the largest country area-wise? [CDS 2002]
6. Which set of two rivers form the world's largest delta before their waters flows into the respective sea?
7. Strait of Florida runs in between:
8. Which one of the following seas is without a coastline? [CDS 1999]
9. Pakistan's nuclear power plant is located at : [IFS 1988]
10. Match the following list: [IAS 2004] State/Overseas Territory Country A. British Colombia 1. USA B: Bavaria 2. UK C. Gibraltar 3. Canada D. Rhode Island 4. Germany 5. Denmark A B C D
11. Of the following the busiest oceanic trade route is:
12. The oceanic current named as 'Kuroshio - Kurile and Alaskan' are located in [CDS 2001]
13. Maoris are the inhabitants of:
14. The equator cuts through which of the following islands:
15. Which among the following currents is produced by upwelling of water off the coast of Chile and Peru? [IAS 2003]
16. Which is the largest fresh water lake in the world ? [CDS 2002]
17. Which of the following are true of the Pacific Ocean? 1. It is the largest of all water bodies 2. It is roughly triangular in shape 3. The average depth is about 7300 m 4. Nearly 20 - 000 islands dot this vast ocean
18. Of the following - which capital city is not situated on the banks of the river Danube?
19. Consider the following statements : 1. Greenland is an overseas territory of France. 2. Berumuda - an overseas territory of UK - is situated in Western Atlantic. 3. State of Bahrain is situated in the Persian Gulf. Which of these statements is/are correct? [CPO AC 2003]
20. About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of: [IAS 1997]
21. Match the following: A. South Eastern coast of U.S.A. 1. Florida current B. West coast of South Africa 2. Kuroshio current C. South Western coast of South America 3. Benguela current D. South Eastern coast of Japan 4. Peruvian current A B C D
22. Which of the following features are formed by the river in its upper course? 1. Gorge 2. Canyon 3. Meander
23. Consider the following statements: 1. Bermuda situated in Western Atlantic Ocean is a United Kingdom Overseas Territory. 2. 38th Parallel divided boundary between North and South Vietnam before unification 3. Bahamas situated near Florida is one of the states of USA. Which of these statements is/are correct? [Asstt Comm PF 2002]
24. Fishing grounds are concentrated in the high latitudes. The reasons are: 1. great length of indented coastline 2. extensive continental shelves 3. water temperatures lower than 20°C 4. sparse population
25. Which of the following is the longest Railway Tunnel?