1. The Strait which separates Asia from North America is: [Asstt Grade 1992]

2. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2004] States of USA Geography Division

3. The earlier name of Surinam was; [CDS 1990]

4. Consider the following statements regarding global warming: 1. Melting of polar ice caps and subsequently rise in the sea level is the most important effect of global warming. 2. The sea level is likely to rise by one meter by 2070 AD if the present level of global warming is not controlled. 3. All the coral islands in the world will be submerged. 4. By 2044 AD - Fiji is likely to be submerged and rise in the sea level by the same year will pose a grave danger to the Netherlands. Select the correct answer from the following: [UP PCS 2002]

5. Most of the people of the middle east belong to _______ group of people.

6. Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004] 1. Germany and America are the two largest producers of wind-power 2. America has nuclear energy generation capacity of around 100 - 000 MW 3. America has more nuclear reactors than any other country in the world Which of the statements given above are correct?

7. Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term 'Karroo' of Southern Africa? [IAS 2004]

8. Which is the largest sea in the world?

9. Which of the following regions are regarded as areas of high density of population?

10. Match the following: River Ocean/Sea A. Murray 1. Arabian Sea B. Congo 2. Indian Ocean C. Nile 3. Mediterranean Sea D. Indus 4. Atlantic Ocean A B C D

11. Which of the following rivers falls into the Atlantic Ocean? 1. Orinoco 2. Danube 3. Amazon 4. Congo

12. Which one of the following countries does not border Mediterranean Sea? [NDA 2004]

13. The country with the highest density of population in Europe is :

14. The international air route from West Europe to East Asia passes through India because:

15. Which of the following countries is included in the North-West Pacific fishing grounds?

16. The Cape Route has recently assumed some importance in the shipping world because:

17. When water freezes in the polar seas the salts:

18. Which of the following is/are wrongly matched? 1. Bushman - Kalahari Desert 2. Masai - North America 3. Bindibus - Australia 4. Kirghiz - Asian Steppes

19. Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean? [IAS 1997]

20. 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

21. Sargasso sea is located in :

22. The world's highest waterfall is in : [CDS 2002]

23. Match the following: [IAS 2003] A. Oolong Tea 1. Paraguay B. Green Tea 2. India C. Black Tea 3. China D. Yerba Mate 4. Taiwan A B C D

24. 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

25. Which of the following are associated with Saudi Arabia? [IAS 2004] 1. High proportion of urban population 2. Extensive agriculture pattern 3. Considerable extent of land under pasture lands Select the correct answer using the codes given below: