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1. The world's highest waterfall is in : [CDS 2002]
2. Life expectancy of a region is :
3. Consider the following countries: 1. Algeria 2. Morocco 3. Mauritania Which of these borders is/are the Mediterranean Sea? [CDS 2004]
4. Match the following : A. Bushmen 1. Central Asia B. Kirghiz 2. Congo Basin C. Pygmies 3. Kalahari Desert D. Semang 4. Malaysia 5. Norway A B C D
5. Which one of the following is correctly matched?
6. Match the following: Types of Deltas Formed by Rivers A. Fan-shaped Delta 1. Tiber B. Birds' Foot Delta 2. Hudson C. Estuarine Delta 3. Mississippi D. Cuspate Delta 4. Ganga A B C D
7. Which one of the following is correct? Benguela current flows: [NDA 2008]
8. Consider the following statements concerning United Arab Emirates: 1. Oman is one of the seven Emirates which form the United Arab Emirates. 2. Dubai is the capital of United Arab Emirates. 3. Fishing and tourism are the key industries of United Arab Emirates. Which of these statements is/are correct? [Asstt Comm PF 2002]
9. Strait of Malacca separates:
10. Which of the following features is not formed by running water?
11. The smallest country in South America is : [CBI 1993]
12. The world's largest lake is: [Railways 1992]
13. Golan Heights belonging to a country A were captured by a country B. The countries A and Bare:
14. With reference to a fresh water lake - consider the following characteristics: 1. Richness in nutrients 2. Rapid turnover of phytoplankton 3. Depletion of dissolved oxygen Which of the above is/are observed in a lake after its eutrophication? [IAS 2008]
15. Which one of the following seas is without a coastline? [CDS 1999]
16. What is the country through which both Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass? [CDS 2004]
17. The country which is commonly known as 'The Land of Golden Fleece' is: [CDS 1991]
18. Which of the following is called the "Gateway to the Pacific" ?
19. Which of the following cities is incorrectly matched to the river on which it is situated?
20. 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:
21. A ship met with an accident at 30ºC and 35ºN. The ship was sailing in the: [CDS 2000]
22. Which one of the following cities is not a former capital of the given country (Country given in the brackets)? [IAS 2005]
23. Which one of the following is the largest country area-wise? [CDS 2002]
24. Given below are names of four oceans: [NDA 1995] 1. Atlantic 2. Arctic 3. Indian 4. Pacific The correct order of these oceans from the smallest to the biggest in terms of area is:
25. Durand line is the border common to which two countries?