1. The 38th parallel separates:

2. Two main cold currents in the North Pacific Ocean are known as [IAS 2009]

3. Adam's bridge connects: [IES 1993]

4. Match the following: A. Gulf stream 1. South Atlantic Ocean B. Peruvian Current 2. South Indian Ocean C. Benguela Current 3. North Atlantic Ocean D. West Australian Current 4. South Pacific Ocean A B C D

5. The World's major commercial fishing grounds are located in the:

6. In which of the following countries - is the ratio of hydroelectric generation to the total electricity generation the highest? [IAS 2004]

7. Which one of the following pairs of ocean currents meet each other near Newfound land? [NDA 1994]

8. Match the following lists: [IAS 2004] Tribes Places of Habitat A. Inuit 1. Northern Russia B. Bantu 2. Nicobar Islands C. Shompen 3. Northern Canada D. Chukchi 4. Central Africa A B C D

9. The equator cuts through which of the following islands:

10. What is the country through which both Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass? [CDS 2004]

11. Which of the following is called the "Gateway to the Pacific" ?

12. Which is the smallest among the following water bodies?

13. 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

14. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given towns of Pakistan while moving from the North towards the South ? [IAS2005]

15. Which of the following is the largest irrigation canal in the world? [Asstt Grade 1993]

16. 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]

17. Match the following: A. Fringing 1. wide coral reef separated Reef from the coastline by a wide deep lagoon B. Barrier Reef 2. uneven platform of coral separated from the mainland by a narrow shallow lagoon C. Atoll 3. circular/elliptical/horse shoe shaped coral reef enclosing a lagoon A B C

18. Golan Heights belonging to a country A were captured by a country B. The countries A and Bare:

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. Strait of Florida runs in between:

21. Match the following: A. Chile 1. Bogota B. Colombia 2. Havana C. Cuba 3. Nicosia D. Cyprus 4. San Jose 5. Santiago A B C D

22. 'The United Kingdom' consists of England and: [CDS 1994]

23. Which of the following are factors that effect the movement of ocean currents? 1. Earth's gravity 2. Atmospheric pressure 3. Winds 4. Salinity of the water 5. Seasonal Variations

24. The 'Water table' refers to :

25. 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