World geography miscellaneous

World geography miscellaneous

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World Geography

World geography miscellaneous
  1. Which of the following is the only volcanic peak in Antarctica?








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    Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.

    Correct Option: B

    Mount Erebus is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley) and the southernmost active volcano on earth. It is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, Mount Terror, Mount Bird, and Mount Terra Nova. Mount Erebus has been active since c. 1.3 million years ago.

  1. More than 50% of the world’s coal deposits are held by








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    The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.

    Correct Option: A

    The United States of America (22.6%), Russia (14.4%) and China (12.6%) together account for about 50 percent of the global coal deposits. Australia (8.9%) and India (7.0%) come next. In terms of coal production, China, USA and India are the world’s top most countries.

  1. Which of the following country has the longest overland tunnel?








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    The Lötschberg Base Tunnel in Switzerland is currently the world’s longest land tunnel (except for some metro tunnels) and accommodates passenger and freight trains. It runs between Frutigen, Berne and Raron, Valais. It is the third longest tunnel overall.

    Correct Option: B

    The Lötschberg Base Tunnel in Switzerland is currently the world’s longest land tunnel (except for some metro tunnels) and accommodates passenger and freight trains. It runs between Frutigen, Berne and Raron, Valais. It is the third longest tunnel overall.

  1. Which of the following cities is the capital of the desert country Mali?








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    Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali. In 2006, it was estimated to be the fastest growing city in Africa and sixth-fastest in the world. It is the seventh-largest West African urban center after Lagos, Abidjan, Kano, Ibadan, Dakar, and Accra. It is located on the Niger River.

    Correct Option: B

    Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali. In 2006, it was estimated to be the fastest growing city in Africa and sixth-fastest in the world. It is the seventh-largest West African urban center after Lagos, Abidjan, Kano, Ibadan, Dakar, and Accra. It is located on the Niger River.

  1. The longest river in the world is








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    The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.

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    The Nile, a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, is generally regarded as the longest river in the world. It is 6,853 km long. The Amazon (South America) and Yangtze of China are at second and third positions with a length of 6400 km and 6300 km respectively.