World geography miscellaneous
- Which among the following is the world’s highest road pass accessible on a motor vehicle?
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Satellite images from Google Earth and NASA World Wind showsthat Semo La, with an elevation of 5,565 m/18,258 feet, is the world's highest motorable pass. Situated in the central part of Tibet, it gives access to the Chang Tang region. It is alternative access route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.
Correct Option: C
Satellite images from Google Earth and NASA World Wind showsthat Semo La, with an elevation of 5,565 m/18,258 feet, is the world's highest motorable pass. Situated in the central part of Tibet, it gives access to the Chang Tang region. It is alternative access route to western Tibet and Mount Kailash.
- Cuba is the largest producer of
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Historically, Cuba was the largest producer of sugarcane and one of the leading exporters in the 20th century. It was once known as ‘sugar bowl of the world.’ However, its place has now been taken by Brazil. At present, Brazil, India and China are the three leading sugar producing countries of the world. Best Choice: (2) Sugar.
Correct Option: E
Historically, Cuba was the largest producer of sugarcane and one of the leading exporters in the 20th century. It was once known as ‘sugar bowl of the world.’ However, its place has now been taken by Brazil. At present, Brazil, India and China are the three leading sugar producing countries of the world. Best Choice: (2) Sugar.
- The biggest oil spill in world history took place in the :
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The worst oil spill in history wasn’t an accident — it was deliberate. During the Gulf War in 1991, as Iraqi forces retreated from Kuwait, they opened the valves of oil wells and pipelines in a bid to slow the onslaught of American troops. The result was the largest oil spill history has seen. Some 240 million gallons of crude oil flowed into the Persian Gulf.
Correct Option: D
The worst oil spill in history wasn’t an accident — it was deliberate. During the Gulf War in 1991, as Iraqi forces retreated from Kuwait, they opened the valves of oil wells and pipelines in a bid to slow the onslaught of American troops. The result was the largest oil spill history has seen. Some 240 million gallons of crude oil flowed into the Persian Gulf.
- World’s largest producer of coffee is
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Brazil is the largest producer of coffee and the second largest coffee-consuming nation in the world. It contributes 40% of the world’s total coffee supply. Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world, accounting for 16% of global production.
Correct Option: D
Brazil is the largest producer of coffee and the second largest coffee-consuming nation in the world. It contributes 40% of the world’s total coffee supply. Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world, accounting for 16% of global production.
- Birmingham in U.K. is famous for
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Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.
Correct Option: A
Birmingham, one of the seats of Industrial Revolution, has traditionally been known for its iron and steel industry. Famous as “the first manufacturing town in the world” in 1791, today the city’s products include: motor vehicles, vehicle components and accessories, weapons, electrical equipment, plastics, machine tools, chemicals, food, jewellery and glass.