A focused factual review of unique global settlements. It tests your knowledge of specialized urban zones celebrated globally for distinct natural resource endowments, monoproduct manufacturing excellence, or strategic maritime values.
Correct Answer:
(A) Southern Afghanistan
Kandahar or Qandahar is a city in south-central Afghanistan. It is located on a plain next to the Tarnak river, at an elevation of about 1000 meters. It is southern Afghanistan's chief commercial centre.
Ques: 2
Arrange the following from west to east and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
1. London 2. Lisbon
3. Frankfurt 4. Beirut
Code :
Correct Answer:
(B) 2 1 3 4
The correct sequence of the above cities while moving from the west towards the east is as follows- Lisbon, London, Frankfurt, Beirut.
Ques: 3
Which one of the following is situated at the highest altitude?
Correct Answer:
(C) Lhasa
The altitude of the various towns above sea level is as follows-
Lhasa (Tibet) - 3650 meters
Thimphu (Bhutan) - 2248-2648 meters
Gartola (Nepal) - 1733 meters
Kathmandu (Nepal) - 1400 meters
It is noteworthy that Lhasa is one of the towns situated at the highest altitude in the world.
Ques: 4
Which of the following country is located in the south of the Arctic Circle?
Correct Answer:
(B) Iceland
Iceland is located in the south of the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Circle passes through Finland, Norway and Sweden.
Ques: 5
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below-
List-I List-II
(Country) (Largest City)
Canada (i) Lagos
Greece (ii) Damascus
Nigeria (iii) Toronto
Syria (iv) Athens
Code:
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(C) iii iv i ii
The correct match of List-I with List-II is as follows:
(Country) (Largest City)
Canada - Toronto
Greece - Athens
Nigeria - Lagos
Syria - Damascus
Ques: 6
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List – I List – II
(Town/City) (Country)
Davos 1. Spain
Barcelona 2. New Zealand
Auckland 3. Sri Lanka
Kandy 4. Switzerland
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(A) 4 1 2 3
The correct match is as follows:
(Town/City) (Country)
Davos - Switzerland
Barcelona - Spain
Auckland - New Zealand
Kandy - Sri Lanka
Ques: 7
Kanto plain is in :
Correct Answer:
(D)
Japan
Kanto plain is a highly developed, urbanized, and industrialized plain of Japan.
Ques: 8
Mexico is located in-
Correct Answer:
(B) North American Continent
Mexico is located in the North America continent. It is bordered by the USA in the north and Guatemala in south-east. Gulf of Mexico is situated to its east and Pacific Ocean and Bay of California to the west. It is the third largest country of North American continent after Canada (99,84,670 sq. km) and USA (9833517 sq. km). Its total area is 19,72,550 sq. km).
Ques: 9
Congo is situated in –
Correct Answer:
(A) Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo is located in Africa. Congo is situated at the Equator. It is the second largest country of Africa after Algeria.