World and Physical Geography

11. Which of the following cities are not situated along the Persian Gulf

Which of the following cities are not situated along the Persian Gulf ?

  • 1. Doha
  • 2. Dubai
  • 3. Jeddah
  • 4. Yanbu

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
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The correct answer is D, which corresponds to options 3 and 4.
Doha (1) is the capital of Qatar, located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Dubai (2) is a major city in the United Arab Emirates, also located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Jeddah (3) is a major port city in Saudi Arabia, located on the Red Sea coast. Yanbu (4) is also a major port city in Saudi Arabia, located on the Red Sea coast. Therefore, Jeddah and Yanbu are not situated along the Persian Gulf.
The Persian Gulf is an extension of the Arabian Sea, located between Iran (Persia) and the Arabian Peninsula. Countries bordering the Persian Gulf include Iran, Oman (via the Musandam exclave), United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq. The Red Sea is a different body of water, separating the Arabian Peninsula from North-East Africa.

12. Which one of the following cities is not situated along river Rhine in

Which one of the following cities is not situated along river Rhine in Europe ?

Strasbourg (France)
Rotterdam (The Netherlands)
Cologne (Germany)
Vienna (Austria)
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Vienna is not situated along the river Rhine in Europe.
The river Rhine flows through several European countries including Switzerland, France, Germany, and The Netherlands.
Strasbourg (France), Rotterdam (The Netherlands), and Cologne (Germany) are all major cities located on the river Rhine. Vienna is the capital of Austria and is situated on the river Danube, another major European river, far to the east of the Rhine.

13. With reference to Lake Victoria, which of the following statements is/

With reference to Lake Victoria, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

  • 1. The lake is divided among four countries
  • 2. Its area is more than 50,000 sq. km
  • 3. It is situated in the African rift valley

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1 only
1 and 2 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
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Only statement 2 is correct regarding Lake Victoria.
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the principal reservoir of the Nile River.
Statement 1 is incorrect; Lake Victoria is divided among three countries: Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Statement 2 is correct; its surface area is approximately 68,800 square kilometers, which is well over 50,000 sq km. Statement 3 is incorrect; while located between the two branches of the East African Rift System, Lake Victoria itself is in a basin that was formed by the uplift of the rift margins, not within a rift valley depression.

14. Tropic of Capricorn passes through which one of the following countrie

Tropic of Capricorn passes through which one of the following countries ?

Bolivia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Uruguay
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The correct answer is B. The Tropic of Capricorn (approximately 23.5° South latitude) passes through Botswana.
The Tropic of Capricorn passes through several countries in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Tropic of Capricorn passes through Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Australia. Bolivia, Zimbabwe, and Uruguay are located outside or on the edge of this latitudinal line (Bolivia and Zimbabwe are north, Uruguay is south).

15. Which of the following are called the ‘Ports of Call’ ?

Which of the following are called the ‘Ports of Call’ ?

These ports have only strategic importance
Ports where goods are brought for export from different countries
Ports where ships used to anchor for refuelling
Ports which are exclusively concerned with transportation of passengers
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The correct answer is C. Ports of Call are defined as intermediate ports where ships stop primarily for refuelling, taking on provisions, or minor repairs during a voyage, rather than for loading or unloading cargo extensively.
The term ‘Ports of Call’ refers to transit points for ships on long journeys.
Other types of ports include: ‘Ports of Refuge’ (for sheltering from storms), ‘Entrepot Ports’ (where goods are imported, sorted, and re-exported), ‘Container Ports’, ‘Oil Ports’, etc. Option B describes Entrepot ports.

16. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List I
(Mountain range)		 List II
(Country)
A. Caucasus Mountains 1. Italy
B. Carpathian Mountains 2. Greece
C. Apennine Mountains 3. Georgia
D. Pindus Mountains 4. Ukraine

Code :

A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-4
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-1
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The correct matches are:
A. Caucasus Mountains – 3. Georgia (The Caucasus range spans multiple countries including Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan)
B. Carpathian Mountains – 4. Ukraine (The Carpathians extend across Central and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine)
C. Apennine Mountains – 1. Italy (The Apennines form the backbone of the Italian peninsula)
D. Pindus Mountains – 2. Greece (The Pindus range is located in Greece and Albania)
– These are major mountain ranges in Europe.
– Understanding the geographical location of these ranges is key to answering this question.
The Caucasus range is often considered the boundary between Europe and Asia. The Carpathians form an arc and are the second-longest mountain range in Europe.

17. In which one of the following countries is Chabahar Port located?

In which one of the following countries is Chabahar Port located?

Afghanistan
Turkey
UAE
Iran
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Chabahar Port is located in Iran. It is a deepwater port in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman.
– The port is strategically important for countries like India to access Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, bypassing Pakistan.
– India is significantly involved in the development and operation of the port.
Chabahar is Iran’s only oceanic port and consists of two main ports: Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti. India is primarily developing the Shahid Beheshti terminal.

18. 50° South Latitude passes through

50° South Latitude passes through

South Africa.
Australia.
Argentina.
Uruguay.
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The 50° South Latitude line passes through the southern part of Argentina.
– 50° South Latitude is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
– This latitude primarily passes through ocean areas (Southern Ocean).
– On land, it crosses the southern tip of South America, specifically Argentina and a small part of Chile.
South Africa is located much further north (mostly between 22°S and 35°S). Australia’s mainland does not extend south of 39°S, though Tasmania is between 40°S and 43°S. Uruguay is located north of 30°S latitude.

19. Which one among the following is the largest land-locked country in te

Which one among the following is the largest land-locked country in terms of geographical area ?

Mongolia
Kazakhstan
Afghanistan
Bolivia
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Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world by geographical area.
– Landlocked countries are countries that do not have direct access to a sea or ocean.
– Kazakhstan’s area is approximately 2,724,900 square kilometers.
Mongolia is the second largest landlocked country. Afghanistan and Bolivia are also large landlocked countries but are significantly smaller than Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Other large landlocked countries include Chad, Niger, Mali, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Uzbekistan.

20. Lake Great Bitter is the part of

Lake Great Bitter is the part of

Panama Canal.
Grand Canal.
Suez Canal.
Soo Canal.
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The correct answer is Suez Canal.
The Great Bitter Lake is a large salt lake situated in Egypt and connected by channels to the Suez Canal. The canal passes through the Great Bitter Lake and the Little Bitter Lake, utilizing these natural depressions as part of its route. These lakes significantly reduced the amount of digging required to construct the canal.
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. It provides the shortest maritime route between Europe and the lands lying around the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Great Bitter Lake also serves as a waiting area for ships transiting the canal in convoys.
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