Q 1. In which type of rocks, Fossil Fuel can be found?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimenatry
C. Metamorphic
D. None of the above
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Answer:-B. SedimenatryExplanation
Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the accumulation or deposition of small particles and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles. The fossils can be found in these.
Q 2. After Brazil, which among the following is the second largest country in South America?
A. Columbia
B. Argentina
C. Peru
D. Chile
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Answer:-B. ArgentinaExplanation
Argentina is the second largest country in south America. Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world. Argentina is the 6th largest country in the world.
Q 3. In which state of India is the Gulf of Kutch located?
A. Rajasthan
B. Maharashtra
C. Goa
D. Gujarat
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Answer:-D. GujaratExplanation
The Gulf of Kutch is located in the state of Gujarat in India. It is an inlet of the Arabian Sea along the west coast of India. It is known for its extreme high tides. World Heritage Site ‘The Rann of Kutch’ is also located here.
Q 4. Which among the following are gaseous planets?
A. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
B. Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
C. Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
D. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
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Answer:-D. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, NeptuneExplanation
Gaseous planets also called as outer planets or Jovian planets include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. They are made up of hot gases mainly hydrogen and helium.
Q 5. Which planet among the following does not have a natural satellite?
A. Saturn
B. Mercury
C. Neptune
D. Uranus
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Answer:-B. MercuryExplanation
All planets except Mercury and Venus have natural satellites also called as moons.
Q 6. Who discovered the planet Uranus?
A. Galileo
B. Copernicus
C. William Herschel
D. F.Hoyle
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Answer:-C. William HerschelExplanation
William Herschel, a british astronomer first discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.
Q 7. Which among the following rocks is associated with term ‘change in form’?
A. Metamorphic
B. Sedimentary
C. Igneous
D. Plutonic
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Answer:-A. MetamorphicExplanation
Metamorphic rocks are rocks formed under the change of pressure and temperature. The word ‘morph’ in metamorphic means ‘form’ and ‘meta’ means ‘change’, meaning change in form.
Q 8. Which among the following statements about sedimentary rocks is/are correctly matched?
Mechanically formed — chalk, limestone, coal.
Organically formed — sandstone, conglomerate, limestone.
Chemically formed —limestone, potash.
Select the correct code among the options given below:
A. Only 3
B. Only 1 & 3
C. Only 1
D. Only 2 & 3
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Answer:-A. Only 3Explanation
Organically formed – chalk, limestone, coal, geyserite Mechanically formed – sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, shale
Q 9. According to which theory the mantle flows neither in cells nor large plumes but rather as a series of channels just below the Earth’s crust, which then provide basal friction to the lithosphere?
A. Sea Floor Spreading
B. Surge Tectonics
C. Continental Drift
D. Plume Tectonics
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Answer:-B. Surge TectonicsExplanation
According to Surge Tectonics, mantle flows neither in cells nor large plumes but just below the Earth’s crust, which then provide basal friction to the lithosphere. This theory became popular in the 1980s and 1990s.
Q 10. Where does most of the volcanic activity take place ?
A. Along the poles
B. Along the Equator
C. On the Ocean floor
D. Over the Mountains
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Answer:-C. On the Ocean floorExplanation
Most of the volcanic activity is concentrated on the ocean floor. The Circum Pacific Belt extends along the Pacific Ocean. Almost 80% of the volcanoes occur in this belt.Q 11. Which among the following processes result in the lowering of the landscape?
A. Erosion
B. Mass wasting
C. Weathering
D. All of the above
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Answer:-D. All of the aboveExplanation
Weathering, Erosion and mass wasting all lead to denudation of the landforms. They all result in the lowering of the landscape over millions of years.Q 12. Which among the following is described below?
A block of material suddenly moves down along a flat inclined surface.
A. Landslide
B. Slump
C. Mudflow
D. Earthflow
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Answer:-A. LandslideExplanation
Landslides: a block of material suddenly moves down along a flat inclined surface. Slump: a block of materials move down along a curved surface.Q 13. What kind of a landform are stone-lattices?
A. Erosional landform of the wind
B. Depositional landform of the wind
C. Depositional landform of the river
D. Erosional landform of the glacier
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Answer:-A. Erosional landform of the windExplanation
Due to presence of small patches of vegetation, small patches of erosion take place creating small hollows. This lattice looking feature by the erosional work of the wind is called stone lattice.Q 14. What is a dome shaped inselberg formed by granite or gneiss called?
A. Bornhardt
B. Hoodoo
C. Erg
D. Demoiselles
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Answer:-A. BornhardtExplanation
Inselberg is an isolated hill or a mountian which abruptly rises from a gently sloping plain. Inselbergs which are dome-shaped and formed from granite or gneiss are called bornhardts.Q 15. What is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain called?
A. Valley
B. Crest
C. Hill
D. Trench
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Answer:-C. HillExplanation
Hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. They have a distinct summit.Q 16. Which among the following statements is/are correct about rift valley?
- It is a tectonic landform
- It is formed at convergent plate boundary
Select the correct code from the options given below:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 & 2
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Answer:-A. Only 1Explanation
Rift valley is a type of a tectonic landform. It is a linear lowland formed by a tectonic rift or fault. It is formed on a divergent plate boundary.Q 17. What is a large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock called?
A. Etchplain
B. Karst
C. Tor
D. Bornhardt
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Answer:-D. BornhardtExplanation
Bornhardt is a large dome-shaped, steep-sided, bald rock. It is also called as a Sugar-loaf. They show extensive sheet jointing.Q 18. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the landform Tor?
- A rock-wall with a smooth transition into a concavity at the foot zone
- It is also called as Castle Koppie.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 & 2
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Answer:-B. Only 2Explanation
Tor is a large free standing rock outcrop rising abruptly from the surrounding smooth and gentle slopes of a rounded hill summit or ridge crest. They are also known as castle koppie.Q 19. In which among the following countries is the river island Yeouido located?
A. Brazil
B. South Korea
C. China
D. Hungary
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Answer:-B. South KoreaExplanation
The river island Yeouido is located on the Han river in Seoul in South Korea. It is the Seoul’s main finace and investment banking district.Q 20. The Yangtze Delta drains into which among the following water bodies?
A. Arabian Sea
B. Red Sea
C. East China Sea
D. Caspian Sea
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Answer:-C. East China SeaExplanation
The Yangtze Delta or the Yangtze River Delta is a triangle shaped delta in China. It drains into the East China Sea.Q 21. What kind of a landform is Sand boil?
A. Fluvial Landform
B. Tectonic landform
C. Glacial Landform
D. Karst Landform
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Answer:-B. Tectonic landformExplanation
Tectonic landforms are landforms associated with tectonic activity. Sand boil is a cone of sand formed by the ejection of sand onto a surface from a central point by water under pressure. It is also called as sand volcano.Q 22. Which among the following statements is not correct about the landform Panhole?
A. It is a shallow depression or basin eroded into flat or gently sloping cohesive rock.
B. They are well developed in granitic rocks and sandstone.
C. They are also called as armchair hollows and weathering pans
D. They are commonly found in humid and wet areas
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Answer:-D. They are commonly found in humid and wet areasExplanation
Panhole is a shallow depression or basin eroded into flat or gently sloping cohesive rock. Panholes are also called as armchair hollows, weathering pans, etc. They are well developed in granitic rocks and sandstone. They are commonly found in desert environments.Q 23.Which among the following statements is not correct about the coastal city Rio de Janeiro?
A. It is known as the Marvelous city
B. It is Brazil’s second largest city
C. It is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of World War I
D. It is famous for the 98 feet high ‘Christ the Redeemer’.
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Answer:-C. It is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of World War IExplanation
The coastal city Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second largest city is known as Cidade Maravilhosa meaning ‘Marvelous City’. It is famous for the 98 feet high ‘Christ the Redeemer’. The Great Ocean Road is a 243 kilometres coastal route in Australia. It is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of World War I.Q 24. Which coastal city is known as the ‘City of Sails’?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Miami
C. New Orleans
D. Auckland
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Answer:-D. AucklandExplanation
The coastal city Auckland is a city in New Zealand. Commonly referred as “The City of Sails” because of its numerous yacht marinas and sailboats anchoring offshore. It has thousands of city beaches.Q 25. Which among the following coastal cities and their location is/are correctly matched?
- Big Sur – California
- Legzira Beach – Turkey
- Antrim coast – Ireland
Select the correct code from the options given below:
A. Only 1 & 3
B. Only 1
C. Only 2 & 3
D. 1, 2 & 3
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Answer:-A. Only 1 & 3Explanation
The Bir Sur is located in California, United States. It is famous for its natural and isolated beauty. The legzira beach is located in the Southern Morocco’s Atlantic coast. It is known as the countries most beautiful beach. It is famous for its two towering red sandstone arches. The Antrim coast is located in Northern Ireland. It is best known for the Giant Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Q 26. Mount Kosciuszko is located in which among the following continents?
A. Australia
B. Europe
C. Antarctic
D. South America
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Answer:-A. AustraliaExplanation
Moutn Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in the Australian continent. It’s summit is 2228 metres above sea level. It is located in New South Wales, Australia.Q 27. What is the temperature at which saturation occurs called?
A. Evaporation
B. Dew Point
C. Absolute Humidity
D. Relative Humidity
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Answer:-B. Dew PointExplanation
At any specific temp., amount of water vapour that can be held by air has a definite limit known as saturation point. Air at saturation point is known as saturated air. Dew Point is the temperature at which saturation occurs.Q 28. What is form of precipitation where rainwater passing through colder layers, have several concentric layers of ice, one over the another?
A. Sleet
B. Mist
C. Snowfall
D. Hail
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Answer:-D. HailExplanation
Drops of rains after being released by the clouds become solidified into small rounded stone pieces of ice, this is known as hailstones. They are formed by rainwater passing through colder layers and hence have several concentric layers of ice, one over the another.Q 29. Which among the following statements is/are correct about stationary fronts?
- Stationary front is formed when two contrasting air masses converge.
- The wind motion on both sides of the front is parallel to the front.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 & 2
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Answer:-C. Both 1 & 2Explanation
Stationary front is formed when two contrasting air masses converge in such a way that they become parallel to each other and there is no ascent of air. Warm or cold front stops moving, so the name stationary front.Q 30. Which cyclones are also called as Frontal Cyclones?
- Tropical Cyclones
- Temperate Cyclones
Select the correct code from the options given below:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 & 2
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Answer:-B. Only 2Explanation
The Temperate Cyclones are also called as Extra Tropical Cyclones or Mid-Latitude Cyclones or Frontal Cyclones or Wave Cyclones. They are systems developing in the mid and high latitude (35° latitude and 65° latitude in both hemispheres), beyond the tropics.Q 31. Which layer of soil lies below the A-horizon and the E-horizon?
A. B – Horizon
B. O – Horizon
C. E – Horizon
D. D – Horizon
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Answer:-A. B – HorizonExplanation
B – Horizon also known as the subsoil, this layer lies below the A-horizon and the E-horizon. It contains minerals which reflect the physical and chemical alteration of the parent rock. It is a zone of illuviation i.e., the nutrients that are leached out of the A-horizon and E-horizon get accumulated here.Q 32. What is the population per sq km of arable land available in a country called?
A. Real Population Density
B. Physiological Density
C. Absolute Density
D. Density
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Answer:-B. Physiological DensityExplanation
Physiological Density – It measures the population per sq km of arable land available in a country. It measures the feeding potential of the country to its citizens.Q 33. Which among the following pairs of Human Settlements is/are correctly matched?
- Star like Pattern – houses are constructed at the tri-junctions of the roads
- T-shaped Pattern – found around the points where several roads cross each other.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 & 2
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Answer:-D. Neither 1 & 2Explanation
The settlements in which houses are constructed in a star shape – Star like Pattern. These settlements are found around the points where several roads cross each other thus making star shape. The settlements in which houses are constructed at the tri-junctions of the roads – T-shaped Pattern. These settlements are found along the road, which meets with another road at the dead end and bifurcates left and right in a T-Shape.Q 34. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Cedar wood?
- It is an important temperate hardwood.
- It is found in Mexico, Central America and Brazil.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Neither 1 & 2
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Answer:-B. Only 2Explanation
A number of countries in Africa, South America and Asia export timber of various types. Cedar is a fragrant wood originating in Mexico, Central America and Brazil. It is a tropical Hardwood.Q 35. Who among the following is the leading producer of milk in the world?
A. India
B. Australia
C. New Zealand
D. United States
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Answer:-A. IndiaExplanation
With the advent of the modern methods of dairy activity tropical countries like India have also developed dairy activity during the last few decades. Today India is the leading producer of milk in the world.Q 36. Colonies of Togo and Cameroon, the only economies in Africa totally dominated by plantations were the colonies of which country?
A. United States
B. British
C. Germany
D. Italy
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Answer:-C. GermanyExplanation
Africa was the last to witness development 0f plantation farming. An end to the practice of slavery and industrial revolution in Europe led European entrepreneurs to search for additional products to satisfy a growing demand. However, the plantation system never really caught on in Africa. Only the German colonies of Togo and Cameroon were the economies totally dominated by plantations.Q 37. Which among the following is/are the leading producers of Manganese in India?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Orissa
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
Select the correct code from the options given below:
A. Only 1 & 4
B. Only 1, 2 & 3
C. Only 1, 2 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Answer:-D. 1, 2, 3 & 4Explanation
India figures among the leading manganese producer countries of the world. Deposits of this mineral occur in widespread areas in the peninsular Plateau region. Indian deposits contain high-grade ores. The leading producer states are Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar and Rajasthan.Q 38. The outermost layer of the Sun is called__?
A. Chromosphere
B. Photosphere
C. Corona
D. Lithosphere
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Answer:-C. CoronaExplanation
The outermost layer of the sun is the corona. Only visible during eclipses, it is a low density cloud of plasma with higher transparency than the inner layers. The white corona is a million times less bright than the inner layers of the sun, but is many times larger. A corona is a type of plasma “atmosphere” of the Sun or other celestial body, extending millions of kilometers into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse, but also observable in a coronagraph. The word “corona” itself derived from the Latin, meaning crown. The high temperature of the corona gives it unusual spectral featuresQ 39. Which of the following is suitable for Supernova?
A. a comet
B. an asteroid
C. an exploding Star
D. a black hole
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Answer:-C. an exploding StarExplanation
A supernova is a stellar explosion that is more energetic than a nova. During this short interval a supernova can radiate as much energy as the Sun is expected to emit over its entire life span. The explosion expels much or all of a star’s material at a velocity of up to 30,000 km/s (10% of the speed of light).Q 40. A spinning neutron star is known as__:
A. White dwarf
B. Black hole
C. Pulsar
D. Quasar
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Answer:-C. PulsarExplanation
Pulsars are spinning neutron stars that have jets of particles moving almost at the speed of light streaming out above their magnetic poles. These jets produce very powerful beams of light.Q 41. Which one of the following rivers crosses the tropic of capricorn twice ?
A. Vaal
B. Limpopo
C. Nizer
D. Zambezi
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Answer:-B. LimpopoExplanation
The Limpopo River cuts through the Tropic of Capricorn twice. It rises in Transvaal and flows through South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique to the Indian Ocean. The Limpopo is the second largest river in Africa that drains to the Indian Ocean, after the Zambezi River.Q 42. From which of the following continent, all three latitudes i.e. equator, tropic of cancer and tropic of Capricorn pass ?
A. North America
B. Asia
C. South America
D. Africa
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Answer:-D. AfricaExplanation
Africa is the only continent that is intersected by the prime meridian, equator, Tropic of Cancer & Tropic of Capricorn.Q 43. Which one of the following pair is incorrect with respect to Solstice and Equinox?
A. 21 March – Equator
B. 21 June – Tropic of Cancer
C. 22 December – Tropic of Capricorn
D. 23 September – North Pole
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Answer:-C. 22 December – Tropic of CapricornExplanation
As the Earth moves around its orbit, it reaches two points during the year where the tilt of its axis causes it to be straight relative to the Sun. These days are known as equinoxes. During these equinoxes the rays of the Sun shine directly on the equator. This happens on approximately 21st March and 23rd September. At two points throughout the year, the tilt of the Earth’s axis reaches its maximum angle compared to the Sun. This usually happens around June 21st and December 21st. These days are known as solstices when the rays of the Sun shine directly on one of the two Tropics. In other words, on the day of summer solstice, the sun shines directly above the Tropic of Cancer and on winter solstice, it is directly above the Tropic of Capricorn.Q 44. How did the Lakshadweep islands of group originate?
A. Volcanic origin
B. Soil Deposition
C. Coral origin
D. No option is correct.
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Answer:-C. Coral originExplanation
Lakshadweep is a group of coral islands in the Laccadive Sea. It is known as coral island because it has been made up of coral, which are skeletons of tiny marine animals called polyps.When the living polyps die, other polyps grow on top of their hard skeletons. They grow higher and higher and thus form coral islands.Q 45. Which of the following is FALSE with respect to rain water harvesting ?
A. It is a device of water conservation.
B. It helps raising water table.
C. It helps meet rising water demand.
D. It increases run-off losses.
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Answer:-D. It increases run-off losses.Explanation
Rainwater harvesting is a technique used for collecting, storing, and using rainwater for landscape irrigation and other uses. It reduces water runoff, improve infiltration and increase the water storage capacity of the soil. By reducing the runoff, it reduces flooding of water on the roads, improves the quality of water and reduces the chances of soil erosion.Q 46. Which of the below is a feature of Tropical rain forest?
A. Absence of trees
B. Least productivity
C. Maximum biodiversity
D. Minimum biodiversity
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Answer:-C. Maximum biodiversityExplanation
Tropical rainforests exhibit high levels of biodiversity. Around 40% to 75% of all biotic species are indigenous to the rainforests. Rainforests are home to half of all the living animal and plant species on the planet. Two-thirds of all flowering plants can be found in rainforests.Q 47. To which habitat is the turtle Petri adapted?
A. Desert
B. Forest
C. Sea
D. Marshes
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Answer:-C. SeaExplanation
Petrie island is home to the common Painted Turtle (Chrysemis picta), as well as Snapping Turtles (Chelydra serpentina) and Map Turtles (Graptemys geographica). They are adapted to living in sea as well as swampy waters and sandy river bottoms. They spend winter under the mud at the bottom of the ponds.Q 48. World’s highest motorable road is located on which mountain pass?
A. Shipki La
B. Umling La
C. Dungri La
D. Jelep La
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Answer:-B. Umling LaExplanation
The Chisumle-Demchok road at Umling La Pass, which has been constructed at a height of over 19,000 feet in Ladakh holds the Guinness World Record of world’s highest motorable road. This strategically located 52-kilometre road connects many important towns in the Chumar sector of Eastern Ladakh and was constructed under Project Himank. Altitude of this road is higher than the base camps of Mount Everest. The South Base Camp in Nepal is situated at an altitude of 17,598 ft, while the North Base Camp in Tibet is at 16,900 feet. The road also is above altitude of Siachen Glacier which is at 17,700 feet.Q 49. Kiribath is a traditional dish of which country?
A. Myanmar
B. Bhutan
C. Nepal
D. Sri Lanka
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Answer:-Explanation
Kiribath is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made from rice and coconut milk; and is a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast.Q 50. Male is the capital of
A. Mongolia
B. Monaco
C. Maldives
D. Mauritius
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