Geography Quiz 7

Geography Quiz 7

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1. The farthest point of earth in its orbit from the sun is called

Aphelion
Perihelion
Perigree
Apogee

2. "Fathom" is the unit used for the measurement of

Distance
Speed
Time
Depth

3. Name the capital and largest city of Serbia which is located at the confluence of two rivers - the Sava and Danube.

Belgrade
Vienna
Bratislava
Budapest

4. Which is the largest freshwater lake by volume and also the deepest lake in the world?

Lake Baikal
Lake Superior
Lake Vostok
Lake Tanganyika

5. This country was named Isla Formosa (beautiful island) by the Portuguese sailor who sighted it in 16th century. Can you name this country which is officially known as the Republic of China (ROC) now?

China
Philippines
Macau
Taiwan

6. Udanti & Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following states?

Madhya Pradesh
Jharkand
Chattisgarh
Bihar

7. Mugger, Gharial and Estuarine are all the three primary species of

Horses
Crocodiles
Donkeys
Goats

8. The Montreux Record is a register of

Wetland sites
Monster species
Anthrax infected areas
Protected monuments

9. Which lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention In 1981?

Dal Lake
Loktak Lake
Wular Lake
Chilika Lake

10. Which is the second largest brackish water lake or lagoon in India, after Chilika Lake?

Pulicat Lake
Dal Lake
Loktak Lake
Wular Lake

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