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1. Which two planets of the solar system have no satellites? – Mercury and Venus
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2. On which planet of the solar system does the sun rise in the west and set in the east? – Venus
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3. After howmany years does Halley’s comet appear once in a period? – 76 years
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4. The light coming from stars gives the idea of their which quality? – Temperature
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5. Which celestial body besides earth bear, The Sea of Tranquility’ and The Ocean of Storms’ ? – Moon
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6. What is the time required by moonlight to reach the earth? – 1.3 sec
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7. If there is no Sun, what would the colour of the sky? – Black
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8. In which the radiant energy of the sun is transmitted? – Short waves
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9. Which planet take maximum time for one revolution around the Sun? – Jupiter
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10. On which date does Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere occur? – December, 22
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11. What is the approximate equatorial circumference of the earth? – 40,000 Km
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12. On which date the earth is at the largest distance from the sun (Apehelion)? – July 4th
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13. The mapping of which part of earth is most difficult? – Interior of the Earth
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14. What will be the shortest day in Australia? – June 21
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15. Of the total volume of the earth, which layer forms the major part? – Core
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16. Which phenomenon gives an evidence for the spherical shape of the earth? – Lunar eclipse
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17. How much does the earth revolves round the sun in its orbit by approximately? – 1° per day
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18. The heavier silicates named ‘Sima’ or silica + magnesium are most abundant in which layer? – Crust
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19. The tide at its maximum height is known by which name? – Spring tide
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20. Through which group of countries does the Equator pass? – Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia
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21. Which cold and dense air blowing down the mountain slope during the night? – Katabatic wind
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22. Which chemically inactive gas present in the atmosphere? – Argon
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23. When can one record the lowest temperature of air? – Just before sunrise
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24. Which layer of the atmosphere provides ideal conditions for flying of jet aeroplanes? – Stratosphere
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25. What happens when a sudden fall in the barometric reading? – Storm
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26. What do the contact of two air masses differing sharply in humidity originate? – Temperate cyclones
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27. The cauliflower shape is associated with which cloud formations? – Cumulus
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28. In the earth’s atmosphere, what changes in the atmospheric pressure? – Decreases with height
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29. The dry wind ‘Santa Ana’ blows in which country? – California
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30. Northern part of Australia is typified by which climate? – Monsoon climate
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31. Where are a large number of species are found within a small unit of area? – Wet evergreen equatorial forests
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32. Which ecosystem covers the largest area of the earth’s surface? – Marine Ecosystem
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33. Which climatic factor which has the least effect upon a terrestrial ecosystem? – Wind
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34. Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature? – Hot desert
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35. Which country celebrates Christmas festival in summer season? – Australia
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36. Which is an example of Midlatitude desert ? – Patagonia desert
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37. Where are the Postaz temperate grassland? – Hungary
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38. Long treeless grassy palms are characteristics of which grass? – Pampas
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39. Which is the zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperature throughout the year? – Tundra
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40. Which region specialises in the cultivation of citrus fruits? – Mediterranean region
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41. Which country is the largest producer of Bauxite? – Australia
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42. Which term for natural vegetation is associated with Siberia? – Taiga
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43. Which is the World’s largest synthetic rubber and tyre making centre? – Akron
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44. Which country is the largest on producer in the world? – U.S.A.
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45. In the world production of natural rubber, what is the rank of India? – Fourth
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46. What is the Molten rock below the surface of the earth? – Magma
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47. What is the cause of Exposure of rock to the changes of temperature? – Mechanical weathering
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48. Which geomorphic processes is associated with the work of glaciers? – Plucking
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49. Tsunami is a large sea wave caused by an earthquake experienced along the coasts of which country?– Japan
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50. Which instrument instrument used for recording earthquake waves? – Seismograph
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51. Which type of coal represents the first stage of formation of coal? – Peat
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52. Who gave the idea that originally there was only one continent called Pangea? – Wegener
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53. In which country is ‘Takla Makan’ desert situated? – China
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54. In which continent is the largest reserves of fresh water on the Earth’s surface? – North America
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55. Which is the highest lake above the sea level in the world? – Lake Titicaca
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56. Which city is associated with the river Mekong? – Phnom-Penh
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57. The Dogger Bank, the main fishing area of Europe, where is this area? – North Sea
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58. Which Strait separates Asia from North America? – The Bering Strait
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59. Which Strait connecting Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal? – Palk Strait
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60. Which country is included in the North-West Pacific fishing grounds? – Japan
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61. Which conditions are not favourable for the growth of coral rects ? – Fresh water
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62. Which country is commonly known as ‘The Land of Golden Fleece’? – Australia
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63. Which is Numerically the largest human race in the world? – Caucasoid
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64. Which country has the highest average of road length on per thousand square kilometer area basis? – Japan
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65. Which part of Europe is most densely populated? – Western Europe
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66. Which continent has the highest density of population? – Europe
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67. What is the administrative capital of South Africa? – Pretoria
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68. Which is the smallest country in South America? – Surinam
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69. Which can come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca ? – Singapore
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70. Which is the highest coal-producing country in the world? – China
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71. Which country has the longest international boundary with India? – Bangladesh
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72. Which are the two volcanic islands in the Indian territory? – Narcondam and Barren
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73. Which State shares boundaries with the maximum number of other States of India ? – Assam
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74. Mac Mohan Line demarcates the boundary between which countries? – India and China
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75. West Bengal shares boundaries with how many foreign countries? – Three
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76. Where is the southernmost point of India located? – Great Nicobar

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77. Among the Union Territories which has the highest literacy rate? – Lakshadweep
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78. Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in which country? – Nepal
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79. Which State of India, has the oldest rock formations in the country? – Karnataka
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80. The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through which State? – Rajasthan
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81. Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in which country? – Myanmar
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82. Which is the main difference between the Western and Eastern Ghats? – Continuity
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83. Which forms the western boundary of the Indian sub-continent? – Hindukush
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84. What is the name of the highest summit of Nilgiri Hills? – Doda-betta
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85. The Tibetan river ‘Tsangpo’ enters India through which State? – Arunachal Pradesh
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86. Which is the second largest basin in Peninsular India? – Krishna Basin
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87. Which east flowing river of India forms rift valley due to down warping? – Damodar
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88. Which Indian state is known as ‘Land of Five Rivers’ ? – Punjab
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89. Which is an east flowing river of Indian Peninsula? – Mahanadi
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90. Which port especially developed for exporting iron ore to Japan? – Paradeep
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91. Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of which river? – Cauvery
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92. Which type of soils have a marked capacity to retain water? – Regur soil
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93. Which is the most important factor in soil formation? – Climate
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94. Where is the average annual rainfall highest? – Shillong
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95. Which state receive the highest rainfall during winter months? – Tamil Nadu
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96. Which Indian States is the largest producer of natural rubber? – Kerala
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97. Which state has the largest net irrigated area? – Tamil Nadu
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98. Ankaleshwar and Navagaon are two oil fields in which state? – Gujarat
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99. Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located? – Uttarakhand
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100. Which is the first National Park established in India? – Corbett National Park
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