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  1. The moat abundant element in sea water is

  2. A.

     Sodium

    B.

     Chlorine

    C.

     Magnesium

    D.

     Sulphur


  3. What is the average salt content in a litre of seawater?

  4. A.

     39 gm.

    B.

     37 gm.

    C.

     35 gm.

    D.

     32 gm.


  5. The USA is deficient in domestic supplies of

  6. A.

     Copper

    B.

     Lead

    C.

     Zinc

    D.

     Manganese


  7. The world's largest inland sea is ________.

  8. A.

     The Black Sea

    B.

     The Dead Sea

    C.

     The Caspian Sea

    D.

     The Aral Sea


  9. A geographical mile is a measure of length equal to one sixtieth of a degree or one minute (1') of latitude. It varies with latitudes, but is approximately equals

  10. A.

     7200 feet

    B.

     6080 feet

    C.

     4500 feet

    D.

     6000 feet


  11. Pakistan's nuclear power plant is located at ________

  12. A.

     Islamabad

    B.

     Peshawar

    C.

     Kahuta

    D.

     Karachi


  13. World's largest solar power plant is located in ________

  14. A.

     Kalahari Desert, Africa

    B.

     Sahara Desert, Libya

    C.

     Thar Desert India

    D.

     Mojava Desert USA


  15. The waterfall with the greatest meterage in the fall is

  16. A.

     The Jog Falls, India

    B.

     The Victoria Falls, Africa

    C.

     The Niagara Falls, North America

    D.

     The Salto Angel Falls, South America


  17. The Balkan Peninsula is separated from the rest of Europe by the river.

  18. A.

     Danube

    B.

     Rhine

    C.

     Elbe

    D.

     Weser


  19. The highest plateau in the world is

  20. A.

     Plateau of Tibet

    B.

     Deccan Plateau

    C.

     Plateau of Iran

    D.

     Spanish Plateau