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  1. The clouds float in atmosphere because of

  2. A.

     Low Temperature

    B.

     Low Velocity

    C.

     Low Pressure

    D.

     Less Density


  3. Which one of the following is a landlocked country?

  4. A.

     Bulgaria

    B.

     Hungary

    C.

     Romania

    D.

     Ukraine


  5. The Himalayas have snowline at 4300 m whereas in the Alps mountain, it is at 3000 m. This is because the ________

  6. A.

     Himalayas have denser forest cover

    B.

     Himalayas face the monsoon winds

    C.

     Himalayas are higher than the Alps

    D.

     Himalayas are located in the lower latitudes


  7. The world's highest hydel power project 'Rongtong' is located in ________

  8. A.

     Rangoon

    B.

     Kathmandu

    C.

     Himachal Pradesh

    D.

     Beijing


  9. The maximum amount of energy in the present day world is provided by ________

  10. A.

     Atomic energy

    B.

     Coal

    C.

     Hydroelectric power resources

    D.

     Liquid fuels


  11. Factory farming is the characteristic of

  12. A.

     North-western North America

    B.

     North-western Europe

    C.

     Eastern Europe

    D.

     South-east Asia


  13. Most of the Japanese industries are located on the ________

  14. A.

     Hokkaido coast

    B.

     Honshu coast

    C.

     Shikoko coast

    D.

     Kyushu coast


  15. Brazil has become the world's largest producer of coffee mainly because ________

  16. A.

     The Brazilian plateau is well drained land

    B.

     The climatic conditions are suitable

    C.

     The "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile

    D.

     The coffee plant is native of Brazil


  17. What is the meaning of "Cloud Burst"

  18. A.

     Appearance of clouds in sky

    B.

     Very heavy rain with heavy storm

    C.

     Sowing of crop seeds in cloudy weather

    D.

     Formation of artificial rain


  19. Which vegetation is called natural cattle country ?

  20. A.

     Savanna

    B.

     Downs

    C.

     Selva

    D.

     Prairies