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  1. The most effective farming method for returning minerals to the soil is

  2. A.

     Contour ploughing

    B.

     Terracing

    C.

     Crop rotation

    D.

     Furrowing


  3. Which of the following pairings is incorrect ?

  4. A.

     Isohytes-Humidity

    B.

     Isobars-Pressure

    C.

     Isotherms-Temperature

    D.

     Isohels-Sunshine


  5. Which one among the following countries is the largest producer of Bauxite?

  6. A.

     Australia

    B.

     Brazil

    C.

     West Indies

    D.

     India


  7. Which of the following generally produces the largest quantity of oranges?

  8. A.

     U.S.A

    B.

     Spain

    C.

     Brazil

    D.

     China


  9. The biggest producer of Rice is

  10. A.

     India

    B.

     Pakistan

    C.

     China

    D.

     Burma


  11. Haematite is an ore of

  12. A.

     Copper

    B.

     Lead

    C.

     Iron

    D.

     Zinc


  13. Which one of the African countries is richer than others in gold and diamond?

  14. A.

     Zambia

    B.

     Zaire

    C.

     Botswana

    D.

     Angola


  15. Arrange the following geographical regions in proper order:
    I. Tundra
    II. Shrub
    III. Taiga
    IV. Deciduous

  16. A.

     II, IV, I, III

    B.

     I, II, III, IV

    C.

     II, III, I, IV

    D.

     I, III, IV, II


  17. Which of the following countries is well known for diamond cutting industry?

  18. A.

     Belgium

    B.

     Norway

    C.

     The Netherlands

    D.

     Switzerland


  19. Which of the following countries is the biggest producer of mango?

  20. A.

     India

    B.

     China

    C.

     Indonesia

    D.

     Malaysia