1591. Which one of the following rivers forms an estuary?
A. Ganga
B. Tapti
C. Godavari
D. Mahanadi
✅ The correct answer is option B.
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1592. Dolomite is a/an –
A. Sedimentary rock
B. Plutonic rock
C. Igneous rock
D. Metamorphic rock
✅ The correct answer is option A.
1593. The sunlight is available 24 hours on the longest day at which of the following latitudes of the earth?
A. 49°
B. 66°
C. 63°
D. 69°51′
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1594. Identify the most infertile amongst the following soils.
A. Black cotton soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Peaty soil
✅ The correct answer is option C.
1595. Which of the following phenomena is supposedly associated with global warming?
A. El Nino
B. La Nina
C. El Nino Modoki
D. Southern Oscillation
✅ The correct answer is option A.
1596. Which from the following can cause a tsunami?
A. Volcano
B. Avalanche
C. Tornado
D. Earthquake
✅ The correct answer is option D.
1597. The largest ocean is –
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Arctic Ocean
D. Pacific Ocean
✅ The correct answer is option D.
1598. The fur of the animals living in colder regions –
A. protects them from water
B. traps the air and keeps them warm
C. protects them from enemies
D. makes them appear beautiful
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1599. What is the alternate name for contour lines?
A. Isopotential
B. Istherm
C. Isohypse
D. Isohyet
✅ The correct answer is option C.
1600. What is the percentage coverage of Tropical Forest on earth’s landmass?
A. 7
B. 12
C. 17
D. 25
✅ The correct answer is option A.