1611. The ‘EL Nino’ phenomena which sparks climatic extreme around the globe, originates in the –
A. Sea of China
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Atlantic Ocean
✅ The correct answer is option B.
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1612. A semi enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea is called
A. Estuary
B. Fiord
C. Cove
D. Ria coast
✅ The correct answer is option A.
1613. The total number of planets revolving around the sun is –
A. Five
B. Eight
C. Seven
D. Six
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1614. The temperature increases rapidly above –
A. Ionosphere
B. Exosphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Troposphere
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1615. The darkest portion of the shadow cast during an eclipse is–
A. Corona
B. Umbra
C. Penumbra
D. Black hole
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1616. The humidity of air depends on –
A. Temperature
B. Location
C. Weather
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
1617. Which of the following is known as the Morning Star?
A. Saturn
B. Jupiter
C. Mars
D. Venus
✅ The correct answer is option D.
1619. Which one of the following is called a red planet?
A. Venus
B. Mercury
C. Mars
D. Jupiter
✅ The correct answer is option C.
1620. Which one of the following planets has no moon?
A. Mars
B. Neptune
C. Mercury
D. Pluto
✅ The correct answer is option C.