1. ‘Nippon’ is the name given to Japan which means – A. land of the rising Sun B. land of Pagodas C. land of northern lights D. land of volcanoes and earthquakes. ✅ The correct answer is option A.
2. The pacific Ring of Fire is – A. an area of constant forest fires in the Pacific islands B. a volcanic belt around the Pacific C. an area of intense heat in the Pacific D. islands rich in fuel minerals in the pacific ✅ The correct answer is option B.
3. Suez Canal connects A. Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean B. Mediterranean Sea and Red sea C. Lake Huron and Lake Erie D. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario ✅ The correct answer is option B.
4. Japan is called the ‘Land of the rising sun’ because – A. Sun rises there as soon as it sets B. Sun always remains in the eastern part of the sky throughout the day in Japan C. Japan being the Eastern most country in the world, it has the earliest sunrise D. The rays of the sun get reflected from the waters of the sea and make the sunrise beautiful in Japan ✅ The correct answer is option C.
5. ‘Dead Sea’ is called so because – A. the water is brackish B. it does not support any acquatic life C. it is not favourable for navigation D. it has no waves ✅ The correct answer is option B.
6. Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as ‘The Golden Crescent’ the largest opium industry in the world? A. Myanmar, Laos and Thailand B. Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq C. Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran D. Myanmar, Malaysia and Thailand ✅ The correct answer is option C.
7. Trans-Siberian Railway terminals are – A. Moscow and Vladivostok B. St. Petersburg and Vladivostok C. Moscow and Krasnoyarsk D. St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk ✅ The correct answer is option A.
8. Where is the Island of Man located? A. Between Northern Ireland and England B. Between France and England C. Between Malaysia and Indonesia D. Between Cuba and Jamaica ✅ The correct answer is option A.
9. The main reason for deforestation in Asia is – A. excessive fuel wood collection B. excessive soil erosion C. floods D. construction of roads ✅ The correct answer is option A.
10. The Savannah finds its ideal conditions of growth in: A. mild and humid climate B. dry summer and wet winter climate C. hot humid climate with long dry season D. hot summer and cool winter climate ✅ The correct answer is option C.