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- Question
The Gulf Stream is a poleword flowing current in the Atlantic Ocean. Which one of the following statements with regard to this is not correct?
Options- A. It is similar to the Kuroshio current in the North Pacific Ocean.
- B. It transports warm, tropical water towards polar region.
- C. This current is a major factor in weather along the east coast of the USA.
- D. The warm water of the Gulf Stream sustains the coral reefs of West Pacific Coast.
- Correct Answer
- The warm water of the Gulf Stream sustains the coral reefs of West Pacific Coast.
ExplanationAll are correct except 4. The Kuroshio is a north-flowing ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean. It is similar to the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic and is part of the North Pacific ocean gyre. Like the Gulf stream, it is a strong western boundary current. Gulf stream is not present in west Pacific coast
- 1. Which country is headed towards a confrontation over Gibraltar with Spain?
Options- A. France
- B. Morocco
- C. Germany
- D. United Kingdom Discuss
- 2. How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
Options- A. Decreases salinity of ocean
- B. Cools downs the temperature of water
- C. Maintains stable temperature of water
- D. Increases salinity of ocean Discuss
- 3. A stretch of sea water, partly or fully separated by a narrow strip from the main sea is called
Options- A. Bay
- B. Isthmus
- C. Lagoon
- D. Strait Discuss
- 4. The City of Cartagena, which is famous for Protocol on Biosafety,is located in
Options- A. Colombia
- B. Venezuela
- C. Brazil
- D. Guyana Discuss
- 5. Which one of the following was the earlier name of Tokyo?
Options- A. Osaka
- B. Kyoto
- C. Samurai
- D. Edo Discuss
- 6. The Gurudwara 'Panja Sahib' is located in which neighbouring country of India?
Options- A. Pakistan
- B. Bangladesh
- C. Sri Lanka
- D. Nepal Discuss
- 7. Total number of countries in the world are
Options- A. 125
- B. 165
- C. 255
- D. 195 Discuss
- 8. The first news paper in the world was started by ?
Options- A. Japan
- B. China
- C. USA
- D. India Discuss
- 9. Who is known as Man of Blood and Iron ?
Options- A. Napoleon
- B. Bismarck
- C. Ho Chi Minh
- D. Sir Walter Scott Discuss
- 10. Who is called the Napoleon of Iran? Discuss
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Correct Answer: United Kingdom
Correct Answer: Cools downs the temperature of water
Correct Answer: Lagoon
Correct Answer: Colombia
Explanation:
Cartagena is a port city on Colombia?s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings.
Correct Answer: Edo
Explanation:
Tokyo officially became the Japanese capital after Emperor Meiji moved his seat to the city from the old capital of Kyoto in 1868; at that time Edo was renamed Tokyo.
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Correct Answer: 195
Correct Answer: China
Correct Answer: Bismarck
Explanation:
Otto von Bismarck (Prince Bismarck), called ?man of blood? from his great war policy, and ?iron? from his indomitable will. Many years Chancellor of Prussia and Germany. (Born in September 1st 1815)
Correct Answer: Nader Shah
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