World Geography problems
- 1. Trips and Trims are the terms associated with
Options- A. IBRD
- B. WTO
- C. IDA
- D. IMF Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: WTO
Explanation:
TRIM "Trade-related Investment Measures", an agreement within the Uruguay round trade negotiations.
TRIPS "TRADE-RELATED ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, is an international legal agreement between all the member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
- 2. Addis Ababa is the Capital city of
Options- A. Angola
- B. Burundi
- C. Chile
- D. Ethiopia Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, IT Trainer
Correct Answer: Ethiopia
Explanation:
The Capital city of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
Countries and Capital cities ::
Angola - Launda
Burundi - Bujumbura
Chile - Santiago
- 3. Second Ozone Hole was detected over
Options- A. Tibet
- B. Sweden
- C. Northern hemisohere
- D. Antarctica Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Tibet
Explanation:
Second ozone hole was detected over Tibet in the year 2006.
Ozone is a form of oxygen, acts as a high-altitude atmospheric screen against cancer-causing ultraviolet light.
The main source of these halogens in the stratosphere is photodissociation of man made halocarbon refrigerants, solvents, propellants and CFC's.
- 4. Groundwater is found underground in the zone of
Options- A. Penetration
- B. Aeration
- C. Saturation
- D. Both B & C Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Both B & C
Explanation:
Groundwater is all the water that has penetrated the earth's surface and is found in one of two soil layers. The one nearest the surface is the "zone of aeration", where gaps between soil are filled with both air and water. Below this layer is the "zone of saturation", where the gaps are filled with water.
- 5. In what way does ocean water move globally?
Options- A. Along cold water currents from the equator to the poles.
- B. Along warm water currents from the warmer regions to colder regions
- C. Along warm water currents from the equator to the poles
- D. None of the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Along warm water currents from the equator to the poles
- 6. Which of these is not related to the great depression?
Options- A. Drop in profits
- B. Drop in income
- C. Drop in tax revunes
- D. Drop in health Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Drop in health
Explanation:
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the U.S. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations; in most countries it started in 1929 and lasted until the late-1930s. It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century. In the 21st century, the Great Depression is commonly used as an example of how far the world's economy can decline.
- 7. Which statement describes the amount of rainfall in grasslands?
Options- A. more than deserts
- B. less than forests
- C. Both A & B
- D. None of the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Both A & B
- 8. What is the largest landlocked country in the world?
Options- A. Kazakhstan
- B. Turkmenistan
- C. Russia
- D. Uzbekistan Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Kazakhstan
Explanation:
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world with an area of 2,724,900 km˛ and the ninth largest in the world. Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia bordering 5 countries, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
- 9. Which colony was farthest north?
Options- A. Massachusetts
- B. Virginia
- C. Georgia
- D. New Hampshire Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Massachusetts
Explanation:
There are 13 colonies and are ruled by England.
The farthest north colony - Massachusetts
The farthest south colony - Georgia
The oldest colony - Virginia
The colony between the 2 parts of Massachusetts - New Hampshire
- 10. Which country shares the longest border with China?
Options- A. India
- B. Russia
- C. Mongolia
- D. Kazakhstan Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, Database Administrator, IT Trainer
Correct Answer: Mongolia
Explanation:
China shares land borders with 14 different countries, the longest being with Mongolia followed by Russia and then India.
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