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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 1

Which are the water borders shared by Antarctica?

1. Pacific Ocean

2. Atlantic Ocean

3. Indian Ocean

4. Artie Ocean

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It is the southernmost continent and is surrounded by the Southern Ocean ie, alternatively it may be considered to be surrounded by the southern pacific, Atlantic and Indian ocean.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 2

Which is the ocean which is almost completely surrounded by Eurasia and N. America ?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 3

Where is the famous Easter island located?

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Located out in the Pacific ocean, a special territory of chile, is a home to Moai statues that are the only thing left of a culture that once lived here.

Located in the south-eastern Pacific ocean, at the southeastern most point of the Polynesian Triangle in Oceania.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 4

Which Strait lies between the North & South Islands of New Zealand and runs next to the capital city, Wellington?

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It connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with South Pacific Ocean on the southeast

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 5

Which are the boundaries shared by Gaza Strip?

1. Egypt

2. Israel

3. Dead sea

4. Mediterranean Sea

5. Jordan

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It borders Egypt-southwest and Israel-east & north, along with eastern coast of Mediterranean sea.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 6

Which are the water bodies bordering Israel?

1. Dead sea

2. Red sea

3. Mediterranean Sea

4. sea of Galilee

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Israel shares its water boundaries with Mediterranean Sea-southeast, Red Sea-north, dead sea and Sea of Galilee.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 7

Which strait separates the Gulf of Aqaba from the Red Sea?

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It's a narrow passage between Sinai and Arabian peninsulas which separates Gulf of Aqaba from the Red Sea.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 8

Which is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 9

Which are the boundaries shared by the Sea of Azov?

1. Ukraine

2. Russia 

3. Crimean Peninsula

4. Turkey

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 10

Which strait links of Azov?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 11

Taurus strait Joins which two seas?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 12

Foveaux is a strait in between?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 13

Which is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean?

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It is a seaport in Chabahar located in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman. It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean It has been termed the "Golden Gate"

Chabahar Port: 

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 14

Which of the following are listed as Alpha ++ cities?

1. London

2. New York

3. Washington

4. Singapore

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  • Alpha++ cities are vastly more integrated with the global economy than all other cities.

  • Alpha++ world cities: London, New York Every few years, cities are ranked by the Globalization and World Rankings Research Institute. It is considered the leading institute ranking world cities.

  • Cities are ranked into Alpha, Beta and Gamma cities by taking into account many factors; economic factors are deemed more important than cultural or political factors though in this ranking.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 15

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 16

Which of the following are correctly matched?

WIND

1. Khamsin

2. Blizzard

3. Gibli

COUNTRY

1. Egypt

2. Russia

3. Libya

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 17

Which river is termed as the 'Sorrow of Una'?

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  1. Swan river in Una district of Himachal Pradesh. Swan river is termed as the 'sorrow of Una'. It is a river tributary of river Sutlej. 

  2. The Swan River Integrated Watershed Management Project came into being in 2006-07with the financial assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). 

  3. Himachal Forest Department is the nodal agency of this project. Besides that, the Department of Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry of the state are the participants of the project.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 18

Where is Gulf of Lions situated?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 19

Match the following pairs correctly.

Codes:

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 20

Which water body separates Asia and Australia from America?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 21

Through which Asian countries does the Equator pass?

1. Maldives

2. Indonesia

3. Kiribati

4. Malaysia

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Countries the Equator Passes Through.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 22

Which of the following places are known for the presence of great Sun Temples in India?

1. Unao, MP

2. Surya Prahar, Assam

3. Arasavalli, AP

4. Gaya, Bihar

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Bhramanya Dev Temple, Unao, MP

Sun Temple, Surya Prahar, Assam

Suryanar temple, Kumbakonam, TN

Suryanarayana Swamy temple, Arasavalli, AP

The Dakshinaarka temple, Gaya, Bihar

Konark Sun Temple, konark, Orissa

Sun Temple, Mdhera, Gujarath

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 23

Which of the following pair(s) is/are not correctly matched?

1. Trans-caucasus railway - South America

2. Orient express. - Europe

3. Stuart highway. - Australia

4. Mid-trans Continental - North America Rail route

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Transcaucasus Railway - South Caucasus(Russia)

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 24

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Mediterranean waterway joins together the maximum number of countries in the world.

2. The South Pacific Oceanic Route joins Australia, New Zealand and East Asian countries together.

3. cape of good hope sea route joins Eastern Asia and Europe to Southern parts of Africa.

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 25

Which Canal connects Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean?

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Panama is a country on the isthmus linking Central and South America. The Panama Canal, a famous feat of human engineering, cuts through its center, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to create an essential shipping route.

Map Based Test - 6 - Question 26

Which of the following states was formed exclusively by the migrants in the 20th century?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 27

Consider the following about Jelep La pass

1. situated between Sikkim and China border

2. It passes through Chumbi Valley

3. It also links china & Lhasa

Which is/are correct statement/s?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 28

Which is the major pass present in between Himachal Pradesh and Tibet through which Sutlej river enters India?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 29

Which mountain pass is present in the tri junction of India-China-Afghanistan border?

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Map Based Test - 6 - Question 30

Which mountain pass is present in the Ladakh region and opens as a gateway to Shyok and Nubra Valleys?

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It's the Highest Motorable pass in India.

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