General Knowledge Questions And Answers :: Geography: part6



General Knowledge : Geography QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS :: part6 : 51 to 55

Following General Knowledge Multiple choice objective type questions and answers will help you in TRB, SSC and UPSC 2014 examinations :

51.The size of the earth was first measured by

Isaac Newton
Galileo
Copernicus
Eratosthenes

52.The formation of which of the following soils results from the leaching away of the siliceous matter of the rocks ?

Red
Laterite
Desert
Black

53.The biggest Aluminium producer in the world is

Russia
U.S.A.
Iran
India

54.Which of the following characteristics is not true of alluvial soils ?

These vary from sandy loam to clay in texture
These are generally rich in phosphorus but poor in potash
These are usually fine grained
These are by far the most fertile

55.Main hunting ground for blue whales is located in

Antarctic region
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Southern Atlantic Ocean

More Geography QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS available in next pages

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