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41
The Harmattan is
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
All of the above
42
The largest gold producing country in the world is
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
For many years China has been the top producing nation, accounting for 12 percent of global mine production.
43
The hydrological cycle is a conceptual model that describes
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Answer: Option C
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both (a) and (b)
44
The least explosive type of volcano is called
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Answer: Option A
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The least explosive type of volcano is called a basalt plateau. These volcanoes produce a very fluid basaltic magma with horizontal flows.
45
The largest fish exporting region in the world is
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Answer: Option A
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The correct answer to this question is Option A: the North-East Atlantic region.

Let's understand why this region is so important for fish exports.

The North-East Atlantic region covers a large area of the ocean near countries like Norway, Iceland, and Denmark. These countries have a very long history and tradition of fishing. They have developed excellent ways to catch a lot of fish and then prepare them to be sold to other countries all around the world.

Imagine these waters are like a huge, rich pantry full of different kinds of fish. The countries nearby have very strong fishing industries, which means they have many ships, modern equipment, and good systems to process and then *export* (sell to other countries) a massive amount of fish. This makes it the largest region for sending fish abroad.

While other regions mentioned in the options, like the Pacific or South-East Asia, are also very important for fishing and have their own big fishing industries, the North-East Atlantic consistently leads when it comes to the total amount of fish exported globally as a region.

So, remember, when you think of the biggest fish exporter region, think of the North-East Atlantic!

Note: This is a traditional geography/GK question, and older reference materials identify the North-East Atlantic Region as the greatest fish-exporting region. However, some more recent sources and updated compilations identify the North-West Pacific Region as the largest. Therefore, answers may vary depending on the reference and year of the data used.
46
The largest country of the world by geographical area is
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Answer: Option A
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The largest country of the world by geographical area is Russia.
47
The hot and cold deserts together occupy nearly ____ land area of the world.
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Answer: Option C
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The hot and cold deserts together occupy nearly 1/3rd land area of the world.
48
The highest average salinity amongst the following seas is reported from
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Answer: Option A
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The highest average salinity amongst the following seas is reported from Dead Sea.
49
The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which of the following?
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Answer: Option D
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The Himalayan mountain system belongs to Fold mountains system.
50
The heavy day soils that show significant expansion and contraction due to the presence or absence of moisture is called
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Answer: Option B
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The heavy day soils that show significant expansion and contraction due to the presence or absence of moisture is called vertisols.