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51
The United Kingdom' consists of England and ________
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Answer: Option B
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) consists of a group of islands off the western coast of Europe. The largest, Great Britain, comprises three countries: England, Scotland and Wales. Ireland, to the west, consists of the UK's province of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
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The nuclear reactor, where the leak of radioactive substance was detected in Japan following the tsunami of 11 March, 2011 are in
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Answer: Option A
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It was most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan with magnitude of 9.1 (approx). Its epicentre was under sea due to which Tsunami originated and devastated the coastal areas. Even Fukushima nuclear reactors got damaged leading to radioactive radiations.
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The earlier name of Surinam was ________
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Answer: Option B
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The earlier name of Surinam was Dutch Guyana. Formerly known as Dutch Guiana, Suriname was a plantation colony of the Netherlands that gained its independence on 25 November, 1975. When the territory was taken over by the Dutch, it became part of a group of colonies known as Dutch Guiana.
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Which of the following countries is the largest producer of uranium in the world?
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Answer: Option A
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Canada was largest producer of Uranium (till 2006). Presently, Kazakhstan with a production of 23,800 tonnes (approx) is largest producer of Uranium.
55
The only cereal crop which originated in America is
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Answer: Option D
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The only cereal crop which originated in america is Corn. Corn, (Zea mays), also called Indian corn or maize, cereal plant of the grass family (Poaceae) and its edible grain. The domesticated crop originated in the Americas and is one of the most widely distributed of the world’s food crops.
56
Which of the following countries is included in the North-West Pacific fishing grounds?
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Answer: Option D
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Japan is included in the North-West Pacific fishing grounds. The mountainous nature of Japan and parts of mainland eastern Asia has driven many to seek a livelihood from the sea. Japan is now not only a major producer and exporter of fish and marine products, but also a centre for marine and fishing research.
57
The world's largest reserves of petroleum are located in
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Answer: Option C
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The world's largest reserves of petroleum are located in Russia. Russia is the world's largest producer of crude oil. It was the world's largest producer of crude oil including lease condensate and the third-largest producer of petroleum and other liquids (after Saudi Arabia and the United States) in 2014, with average liquids production of 10.9 million barrels per day.
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Liverpool Hull, Bristol and Southampton are ports in
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Answer: Option D
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Liverpool Hull, Bristol and Southampton are ports in England.
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A huge muss of ice fed by snow on a high mountain slowly sliding downhill before It starts melting is called
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Answer: Option A
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A huge muss of ice fed by snow on a high mountain slowly sliding downhill before It starts melting is called Glacier. A glacier is a huge mass of ice that moves slowly over land. The term “glacier” comes from the French word glace (glah-SAY), which means ice. Glaciers are often called “rivers of ice.” Glaciers fall into two groups: alpine glaciers and ice sheets.
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If one watches a distant ship coming towards the shore through a telescope one first sees
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Answer: Option C
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If one watches a distant ship coming towards the shore through a telescope one first sees Its mast. The mast of a sailing vessel is a tall spar, or arrangement of spars, erected more or less vertically on the centre-line of a ship or boat.