World Political Geography (UPSC) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 45

21. Conisder the following statements: [2008]

1. Ajman is one of the seven emirates of the UAE.

2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:Ajman is one of the seven emirates constituting the United Arab Emirates with an area of 260 sq kilometer. Ras al-Khaimah was the 7th and last Sheikhdom to join UAE in 1972.

22. Which two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their population? [2008]

(a) Brazil and USA
(b) USA and Indonesia
(c) Canada and Malaysia
(d) Russia and Nigeria

Correct Answer: (b) USA and Indonesia

Solution:The top ten countries with the highest population in decreasing order are:

1. India

2. China

3. United States

4. Indonesia

5. Pakistan

6. Nigeria

7. Brazil

8. Bangladesh

9. Russia

10. Mexico

23. Consider the following countries: [2009]

1. Australia

2. Namibia

3. Brazil

4. Chile

Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricom pass?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution:The Tropic of Capricom runs through 10 countries: Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Australia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil

24. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [2009]

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The Rhine is a major river in Europe, flowing through several countries including Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. However, Berlin is not located on the Rhine River. Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, but it is situated in the north eastern part of the country, far away from the Rhine River. Instead, Berlin is situated on the River Spree, which is a smaller river that flows through the city.

25. Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density ? [2009]

(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Pakistan
(d) Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: (a) India

Solution:Overall population density of India is 324. Nepal is 102, Pakistan is 146, Sri Lanka is 280 person per square kilometers.

26. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [2009]

List-I (Geographic feature)	List-II (Country)
A. Great Victoria Desert	1. Australia
B. Grand Canyon	2. Canada
C. Lake Winnipeg	3. New Zealand
D. Southern Alps	4. USA

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	4	3
(b)	1	4	2	3
(c)	3	2	4	1
(d)	3	4	2	1

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:Great Victoria Desert - Australia

Grand Canyon - USA

Lake Winnipeg - Canada

Southern Alps - New Zealand

27. Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of: [2009]

(a) Florida
(b) Virginia
(c) North Carolina
(d) South Carolina

Correct Answer: (a) Florida

Solution:Cape Canaveral is the part of Florida's coast.

28. Which among the following has the world’s largest reserves of Uranium? [2009]

(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) Russian Federation
(d) USA

Correct Answer: (a) Australia

Solution:Australia has the world's largest uranium reserves. Approximately 24% of the planet's uranium is present in Australia.

29. Which one of the following is the country’s administrative capital new federal administrative centre of Malaysia? [2009]

(a) Kota Bharu
(b) Kuala Terengganu
(c) Putrajaya
(d) Taiping

Correct Answer: (c) Putrajaya

Solution:Putrajaya is new federal administrative centre of Malaysia.

30. Which one of the following can come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca? [2010]

(a) Bali
(b) Brunei
(c) Java
(d) Singapore

Correct Answer: (d) Singapore

Solution:Malacca strait is between the Indonesian island of Sumatra and the Malaya Peninsula. Singapore lies on the tip of the Malay Peninsular.

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