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[#126] The Panama Canal links ________
Correct Answer

(D) Atlantic Ocean with Pacific Ocean

Explanation

Solution: The Panama Canal is a waterway that connects the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. Before the canal was opened in 1914 ships had to travel around the southern tip of South America to get from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The Panama Canal shortens the journey by about 11000 km. The Panama Canal is 82 km long.

[#127] In which one of the following oceans is Diamantina Trench situated?
Correct Answer

(C) Indian Ocean

Explanation

Solution: The Diamantina Trench is a deep sea trench in the South East Indian Basin. With a maximum depth of 8,047 meters, it is the deepest trench of the Indian Ocean, deeper than the better-known Java Trench.

[#128] A narrow strip of land bordered on both sides by water, connecting two large bodies of land is known as ________
Correct Answer

(A) An isthmus

Explanation

Solution: A narrow piece of land that connects two landmasses is known as an isthmus. It is generally surrounded by water bodies on two of its sides.

[#129] Of the following, which capital city is not situated on the banks of the river Danube?
Correct Answer

(B) Rome

Explanation

Solution: Rome is not situated on the banks of the river Danube. The Danube River flows directly through many significant European cities, including four national capitals – Vienna (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia), Budapest (Hungary) and Belgrade (Serbia). It originates in Germany’s Black Forest, and flows in a southeasterly direction through central and eastern Europe to the black sea.

[#130] Which is the largest river of the Asia?
Correct Answer

(B) Yangtze River

Explanation

Solution: The Yangtze River in China is the longest river in Asia, the third longest river in the world and the longest river to flow entirely in one country.