Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#251] Grasslands in Australia are known as the
Correct Answer

(A) Downs

Explanation

Solution: Grasslands in Australia are known as the Downs. Temperate grasslands are areas of open grassy plains that are sparsely populated with trees. Various names of temperate grasslands include pampas, downs, and veldts.

[#252] Which among the following statements about the earth is not true?
Correct Answer

(B) The Earth makes one complete revolution on its axis in 48 hours

Explanation

Solution: It actually takes the Earth slightly over 23 hours and 56 minutes to rotate once around this axis.

[#253] The majority of the coal reserves found in India are of
Correct Answer

(B) Gondwana formation

Explanation

Solution: The majority of the coal reserves found in India are of Gondwana formation. Gondwana coal has overwhelmingly higher share (99%) in India’s coal resources and the entire coal mined in the peninsular plateau part belongs to this category.

[#254] Which strait divides Europe from Africa?
Correct Answer

(B) Gibraltar

Explanation

Solution: Gibraltar strait divides Europe from Africa. The Strait of Gibraltar is the entry point into the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by the continents of Africa and Europe, and the countries of Morocco, Spain, the British colony of Gibraltar, and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

[#255] The longest railway platform is ________
Correct Answer

(C) Kharagpur (India)

Explanation

Solution: The longest railway platform is Kharagpur (India). Kharagpur Junction railway station has the world's third longest railway platform with a length of 1,072.5 metres (3,519 ft).