Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#401] Which calendar is being universally followed?
Correct Answer

(C) Gregorian Calendar

Explanation

Solution: Gregorian Calendar is being universally followed. The Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar with 12 months of 28-31 days each. A regular Gregorian year consists of 365 days, but in certain years known as leap years, a leap day is added to February.

[#402] ________ is famous for its rubber production.
Correct Answer

(C) Malaysia

Explanation

Solution: Malaysia is famous for its rubber production. About 46% of the total world's rubber is produced in Malaysia. They are the leader in the production and export of rubber products.

[#403] Which of the following layers of the Earth is believed to account for the Earth's magnetism?
Correct Answer

(C) Core

Explanation

Solution: Core of the Earth is believed to account for the Earth's magnetism. The Earth's magnetic field is believed to be generated by electric currents in the conductive iron alloys of its core, created by convection currents due to heat escaping from the core.

[#404] Bara (kral) is used for which of the following
Correct Answer

(B) Village of Maasai shepherd

Explanation

Solution: Maasai tribe of African origin is found in the border region of Kenya and Tanzania. It lives in patchy settlement termed as Bara (Village).

[#405] The temperature at the core of the earth is about
Correct Answer

(B) 5200º C

Explanation

Solution: The temperature at the core of the earth is about 5200º C. Earth's core is the very hot, very dense center of our planet. Temperature in the inner core is about 5,200° Celsius (9,392° Fahrenheit) .