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Who was the first to state that the earth is spherical?
General Awareness (GA) Class 9th World Geography
Q. 37 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 987)
Who was the first to state that the earth is spherical?
- Copernicus
- Ptolemy
- Strabo
- Aristotle
Ans → (b)Ptolemy
Explanation →
This question is taken from this post → World Geography practice test #1 | General Knowledge Quiz - attemp/practice
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Q. 1 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 950)
The innermost layer of the earth is known as?
- Mesosphere
- Lithosphere
- Asthenosphere
- Barysphere
Q. 2 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 951)
On which particular date, does the sun remain at its shortest distance from the earth?
- 4th July
- 3rd January
- 21st March
- 22nd December
Q. 3 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 952)
Which of the following is the largest island?
- Madagascar
- Honshu
- Sumatra
- Cuba
Q. 6 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 956)
Which of the following countries occupies an important place in the world for the production of coffee?
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Brazil
- Malaysia
Q. 7 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 957)
Which of the following is known as the morning star?
- Saturn
- Venus
- Jupiter
- Mars
Q. 8 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 958)
The shape of the milky way galaxy is -
- Spiral
- Circular
- Elliptical
- None of the above
Q. 9 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 959)
Which of the following instruments is used for recording the earthquake waves?
- Hydrograph
- Pantograph
- Seismograph
- Barograph
Q. 10 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 960)
The substances present at the center of the sun are in -
- Solid, liquid and gaseous state
- Liquid state only
- Gaseous state only
- Both liquid and gaseous states
Q. 11 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 961)
The best variety of world's cotton is known as -
- Sea Island
- Short staple Indian
- Egyptian
- Upland American
Q. 12 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 962)
Which of the following rivers flows in Germany?
- Volga
- Danube
- Thames
- Seine
Q. 13 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 963)
Arakan yoma is the extension of Himalayas located in -
- Baluchistan
- Nepal
- Kashmir
- Myanmar
Q. 14 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 964)
Which one of following is the largest lake in the world?
- Caspian sea
- Lake Baikal
- Lake Victoria
- Lake superior
Q. 15 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 965)
The largest postal network in the world is in which country?
- U.S A.
- China
- India
- Brazil
Q. 16 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 966)
The coniferous forests are not found in -
- Amazonia
- Scandinavia
- Canada
- Finland
Q. 17 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 967)
Which animal is the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund?
- Tiger
- Giant Panda
- Hornbill
- White Bear
Q. 18 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 968)
If it is 6.00 AM at greenwich, then it will be 11.00 AM at -
- 90° E
- 60° E
- 75° E
- 15° W
Q. 19 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 969)
Which of the following has the highest wind velocity?
- Tornado
- Typhoon
- Cyclone
- Hurricane
Q. 20 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 970)
In terms of longitude, the international Date line generally follows -
- 90° E
- 90° W
- 180° ( E or W )
- None of the above
Q. 21 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 971)
Death valley is located in which state of USA?
- Miami
- California
- Pennsyvania
- Texas
Q. 22 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 972)
Which of the following rivers falls in the land-locked sea?
- Niger
- Volga
- St. Lawrence
- Danube
Q. 23 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 973)
Water from an artesian well flows up automatically due to
- Volcanic activity
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Heavy rainfall in region
- Geothermal energy
Q. 24 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 974)
When the sun is nearest to Earth, Earth is said to be in
- Aphelion
- Perihelion
- Apogee
- Perigee
Q. 25 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 975)
The most important activity of the Tundra region is -
- Cropping
- Hunting
- Fish farming
- Cattle rearing
Q. 26 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 976)
Where is the Doldrums Belt located?
- Near the poles
- Near the tropic of cancer
- Near the Equater
- Near the Tropic of Capricorn
Q. 27 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 977)
A class of animals known as marsupials is a characteristic feature of -
- South America
- Africa
- Australia
- South East Asia
Q. 28 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 978)
Which country is known as Britain of the south?
- Fizi
- Malaysia
- Australia
- New Zealand
Q. 29 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 979)
Which one of the following is the biggest shipping canal in the world?
- Suez canal
- Soo canal
- Kiel canal
- Panama Canal
Q. 30 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 980)
Khamsin is a hot and dry local wind experienced in -
- Iran
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
- Iran
Q. 31 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 981)
Which one of the following is most prone to earthquakes?
- Plateaus
- Costal plains
- Old shields
- Young folded mountains
Q. 32 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 982)
Which one of the following is not a member of the Ganga-Mekong Swarnbhoomi coopration project?
- India
- Bangladesh
- Laos
- Vietnam
Q. 33 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 983)
Which country is the chief exporter of Copper?
- Morocco
- South Africa
- Ghana
- Zambia
Q. 34 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 984)
The seasonal movement of men with its animals in search of pastures is known as -
- Pastoral farming
- Shifting Cultivation
- Nomadic herding
- Trans humance
Q. 35 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 985)
Number of persons expressed in terms of unit area of land is known as -
- Economic density
- Agricultural density
- Physiological density
- Arithmetical density
Q. 36 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 986)
A large number on species of plants are found within a small unit of area at
- Coniferous temperate forests
- Mangrove coastal forests
- Wet evergreen equatorial forests
- Deciduous monsoon forests
Q. 37 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 987)
Who was the first to state that the earth is spherical?
- Copernicus
- Ptolemy
- Strabo
- Aristotle
Q. 38 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 988)
which one of the following is a fresh water fish?
- Rohu
- Salmon
- Sardine
- Pomfret
Q. 39 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 989)
Which one of the following metals has the highest density?
- Gold
- Iron
- Platinum
- Lead
Q. 40 of Quiz-698 (Que-ID : 990)
More than 90% of the rock forming minerals in the earth's crust consist of -
- Oxides
- Silicates
- Carbonates
- Sulphides and sulphates
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Q. 36 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 986)
A large number on species of plants are found within a small unit of area at
- Coniferous temperate forests
- Mangrove coastal forests
- Wet evergreen equatorial forests
- Deciduous monsoon forests
Q. 10 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4681)
Which continent has the most countries?
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- South America
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3978)
What does republic mean in the Indian Constitution?
- India is a Union of States
- The head of state is elected by people
- People have final authority in all the matters
- India has parliamentary system of government
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4680)
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
- Monaco
- Vatican City
- Nauru
- Malta
Q. 5 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4676)
Which country has the most natural lakes?
- United States
- Canada
- Brazil
- India
Q. 21 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 971)
Death valley is located in which state of USA?
- Miami
- California
- Pennsyvania
- Texas
Q. 2 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 2370)
The extreme southernmost point of India, Pygmalion point is located in which of the following Islands?
- Arabian Sea Island
- Bay of Bengal Islands
- Offshore Islands
- None of the above
Q. 11 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 961)
The best variety of world's cotton is known as -
- Sea Island
- Short staple Indian
- Egyptian
- Upland American
Q. 15 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4766)
Which is the largest desert in the world?
- Gobi
- Sahara
- Kalahari
- Antarctica
Q. 29 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 600)
The cooking gas LPG mainly consist of
- Ethene
- Propene
- Propane and Butane
- Ethyne
Q. 25 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 975)
The most important activity of the Tundra region is -
- Cropping
- Hunting
- Fish farming
- Cattle rearing
Q. 3 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4003)
What was the comparative advantage theory of David Ricacrdo?
- When a country can produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another country.
- Pursuit of self-interest, division of labor, and freedom of trade.
- A theory of free-market capitalism directly opposed to government intervention.
- A theory centers on entrepreneurship, knowledge, innovation and technological advancement.
Q. 13 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 4684)
Which desert is known as the driest place on Earth?
- Sahara
- Kalahari
- Atacama
- Sonoran
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3952)
Name the only floating national park in India and in the world as well.
- Kanha National Park
- Bandipur National Park
- Keibul Lamjao National Park
- Ranthambore National Park
Q. 23 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 973)
Water from an artesian well flows up automatically due to
- Volcanic activity
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Heavy rainfall in region
- Geothermal energy
Q. 9 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 81)
The most important organic constituent of dynamite is :
- Nitrobenzene
- T.N.T.
- Methyl chloride
- Nitroglycerine
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 741)
Which among the following rulers of the Chola Empire conquered the Maldives during his regime?
- [A] Raja Raja Chola I
- [B] Rajendra Chola
- [C] Kulothunga Chola I
- [D] Vikrama Chola
Q. 7 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 3987)
Who has the power to create new states?
- Parliament of India
- Chief Justice of India
- Governor
- State legislatures
Q. 19 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 969)
Which of the following has the highest wind velocity?
- Tornado
- Typhoon
- Cyclone
- Hurricane
Q. 1 of Quiz- (Que-ID : 747)
Which sultan of Delhi was a contemporary of the Mongol leader Genghis Khan?
- Iltutmish
- Balban
- Razia Sultan
- Alauddin Khilji
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