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A)
Bosporus
B)
Florida Straits
C)
Magellan Straits
D)
Dardaelles

Correct Answer :   Magellan Straits

If I wanted to reach the South Atlantic from the South Pacific while touching South America, I would have to use Magellan Straits.

A)
Ural mountains
B)
Carpathian mountains
C)
Caspian mountains
D)
Himalayan mountains

Correct Answer :   Ural mountains

There are three overland boundaries subject to definition: between Europe and Asia (dividing Eurasia): along the Turkish Straits, the Caucasus, and the Ural mountains and the Ural River (historically also north of the Caucasus, along the Kuma–Manych Depression or along the Don River)

A)
Nepal
B)
Myanmar
C)
China
D)
Afghanistan

Correct Answer :   Myanmar

On 14th January 14 2019, the 2nd edition of India-Myanmar bilateral Army exercise 'IMBEX 2018-19' has commenced at Chandi Mandir military station in Haryana that houses the headquarters of the Western Command of the Indian Army. The purpose of this joint training event is to train the Myanmar delegation for participation in UN peacekeeping operations. The exercise includes participation of 15 officers from Myanmar Army and 15 officers from Indian Army who shall jointly train for over a period of six days. During the exercise, focus will be on training the Myanmar Army on tactics, procedures, expertise and methodology required by the contingent of the member nations for serving in UN peacekeeping operations.

A)
Brazil & Russia
B)
Iran & USA
C)
USA & China
D)
USA & Russia

Correct Answer :   USA & Russia

United States and Russia have together almost 400 billion tones. Which represents nearly 50% of world's reserves of coal.

A)
Monsoon
B)
Equatorial
C)
Tundra
D)
Mediterranean

Correct Answer :   Equatorial

The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about 250 cms.

A)
growing bananas
B)
grazing cattle
C)
raising sheep
D)
cultivating coffee

Correct Answer :   raising sheep

Patagonia is well suited for raising sheep. Patagonia is a region in South America comprises the southern section of the Andes mountains and the deserts, pampas and grasslands to the east.

A)
Rangamati
B)
Khagrachari
C)
Narayangunj
D)
Chittagong

Correct Answer :   Rangamati

The largest district in Bangladesh is Rangamati. And smallest district is Narayangunj.

A)
Iraq
B)
Venezuela
C)
Qatar
D)
Kuwait

Correct Answer :   Qatar

Qatar has decided to withdraw its membership from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with effect from 1st January 2019. The decision to withdraw from OPEC came after Qatar reviewed ways to enhance its role internationally and plan its long-term strategy. It has plans to increase its annual exports of Liquified Natural Gas (LPG) from 77 million tons of gas per year to 110 million tons. Qatar is the world\'s largest exporter of LPG. It also wants to raise its oil production from 4.8 million barrels of oil equivalent a day to 6.5 million barrels. Currently, the Vienna-based OPEC comprises 15 oil-producing and exporting countries. These are as follows: Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, the Republic of the Congo, Saudi Arabia (the de facto leader), United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.

A)
Kamet
B)
Nanda Devi
C)
Mount Everest
D)
Mount Vinson

Correct Answer :   Mount Vinson

The highest mountain in Antarctica, Mount Vinson rises 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) above sea level.

A)
Lake Kariba
B)
Victoria
C)
Nyasa lake
D)
Tanganyika

Correct Answer :   Victoria

The equator passes through which of the following African lake? Explanation: The equator passes through Victoria Lake.