71). The distance of the equator from either of the poles is :
A). 500 km |
B). 5001 km |
C). 10,002 km |
D). 36,005 km |
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72). On 21st June, the day light is seen at the North Pole for :
A). zero hrs. |
B). 12 hrs. |
C). 18 hrs. |
D). 24 hrs. |
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73). The amount insulation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends on :
A). its climate |
B). its latitude |
C). its longitude |
D). Both (a) and (b) |
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74). If a place is located at 20 degree N, 80 degree E in which of the following continents does it lie ?
A). Africa |
B). Asia |
C). Europe |
D). North America |
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75). Which of the following statement is correct ? 1. All meridians are of the same length 2. All latitudes are of the same length 3. The Prime Meridian is the longest meridian 4. The Equator is the longest latitude
A). 1 and 2 |
B). 2 and 3 |
C). 3 and 4 |
D). 1 and 4 |
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76). Consider the following statements : 1. Total land area of Earth approximately 1475 lakh square kilometres 2. Ratio of land area to water area of Earth is approximately 1 : 4 3. Maximum percentage of Earth's water is in the Pacific Ocean. Which of the statements given is/are correct ?
A). 1 and 3 |
B). 2 and 3 |
C). 1 only |
D). 3 only |
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77). Earth is the ____ largest planet in the solar system.
A). Fourth |
B). Fifth |
C). Sixth |
D). Seventh |
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78). The earth rotates around its axis from:
A). north to south |
B). east to west |
C). south to north |
D). west to east |
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79). What is the approximate age of the earth?
A). 3.64 billion years |
B). 4.04 billion years |
C). 4.54 billion years |
D). 5.15 billion years |
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80). The inclination of the earth's axis to the orbit plane is:
A). \( \Large 21\frac{1}{2} ^{\circ} \) |
B). \( \Large 23\frac{1}{2} ^{\circ} \) |
C). \( \Large 66\frac{1}{2} ^{\circ} \) |
D). \( \Large 90 ^{\circ} \) |
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