Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:
(1994)
Answer : A. White Sea: A sea situated in the subpolar region of extreme North-Western Russia, Ice-breakers keep the frozen sea open, an important trade route of Russia.
B. Zambezi River: A river in Africa mainly through Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, famous for Victoria falls and Kariba dam on it.
C. Tien Shan Range: A mountain range in central Asia and Western China, contains rich deposits of coal, rock salt, metals etc.
D. Hawaiian Islands: Pacific state of United States ....
Question : On the world map provided mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:
(1993)
Answer : A. Great Dividing Range: A worn down old fold mountain extending all along the eastern coast of Australia. Its peak is Mt. Kosciousco.
B. Cyprus: An island nation situated in Mediterranean Sea, known for conflict between Turkish and Greek Cypriots.
C. Yellow Sea: Part of Pacific Ocean situated between Chinese coast and Korean Peninsula, yellow colour due to loes deposits of Hwang-ho river draining into it.
D. Rub-al-Khali: Hot desert Rub-al-Khali meaning 'empty quarters' is situated in southern ....
Question : On the outline map of the world supplied to you, mark any ten of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of every one of them in not more than ten words each:
(2004)
Answer : (a) Andes: A cordillera-type fold mountain system extending all along the western edge of South America.
(b) Bamian: An ancient historical city of Afghanistan which came in news for the destruction caused to famous rock-statue of Budha by the then Taliban Government.
(c) Cape Horn: Much indented southernmost tip of South America part of Chile.
(d) Darwin: An important port and meteorological station in Australia, capital of Northern Territory.
(e) Fiji: An island-nation in the Pacific Ocean where there ....
Question : On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than ten words.
(2003)
Answer : (a)Stewart Island: Located in the South Pacific, a part of New Zealand, separated from its South Island by Foveaux strait.
(b) Shibeli River: Originates from Ethiopian Highland, after crossing Somalia drains in Indian Ocean, Mogadishu is located on it.
(c) Asuncion: Capital of Paraguay & its main administrative city, located on the confluence of Pilcomayo & Paraguay rivers.
(d) Catskill Mountain: It is a part of Appalachian Highlands, very close to New York city and at present famous ....
Question : On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of everyone of them in not more than ten words each.
(2002)
Answer : (a) Adam’s Bridge: It connects India and Srilanka, represents an ancient suboceanic geological interlink between India and the Srilankan island.
(b) Appalachian Mountains: Located in USA, formed in Caledonian/Hercynian Era, famous for coal.
(c) Bohemia : Ancient Block pleteau lies in Germany.
(d) Chechanya: Part of Russia, where secessionist movement is going in this oil producing region.
(e) Golden Triangle: The opium trading area between Afganistan, Pakistan and Iran.
(f)Great Artesian Basin: It lies in Australia, where aquifer is found ....
Question : On the outline map of the world supplied to you mark any ten of the following and also write in your answer script the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than ten words :
(2001)
Question : On the supplied outline map of the world mark any TEN of the following and also write in your answer sheet the most significant aspect of each of them in not more than TEN words.
(2000)
Answer : A. Addis Ababa: Capital of Ethiopia a country situated in East Africa.
B. Vladivostok: Terminal point of Trans-Siberian railway and an important urban- Industrial center of Soviet far East.
C. Mt. Catapaxi: Highest active volcanic mountain of the world situated in Ecuador Highlands (Andes).
D. Mt. Gunnbjorn: A mountain peak located in South Eastern coast of Greenland.
E. Pidurutalgala: Highest mountain peak of Sri Lanka situated in Central highlands.
F. Amu Darya: An inland river originating from Pamir’s knot and ....
Question : On the outline map of the world provided, mark the following and also write in your answer-book in not more than ten words, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each of them:
(1999)
Answer : A. Greenwich: Lacated in London, constitutes the Prime Meridian (0º Longitude) from which the world's time zones are calcutated.
B. Carribean Sea: Located to the South-East of gulf of Mexico in the North Atlantic ocean; characterised by high salinity; comprises many important islands like Cuba, Jamaica, Antigua, Trinidad etc.
C. Eritrea: A country located in East Africa on the South-West coast of Red Sea having capital at Asmera.
D. West Bank: Located to the west of Jordan river, ....
Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer book, what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:
(1998)
Answer : A. Caspian Sea: Largest lake in the world.
B. Hwang Ho River: Second longest river of China, notorious for flood, drains into gulf of Bo-hai.
C. Gulf of Oman: Connects Arabian sea with Persian Gulf, a vital trade route.
D. Madagaskar Island: Largest island of Indian Ocean.
E. Appalachian Mountain: A Hercynian fold mountain system of North America, important for coal.
F. Gibson Desert: Central belt of west Australian desert consisting of sand dunes and salt marshes.
G. Sicily Island: Largest ....
Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:
(1997)
Answer : A. Lake Erie: Fourth largest lake among the Great Lakes of North America; important
cities like Detroit, Toledo, Cleveland and Buffalo are located on it.
B. Black Forest: An old block mountain situated in S. Germany; flanks the Rhine rift valley.
C. New York: The largest city, situated on the eastern sea-board of USA; noted centre of readymade garments, ship-building and consumer goods.
D. Jamaica: An island republic situated in Carribean Sea; its economy is based on sugar, ....
Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:
(1996)
Answer : A. Carribean Sea: Marginal sea of Atlantic containing Carribean islands, connecting link with Pacific via Panama canal, notorious for huricanes.
B. Atlas Mountain: A young fold mountain chain of Africa bordering mediterranean sea in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
C. River Rio Grande: Forms a natural boundary between USA and Mexico, drains into Gulf of Mexico.
D. Titicaca: This is the highest navigable lake of the world situated along the Peru-colombian border in South-America.
E. Paris: Capital of France, situated ....
Question : On the world map provided, mark the following and write in not more than ten words in your answer-book what you consider to be the most significant aspect of each one of them:
(1995)
Answer : A. Danube River: Second longest river in Europe, rises from Black Forest mountains, important for navigation and trade, drain into Black Sea, cities like Viena, Budapest and Belgrade are situated on its bank.
B. Leipzig: Important ancient city situated along the River Elbe in Germany, famous for its optical instruments industry.
C. Sierra Nevada: Part of the Rocky Mountains mainly situated in Eastern California, Mt. Whiteney, the highest peak of mainland USA is located in it.
D. Washington ....
