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Consider the following statements
1. The part of the Sun that we can see is known as Photosphere.
2. The outer most part of the Sun, which is visible only at the time of a solar eclipse, is known as Corona.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Important Questions on World Geography

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 1>Q 28
The only planet whose period of rotation is longer than the period of revolution around the sun?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 1>Q 30
Earthquakes are caused by
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 1>Q 31
Consider the following statements
1. When the Sun, the Earth and the Moon are aligned in a straight line, the position is referred to as SYZYGY.
2. When the Sun and Moon are in straight line, it results in Spring Tide.
3. When the Sun and moon are in right angle, it results in Neap Tide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 1>Q 33
Which of the following planets is tilted at goo, so it almost rolls around the Sun and hence, it is also called as 'Lying planet'?
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 1>Q 34
Which of the following statements about Great Circles are correct?
1. Great Circle is an imaginary circle which divides the Earth into two equal hemispheres.
2. Equator is the only Great Circle, which can be drawn on the Earth's surface.
3. An arc of a great Circle on the surface of the Earth marks the shortest distance between two points on the Earth.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 1>Q 35

Which of the following ·statements in the context of Northern Hemisphere is/are correct?   
1. Vernal equinox occurs on March 21.
2. Summer solstice occurs on December 22.
3. Autumnal equinox occurs on September 23.
4. Winter solstice occurs on June 21.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 1>Q 36

Consider the following statements with reference to the isotherms
1. The line drawn on maps joining the places of equal temperature reduce to sea level.
2. Isotherms generally run from East to West and are parallel to the latitudes.
3. The isotherms are more regular in the Northern hemisphere.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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14000+ Objective Questions General Studies>Chapter 4 - World Geography>Exercise 1>Q 37

Match the following  

List I (Phenomenon) List II (Date)
A. Summer Solstice 1. 21st June
B. Winter Solstice 2. 22nd December
C. Vernal Equinox 3. 23rd September
D. Autumnal Equinox 4. 21st March

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