
The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents between latitudes 15 and 30 degree North and South. Which among the following are examples of such deserts?
1. Patagonian Desert
2. Gobi Desert
3. Atacama Desert
4. Great Australian Desert
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2. Gobi Desert
3. Atacama Desert
4. Great Australian Desert


Important Questions on Practice Test-World Geography
Consider the following:
1. Rotation of the earth on its axis
2. Revolution of earth around the sun
3. Length of the day
4. Configuration of land in terms of its aspect
Which of the above-mentioned factors are responsible for variability of insulation at the earth surface?

The rough outline map shows a portion of the Middle East. The countries labelled A, B, C and D are respectively:


Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas, whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cutting only.
Which of the above-mentioned statements is/are NOT correct?


Which one of the following is correctly matched?
Geographical feature | Region |
(a) Central Massif | France |
(b) Guiana highlands | South-west Central Africa |
(c) Sichuan basin | Central Europe |
(d) Brooks Range | South America |

What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
Bangkok
Hanoi
Jakarta
Singapore
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Ocean currents are primarily horizontal water movements generated by a number of factors namely
1. Wind
2. Temperature
3. Salinity
4. Coriolis effect
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