General Knowledge MCQs - 6

51. If a magnetic needle is freely suspended a the geographic North Pole .
(a) The needle will remain vertical with its N-pole downward
(b) The needle will remain almost vertical with its N-pole downward
(c) The needle will remain vertical with its S-pole downward-
(d) The needle will remain almost vertical with its S-pole downward.

52. South Pole is located in the continent of
(a) Africa
(b) Australia
(c) Asia
(d) Antarctica-

53. The atmospheric pressure at any place is measured by .
(a) Altimeter
(b) Pressuremeter
(c) Barometer-
(d) Thermometer

54. Which mountain system lies between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea?
(a) Applachians
(b) Caucasus-
(c) Pyrenees
(d) Atlas

55. Which of these cities once served as the capital of Japan?
(a) Kobe
(b) Kyoto-
(c) Okinawa
(d) Sendia

56. Which peninsula lies between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov?
(a) Crimean-
(b) Iberian
(c) Kamchatka
(d) Yucatan

57. On the banks of which river is the city of London located?
(a) Severn
(b) Thames-
(c) Avon
(d) Humber

58. Which among the following trees is considered the tallest in the world?
(a) Cedar
(b) Redwood-
(c) Eucalyptus
(d) Date palm

59. Which country was earlier known as Siam?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Somalia
(c) Thailand-
(d) Myanmar

60. Which is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula?
(a) Oman
(b) Yemen
(c) Saudi Arabia-
(d) Kuwait