Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 1992 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which of the following is the most appropriate route to travel a ship from one location to another in the shortest possible time?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Marine stream

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Marine stream”.
Marine streams, also known as ocean currents, are large-scale movements of water in the oceans. These currents can significantly affect the speed and direction of ships. By traveling with the current, a ship can reduce its travel time and fuel consumption.

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  2. B) Chairman of Lok Sabha
  3. C) Council of Ministers
  4. D) Cabinet of Prime minister
Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:
List-I (Country) - List-II (Dependent Territory)

A. Australia - 1. Martinique
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D. Spain - 4. Christmas Island

Code:
A B C D
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  2. B) 4 3 1 2
  3. C) 1 3 2 4
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  3. C) B.G. Tilak - Kesari
  4. D) Surendranath Banerjee - Maratha
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Codes:
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  3. C) 2 an 3
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  2. B) Mawsynram
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  2. B) Brazil
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