Straits, Canals and Passes


  1. Which one of the following is not a type of shifting cultivation?









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    Fazenda

    Correct Option: B

    Fazenda


  1. World's largest reserve of Uranium is found in









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    Australia

    Correct Option: A

    Australia



  1. The largest producer of silver in the world is









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    The largest producer of silver in the world is Mexico. Mexico was the world's largest silver producing country in 2012, followed by China, Peru, Australia and Russia.

    Correct Option: C

    The largest producer of silver in the world is Mexico. Mexico was the world's largest silver producing country in 2012, followed by China, Peru, Australia and Russia.


  1. The Broken Hill of Australia is famous for the mining of









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    The Broken Hill of Australia is famous for the mining of zinc, lead and silver. Broken Hill is an isolated mining city in the far west of outback New South Wales, Australia. The world's largest mining company, BHP Billiton, has roots in the town.

    Correct Option: D

    The Broken Hill of Australia is famous for the mining of zinc, lead and silver. Broken Hill is an isolated mining city in the far west of outback New South Wales, Australia. The world's largest mining company, BHP Billiton, has roots in the town.



  1. Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of Geo-thermal energy in the world?









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    USA is the largest producer of Geo-thermal energy in the world.

    Correct Option: C

    USA is the largest producer of Geo-thermal energy in the world.