Physical geography - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Consider the following statements

1. A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops in the western part of the North Pacific Ocean between 180° and 100°E.
2. It is the most active tropical cyclone basin on Earth, accounting for almost one-third of the world’s annual tropical cyclones.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
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2)   What is billabong?

a. Dance of a Native American
b. Name of musical instrument
c. Oxbow lakes
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Oxbow lakes

Explanation:
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3)   Which of the following pairs is correct?

a. Aconcagua : Africa
b. Puncak Jaya : South America
c. Mount Elbrus : Europe
d. Mount McKinley : Antartica
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Mount Elbrus : Europe

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!