Australia and Antarctica - MCQs with answers - Part I

Australia and Antarctica - MCQs with answers - Part I

1. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Eucalyptus is the most common tree in Australia.

II. Jarrah and karri are the two varieties of the Eucalyptus tree.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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2. The temperate grasslands found in Murray-Darling basin are called

a. Savannah
b. Pushtaz
c. Campos
d. Downs

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3. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Marsupials' animals are found in Australia.

II. They are called marsupials because they have a pouch-like fold of skin near the stomach in which they can carry their young ones.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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4. Which of the following animals are not marsupials of Australia?

a. The Kangaroo
b. Wallaby
c. Koala
d. Dingo

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5. Consider the following statements about the birds of Australia. Identify the right ones.

I. The emu is a large sized bird which cannot fly but can run fast like the ostrich of Africa.

II. The Kookaburra is called the laughing jackass because of its peculiar laugh like call.

III. The lyrebird is a very beautiful bird. It is a great mimic.

a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. I and III only
d. All

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6. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Australia has the largest number of sheep in the world.

II. Merino is the most important breed of sheep producing the best wool.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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7. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. In Australia, sheep are reared on very large farms known as sheep stations.

II. Every sheep station is like a self contained village. It has all the facilities.

III. The labourers in the sheep station are known as "jackaroos".

a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. I and III only
d. All

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8. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Most of the Australians live in towns.

II. The country of Australia is mainly an agricultural and pastoral country.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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9. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Trans-Australian Railway runs between Sydney and Perth.

II. The major roads in Australia are called "Commonwealth Highways" like the National Highways in India.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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10. Match the following:

I. Fitzroy river valley------ A)Bauxite deposits
II. Kimberley plateau-------- B)Gold deposits
III. Kalgoorlie Boulder------- C) Iron ores
IV. Cape York Peninsula------- D) Uranium deposits

a. IA,IIB,IIIC,IVD
b. IB,IIC,IIID,IVA
c. IC,IID,IIIA,IVB
d. ID,IIC,IIIB,IVA

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