South America - MCQs with answers - Part II

South America - MCQs with answers - Part II

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

I. The equatorial jungle of the Amazon basin is called the Selvas.

II. This forest contributes 50% of the oxygen of the world and so it is known as “Lungs of the world”.

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

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2. Which of the following countries of the world Angel Falls is situated?

a. Brazil
b. Venezuela
c. Colombia
d. Peru

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3. Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): Patagonian desert is rocky and sandy desert.

Reason(R): Patagonian desert is formed because it comes under the rain shadow region of Andes Mountain.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a. Both A and R is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.

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4. Consider the following statements.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Assertion (A): Atacama Desert is located in the northern Chile and the southern Peru.

Reason (R): Atacama Desert is formed due to desiccating effect of cold oceanic current of Peruvian Coast/ Humboldt Current.

a. Both A and R is true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R is true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true, but R is false.
d. A is false, but R is true.

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

I. Trans- Mexican Roadway is the world’s largest roadways with a four lane system.

II. It connects Puerto Mont (Chile) to Fairbanks (Alaska).

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

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

I. Panama Canal connects Colon to Panama.
II. This Canal works on the lock system.

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

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

I. The continent of South America possesses about 1500 species of very colourful birds.

II. Candor is the largest bird of prey in the world.

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

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8. Monkeys are important tree dwellers of the Amazon forests. Match the following monkeys with their specifications:

I. Spider monkey -------- A)Night lovers
II. Owl monkey ---------- B)Acrobatic skills
III. Squirrel monkey ----- C) Gentleness

a. IA,IIB,IIIC
b. IB,IIC,IIIA
c. IC,IIA,IIIB
d. IB,IIA,IIIC

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

I. Ant-eaters and Armadillos are the most ancient type of mammals found in South America.

II. An Armadillos was the logo of 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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

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10. Match the following animals with their characteristics.

I. Puma ----- A) Prey animal
II. Jaguar --- B) Dangerous animal of cat family
III. Llamas ---- C) Used as beasts of burden

a. IA,IIB,IIIC
b. IB,IIC,IIIA
c. IC,IIA,IIIB
d. IB,IIA,IIIC

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