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> What is the nationality of Julian Assange who founded WikiLeaks?

(A) Australian

(B) British

(C) Russian

(D) American

The answer is: (A) Australian

Julian Assange who founded WikiLeaks in 2006 is Australian by nationality.

Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple. It is located in

(A) Indonesia

(B) Egypt

(C) China

(D) South Korea

The answer is: (A) Indonesia

The Himalaya range span over the countries: China, India, Pakistan, Nepal and

(A) Bangladesh

(B) Bhutan

(C) Maldives

(D) Sri Lanka

The answer is: (B) Bhutan

The three major rivers arise in the Himalaya are

(A) Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra

(B) Indus, Ganges and Kabul

(C) Indus, Ganges and Neelum

(D) Indus, Kabul and Neelum

The answer is: (A) Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra

When molten rock cools and solidifies, the ________ are formed.

(A) igneous rocks

(B) sedimentary rocks

(C) metamorphic rocks

(D) none of these

The answer is: (A) igneous rocks

Acid rain is mainly caused by emissions of ________ in the atmosphere.

(A) Sulfur Dioxide and Potassium Nitrate

(B) Sulfur and Charcoal

(C) Nitrogen Oxide and Potassium Nitrate

(D) Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide

The answer is: (D) Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide

The most abundant element of Earth’s Crust is

(A) Oxygen

(B) Nitrogen

(C) Aluminium

(D) Silicon

The answer is: (A) Oxygen

The most abundant element of Earth’s Crust is Oxygen (O), about 46.6%, including Oxygen in the waters on the Earth and atmosphere.

The highest peak of the Karakoram Mountain Range is the peak of K2. It is located along the border of

(A) China and India

(B) China and Pakistan

(C) China and Nepal

(D) India and Pakistan

The answer is: (B) China and Pakistan

The mountain of K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram Mountain Range. It is located along the border of China and Pakistan.

The “Hundred Years’ War” was a series of armed conflicts between the kingdoms of

(A) China and Japan

(B) England and France

(C) Canada and United States

(D) Spain and Italy

The answer is: (B) England and France

A laser rangefinder uses a laser beam to determine the ________ of an object.

(A) weight

(B) height

(C) location

(D) distance

The answer is: (D) distance of an object

A laser rangefinder uses a laser beam to determine the distance to an object.