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Static Geography of India and World Test 34

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    Which of the following is the world's loneliest island ?
    Solution
    • Tristan is an active volcanic island with rare wildlife and home to 246 British Citizens living in the world's most isolated settlement. 
    • It lies some 3,000 km from the nearest mainland, standing isolated in the midst of the South Atlantic Ocean about midway between Cape Town, South Africa and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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    The purchased of this territory from Russia by the USA for a few cents per acre was known as 'Seward's Folly' after the man who negotiated it. It later turned out to be a very mineral-rich territory. Which territory are we talking about?
    Solution
    The Alaska Purchase was the United States' acquisition of Alaska from the Russian Empire. Alaska was formally transferred to the United States on October 18, 1867, through a treaty ratified by the United States Senate and signed by President Andrew Johnson. The purchased of this territory from Russia by the USA for a few cents per acre was known as 'Seward's Folly.
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    These sarees from Patan, Gujarat, are made using fine silk yarns. They are traditionally woven by the salvi community, and involve a complex from of weaving. What is the name these sarees?
    Solution
    Patola Sarees are popular double-ikat weave silk fabrics, once only made in Patan, Gujarat. They are traditionally woven by the Salvi community and involves a complex method of dyeing and weaving. Patola or tie & dye design are produced in various states in India. In Rajasthan, it is known as Bandhani. In Gujarat, it is known as Patola also known as Ikat.
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    In early $$18^{th}$$ century States, there was a movement to resettle free-born blacks and freed slaves in Africa. These newly freed black people established a new country on the West coast of Africa with political principles based on the United States Constitution. Name the country.
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    The very mention of the Middle-east brings desert landscapes with sand dunes to mind. But these is one country in this region that does not have any deserts in it. Name that country.
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    Lebanon is the only country in the region of the middle east that does not has any desert. The place has traditionally been an important commercial hub for the Middle East. Lebanon is also known as Pearl of the Middle East.
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    This plant when introduced in Lake Victoria from Rwanda became an invasive species, suffocating the lake, diminishing the fish reservoir, and hurting the local economies. Name the plant.
    Solution
    The aquatic weed Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth was introduced in Lake Victoria from Rwanda via the Kagera River by the activities of man. The weed suffocated the lake, diminished the fish reservoir and damaged the local economies. It later spread into the Winam Gulf, where it's increase was remarkable, resulting in public outcry.
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    Read the passage and answer the questions:
    The Hawaiian Islands are volcanic in origin. The big island has five major volcanoes Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, Hualalai and Kohala. These volcanoes primarily erupt a lava which solidifies into a type of rock known as basalt.
    Among the five volcanoes stated in the passage, which is one of the most productive volcanoes present on Hawaiian Island? 
    Solution
    Kilauea is presently one of the most productive volcanoes on Hawaiian Island (in terms of how much lava it erupts each year). Mauna Kea  and Mauna Loa are the dormant volcanoes on the island of Hawaii. Hualālai is an active volcano.
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    This tribe is chiefly found in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad district of Kerala. In recent times they help in catching snakes and collect the snake venom. These tribals also work as fishermen, and as labourers in the rice fields at the time of sowing and harvesting or in the rice mills. Who are they?

    Solution
    • The Irulas are found mainly in the southern and eastern slopes of the Nilgiri hills.
    • They have excellent medico-botanical knowledge of herbal wealth and related vegetation. They are mainly agriculturalists and their cultivation crops include paddy, raggi, dhal, plantains, chilies, and turmeric.
    • They traditionally live in huts called chalas that are built in rows of six and adjoined one another.
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    Reshuffle the letters to get the name of an animal that lives in groups in Kalahari desert in Southern Africa and is famed for its upright posture.
    Solution

    The Meerkat is also called a ‘Suricate’. The Meerkat is a small member of the mongoose family whose range extends from South West Angola to South Africa. A group of meerkats is called a ‘mob’, but also referred to as a ‘gang’ or a ‘clan’. Meerkats are well known for their upright position and sociable behaviour. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert.

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    The given picture of tall and thin blades of hardened snow are believed to be formed by strong winds of Andes mountains. This type of snow formation in high altitudes is known as __________.

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