186: Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Theory/Law : Associated Scientist
1. Continental Drift : Edwin Hubble
2. Expansion of Universe : Alfred Wegener
3. Photoelectric Effect : Albert Einstein
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Continental Drift : Alfred Wegener
Expansion of Universe : Edwin Hubble
Photoelectric Effect : Albert Einestein
187: Which one of the following countries is planning to construct a rival to the Panama Canal to link the Pacific and Atlantic oceans ?
(a) Colombia
(b) Costa Rica
(c) Nicaragua
(d) Guatemala
Explanation:
Nicaragua is likely to pursue an ambitious $20 b project to create an alternative to Panama canal. This project would redraw the map of the world trade by opening an east coast of North America, Europe, Brazil to large scale sea traffic from pacific Rim countries like China and South Korea.
188: Life expectancy is highest in the world in
(a) Canada
(b) Germany
(c) Japan
(d) Norway
Explanation:
Highest life expectancy in the world is in Japan (80.9 years) next to it, Canada (79.7 years), Norway (78.9 years) and Germany (77.8 years).
189: The approximate age of the Aravallis range is
(a) 370 million years
(b) 470 million years
(c) 570 million years
(d) 670 million years
190: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I--------------------List II
(Volcanic Mountain)-----(Country)
I. Mt. Rainier------------(A) Italy
II. Etna-----------------(B) Mexico
III. Paricutin-------------(C) Philippines
IV. Taal------------------(D) USA
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C
(b) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
(c) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
(d) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
Explanation:
Volcanic mount Rainier is located is located in North-Western part of
U.S.A. - Mt. Etna in Sicili region of Italy.
Mt. Paricutin in Mexico. - Mt. Taal in Philippines.