Australia
1. Although a Dutch sailor Abel was the first to sight Australasia, who could be credited with the discovery of Australia? a. b. c. d.
Vasco de Gama Captain Cook Captain Smith None of the above
2. A: Australia is twice as large as India area wise B: While Australia is the 6th , India is the 7th largest country of the world. a. b. c. d.
Only A is true Only B is true Both A and B are true None is true
3. The Tropic of Capricorn touches Australia. True False
4. The western edge of the country towards the south drops steeply as a plateau known as _____ range. a. b. c. d.
Great Dividing Range Mt. Kosciusko Darling None of the above
5. You can perceive quite discretely that there is a notch (gulf) in the northern part of Australia, it is a. b. c. d.
The Gulf of Spenser Encounter Bay The Gulf of Carpentaria Great Australian Bight
6. Torres Strait separates Australia from • • • •
Papua New Guinea Tasmania New Zealand None of the above
7. ‘Dingo’ is a
a. b. c. d.
Marsupial (pouched) Rodent Dog Bird
8. The principal crop of Australia is
a. b. c. d.
Rice Wheat Corn Sweet Potato
9. Australian sheep come from the famous _____ stock. a. b. c. d.
Alfonso Merino Jackaroo Paddock
10. Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie are the chief centers of _____ mining. a. b. c. d.
Coal Gold Silver All
12. Is the relationship correct Mumbai west : Calcutta east Perth west: Sydney east Yes No
13. The _____ is the most common tree found in Australia. a. b. c. d.
Teak Maple Eucalyptus Mango
14. Who is the present PM of Australia? a. b. c. d.
John McGrath Robbie Howard Robbie Williams John Howard
15. What is a HANSARD?
a. b. c. d.
Transcript of Parliamentary proceedings The Parliament of Australia Senate of Australia House of Representatives of Australia
16. Tasmanian Devil is a _____ like animal. • • • •
Fox Dog Rat Kangaroo
17. Port Arthur in Tasmania is famous for a. b. c. d.
Prison Port Wool Wine
18. How long is the Great Barrier Reef? a. b. c. d.
500km 1000km 1500km 2000km
19. What is uluru or ayers?
a. b. c. d.
A rock A national park An animal A bird
20. In currency notes Australia holds a distinction as being first a. b. c. d.
To adopt dollar as its currency To make plastic notes To devalue its currency To display heads of state on the notes
21. We share a common national holiday with Australia it is • • • •
Jan, 26th Aug, 15th Oct, 2nd Nov, 14th
22. The word ‘Australia’ comes from the word ‘australis’ which literally means a. b. c. d.
Unknown South Desert Air