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Rhine fall is in which river?

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  1. Danube

  2. Rhine

  3. Rhone

  4. Elbe

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rhine,

Rhine Falls, German Rheinfall, the most spectacular waterfall in central Europe, on the upper Rhine River just below Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland. The total fall of the cataract, including the rapids, is about 100 feet (30 m), the width 492 feet (150 m). There are two main falls divided by a pillarlike rock formation, that on the right bank dropping about 50 feet (15 m), on the left, 65 feet (20 m).

Which of the following are the local cuisines of Switzerland?

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  1. Raclette

  2. Fondue

  3. Rosti

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
There are many regional dishes in Switzerland. One example is Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, thin strips of veal with mushrooms in a cream sauce served with Rösti. Italian cuisine is popular in contemporary Switzerland, particularly pasta and pizza. Foods often associated with Switzerland include particular types of cheese and milk chocolate. Swiss cheeses, in particular Emmental cheese, Gruyère, Vacherin, and Appenzeller, are famous Swiss products. The most popular cheese dishes are fondue and raclette. Both these dishes were originally regional dishes, but were popularized by the Swiss Cheese Union to boost sales of cheese.

Rösti is a popular potato dish that is eaten all over Switzerland. It was originally a breakfast food, but this has been replaced by the muesli, which is commonly eaten for breakfast and in Switzerland goes by the name of "Birchermüesli" ("Birchermiesli" in some regions). For breakfast and dinner many Swiss enjoy sliced bread with butter and jam. There is a wide variety of bread rolls available in Switzerland. Bread and cheese is a popular dish for dinner.

Tarts and quiches are also traditional Swiss dishes. Tarts in particular are made with all sorts of toppings, from sweet apple to onion.

In the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, the Ticino area, one will find a type of restaurant unique to the region. The Grotto is a rustic eatery, offering traditional food ranging from pasta to homemade meat specialties. Popular dishes are Luganighe and Luganighetta, a type of artisan sausages. Authentic grottoes are old wine caves re-functioned into restaurants. Due to their nature they are mostly found in or around forests and built against a rocky background. Typically, the facade is built from granite blocks and the outside tables and benches are made of the same stone as well. Grottoes are popular with locals and tourists alike, especially during the hot summer months.

Small wooden houses typically found in the Swiss Alps are called ______________.

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  1. Airey house

  2. Barraca

  3. Bay-and-gable

  4. Chalets

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Correct Option: D
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Chalet, timber house characteristic of Switzerland, the Bavarian Alps, Tirol, and the French Alps. The name originally referred to a sheepherder’s dwelling and, later, to any small house in the mountains.

The chalet is distinguished above all by the frank and interesting manner in which its principal material, wood, is used. The timber is generally cut into heavy planks, from 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 centimetres) thick, and carefully framed together somewhat in the manner of a log house. Sidewalls, generally low, often extend beyond the ends, forming porches, or loggias. Upper floors almost universally project over the stories below and are decorated with interesting and varied types of brackets. Balconies across the front are common and are frequently embellished with carved railings.

Windows, hung as casements, are small, and in general roofs are of low pitch and project enormously, both at the eaves and at the gable ends, which are occasionally snubbed with a small triangle of sloping roof at the top. The roof surfaces are covered with large wood shingles or slabs of slate or stone; in districts with severe weather conditions, planks weighted with boulders are often laid over the roof covering to prevent damage from heavy gales. In plan, the chalet tends toward the square. Frequently, not only the house proper but also stables and storage barns are included under one roof.

 Which is the national flower of Switzerland?

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  1. Lotus

  2. Rose

  3. Orchid

  4. Edelweiss

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Correct Option: D
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Edelweiss,
One of the best known European mountain flowers, belongs to the sunflower family, Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) is the national flower of Switzerland. The scientific name of the flower is Leontopodium which means "lion's paw".
This flower signifies deep love and devotion whereby men harvest the flower on daring steeps and fatal climbs to prove love and to show occasions of devotion. It’s synonymous with the alpine terrain, and those of the Alps find it a flower of purity that instills a great sense of patriotism with its meanings. The nations bound to this flower’s symbol includes regions in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. It’s short life span and remote habitation have inspired the folklore of Alps inhabitants to signify the Edelweiss with national prestige. It is Switzerland’s national flower.

Which mountain range is situated in Switzerland?

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  1. Andes

  2. Himalayas

  3. Rockies

  4. Alps

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The Swiss Alps
The mountainous alpine region of Switzerland is referred to as the Swiss Alps.  The Swiss Alps are one of the three main geographic regions of Switzerland, the other two being the Swiss Plateau and the Jura Mountains. The portion of the Alps lying within Switzerland is sometimes referred to as the Central Alps, but more commonly known as the Swiss Alps. The Alps cover 65% of Switzerland's total land mass, making it one of the most mountainous of European countries. Although the Swiss Alps cover most of Switzerland, it is a lesser populated region of the country, although it is popular among outdoor enthusiasts for hiking and trekking tours. Some of the most popular long-distance treks in Europe lead through the Swiss Alps.

Massai Mara national park is located in ________.

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  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Sudan

  4. Kenya

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Massai Mara(Masai Mara) is known as one of Africa's Greatest Wildlife Reserves, situated in southwest Kenya and is part of the northern section of the Serengeti National park. It is famous for the abundance of the big cats, Lion, Leopard ,Cheetah and the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Massai people are well known for their distinctive custom and dresses.

Which one of the following cities is known as paradise on earth ?

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  1. Ooty

  2. Bangalore

  3. Srinagar(Kashmir)

  4. Chennai

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Correct Option: C
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Srinagar (Kashmir)

Snow-capped mountains, sunny gardens, and romantic households are synonymous with nothing but with the northern most state of India that is Kashmir. Since times immemorial Kashmir has been known as the Paradise on Earth. It is a lovely valley that is located between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range.

Which of the following range is famous for its hill stations?

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  1. Vindhyas

  2. Purvanchal

  3. Himachal

  4. Shiwalik

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Out of the three, the range of Himachal in Himalayas is known as hill station. Himachal is the Vedic name for middle Himalayas. They are extended 60-80km in width whereas 3700-4500m in height. Hill stations such as Dalhousie, Manali, Shimla, Nanital, Musoorie, Darjeeling, etc. are found in this range.

Rocks have changed:

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  1. Sedimentary rocks

  2. Metamorphic rocks

  3. Igneous rocks

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: C

Backwater inland waterway is in _________.

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  1. Gujarat

  2. Kerala

  3. Maharashtra

  4. West Bengal

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kerala Backwaters are a network of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 km of waterways, and sometimes compared to the American Bayou. In the midst of this landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which serve as the starting and end points of backwater cruises. National Waterway No.3 from Kollam to Kottapuram, covers a distance of 205 km and runs almost parallel to the coast line of southern Kerala facilitating both cargo movement and backwater tourism.