GkSeries.com

Economic Geography - GK Objective Questions and Answers for competitive exams | Page-10

Updated on 16 November 2022

(46) Kirkuk is the most important oil field in
[A] Russia
[B] Kuwait
[C] Iraq
[D] Iran

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

Kirkuk is the most important oil field in Iraq. Kirkuk Field is an oilfield in Kirkuk, Iraq. It was discovered by the Turkish Petroleum Company at Baba Gurgur in 1927.

(47) Which country is the largest producer of nitrogenous fertilizers ?
[A] Russia
[B] Australia
[C] Germany
[D] China

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is China. Exports from China were estimated at 5.98 million tons, imports at . 32 million tons, giving net exports of 5.66 million tons. China is the largest user and producer of nitrogen by wide margins.

DOWNLOAD CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF FROM APP

(48) Which country is the leading producer of all kinds of fertilizers ?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] China
[D] Germany

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is China. China is the world's largest consumer of fertilizers. In 2019, the Asian country consumed more than 45 million metric tons worth of nutrients. It was followed by India and the United States, with 29.4 and 20.4 million tons, respectively.

(49) Who is the largest exporter of raw silk in the world ?
[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] China
[D] France

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is China. The top exporter of Raw Silk is China, whose export has a worth of $315M and represents the 88% of the global exportation.

(50) The largest exporter of mineral oil is
[A] Iran
[B] Venezuela
[C] Iraq
[D] Saudi Arabia

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The largest exporter of mineral oil is Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil producer and accounts for roughly 15% of global output.

Please share this page

Chapters

Click Here to Read more questions

Teacher Eligibility Test