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UPSC 2008 · Q44 · Geography › Astronomy & Earth–Sun System · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. The albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light.
  2. The albedo of Mercury is much greater than the albedo of the Earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) 1 only
UPSC 2008 · Q52 · Geography › Astronomy & Earth–Sun System · Save

Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?

(a) Malacca Strait
(b) Bering Strait
(c) Strait of Florida
(d) Strait of Gibraltar
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Answer: (b) Bering Strait