Which of the following statements about the technological innovations during the Industrial Revolutions are correct?

1. Mule was the nickname for a machine invented in 1779, that allowed the spinning of strong and fine yarn.

2. Water Frame, invented in 1769 by Richard Arkwright, made it possible to weave pure cotton clothes.

3. Power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright in 1787, could be used to weave any kind of materials.

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Match List I with List II:

List I
a. Veld
b. Pampas
c. Compos
d. Prairie

List II
i. Brazil
ii. South-Africa
iii. North America
iv. South America

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Match List I with List II:

List I
a. Copper and Nickel
b. Chromite and platinum
c. Phosphate
d. Limestone

List II
i. South-Africa
ii. Ontario
iii. Caucasus
iv. Algeria

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Match List I with List IT

List I

a. Bird Foot Delta
b. Estuarine Delta
c. Triple Delta
d. Arcuate Delta

List II

i. Mackenzie
ii. Mississippi
iii. Mahanadi delta
iv. Nile Delta

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Which of the following statements regarding Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean is/are correct?

1. They are formed due to volcanic activity.

2. They are part of the South American nation Peru.

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The Prime Meridian (zero degree longitude) does not pass through which of the following country/countries?

1. England

2. France

3. Portugal

4. Scotland

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With reference to the 'Rhine River in Europe', which of the following statement/s is /are correct?

1. Rhine river is an important pathway for industrial activity in northern Germany.

2. Port of Rotterdam is located at the mouth of the Rhine river.

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With reference to "Kuzbass region in Russia", which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

1. This region is rich in coal and iron ore.

2. Novosibirsk is an important industrial centre of this region.

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With reference to 'Victoria Falls in Africa', which of the following statement/s is/are correct?

1. It is located on the border of Zambia and Mozambique.

2. It is situated on Zambezi River.

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Which of the following is/are not a capital city/cities of any country in Europe?

1. Riga
2. Rotterdam
3. Zagreb
4. Zurich

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