Description : The fundamental factor in the selection of pavement type is (A) Climatic condition (B) Type and intensity of traffic (C) Sub-grade soil and drainage conditions (D) Availability of funds for the construction project
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres (A) Per person per day (B) Per person per month (C) Per person per year (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Per person per day
Description : Which of the following is part of Porter's Diamond for determining national advantages? A. Climatic Conditions B. Demand Conditions C. All the above D. None of the above
Last Answer : Demand Conditions
Description : Which of the following are elements of International Strategy framework? A. Climatic Conditions B. Country specific migrants C. Lingual Advancements D. Factor Conditions
Last Answer : Factor Conditions
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following regarding fire hydrants (A) Fire hydrants are fitted in water mains at 100 m to 150 m apart at fire (B) The minimum water pressure hydrants, is kept 1.5 kg/ ... to 1.5 kg/cm2 is made available for 4 to 5 hours for constant use (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : Pressure relief valves are provided in water mains (A) To reduce the pressure (B) At low points (C) Upstream of sluice (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : The difference in the reservoir level and the lowest point of the water mains is 180 m. The expected pressure due to water hammer is 7.5 kg/cm2 in a pressure conduit of diameter 1 m. Assuming the efficiency of the ... , is (A) 10 mm (B) 15 mm (C) 20 mm (D) 25 mm
Last Answer : (C) 20 mm
Description : In pressure supply mains, water hammer pressure is reduced by providing (A) Sluice valves (B) Air valves (C) Pressure relief valves (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Pressure relief valves
Description : What is the reason for India being a major producer of different varieties of fruits and vegetables? a. Its large populations size b. Its large land area c. Variation in its agro-climatic conditions d. Diversity in socio-cultural phenomenon
Last Answer : c. Variation in its agro-climatic conditions
Description : Most satisfactory formula for an estimate of fire demand Q for a city of population P in thousands for Indian conditions, is (A) Q = 1115 (p/5 + 20) (B) Q = 1640 P (1 - 0.01 P) (C) Q = 3180 P (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Q = 3180 P
Description : When using multiple SAW arc systems (twin wires etc), the arcs often have different polarities or use all AC rather than DC polarity, this is to? a) Prevent arc blow between arcs b) To maximize productivity c) To even out the power factor on the mains supply d) Make it easier to initiate the arc
Last Answer : a) Prevent arc blow between arcs
Description : A three-phase synchronous motor connected to ac mains is running at full load and unity power factor. lf its shaft load is reduced by half and field current is held constant then its new power factor will be
Last Answer : Leading
Description : The requirement of water per capita per day, is (A) 90 litres (B) 150 litres (C) 250 litres (D) 400 litres
Last Answer : (A) 90 litres
Description : Estimates of a water supply project depends upon the rate of water supply per capita consumption and probable population estimated at the end of the design period of (A) 5 to 10 years (B) 10 to 15 years (C) 15 to 20 years (D) 20 to 30 years
Last Answer : (D) 20 to 30 years
Description : According to IS : 1172-1963, a minimum of 135 litres of water capita per day, is required for (A) Boarding schools (B) Nurses home and medical quarters (C) Hostels (D) All the above
Description : If V is total consumption of water in litres for a population of N individuals, per capita consumption or water allowance for the water supply Q, is given by (A) Q = V/12N (B) Q = V/24N (C) Q = V/265N (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Q = V/265N
Description : The ensure proper growth of children's teeth, the quantity of fluoride used in water mains, is (A) 1 mg/litre (B) 2 mg/litre (C) 3 mg/litre (D) 5 mg/litre
Last Answer : (A) 1 mg/litre
Description : Air inlet valve in water mains, is generally provided at (A) Summit of the pipe (B) Upstream of sluice valve (C) Downstream of sluice valve (D) Both (a) and (c) of above
Last Answer : (D) Both (a) and (c) of above
Description : The approximate diameter of a water mains for supplying 7.2 mld with a velocity 1.2 m/sec, is (A) 24 cm (B) 26 cm (C) 28 cm (D) 30 cm
Last Answer : (D) 30 cm
Description : Most commonly used pump for lifting water in water supply mains, is (A) Axial flow pump (B) Reciprocating pump (C) Rotary type pump (D) Centrifugal pumps
Last Answer : (A) Axial flow pump
Description : Distribution mains of any water supply, is normally designed for its average daily requirement (A) 100 % . (B) 150 % (C) 200 % (D) 225 %
Last Answer : (D) 225 %
Description : According to National Building Code, the hydrants in water mains is provided at minimum interval of (A) 50 m (B) 60 m (C) 75 m (D) 90 m
Last Answer : Option C
Description : Besides size of per capita income, -SST 10th
Last Answer : Besides the size of per capita income, there is purchasing power parity as it shows the ability of people to purchase items and their behavior too must not be ignored in this case. In ... be included like gross domestic product, infant mortality rate, distribution of income and many more things.
Description : Which of the following results by dividing national income by size of population? (1) Per capita income (2) Subsistence level (3) Subsistence expenditure- (4) Per capita production
Last Answer : (1) Per capita income Explanation: Per capita income or average income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by ... in the aggregate (such as GDP or Gross National Income) and dividing it by the total population.
Description : The sales prediction technique that is based on the relationship between sales and other factors--such as population density, per capita income, or family size--is A)executive judgment. B)time series analysis. C)regression analysis. D)a market test. E)an expert survey.
Last Answer : C)regression analysis.
Description : Which of the following results by dividing national income by size of population ? (1) Per capita income (2) Subsistence level (3) Subsistence expenditure (4) Per capita production
Last Answer : Per capita income
Description : As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken (A) 1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users (B) 1.20 litres for 15 users (C) 1.35 for 20 users (D) All the above
Description : Sluice valves are fitted in a distribution system (A) Along straight length of pipes at suitable intervals (B) At the junctions of the pipes (C) At the branching off points of sub-mains (D) All the above
Description : If P is population of a city in thousands and Q is fire demand in litres per minute, for proper estimate of water, the Empirical formula Q = 1135 [(P/5) + 10] is suggested by (A) National Board of fire under-writers (B) Freeman (C) Kuichling (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Freeman
Description : (i) What are the climatic conditions required for wheat cultivation in India ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Climate Conditions required for Wheat Cultivation in India: For wheat cultivation, a temperature of 10°C at the time of sowing and 15°C - 20°C at the time of ripening. Also, annual ... main wheat-growing areas of China are the Great Plain including Wei Ho Valley and the Shantung Peninsula.
Description : (i) Mention the climatic conditions required for growing coconut in India. (ii) Name two areas of coconut production in Sri Lanka. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Climatic conditions required for growing coconut: Temperature – 25° C to 30° C. Rainfall – 125 to 130 cm well distributed. Frost and draught are very harmful to coconut. (ii) Two areas of coconut production in Sri Lanka are : 1. Nigombo 2. Kurunegala
Description : What are the two climatic conditions required for the cultivation of ground-nuts in India? -Geography
Last Answer : Two climatic conditions are : 1. Temperature 20° C to 30° C. 2. Rainfall 50 to 70 cm, groundnut is highly susceptible to frost, prolong draught, continuous rain and stagnant water. Dry winter is needed at the time of ripening.
Description : State the climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India are : 1. Rainfall-above 200 cms. 2. Temperature – 24°C average, 24°C – 27°C. 3. Humidity 70%.
Description : (a) What are the climatic conditions required for the cultivation of coffee in India ? (b) Which state leads in the production of coffee ? -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Coffee plant requires hot and humid climate with 15°C to 30°C and 150-200 cm rainfall. Frost is injurious to the growth of coffee plants. (b) Karnataka.
Description : Name a state which produces short staple cotton. Which climatic and soil conditions favour the cultivation of cotton in the state mentioned ? -Geography
Last Answer : Maharashtra. Climate condition: Temperature: 20°C to 32°C at least 200 frost free climate. Rainfall: Between 50 cm to 120 cm abundant sunshine is required during ripening. Soil: Black Cotton soil is ideal.
Description : Mention two differences in the climatic conditions which prevail over Kerala and Uttar Pradesh in the month of June. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) In the month of June, Kerala has temperature range between 26°C to 32°C, as it has a moderating influence of the sea, but Uttar Pradesh has intense heat. Temperature around 48°C is not ... Arabian Sea branch approach this region and bring about a change in the weather towards the rainy season.
Description : Name the process by which laterite soil is formed. What climatic conditions are responsible for its formation ? -Geography
Last Answer : Laterite soils are formed by Leaching'. Leaching is a process in which the nutrients of the soil get percolated down below the soil due to heavy rainfall, leaving behind the top soil ... climatic condition responsible for it is high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate dry and wet period.
Description : Where are rabi crops mainly grown? Describe the climatic conditions required for their growth. -Geography 10th
Last Answer : Rabi crops such as wheat and other crops are grown mainly in states from the north and north-western parts such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttaranchal and Uttar ... successful growth. The green revolution has also been an important factor in the growth of rabi crops.
Description : Describe the temperature and climatic conditions required for the cultivation of sugarcane. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Temperature : Sugarcane needs hot and humid climate with temperature ranging between 21°C to 27°C. Very high temperature is harmful for its growth, while low temperature slows its growth. It ... largest producer of sugarcane. The other states in the Ganga-Plain are Bihar, Punjab and Haryana.
Description : Explain the favourable climatic conditions required for the production of rubber. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Temperature : It is a tree of the tropical forests, and requires a constant high temperature above 25°C. Thus, the rubber tree cannot be grown at high altitudes. (ii) Rainfall : ... Karnataka and The Andaman and Nicobar islands including the Garo Hills of the Himalayas are the other producers.
Description : Explain the climatic conditions required for the production of cotton. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Temperature : Cotton needs a warm climate. Summer temperatures of 21°C to 27°C, and abundant sunshine is necessary during the growth of the plant. A long growing period of atleast 210 ... , Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana grow the long staple variety.
Description : What climatic conditions are required for growing cotton? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . Cotton grows well in drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Deccan Plateau. . It requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation. . It also requires 210 frost free days and bright sunshine for its growth. It’s a Kharif crop and requires 6 to 8 months to mature.
Description : What are the climatic conditions required for the growth of rice? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Climatic conditions required for the growth of rice: (i) It is a Kharif crop which requires high temperature (above 25°C). (ii) High humidity with annual rainfall above 100 cm. (iii) In ... and tubewells have made it possible to grow rice in areas of less rainfall such as Punjab and Haryana.
Description : Describe the climatic conditions which prevail over India during different Seasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1.The Cold Season: The cold Season lasts from December to February. (a) Temperature: The sun is over head at Tropic of Capricorn. India has winter Season. January is the coldest month. ... goes on decreasing up the Ganges Valley with the decrease in moisture. Rajasthan is practically a desert.
Description : The latitudinal extent of India is responsible for the variation in the climatic conditions which prevail in the country. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Northern plains lie to north of the Tropic of Cancer in the Temperate Zone. The winters are much colder. South India lies below the Tropic of Cancer, in the tropics and gets the direct rays of the sun. Hence it is hot through most of the year. The winters are not so cold.
Description : Mention two differences in the climatic conditions which prevail over Kerala and Uttar Pradesh in the month of June. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Kerala faces the South-West Monsoon which starts by the end of May and brings heavy rain. The climate is cooled. Uttar Pradesh on the other hand lies to the north, in the interior. It will get ... the winds continue dropping their moisture on the way. The plains are very hot in the month of June.
Description : India has diverse climatic conditions.'Support this statement by giving two examples each of -Geography 9th
Last Answer : Three examples are: While during summers, temperature may reach up to 500C in some parts of Rajasthan and western Gujarat, while at the same time the temperature may be just around 200C in Jammu and Kashmir.
Description : The climatic conditions that determine the boundaries of different biomes on the land are ……………….
Last Answer : Identify the incorrect factor: The climatic conditions that determine the boundaries of different biomes on the ... (c) humidity (d) relief
Description : Technological factors consist of climatic conditions, bio diversity, natural resources, etc.
Last Answer : Correct the underlined word and complete the sentence : Technological factors consist of climatic conditions, bio diversity, natural resources, etc.
Description : Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes gives below the lists: List-I (Climatic conditions) List-II (Resons) A. Chennai is warmer than Kolkata 1. North-East Monsoon B. Snowfall in Himalayas 2. Altitude C. ... (a) 1 2 4 5 (b) 4 5 1 3 (c) 5 2 4 3 (d) 5 1 3 4
Last Answer : Ans: (c)