Description : The major man made causes of floods are a. Deforestation b. Siltation c. Bursting of dam d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : Chipko Movement was against - (a) Scarcity of Water (b) Pollution Issue (c) Cutting of Trees (d) None of these
Last Answer : (c) Cutting of Trees
Description : What floods a website with so many requests for service that it slows down or crashes? a. Computer virus b. worm c Denial-of-service attack d. None of the above
Last Answer : d. None of the above
Description : Which is the main cause of cholera? a. Poor sanitation b. Floods c. Air pollution d. Poor nutrition
Last Answer : a. Poor sanitation
Description : Thermal shield is used in high powered nuclear reactors to (A) Protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage B) Absorb the fast neutrons (C) Slow down the secondary neutrons (D) Protect the fuel element from coming in contact with the coolant
Last Answer : (A) Protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage
Description : Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. Intake of water supply should (A) Be nearer to the treatment plant (B) Receive water from purer zone of the source (C) Be located downstream of waste water disposal point (D) Remain easily accessible during floods
Last Answer : (C) Be located downstream of waste water disposal point
Description : Water is available in abundance in India but even then scarcity of water is experienced in major parts of the country. Explain with four examples. -SST 10th
Last Answer : India receives nearly 4 per cent of the global precipitation. The total renewable water resources of India are estimated at 1,897 sq km per annum. Inspite of this fact that ... irrigated areas and dry-season agricultrure. Over-irrigation in these areas have adversely affected water-availability.
Description : The main advantage of Rain? Water Harvesting (RWH) is – (1) Recharge ground water (2) Avoid floods (3) Reduce the loss of water (4) Avoid soil erosion
Last Answer : (1) Recharge ground water Explanation: Rainwater harvesting is the simple collection or storing of water through scientific techniques from the areas where the rain falls. It is a technique ... and storing rainwater by constructing structures such as dug wells, percolating pit, check dams.
Description : The main advantage of Rain? Water Harvesting (RWH) is (1) Recharge ground water (2) Avoid floods (3) Reduce the loss of water (4) Avoid soil erosion
Last Answer : Recharge ground water
Description : Which of the following is an example of a sales touch point a. Production operations b. Call centers c. Supply chain alliances d. Warehouses
Last Answer : c. Supply chain alliances
Description : There is enough ______ to supply our needs many times over, if we can find away to use it. a. Sunlight. b. Internet. c. Animals. d. None of the above.
Last Answer : a. Sunlight.
Description : Which of the following is the most important for animals and plants being driven to extinction? (a) Alien species invasion (b) Habitat loss and fragmentation (c) Drought and floods (d) Economic exploitation
Last Answer : (b) Habitat loss and fragmentation
Description : If Erin Farm Insurance saw a sudden increase in the number of farmers seeking flood insurance in Ireland due to major floods in Britain, the floods would be presenting the company with a marketing: A)opportunity B)strategy C)concept D)mix E)target
Last Answer : A)opportunity
Description : The author of well- known communication book “Process and Effects of Mass Communication” is: a) David Berlo b) Marshal McLuhan c) Wilbur Schrammd) Herbert Brucver
Last Answer : c) Wilbur Schramm
Description : Disaster Management covers? a. Maintaining control over disasters b. Reducing the effects of disasters c.Briefing the top officials of govt. on the effect of disasters d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All the above
Description : What effects do modern farming technique's have on world biodiversity?
Last Answer : Monoculture, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers have greatlyreduced the biodiversity of the world.
Description : Which of the following is not included in 3Ps of e-marketing a) Promotion b) People c) Processd) Physical evidence or environment
Last Answer : a) Promotion
Description : Domestic violence involves a. Physical violence only b. Mental violence only c. Violence inside the house d. All of the above
Description : Major internet economy contributor is/are a) Google b) Apple c) Facebook d) Above all are included
Last Answer : d) Above all are included
Description : Types of major online marketing domains includes a. business to consumer b. business to business c consumer to business d. all of above
Last Answer : b. business to business
Description : Identify which among the following does not constitute a major department at most newspaper offices? a) Editorial b) Advertising c) House- keeping d) Circulation
Last Answer : c) House- keeping
Description : The major function of Television is to provide: A. Information B. Education C. Entertainment D. All the three
Last Answer : D. All the three
Description : Before long we shall have sequenced the genomes of the major crop plants, a. Wheat. b. Maize. c. Rice. d. All of the above.
Last Answer : d. All of the above.
Description : What are the major consequences of Tropical cyclones? a. Fierce wind b. Heavy rain c. Storm surge d. All of the above
Description : Biodiversity Loss or Poverty?
Last Answer : answer:I can bang out 50 pages on either. If you just want to go with the easiest poverty would be easier. However, note that teachers/instructors/professors will often grade you worse if they have read your ... we have going on here. It is new and they probably haven't read a paper about it yet.
Description : Biodiversity loss occurs due to (i) habitat loss and fragmentation (ii) co-extinction (iii) over-exploitation (iv) alien species invasion.
Last Answer : Biodiversity loss occurs due to (i) habitat loss and fragmentation (ii) co-extinction (iii) over-exploitation (iv) ... (iv) D. (i), (ii) and (iv)
Description : Which one is not responsible for biodiversity loss
Last Answer : Which one is not responsible for biodiversity loss A. Alien species invasion B. Co-extinction C. Ex-situ conservation D. Deforestation.
Description : Assertion: Habitat destruction is the main reason of loss of biodiversity. Reason: This actually causes the increase in edge area and reduction in cor
Last Answer : Assertion: Habitat destruction is the main reason of loss of biodiversity. Reason: This actually causes the ... and Reason are false, then mark (4).
Description : 1. Define biodiversity. 2. How does loss of biodiversity affect the ecosystem?
Last Answer : 1. Define biodiversity. 2. How does loss of biodiversity affect the ecosystem?
Description : Suggest any three measures you can take to prevent loss of biodiversity.
Last Answer : Suggest any three measures you can take to prevent loss of biodiversity.
Description : Which one of the following is not observed in biodiversity hotspots? (a) Lesser inter-specific competition (b) Species richness (c) Endemism (d) Accelerated species loss
Last Answer : (a) Lesser inter-specific competition
Description : Loss of biodiversity:
Last Answer : Most of the species are very sensitive to any disturbance and changes. When the plants no longer exist, animals that depend on them for food and habitat become extinct
Description : Why should we conserve biodiversity? Because A. We should preserve the biodiversity we have inherited B. A loss of diversity may lead to a loss of ecological stability C. Both (a) and (b) D. None of the above.
Last Answer : C. Both (a) and (b)
Last Answer : Both (a) and (b)
Description : Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity? A. Destruction of habitat B. Invasion by alien species C. Keeping animals in zoological parks D. Over-exploitation of natural resources
Last Answer : C. Keeping animals in zoological parks
Description : 16 Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity? a) Over exploitation of natural resources b) Invasion by alien species c) Keeping animals in zoos d) Destruction of habitat
Last Answer : 16 Which of the following is not a cause for loss of biodiversity? a) Over exploitation of natural resources b) Invasion by alien species c) Keeping animals in zoos d) Destruction of habitat
Description : What is the importance of biodiversity. Explain the causes of loss of biodiversity.
Last Answer : Biodiversity is important for maintaining the balance in the ecosystem. The continuous flow of energy is maintained in the ecosystem. The loss of biodiversity is the cause of great concern. It ... one is directly associated with other. When hosts become extinct the parasites also become extinct.
Description : What are major factors responsible for reducing the amount of global biodiversity on the Earth.?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Which one of the following is not a major characteristic feature of biodiversity hot spots? A. Large number of species B. Abundance of endemic species C. Mostly located in the tropics D. Mostly located in the polar regions
Last Answer : D. Mostly located in the polar regions
Description : 9) Which one of the following is not a major characteristic feature of biodiversity hot spots? a)large number of species b)abundance of endemic species c)mostly located in the tropics d)mostly located in the polar regions
Last Answer : c)mostly located in the tropics
Description : How do camels handle water scarcity?
Last Answer : A: Camels have several physiological adaptations that enable them to conserve water. They can tolerate high body temperatures and dehydration, and their kidneys efficiently reabsorb water from urine, minimizing water loss.
Description : What is water scarcity?
Last Answer : Water scarcity is the lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the demands of a population or ecosystem, and is an important concept in environmental science and sustainability.
Description : 1. Differentiate between Surface water and Ground water. 2. Mention two reasons to explain as to why we are facing water scarcity in recent times. -Geography
Last Answer : 1.Surface water Ground water (i) Water found on the surface of the earth is known as surface water. (i) Water located below the earth's surface is known as ground water. (ii ... production, water resources are being over exploited to expand the irrigated areas and the dry season agriculture.
Description : Give two main reasons why water scarcity occurs in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Water scarcity occurs because : (i) Seasonal rainfall (ii) More Demand due to increase in population (iii) Increase in urbanisation and Industrial growth.
Description : Explain how the people of Rajasthan use to overcome the problem of water scarcity. -Geography
Last Answer : One of the commonly used technique was rooftop rainwater harvesting. In the semi-arid regions of Rajasthan agricultural fields were converted into storage structures. In some regions such as Bikaner, Phalodi tankas, i.e. the underground water storage tanks were used to store water.
Description : Is water scarcity always associated with regions of low rainfall or those that are drought-prone? Comment on the statements. -Geography
Last Answer : Water scarcity may be an outcome of a large and growing population and resulting in greater demands for water, and unequal access to it. A large population means more water not only for ... depends on the rainwater but also efficient management and storage of the water in the specified areas.