Description : There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because (a) the Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats (b) the region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons (c) lack of high mountains in the Deccan (d) of some unknown reason
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which coastline formed by the submergence of mountain ridges running parallel to the coast?
Last Answer : Dalmation coast
Description : The four important ports of the West Coast of India, from South to North, in that order, are (a) Kandla, Mumbai, Goa, Cochin (b) Goa, Mumbai, Cochin, Kandla (c) Mumbai, Kandla, Goa, Cochin (d) Cochin, Goa, Mumbai, Kandla
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : The retreating monsoon withdraws itself from (a) The west coast to the east coast (b) North-East India to the west coast (c) The north to the south (d) North-West India to Bengal and then to Kerala
Description : The retreating monsoon withdraws from the: (a) west coast to the east coast (b) north to the south (c) north-east India to the west coast (d) north-west India to Bengal
Description : Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India ? (a) The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain (b) The eastern coast has a ... little indentation except towards the south (d) The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features
Description : Which of the following statements is not true? (a) The intensity of monsoons is determined by tropical depressions (b) Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from north-east monsoon (c) Andhra Pradesh is not much affected by retreating south-west monsoon (d) All are correct
Description : Which State in India has the largest coastline? (1) Tamil Nadu (2) Andhra Pradesh (3) Gujarat (4) West Bengal
Last Answer : (3) Gujarat Explanation: The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. 2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [CDS 2003] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Description : Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to - (1) East coast (2) (2)West coast (3) (3) North coast (4) South coast
Last Answer : (1) East coast Explanation: The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is located off north- ... coastline of the state of Queensland. It is a distinct feature of the East Australian Cordillera division.
Description : Great Barrier Reef of Australia is located parallel to (1) East coast (2) West coast (3) North coast (4) South coast
Last Answer : East coast
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The direction of the littoral drift depends upon the direction of the wave with respect to the coastline (B) The direction of a river opening to the sea ... avoid a build up of sand on one side and erosion on the other (D) all of the above
Last Answer : (D) all of the above
Description : Who had explored the coastline of South America and was the first to realize that it was a separate continent, not part of Asia
Last Answer : Amerigo Vespucci (1499)
Description : The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to [NDA 2011] (a) Tropical location (b) Nearness to sea (c) Western Ghats (d) Himalayas
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Though liquid ammonia itself is a fertiliser (with 82% nitrogen content) yet it is commonly not used as such in a tropical country like India, because it (A) Has a pungent smell (B) Vaporises at normal temperature (C) Is toxic and highly corrosive (D) Is in short supply
Last Answer : (B) Vaporises at normal temperature
Description : Stone ware pipes are A. Highly resistant to sulphide corrosion B. Highly impervious C. Hydraulically efficient because of their smooth interior surface D. Especially suited to pressure pipes
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Give a reason for each of the following : 1. Most of the South Indian states are not suitable for development of canal irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. The South Indian region being rocky is difficult to dig. Most of the South Indian rivers are non perennial. 2. Water is basic input in agriculture. So conservation of water is must ... in India is very uncertain, which increases the element of risk and makes crop production rather difficult.
Description : Fishing is highly developed along the western coast of India as (a) The continental shelf along the western coast is not well developed(b) The continental shelf along the western coast is well ... coast is well developed (d) The continental slope along the western coast is not well developed
Last Answer : (b) The continental shelf along the western coast is well pronounced
Description : is it possible to have a tropical plant from the coast thrive in a dryer climate?
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is : (a) alluvial soils are easy to plough (b) red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content ( ... regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall (d) black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which of the following is considered a primary reason for creating an internal audit department? a. To safeguard resources entrusted to the organization. b. To evaluate and improve the ... 's decision making. d. To relieve management of the responsibility for establishing effective controls
Last Answer : To evaluate and improve the effectiveness of control processes.
Description : The main reason for establishing sales territories to 1. secure optimum market coverage 2. reduce selling expenses 3. facilitate planning and control of selling operations 4. improve sales force performance and morale 5. none of these
Last Answer : secure optimum market coverage
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Dehydration of ammonium carbamate to produce urea is endothermic (B) Direct use of liquid ammonia as a fertiliser for a tropical country like India ... manufacture of ortho-phosphoric acid (D) Phosphate rock when reacted with dilute H2SO4 produces superphosphate
Last Answer : (B) Direct use of liquid ammonia as a fertiliser for a tropical country like India is suitable
Description : Lister plows especially suitable for a.) Dry land agriculture. b.) Breaking hard pan. c.) Earthing plants. d.) Mulching.
Last Answer : a.) Dry land agriculture.
Description : Assertion: Tropical regions are more diversity-rich in comparison to temperate areas. Reason: Availability of more solar energy directly affects the p
Last Answer : Assertion: Tropical regions are more diversity-rich in comparison to temperate areas. Reason: Availability of ... Reason are false, then mark (4).
Description : Name the following: (i) A shipbuilding yard on the west coast of India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cochin (The Cochin Shipyard) (ii) Varanasi
Description : Which sea is on the west coast of India? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : India has a vast coastline of approximately 7,000 km along the Arabian Sea in the west and the Bay of Bengal in the east. The western coastal plains lie between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, further split into the Northern Konkan Coast and the Malabar Coast.
Description : Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast? (1) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing ... east coast is broader than the west coast (4) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
Last Answer : (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall Explanation: The western side of the Western Ghats rise majestically to over 2500 meters above mean sea level to capture the Arabian sea ... on the western side. Consequently, the eastern side is typically known as the rain shadow region.
Description : The northern part of the west coast in India is known as – (1) Konkan coast (2) Coromandel coast (3) Malabar coast (4) Godavari Coast
Last Answer : (1) Konkan coast Explanation: Konkan, also known as the Konkan Coast or Kokan, is the northern section of the western coast of India. It is a 720-km long coastline. It consists of the ... Goa, and Maharashtra. The Southern part of the western coast from Goa to Kanyakumari is called Malabar Coast.
Description : Match the following: Forest Type Regions A. Tropical evergreen 1. Chhotanagpur plateau, Siwaliks B. Monsoon 2. Shillong plateau, Sahyadris C. Temperate 3. West Bengal, Terai D. Mangrove 4. Eastern and Western Himalayas, Nilgiris A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 4 1 2
Description : Tropical storm in Chinese Sea is known as – (1) Wave (2) Tornado (3) Typhoon (4) Cyclone
Last Answer : (3) Typhoon Explanation: Tropical Cyclone (also known as Typhoons (in the western Pacific), Hurricanes (Atlantic), or Tropical Revolving Storms) occur all year round over the northern South China Sea. ... of the Northeast monsoon (Nov-Dec), when they occur most frequently in the South China Sea.
Description : Tropical storm in Chinese Sea is known as– (1) Wave (2) Tornado (3) Typhoon (4) Cyclone
Last Answer : Typhoon
Description : How were the audience members of last night's debate chosen? (If you're from the south, please read this Q especially)
Last Answer : answer:Apparently they were selected by Gallup from a pool of “undecided voters” from the Nashville area. Keep watching. Some of the people are obviously trasplants to Nashville, w/ nice, easy to understand Midwestern accents :)
Description : A specific BRCA1 cancer-predisposing gene mutation seems to occur more frequently among women of which descent? a) Ashkanazi Jewish Expression of the BRCA1 gene is an example of ... of treatment for tuberculosis) are at significantly increased risk for developing isoniazid-induced hepatitis.
Last Answer : a) Ashkanazi Jewish Expression of the BRCA1 gene is an example of inheritance in the development of breast cancer.
Description : monitoring is essentially aimed at establishing the existing ………. of energy consumption. A) surface C) marking B) pattern D) none of above.
Last Answer : pattern
Description : ______is essentially aimed at establishing the existing pattern of energy consumption a. Energy Monitoring b. Energy Targeting c. energy audit d. none of these
Last Answer : Ans:- a. Energy Monitoring
Description : Screw conveyors are (A) Run at very high rpm (B) Suitable for sticky materials (C) Suitable for highly abrasive materials (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (B) Suitable for sticky materials
Description : Which is the most suitable for the concert-ration of highly concentrated solution? (A) Open pan evaporation (B) Long tube vertical evaporator (C) Agitated film evaporator (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Open pan evaporation
Description : A batch reactor is suitable for (A) Achieving cent percent conversion of reactants into products (B) Large scale gaseous phase reactions (C) Liquid phase reactions (D) Obtaining uniform polymerisation products in highly exothermic reactions
Last Answer : (C) Liquid phase reactions
Description : A suitable admixture added at the time of preparing the concrete mix, makes the concrete (a) Water proof (b) Acid proof (c) Highly strong (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : Give reason: Wave energy is more reliable then wind energy.
Last Answer : Since the fluctuations in wave energy are comparatively less then that of wind energy.
Description : Give reason: Wave energy is not feasible
Last Answer : The cost of energy conversion per unit is very high, since it requires many special equipment to be created near the sea.
Description : West Coast and Hawaiian Jellies, would you please stay safe, and maybe check in if it’s feasible so we know you’re OK?
Last Answer : I’m safe. Here, they’re predicting unusual oceanic currents, riptides, etc. They’re not expecting a tsunami. I think that threat has passed already. They’re telling people to stay out of the water because of odd tides and currents.
Description : If you've moved from West Coast to East, how hard was the transition in terms of climate?
Last Answer : I bet you’d better visit a few times to get an idea
Description : East coast baseball fans -- Do you find west coast games annoying?
Last Answer : Why, oh why, can’t every baseball game be played in LDT (Lori Daylight Time)?!?! It can! They call it a DVR, you can play it back when YOU get ready. ;-D
Description : What are the best colors to paint a house (in the country, in the West Coast, near water and Mt. Rainier) for resale?
Last Answer : Your agent would be the best person to ask. They are professionals whose income depends on being able to sell your house, so they will know the answers you need.
Description : What are some good West Coast USA flower and vegetable seed sources?
Last Answer : Contact me at the end of the summer and I’ll send you some of my 5th year hybrid Morning Glory seeds with all sorts of wild mutated colors. haha Gotta grow your own. I’m also good for some great NorCal hybrid herbal essence. :-) Best Happy Brownies this side of the Mississippi. lol
Description : Tsunami Alert - Jellies who live on the west coast near a beach - How well are you informed?
Last Answer : Hawaii Jake is posting on Facebook, so he’s OK, but the sirens are keeping him awake…
Description : Do we need to risk a Gulf type disaster on the West Coast just for cheaper gas?
Last Answer : Natural gas is a much better alternative.