Description : Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards – (1) windward side (2) seaward side (3) onshore side (4) leeward side
Last Answer : (4) leeward side Explanation: Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moistureless winds characterize the other side.
Description : “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic hoarders”. For which region is this statement correct? (1) African Savanna (2) Central Asian Steppes (3) Siberian Tundra (4) North American Prairies
Last Answer : (2) Central Asian Steppes
Description : Which would be most suited for an area which has only two months of scanty rainfall in a year? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic hoarders”. For which region is this statement correct ? (1) African Savanna (2) Central Asian Steppes (3) Siberian Tundra (4) North American Prairies
Last Answer : Central Asian Steppes
Description : Scanty rainfall of less than 50 cm per annum is received which latitudes? -Do You Know?
Description : Scanty rainfall of less than 50 cm per annum is received which latitudes?
Last Answer : The areas of high latitudes
Description : In this method of irrigation (Tube wells)...... a. The ground should be hard should be available. c. The water table should be low rainfall. b. Cheap hydroelectric power d. The area must experience scanty
Last Answer : b. Cheap hydroelectric power
Description : Variability of rainfall is (i) Largest in regions of high rainfall (ii) Largest in coastal areas (iii) Largest in regions of scanty rainfall The correct answer is (A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii) (C) Only (iii) (D) (ii) and (iii)
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : In scanty rainfall regions, the camber provided will be (A) Nil (B) Flatter (C) Steeper (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Which region gets no rainfall throughout the year? -Do You Know?
Description : Which region gets no rainfall throughout the year?
Last Answer : The Tundra Region
Description : 1. What is the Branch of science which deals with the study of skin of man? 2. Up to howmuch age can the Members of the Union Public Service Commission function? 3. The north pole of the ... is the largest irrigation canal in the world? 20. Who bestowed the Office of Peshwa on Balaji Vishwanath ?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Dermatology 2. 65 years 3. South 4. The Tundra Region 5. Gwalior 6. Hague 7. Oct. 24, 1945 8. Malacology 9. Cirque 10. Akbar 11. UK 12. Yeast 13. Promoting adult ... Inselberg 15. Todar Mal 16. S. Chandrashekhar 17. Rifampicin 18. French revolution 19. Indira Gandhi Canal 20. Shahu
Description : In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year? (1) Mediterranean (2) Equatorial (3) Tropical (4) Temperate
Last Answer : (2) Equatorial Explanation: The equatorial climate is found between 5 degree north and 10 degree south of the equator. Precipitation in the equatorial region is heavy, between 60 inches and 106 ... rainforest climate is usually found at latitudes within five degrees North and South of the equator.
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)
Description : Match the following: [IAS 1997] Climatic Conditions Reasons A. Madras is warmer than Calcutta 1. North-East Monsoon B. Snowfall in Himalayas 2. Altitude C. Rainfall decreases from West Bengal to Punjab 3. Western depressions D. Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets ... 1 2 4 5 (b) 4 5 1 3 (c) 5 2 4 3 (d) 5 1 3 4
Description : Delhi gets winter rainfall due to – (1) south west monsoons (2) north east monsoons (3) conventional rain (4) western disturbance
Last Answer : (4) western disturbance Explanation: Delhi gets winter rainfall due to western disturbance.
Description : Arrange the following cities in decreasing order of the rainfall they receive from the south-west monsoons in summer months: 1. Allahabad 2. Kolkata 3. Delhi 4. Patna (a) 2, 4, 1, 3 (b) 3, 1, 4, 2 (c) 1, 4, 3, 2 (d) 2, 4, 3, 1
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which one of the following states receives the highest rainfall during winter months? [NDA 1994] (a) Punjab (b) Kerala (c) Meghalaya (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : The north-western India receives substantial rainfall during winter months because of: (a) south-west monsoons (b) retreating monsoons (c) north-east monsoons (d) westerly disturbances
Description : Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by – (1) Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Coromandel Coast (4) Malwa Plateau
Last Answer : (3) Coromandel Coast Explanation: The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain ... during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
Description : October and November months give more rainfall to : (1) Malwa Plateau (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Eastern Hills (4) Coromandal Coast
Last Answer : (4) Coromandal Coast Explanation: The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of ... of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
Last Answer : Sylhet gets the most rainfall.
Description : When does the sun shine vertically on the Equator? (1) Throughout the year (2) For six months (3) Twice a year (4) Once a year
Last Answer : (3) Twice a year Explanation: When the Sun is vertically above the equator, the day is of equal length all over Earth. This happens twice a year, and these are the "equinoxes" in March and in ... per year. Outside the tropic zones, whether to the south or north, the Sun is never directly overhead.
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 : The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon? [CSAT 2011] (a) It has a high rainfall that supports ... Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region (d) It has less human interference
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Rainfall from the south-west monsoon reaches: (a) Lahauland Spiti (b) Ladakh (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Delta region of Mahanadi
Description : During the monsoon season rainfall decreases from the Ganga delta to the Punjab plains. It is because: (a) monsoon current moves westward along the Ganga plain and becomes drier (b) western regions are warmer than ... (c) hills do not form barriers for winds (d) the area is far away from the sea
Description : Convectional Rainfall occurs in: (1) Equatorial region (2) Temperate region (3) Tropical region (4) Polar region
Last Answer : (1) Equatorial region Explanation: Convection rain commonly occurs in warmed or heated areas such as equatorial/tropical regions, where there is almost daily occurrence and even distribution of ... ground surface is locally overheated and the adjacent air, heated by conduction,expands and rises.
Description : Irrigation in India faces many problems. (a) Reduced water pollution and improved quality of water. (b) Deforestation leading to drought and reduction of rainfall. (c) A large quantity of water is not properly utilized. (d) All
Last Answer : (c) A large quantity of water is not properly utilized.
Description : he soil which is found in the areas having heavy rainfall and high humidity, contains large quantity of organic matter and heavy and black in colour – a. Black soil b. Peat soil c. Forest soil d. Laterite soil
Last Answer : b. Peat soil
Description : Which region gets first monsoon in summer? (a) Himalayas (b) Western Ghats (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Gangatic Plain
Description : Which of the following statements is false? a) Weather forecasts for a small region are more accurate than those for a large region b) Weather forecasts are more accurate in Melbourne than in Darwin c) Forecasts of temperature are more accurate than forecasts of rainfall d) All of the above
Last Answer : a) Weather forecasts for a small region are more accurate than those for a large region
Description : Lipogenesis in body starts when (a) Glucose combines with glycerol (b) Glycogen depots of muscle and liver are occupied (c) Glycogen depots of muscle and liver are scanty (d) Blood sugar level is high
Last Answer : (b) Glycogen depots of muscle and liver are occupied
Description : India has eight coastal states but more than half the sea salt is made along the Gujarat coast because (a) Gandhiji started the salt movement in Gujarat (b) Low rainfall and relative humidity are ideal ... ) Kandla port exports salt (d) The salinity of sea water is very high near the Gujarat coast
Description : HBJ pipe line is being laid for a distance of 1730 km in order to (a) provide cooking gas for villages (b) provide employment for rural population (c) provide feedstock for six large fertilisers (d) serve the power requirements of many states
Description : 1. Where are red blood corpuscles formed? 2. Where was the first session of the Constituent Assembly held? 3. If there were no atmosphere, what will be the length of the day on the earth? 4. ... fainfall less than 20 cms? 20. Who among the following has issued the coin rupee for the first time?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. In bone marrow 2. New Delhi 3. Decrease 4. Equatorial region 5. Rudradaman 6. Stephen Hawking 7. Dada Saheb Phalke 8. 5-6 litres 9. Cold fronts 10. Charaka Samhita 11. Chief Minister ... 14. 1000 cm 15. Surat16. Darbari 17. Dolphin 18. The Cabinet 19. Jammu and Kashmir 20. Shershah Suri
Description : A voltmeter located on a control panel has been operating correctly for six months, suddenly burns out. After removing it, it is found that neither side of the meter has been grounded. When ... side and the ground C. installed exactly as the old installation D. grounded to the positive side
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : WASTE WATER ENGINEERING Objective Questions with Answers Q No: 161 The quantity of liquid waste which flows in sewers during the period of rainfall, is known A. Sanitary sewage B. Industrial waste C. Storm sewage D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : India has an endless growing season because (a) it experiences the monsoonal type of climate (b) the distribution of rainfall is uneven (c) temperatures throughout the year are favourable for growth of plants (d) its soil is very fertile the greater part being alluvial
Description : Which of the following statements is true with regard to the erratic behaviour of Indian monsoons? (a) Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from one year to another, as well as at ... of rainfall during different years (d) Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from place to place
Description : Which one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA? (1) Moderate rainfall in winter (2) Heavy rainfall throughout the year (3) Low rainfall in summer (4) Long winter with snow
Last Answer : (1) Moderate rainfall in winter Explanation: The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is ... of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
Description : Which one of the following parts of the world does not receive rainfall any time of the year? (1) Central Europe (2) Central North America (3) Polar regions (4) Sub-Saharan areas
Last Answer : (3) Polar regions Explanation: The amount of precipitation in a given region depends on the amount of available atmospheric water vapour (precipitable water), as well as on the processes that cause condensation, in ... , the earth's surface would be covered, on average, with a 25 mm layer of water.
Description : An Equinox is when: (1) Day and night are of equal length (2) Day is of the shortest duration during the year (3) Day is of the longest duration in the year (4) Day when maximum rainfall of the year occurs
Last Answer : (1) Day and night are of equal length Explanation: An equinox is an astronomical event in which the plane of Earth's equator passes through the center of the Sun, which occurs twice each year, ... . They are not exactly equal, however, due to the angular size of the sun and atmospheric refraction.
Description : The area with annual rainfall less than 50 cm in a year is – (1) Meghalaya (2) Leh in Kashmir (3) Coromandel coast (4) Konkan coast
Last Answer : (2) Leh in Kashmir Explanation: Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive ... rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
Description : The reason for Rajasthan being deficient in rainfall is: (a) the monsoon fail to reach this area (b) it is too hot (c) there is no water available and thus the winds remain dry (d) the winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled
Description : The maximum time a person can continue to be the minister of the State Government without being a member the state legislature ________. (1) One year (2) Three months (3) Six months (4) No time limit
Last Answer : (3) Six months Explanation: A non-member may be appointed a Minister in the state Government provided he gets a seat in the State Legislature within a period of six months from the date of his appointment. This has been mentioned in Article 164 of the Indian Constitution.
Description : No appeal against such alternative will lie to a higher authority unless it is submitted within the usual time limit of _______ from the date of communication a) Three months b) Six month c) One year d) One month
Last Answer : b) Six month
Description : In USA, which region receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Westerlies? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'North-western'
Description : Which region receives the rainfall throughout the year due to westerly winds? -Do You Know?
Description : In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year? -Do You Know?