Description : Why is air transport an important means of transport in the north-eastern part of our country? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Air transport is an important means of transport in north eastern states because of the following four reasons : (i) presence of big rivers. ( ... frequent floods. (iv) International frontiers.
Description : The Chennai – Bengaluru – Coimbatore - Madurai region is ______. (a) A major industrial region (b) A major agricultural region (c) Mangrove forest region (d) Dry Mountainous (Hilly) region
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : The system or shifting cultivation in the north eastern region of India is called (a) Jhuming (b) Bewar (c) Taungya (d) Ladang
Description : Ethnic group Mongoloids are found in India in : (1) Southern region (2) South-central region (3) North-western region (4) North-eastern region
Last Answer : (4) North-eastern region Explanation: The presence of Mongoloid groups in North-East India had been attested as early as circa 500 BC in ancient Indian literature. The diverse Mongoloid ... rulers were Indo-Mongoloids of various dynasties spanning a time period from fifth to mideleventh century.
Description : Which of the following oilfields is situated in the North-eastern region of India? (1) Kalol (2) Ankaleshwar (3) Mehsana (4) Digboi
Last Answer : (4) Digboi Explanation: Digboi is a town and a town area committee in Tinsukia district in the northeastern part of the state of Assam. It has the distinction of being India's oldest continuously producing oilfield.
Description : The maximum concentration of scheduled caste population is in the – (1) Indo-Gangetic Plains (2) North-East India (3) Western Coast (4) Eastern Coast
Last Answer : (1) Indo-Gangetic Plains Explanation: More than one-fifth (21.09 per cent) of the total Scheduled Caste population of the country is found in Uttar Pradesh, followed by West Bengal (11.07 ... ). These nine states together contribute 76.89 per cent of the Scheduled Caste population of the country.
Description : The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because (a) it is made up of crystalline rocks (b) displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it ... minerals (d) the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004] (a) it is made of crystalline rocks (b) the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and ... minerals (d) the terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Description : The climate of India is mainly tropical because: [CDS 2002] (a) of the location of the Himalayas in its North (b) major part of India lies within the tropics (c) of the overpowering influence of India Ocean (d) of the seasonal influence of jet streams
Description : About 55 per cent of India's sheep population is located in - (a) North western region (b) Temperate Himalayan region (c) Southern region (d) Eastern region
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Red soil is normally found in India in which regions? (1) Eastern Region only (2) Southern Region only (3) Eastern & Southern part of the Deccan Plateau (4) None of these
Last Answer : (3) Eastern & Southern part of the Deccan Plateau Explanation: In India, red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan ... soil develops a reddish color due to a wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks.
Description : The polar regions are sparsely populated because of - (1) lack of minerals (2) unsuitable climatic conditions (3) infertile land (4) mountainous topography
Last Answer : (2) unsuitable climatic conditions Explanation: The population density is low in polar regions because the climate is too cold and harsh for people to survive there. The polar regions such as the ... or no vegetation to support the resident population. Most of the polar regions are cold deserts.
Description : India provides ideal conditions for air travel because (a) it is a vast country (b) it has a huge population (c) its climatic conditions are favourable (d) it has extensive mountain tracks
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Explain, why is air transport preferred in north–eastern states of India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The northeastern part of the country is marked with the presence of difficult hilly and mountainous terrain, dissected relief, large number of rivers, dense forest, heavy rainfall and frequent floods ... factors, airways is the preferred mode of transportation in the north eastern states of India.
Description : Why is air transport preferred in north-eastern states of India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The air travel is the fastest, most comfortable and prestigious mode of transport. (ii) It can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, and dense forests ... and frequent floods and international frontiers. (iv) It is very useful especially during natural calamities.
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 : The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of Peninsular India mainly because: (a) the adjoining oceans moderate the temperature (b) the sky is generally ... are almost vertical throughout the year (d) strong winds flow throughout the year shop.ssbcrack.com
Description : Why is air travel more popular in the North-Eastern states of India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Air travel is more popular in the north eastern states of India because: . North Eastern part of the country is marked with presence of big rivers. . It has dissected relief. . Covered with dense forest. . It is hit by frequent foods. . It has long international frontiers.
Description : Why is air travel preferred in the north-eastern states of India ? Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. Air Travel is the fastest and most comfortable mode of transportation which can smoothly cover difficult terrains, 2. The north-eastern part of India is composed of big rivers, dissected ... the north-eastern states that special provisions are made to extend the services to the common people.
Description : Why is air travel preferred in the North-Eastern states of India ? Explain any three reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Air travel is preferred in the North-East: 1. In the north-eastern states of India, the terrain is rugged and non-uniform which makes it hard for land transport. 2. Big rivers, ... create land routes. 3. The risk of floods and problems along international borders makes air travel preferable.
Description : Why is air travel preferred in the north-eastern states of India ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Air transport is more popular in North-Eastern India because: (i) Big and wide rivers are present there, due to which rail or road bridges over them are difficult and costly to construct. ... (iii) Dense forests in this region create many difficulties in construction of railway lines and roads.
Description : Why is air travel more popular in the North– Eastern states of India ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Air Transport is considered as an important means of transport in the North-Eastern part of our country because: (i) Big rivers: Presence of big rivers like Brahmaputra make it difficult to ... borders of Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, etc., can be easily travelled by airways without much hassles.
Description : Why does the north-eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -Geography
Last Answer : The most basic industry is the Iron and steel industry as all the industries are depended on this industry for their machinery. Iron and Steel is an important metal because it is used for ... of energy and poor infrastructure. But the availability of steel is enough to meet the domestic demand.
Description : Why does the north eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The north-eastern part of the Peninsular plateau, the Chhotanagpur plateau region, has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries because of the following reasons : (a) The region has ... easy reach has provided the region ideal location for setting up of iron and steel industries.
Description : Why is air travel economical in north-eastern regions? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . Airways can cover very difficult terrains like high mountains, dreary deserts, dense forests and long oceanic stretches with great ease. . North-eastern part of the country is marked with the presence ... etc. . Air travel has made access easier to these undulating north-eastern states of India.
Description : Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an "Eco-logical Hot Spot"? (1) Western Himalayas (2) Eastern Himalayas (3) Western Ghats (4) Eastern Ghats
Last Answer : (3) Western Ghats Explanation: Western Ghats Is regarded as one of the world's ten "Hottest biodiversity hotspots". It has over 7,402 species of flowering plants, 1,814 species of non- ... species and 290 freshwater fish species. Al least 325 globally threatened species occur in the Western Ghats.
Description : What is the major idea spread along trade routes in in eastern hemisphere?
Last Answer : Land and water routes became the basis for transregional trade, communication, and exchange networks in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Description : In mountainous areas a natural cause for road blocks is often : (1) road repairs and construction (2) land slides (3) tree felling (4) traffic congestion
Last Answer : (2) land slides Explanation: Heavy rainfall often causes landslides in hilly regions blocking roads as a result and cutting off towns Huge amounts of debris block access, hampering traffic and affecting businesses.
Description : “Airways is the most preferred mode of transport in North-Eastern states of India.” -SST 10th
Last Answer : The north-eastern part of the country is marked with the presence of big rivers, dissected relief and dense * forests hence, it is difficult to construct roads and railway lines there. . There are ... lines. . Air travel has made access to north-eastern part of the country easier and quicker.
Description : Which two modes of transport are widely used within the north-eastern states of India? Why? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Inland Waterway and Airways are the two modes of transport which are widely used in the northeastern states of India. The northeastern part of the country is marked with the presence of hilly ... north- eastern states and special provisions are made to extend the services to the common people.
Description : Among the following regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall? [IAS 2009] (a) An 80 km wide coastal belt from Nellore to Point Calimere (b) The middle and lower Asom valley (c) North-eastern Rajasthan (d) The coastal plains of Gujarat south of Narmada
Description : Which of the following is recognised as a season by the meteorological department of India ? (a) Cold weather (b) Hot weather (c) Retreating monsoon (d) North-eastern monsoon
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Jhumming is shifting agriculture practised in – (1) North-eastern India (2) South-western India (3) South-eastern India (4) Northern India
Last Answer : (1) North-eastern India Explanation: The traditional slash-and-burn cultivation in hilly areas of northeast India is known as j hum cultivation. It is often considered responsible for causing soil ... and thereby degrading the primary land resource. The productivity is also reported to be very low.
Description : 'Summer Monsoons' in India bring rainfall to – (1) Southern-eastern tip (2) Western Coast (3) North-western India (4) Eastern Coast
Last Answer : (2) Western Coast Explanation: Summer monsoon (May to September) experiences South Western monsoon. The Western Ghats are the first highlands of India that the SW Monsoon winds encounter. ... the Western Coastal Plains of the sub-continent making effective orographic barriers for the Monsoon winds.
Description : Which region gets first monsoon in summer? (a) Himalayas (b) Western Ghats (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Gangatic Plain
Description : Riparian forest is found: (a) along the banks of rivers and other wetland (b) the tarai region, on the foot hills of Himalayas (c) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Western Ghats (d) on the foot hills of Eastern slope of Eastern Ghats
Description : The region famous for many kinds of wine and champagne is - (1) Eastern Europe (2) Western Europe (3) Mediterranean (4) Glassland
Last Answer : (3) Mediterranean Explanation: The Mediterranean region is known for its finest selection of wine and champagne. This is because the Mediterranean region has the ideal yearly temperature distribution, humidity, and sun-exposure for grape growing.
Description : Japan is called the Land of the rising sun' because - (1) Sun rises there as soon as it sets (2) Sun always remains in the eastern part of the sky throughout the day in Japan (3) Japan being ... (4) The rays of the sun get reflected from the waters of the sea and make the sunrise beautiful in Japan
Last Answer : (3) Japan being the Eastern most country in the world, it has the earliest sunrise Explanation: Japan is an archipelago, or a group of islands, about 100 miles east of the Asian main land in the Far East. ... the others get the rays if the sun. That's why Japan is called the land of the rising sun.
Description : Hydrographic surveys deal with the mapping of (A) Large water bodies (B) Heavenly bodies (C) Mountainous region (D) Canal system
Last Answer : (A) Large water bodies
Description : In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is (A) Shed type (B) Gable type (C) Gambrel type (D) Mansard type
Last Answer : Option C
Description : Railways are more in North Indian plains because (a) the area is more productive (b) it is densely populated (c) the region offers least physical resistance (d) All the above shop.ssbcrack.com
Description : Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because - (1) It lies in the tropical belt (2) North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region. (3) Local winds keep it warm. (4) Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Last Answer : (2) North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region. Explanation: It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
Description : Mekong Ganga Co-operation Project is (a) an irrigation project involving India and Myanmar (b) a joint tourism initiative of some Asian countries (c) a hydroelectric power project involving India, Bangladesh and Myanmar (d) a defence and security agreement of India with its eastern neighbours
Description : The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.
Last Answer : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. Explanation: Biosphere refers to that portion of the Earth which is occupied by the various forms of life, in addition to the three main physical zones, the Lithosphere, the Hydrosphere and the Atmosphere.
Description : Observe the given map. Which one of the following statement is NOT true about the shaded state indicated on the map? (1) Society predominantly follows right of female ultimogeniture (2) The state is ... a major producer of potatoes in India (4) Some parts of the state receive extremely high rainfal
Last Answer : (3) The state is a major producer of potatoes in India
Description : The NTPC has decided to set up its first coal-based power plant in which of the following North-Eastern States? (a) Assam (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Mizoram (d) Meghalaya (e) None of these
Description : Open stunted forests with bushes and having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in (a) Eastern Odisha (b) North-Eastern Tamil Nadu (c) Shiwaliks and Terai regions (d) Western Andhra Pradesh
Description : Which of the following Railway zones and their Headquarters is not correct? (a) North-Eastern-Gorakhpur (b) South-Central-Hyderabad (c) Eastern-Kolkata (d) Western-Mumbai
Description : Consider the following railway zones: 1. North-Eastern Railway 2. Central Railway 3. North-Western Railway 4. South-Eastern Railway Which one of the following is the correct order of locations of the headquarters of the above railway zones from west ... 1-2-3-4 (b) 2-3-1-4 (c) 3-2-4-1 (d) 3-4-2-1
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2006] Railway Zone Headquarters (a) North Eastern Railway : Gorakhpur (b) South Eastern Railway : Bhubhaneswar (c) Eastern Railway : Kolkata (d) South East Central Railway : Bilaspur