Description : Which of the following groups of individuals may stare at the floor during conversations as a sign of respect? a) Native Americans Some Native Americans stare at the floor during conversations ... impolite or aggressive. d) Asians Asians may consider direct eye contact impolite or aggressive.
Last Answer : a) Native Americans Some Native Americans stare at the floor during conversations, conveying respect and indicating that the listener is paying close attention to the speaker.
Description : The gunpowder had been actually invented by the............... (a) Indians (b) Chinese (c) Arabs (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (b) Chinese
Description : Tobacco was introduced into India by the (a) Chinese (b) Portuguese (c) English (d) French
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : For short-term climatic predictions, which one of the following events, detected in the last decade, is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the Indian subcontinent? [IAS 2002] (a) La Nina ( ... of jet streams (c) El Nino and southern oscillations (d) Green-house effect on global level
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : (Visual) Its English name has nothing to do with energy or raking in the moolah. This cereal reminded some ancestral Dutch genius of beech-nuts and hence the name. In some European countries ... the crusades-it is possible that returning crusaders brought the grain back with them. What cereal?
Last Answer : Buckwheat
Description : 1. The working of optical is based on which of electromagnetic waves? 2. By whom was Cholera bacillus discovered? 3. At present the Rajya Sabha consists of howmany members? 4. Where is the ... that? 19. How are the Himalayan rivers? 20. In Krishnadevaraya's court, who were Ashtadiggajas?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Total internal reflection 2. Robert Koch 3. 245 4. East Africa 5. Bhaskara 6. Charles Dickens 7. Lowering bank rate 8. Silicon 9. Patagonia desert 10. Monarchial 11. Alexzander Fleming 12. ... . 16. 3 17. Increases 18. Multiply themselves 19. Snow fed 20. Eight great poets of his court
Description : The bitterest war of succession under the great Mughals was fought among whose sons? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : do you know why Mughals did not like anyone calling them Mogol -Social Science
Last Answer : Because the memory of genghis khan was associated with massacres of innumerable peoples.
Last Answer : In 1610 , Mughal subedar Islam Khan removed Isa Khan, the leader of the zamindars known as Baro Bhuiyan from the capital of East Bengal and took possession of Dhaka.
Description : Mughals could establish their rule in India.
Last Answer : State your opinion: Mughals could establish their rule in India.
Description : Arts flourished during the period of the Mughals.
Last Answer : State your opinion: Arts flourished during the period of the Mughals.
Description : The Mughals ruled over India for more than ___________
Last Answer : The Mughals ruled over India for more than ___________ (a) four centuries (b) two centuries (c) one centuries (d) three centuries
Description : How did sultan alauddin khalji and the mughals use the banjaras?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Mughals The first battle of Panipat was fought between: A. Alexander and Porus B. Babar and Ibrahim Lodhi C. Babar and Rana Sanga D. Humayun and Sher Shah Suri
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : The Ghaznavi Kingdom was overthrown near the end of 12th Century by the: A. Ghorids B. Mughals C. Ghaznavids D. Lodhis
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Which Mughals is regarded more as an adventurer than a ruler?
Last Answer : Babar
Description : Which Sikh Guru fought Mughals?
Last Answer : Guru Gobind Singh
Description : The bitterest war of succession under the great Mughals was fought among whose sons?
Last Answer : Shahjahan
Description : 1. In the leaf of tobacco what is found? 2. Anglo-Indian representatives in the Lok Sabha are nominated in terms of which Article? 3. How many image will be formed if two mirrors are fitted adjacent ... to the forest been caused by acid rain? 20. Who was named as Mira Ben by Mahatma Gandhi?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Nicotin 2. 331 3. 7 4. Paul Vidal de in Blache 5. Shahjahan 6. Golf 7. Vishwamitra Award 8. Bract 9. Melbourne 10. Ryotwari 11. By the President 12. Ethane 13. 1957 14. 36,000 km 15. Calcutta 16. Charan Singh 17. Small intestine 18. Every five years 19. Poland 20. Madeline Slade
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
Description : Which of the following is a tropical monsoon crop? (a) Jowar (b) Chillies (c) Rice (d) Ragi
Description : Which region gets first monsoon in summer? (a) Himalayas (b) Western Ghats (c) Eastern Ghats (d) Gangatic Plain
Description : Monsoon is caused by (a) Temperature changes (b) Seasonal reversal of winds (c) Humidity difference (d) Pressure differences
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : The two northeastern hills that block the South West Monsoon winds and cause heavy rains in Assam are (a) Arakan Yoma and Pegu Yoma (b) Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills (c) Barail and Patkai hills (d) Khasi and Pegu Yoma
Description : The amount and Intensity of monsoon rainfall is determined by the frequency of (a) western disturbances (b) dust storms (c) cyclones (d) tropical depressions
Description : How do the Central Asian highlands affect the Indian climate? (a) The low pressure in these areas intensifies the cold during the winter (b) The atmospheric pressure in this region has an effect on ... (d) The atmospheric pressure in this region has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India
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 : 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 : Indian monsoon is marked by seasonal shift caused by: [Teachers' Exam 1994] (a) differential heating of land and sea (b) cold winds of Central Asia (c) great uniformity of temperature (d) None of these
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : In May-June each year, the monsoon winds approach the southern tip of India from: [IFS 1990] (a) northly direction (b) north-easterly direction (c) north-westerly direction (d) south-westerly direction
Description : Arrange the following States on the basis of ascending dates of the onset of monsoon : [NDA 2010] 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. West Bengal 4. Rajasthan (a) 2-3-1-4 (b) 3-2-1-4 (c) 3-1-2-4 (d) 1-2-3-4
Description : Which type of climate(s) prevail(s) in the long corridor (Leeward side) of the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills? [IAS 2007] (a) Tropical wet and dry climate (b) Tropical wet and dry with winter rain (c) Tropical semi-arid steppe (d) Subtropical monsoon rainforest
Description : Among the following places, which one receives comparatively lowest average monsoon rainfall from June to September? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Eastern Uttar Pradesh (b) Southern West Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Western Uttar Pradesh
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 : 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 : 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
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 : Match the following: A. Cold weather 1. June to September B. Hot weather 2. October to November C. South-West monsoon 3. December to February D. Retreating Monsoon 4. March to May A B C D (a) 3 4 1 2 (b) 4 3 2 1 (c) 1 2 3 4 (d) 3 2 4 1
Description : Rainfall from the south-west monsoon reaches: (a) Lahauland Spiti (b) Ladakh (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Delta region of Mahanadi
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 climate of India is: [UP PCS 1994] (a) tropical climate (b) sub-tropical climate (c) savanna type of climate (d) subtropical monsoon
Description : In which of the following states, retreating monsoon has more effect? [Asstt Grade 1991] (a) Orissa (b) West Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu
Description : In which season is the frequency of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal maximum? [I. Tax & Central Excise 1991] (a) During monsoon (b) After summer (c) During winter (d) During autumn
Description : Which of the following functions performed by a forest help most in controlling drought? (a) forests act as water sheds (b) forests bring rainfall in monsoon (c) forests lower the temperature of the environment (d) forests prevent soil erosion
Description : Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India? 1. Development of a low pressure in north-west India 2. Deflection of trade winds 3. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean ... (a) I, II and III (b) I and II (c) II and III (d) III and IV
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. 2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. 3. In India ... ] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3
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 : Match the following types of climate with respective regions: [IAS 2003] A. Monsoon type with dry summer 1. Interior Peninsula B. Monsoon type with dry winter 2. Indian Plain C. Monsoon type with short dry season 3. S. E. Coast D. Semi-Arid ... D (a) 3 2 4 1 (b) 2 4 1 3 (c) 4 1 3 2 (d) 1 3 2 4
Description : Which one of the following types of vegetation is referred as Monsoon forest? (a) Tropical Dry-evergreen forests (b) Tropical Moist-deciduous forests (c) Tropical Semi-evergreen forests (d) Tropical Dry-deciduous forests