Description : _______ are deep valleys with cliffs or steep slopes along their sides.?
Last Answer : They are canyons
Description : Valleys formed by glaciers always have which of the following characteristics? w) U-shaped cross sections x) straight courses y) uniform slopes z) bedrock floors
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- U-SHAPED CROSS SECTIONS
Description : What is a dry warm wind that blows from the Rocky Mountains down into the valleys below is called a .?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Can camels climb steep slopes or mountains?
Last Answer : A: Camels are not well-suited for climbing steep slopes or mountains. Their anatomy and body structure are more adapted for walking on flat terrains and sandy deserts rather than navigating rugged, mountainous terrains.
Description : on caribbean islands with mountains the windward slopes -General Knowledge
Last Answer : On Caribbean islands with mountains, the windward slopes facing the trade winds force air upward, causing rainfall. As a result, areas immediately to the leeward of the mountains have a microclimate with sparse precipitation called rain shadow.
Description : Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term transhumance ? [NDA 1991] (a) Economy that solely depends upon animals (b) Farming in which' only one crop is cultivated by ... and foothills in winter (d) Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which of the following statements correctly defines the term Transhumance'? a. Economy that solely depends on animals b. Farming in which only one crop is cultivated by clearing hill tops c. Practice ... Seasonal Migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains. e. None of the above
Last Answer : d. Seasonal Migration of people with their animals up and down the mountains.
Description : Which one of the following factors is the main reason for the peninsular rivers to flow towards east? (1) Western part is rainy (2) Western Ghats act as major water-divide (3) Rivers follow rift valleys (4) Eastern Ghats are lower than the Western Ghats
Last Answer : (4) Eastern Ghats are lower than the Western Ghats Explanation: The main water divide in peninsular rivers is formed by the Western Ghats, which run from north to south close to the ... of Bengal. These rivers flow through open and graded shallow valleys with low gradients and little erosion.
Last Answer : Eastern Ghats are lower than the Western Ghats
Description : With reference to the cultivation of tea answer the following : 1. Why is tea grown on hill slopes? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Because roots cannot tolerate stagnant water. 2. Pruning is done to keep the shrub at a convenient height of about 40 to 50 cm. It encourages the growth of new shoots with softer leaves.
Description : When you deal with others, you expect that Options: A) They deal according to your nature in order to get your appreciation B) You restore only superficial dealings otherwise it becomes a sad ... C) You estimate others with reference to your own behaviour D) You do not develop deep intimacy
Last Answer : C) You estimate others with reference to your own behaviour
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 : For slopes of limited extent the surface of slippage, is usually along (A) A parabolic arc (B) An elliptical arc (C) A straight line (D) A circular arc
Last Answer : (D) A circular arc
Description : Failure of the stability of slopes, generally occurs along (A) Slip plane (B) A horizontal surface (C) A curved surface (D) All the surfaces
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2:1. If the falling gradient ... calculated by Prismoidal formula, is (A) 3250 m3 (B) 3225 m3 (C) 3275 m3 (D) 3300 m3
Last Answer : (B) 3225 m3
Description : A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2 ... earth work involved. (A) 26,000 m3 (B) 26,500 m3 (C) 27,000 m3 (D) 27,500 m
Last Answer : (D) 27,500 m3
Description : Name any two river valleys responsible for the bulk production of coal in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The river valleys are : • Damodar • Mahanadi • Godavari, and • Wardha.
Description : A bridge connects people at either side of a river or valleys in cities or villages.
Last Answer : A bridge connects people at either side of a river or valleys in cities or villages. Discuss the ... a bridge to both the cities and the villages.
Description : Why do you think most people in Southern Europe live on coastal plains or in river valleys?
Description : The Valleys of Peninsular India are generally (a) U-Shaped (b) V-Shaped (c) Deep (d) Not so deep
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Which of the following is not a characteristic of Peninsular rivers? (a) Seasonal flow (b) Meandering tendency often shifting their beds (c) Flow through shallow valleys (d) Little erosional activity
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct? [CDS 2012] (a) 98 percent of reserves of coal in India belongs to Gondwana period (b) Unknown amount of coal ... Tertiary rocks (d) Gondwana coal is mainly found in the river valleys of Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Which of the following statement (s) regarding India's coal reserves is/are true ? 1. Over 90 percent of total reserves are located in the valleys of Son, Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari 2. Indian coal reserves are characterised ... reserves (a) I only (b) I and III (c) II and III (d) I, II and III
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2005] (a) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region (b) The Anal Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats (c) ... the south of Satpura (d) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys
Description : Under which article of the Indian Constitution the adjudication of disputes relativity to water of inter-state rivers-valleys is done? (1) Article 260 (2) Article 261 (3) Article 262 (4) Article 262
Last Answer : (3) Article 262 Explanation: Under Article 262 of the Indian Constitution the adjudication of disputes relating to water of inter-state rivers or river valleys is done. Article 260 - ... relation to territories outside India. Article 261 deals with public acts, records and judicial proceedings.
Description : Colorado in U.S.A. is famous for this landform ______. (1) Grand Canyon (2) Grand Crators (3) Great Valleys (4) Great Basins
Last Answer : (1) Grand Canyon Explanation: The Grand Canyon is a steepsided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is contained within and managed by ... evidence suggests the Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago.
Description : Mushroom Rocks are the typical land forms seen in – (1) River Valleys (2) Mountain tops (3) Coastal areas (4) Deserts
Last Answer : (4) Deserts Explanation: A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in ... of an isolated rocky outcrop progresses at a different rate at its bottom to that at its top.
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The water supply pipes carry pure water free from solid particles B. The water supply pipes get clogged if flow velocity is less than self ... carried up and down the hills and valleys D. The sewer pipes are generally laid along level hills
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : The presence of high hill ranges with alternate valleys in Tripura is much similar to the “ridge-Vale topography” of a. The Manipur hills b. The Alps of Europe c. The Appalachian region of USA d. The Eastern Ghats of India
Last Answer : c. The Appalachian region of USA
Description : While all rivers of Peninsular India flow into the Bay of Bengal, Narmada and Tapti flow into the Arabian Sea because these two rivers: (A) Follow the slope of these rift valleys (B) The ... is tilted towards the west (D) The Indian peninsula south of the satpura ranges is tilted towards east
Last Answer : Answer: A In the Deccan region, most of the major river systems flowing generally in east direction fall into Bay of Bengal. The major east flowing rivers are Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Mahanadi, etc. Narmada and Tapti are major West flowing rivers
Description : Colorado in U.S.A. is famous for this landform _____ (1) Grand Canyon (2) Grand Crators (3) Great Valleys (4) Great Basins
Last Answer : Grand Canyon
Description : Mushroom Rocks are the typical land forms seen in (1) River Valleys (2) Mountain tops (3) Coastal areas (4) Deserts
Last Answer : Deserts
Description : The Inca lived in a very mountainous landscape. They were able to grow crops by using a special kind of farming in which they created flat pieces of land on the side of the mountains. This type of farming is called?
Last Answer : Terrace farming.
Description : What are the factors that decide the chemical behaviour of elements?
Last Answer : a) Periodicity of chemical properties b) Atomic size c) Ionisation energy d) Electro chemical nature e) Metallic nature
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The object of classifying soils is to arrange them into groups according to their properties and behaviour (B) A soil classification system is ... first category of soil classification is based on grain size of the soil (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : As a media buyer for the Angelo Agency, Sheila knows that no one ever checks to see if her phone calls are business related or personal. With regard to ethical behaviour, this situation relates most closely to: A)exposure. B)opportunity. C)moral framework. D)organisational factors.
Last Answer : B)opportunity.
Description : Why does Adams most likely include this reference to Greek allegory?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Reference fuels for knock rating of SI engine fuels would include (a) Iso octane alpha methyl naphthalene (b) Normal octance and aniline (c) Isooctance and n octane (d) N heptane and iso octane
Last Answer : Ans : d
Description : The practitioner's report on an assurance engagement should always include the following, except a. A description of the engagement and identification of the subject matter b. Identification of the standards ... was conducted. c. Identification of the criteria. d. Reference to the work of an expert
Last Answer : Reference to the work of an expert
Description : Each page of the financial information compiled by the accountant should include the following reference, except a. "Unaudited" b. "Compiled, Negative Assurance Expressed" c. "Compiled without Audit or Review" d. "Refer to Compilation Report
Last Answer : "Compiled, Negative Assurance Expressed"
Description : With reference to Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems, the difference between TCAS I and II is that: a. TCAS II can provide Traffic Advisories and Resolution Advisories whilst TCAS I can only provide Traffic ... C or Mode S. d. TCAS II can only be to aircraft which are equipped with EFIS
Last Answer : a. TCAS II can provide Traffic Advisories and Resolution Advisories whilst TCAS I can only provide Traffic Advisories
Description : In XML, DOCTYPE declaration specifies to include a reference to ............ file. (A) Document Type Definition (B) Document Type Declaration (C) Document Transfer Definition (D) Document Type language
Last Answer : (A) Document Type Definition
Description : Automatic initialization of object is carried out using a special member function called ………… A) Friend B) Casting C) Reference Parameter D) Constructor
Last Answer : D) Constructor
Description : A roof which slopes in four directions, is called (A) Shed roof (B) Gable end roof (C) Hipped roof (D) Gambrel roo
Description : A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called (A) Retaining wall (B) Breast wall (C) Buttress (D) Parapet wall
Last Answer : Option B
Description : A beam is called fixed beam if end slopes remain a. horizontal b.vertical c.inclined d.parabolic
Last Answer : a. horizontal
Description : Discuss the changes in the novel after the 1920s, with special reference to the work of Advaita Malla Burman and Vaikkom Muhammad Basheer. -SST 10th
Last Answer : A new kind of novel appeared in Bengal after the 1920s. The novels depicted the life of peasants and low castes and they were written by writers who belonged to this group of society or community ... were unusual - themes of poverty, insanity and life in prisons - themes not yet written about.
Description : The ________ is a person within a reference group who, because of special skills, knowledge, personality, or other characteristics, exerts influence on others 1. facilitator 2. reference actor 3. opinion leader 4. social role player 5. none of these
Last Answer : opinion leader
Description : Mountains account for ____________ percent of the total surface area of the country? (a) 17% (b) 27% (c) 30% (d) 43%
Last Answer : (c) 30%
Description : Name the natural vegetation found in the following regions: 1. The western slopes of the Western Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Tropical Evergreen Forests. 2. Tropical Evergreen Forests and Tropical Desert. 3. Tropical Desert.