Description : Which is the largest waterfall of the World found in South America? On which river it is formed? -Geography
Last Answer : Angel Falls is the world’s highest waterfall. It is formed on river Churn a tributary of Orinoco, in the Guyana shield.
Description : Which country in the largest exporter of jute in the world? -Geography
Last Answer : Jute textile industry is an agro-based Industry. Bangladesh is the largest exporter of Jute in the world. India is placed second in export and first in the production of raw jute and jute goods. ... the textile industry, and this is the reason that most of the industries are located in West Bengal.
Description : Largest river island in the world -Geography
Last Answer : Majuli island
Description : What's the largest city in the world
Last Answer : In terms of population, I heard recently that it was Mexico City.
Description : Which is the largest island in the Arctic Ocean? -Geography
Last Answer : Green land is the largest island in the Arctic Ocean.
Description : Name the largest and the smallest country of South America ? -Geography
Last Answer : Brazil is the largest and French Guyana is the smallest country in South America.
Description : Which is the largest reptile that lives in the rain forest of South America? -Geography
Last Answer : Anaconda is the largest reptile that lives in the rain forest.
Description : Which country is the world’s largest producer of coffee? -Geography
Last Answer : Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee.
Description : Where is the worlds largest Artesian basin located? -Geography
Last Answer : The central lowlands of Australia.
Description : Where in Asia has the largest petroleum reserves? -Geography
Last Answer : South western Asia i.e., Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, Bahrain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Description : Which are the largest islands of European continent? -Geography
Last Answer : Britain and Ireland.
Description : Which is the largest lake of Africa? -Geography
Last Answer : Lake Victoria (69,481 km2 ).
Description : What is an agro-based industry ? Which is the largest agro-based industry in India ? -Geography
Last Answer : Agro-based industries are the ones that depend on the raw materials produced in the agricultural sector. These are mostly consumer goods industries which are important both in respect of their ... well as to employment. The largest agro-based industry in India is the cotton textile industry
Description : (i) Name the largest cotton producing state in India. (ii) What are the geographical conditions required for the growth of cotton? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Gujarat. (ii) Temperature: 20°C to 30°C. Rainfall: 50 cm to 100 cm.
Description : Discuss any two factors which have influenced Ahmedabad to develop as the largest centre of cotton textile industry in Gujarat. -Geography
Last Answer : Ahmedabad is the largest centre of cotton textile in Gujarat and the second-largest centre after Mumbai. 1. Ahmedabad lies near the main cotton-growing region of India and there is no problem of ... Even the mills produce cheap cloth. This cloth finds ready market amongst the poor masses of India.
Description : Name the largest coalfield of Chhattisgarh. State its importance. -Geography
Last Answer : Korba Coal-field: It supplies coal to Korba thermal power station and Bhilai steel plant.
Description : (i) Which is the largest agro-based industry in India? (ii) Give two reasons to explain why this industry is important to India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cotton textile industry. (ii) 1. About 16% of industrial capital and 20% of industrial labour in India is engaged in the cotton textile industry. 2. Nearly 10 lac industrial workers ... industry. It contributes . substantially to the export trade of India. (iii) Readymade garment industry.
Description : 1. Name the state that produces the largest amount of limestone. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. It is a basic input in the cement industry. It is used in the production of Portland cement.
Description : ‘Though Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of sugar mills yet Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar’. -Geography
Last Answer : Climate: Sugarcane is a tropical crop. Peninsular India has tropical climate which gives higher yield per unit area as compared to north India. Higher sucrose: Due to favourable climatic conditions, the ... of nearly four months in the north. Whereas it is of nearly 7-8 months in the south.
Description : (i) Which state is the largest producer of mineral oil ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Largest producer of mineral oil is Assam. (ii) Two coastal oil refineries are Kochi and Chennai. Two inland oil refineries are Barauni and Mathura.
Description : Which state is the largest producer of mineral oil. Name any two oil refineries in India ? -Geography
Last Answer : Largest producer state of mineral oil is Maharashtra. Two oil refineries of India are: 1. Trombay refinery (Gujarat) 2. Mathura refinery (U.P.)
Description : India is the largest producer of tea. State the climatic factors necessary for its growth. -Geography
Last Answer : Climatic factors necessary for tea are: Temperature required is between 15° to 35°C (under shade), but 25°C is most suitable. Rainfall should be between 150 cm to 250 cm, well distributed throughout the year
Description : (i) Which is the largest jute producing State in India ? Name two centres of jute industry in that State. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) West Bengal is the largest jute producing state in India. Two centres of jute industry are Kolkata and Rishra. (ii) Jute products are gunny bags and carpets.
Description : Which is the world’s single largest tertiary activity? -Geography
Last Answer : Service sector
Description : How has tourism become single largest tertiary activity? What type of industries are fostered by tourism? Tourism is seasonal in some regions. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Tourism has become the world's single largest tertiary activity as it registered total jobs of 250 million and total revenue 40% of the total GDP. Many local people are employed to ... vacation period is dependent on favourable weather conditions but many regions are open all the year round.
Description : In which region the largest amount of natural gas is produced in India? -Geography
Last Answer : Natural gas is a clean energy resource. It is often found in association with petroleum and is used not only as a source of energy but also as a raw material in the petrochemical industry. ... Assam had the highest percentage in the gross production of onshore natural gas in the year 2016-17.
Description : Mention any two factors which have influenced the development of the Electronic City of Bengaluru. -Geography
Last Answer : Factors that influenced the development of the Electronic city of Bengaluru are : 1. The incentives by the state and central government. 2. The strategic location of the city in the ... number of Indian, foreign and multinational companies have invested large sums of money to nourish industries.
Description : Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Rain shadow region. (ii) (18°C) – (-8°C) = 26°C.
Description : (i) Name the city which has the oldest artificial harbour on the east coast of India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Chennai. (ii) 1.Severe tropical cyclones in the month of October – November which frequently originate in the Bay of Bengal, pose serious threats to fishermen. 2. The port is ill-suited for large ships because of the lesser depth of water near the coast.
Last Answer : Two main features of the climate experienced by station A : (i) 1. The range of temperature is as high as (39°C – 20°C) = 19°C. 2. The station receives rain from southwest monsoon. (ii) 1552 mm.
Description : Name the city that is located 105 km upstream from Haldia. -Geography
Last Answer : Answer is: Kolkata.
Description : Mention three factors which have influenced the development of the Electronic City of Bengaluru. -Geography
Last Answer : Three factors which have influenced the development of electronic city of Bengaluru are : 1. The incentives by the state and central governments. 2. The strategic location of the city in ... multinational companies have invested a huge sum of money to nourish electronic industries in this city.
Description : Explain any three reasons for in-migration to the urban city of Lucknow. -Geography
Last Answer : The three reasons for immigration to the urban city of Lucknow are : 1. Urban centres like Lucknow provide vast scope for employment in industries, transport, trade and other services. 2 ... offer hospital facilities, healthcare centres, legal advice and also other services that can be availed.
Description : What is the difference between metro cities and mega cities ? Give one example of each type of city. -Geography
Last Answer : Metro cities have the population of about 1 million, e.g. Kanpur, Pune. Megacities have the population of about 5 million, e.g. Kolkata, Mumbai.
Description : Name the following : 1. A city most famous for electronics and hence called “The Electronics Capital of India”. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Bengaluru 2. Rourkela Steel Plant; Krupp and Demag Companies of Germany. 3. Press Mud: It is used for making shoe polish, carbon paper and wax.
Description : Name : (i) A city on the east coast of India which has a ship building yard. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Vishakhapatnam (ii) Rourkela steel plant (iii) Gurgaon.
Description : Why is an oil refinery located either close to an oil field or in a coastal city ? Name one oil refinery in the private sector. -Geography
Last Answer : Oil refinery is located close to the oil fields so that crude oil can be brought to the refineries easily. Since two third of the petroleum is imported, the refineries are located near the coastal areas. Oil refinery in the private sector: Reliance Petroleum Ltd. in Jamnagar.
Description : Name the following: –A city in India where MIG aircraft are manufactured. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Bangluru (ii) Kapurthala in Punjab (iii) U.K
Description : (a) Which city is known as the electronic capital of India ? Name any two major centres of electronic products. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Bangalore is called electronic capital of India. Two other electronic products centres are Hyderabad and Pune. (b) (i) Most of the petrochemical units are in Maharashtra or Gujrat because these ... Electricals Ltd. (BHEL)-Ranipur (Haridwar) (iii) The Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT)-Bangalore.
Description : “Depending on the stee and the services available and functions rendered, urban centres and designated as town, city, -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Town (ii) City (iii) Conurbation (iv) Megalopalis (v) Million city
Description : Which is the eastern terminal city of east-west corridor? -Geography
Last Answer : Silchar is the eastern terminal city of east-west corridor.
Description : Which city is also known as ‘The Eternal City’? -Geography
Last Answer : Rome is called The 'Eternal City' Rome is also called "Caput Mundi" means the Capital of the World
Description : Which European capital city is divided by canals into about 90 islands joined by about 400 bridges? -Geography
Last Answer : Amsterdam is divided by canals into approximately 90 islands, joined by around 400 bridges.
Description : Mount Vesuvius overlooks which modern Italian city? -Geography
Last Answer : Naples; It is the 3rd largest city of Italy, just behind Rome and Venice... :)
Description : Which is the world famous geyser found in the yellow stone national park of USA? -Geography
Last Answer : The Old Faithful Geyser.
Description : What is called the ‘Natural wonder of the World’? -Geography
Last Answer : The Grand Canyon is called the ‘Natural wonder of the World’.
Description : Which are the factors that have made North America one of the most developed regions of the World? -Geography
Last Answer : Rich natural resources, development of science and technology, a large domestic market, international trade relationship, development of good means of transport etc., have helped North America to become one of the most developed regions of the world.
Description : Which area receives the highest rainfall in the world? -Geography
Last Answer : Mawsynram in Meghalaya (India) receives the highest rainfall in the world.
Description : Which lake in Africa is the second deepest lake in the world? -Geography
Last Answer : Lake Tanganyika (1,436 m deep).
Description : (i) What is the present population of India? (ii) With reference to the percentage of world population, state India’s position in the world. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) According to the census 2011, the population of India was 1.21 billion and it can be estimated that the present population of India will be more than 1.21 billion. (ii) India’s position in the world is second with reference to the world population.