Description : Why is road transport favoured in the northern plains of India ? -Geography
Last Answer : Road transport is favoured in the northern plains of India because this is agriculturally rich region and roads’ ate required to transport huge amount of fertilizers, food grains from one region to another. Secondly this is a levelled region where construction of roads is easy.
Description : Mention any three geographical conditions that favour rail transport in the Northern Plains of India. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. The area of Northern Plain is densely populated region with highly developed agriculture and industry. 2. Large scale urbanization and industrialization have created a great demand for the rail transport. 3. The flat plains which is suitable for the construction of railways.
Description : The northern plains of India are one of the most densely populated regions of the world. Why? -SST 10th
Last Answer : They are the most densely populated regions because they are very level and flat and made up of fertile alluvial soil.
Description : Which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The northern plains experiences continental' type of climate as it is far away from the oceanic effect. The main characteristics of this type of climate is, that it experiences extremes of temperature in the ... of summer and winter i.e. it is extremely hot in summer and extremely cold in winter.
Description : The Northern Plains of India have a Continental type of climate. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Northern plains have continental climate because it is away from the moderating influence of the sea.
Description : The northern plains of India do not freeze in winter. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Himalayas prevent the bitterly cold winds of the north from entering into India and helps to keep the temperature of the northern plains at a moderate level.
Description : Diffrentiate Alluvial soil of the northern plains and the alluvial soil on the coastal plains of India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Alluvial Soil of Northern Plains Alluvial Soil on the Coastal Plain 1. Light in colour Dark in colour 2. Sandy Clayey 3. Porous Non porous 4. Coarse in texture Fine in texture
Description : ‘The entire northern plains are made of alluvial soils. Name the rivers due to which the soils have been deposited. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
Description : Give any three reasons to explain why railways are well developed in the Northern plains of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Railways are well developed in the Northern plains of India because; the North Indian plain is densely populated and has a highly developed agriculture and industry. Large scale urbanization has also ... market of the North Indian plain are transported by railways to different parts of the country.
Description : Which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India ? State one main characteristic of this type of climate. -Geography
Last Answer : Northern plains of India experiences continental types of climate. Its main characteristic is high range of temperature i.e. it is extremely hot in summer and extremely cold in winter.
Description : Which of the following is not one of the reasons why the northern mountains are of great importance to India (a) They protect the country from invasion (b) They influence the climate (c) They provide water to the plains (d) They possess valuable vegetation and animal life
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : With reference to India, which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2002] (a) About one-third of the area of the country records more than 750 millimetres of annual rainfall. (b ... the country (d) The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Canal irrigation is most important in the Northern Plains of India because: (a) the soil is porous (b) the level of underground water is high (c) the sources of canals are perennial rivers (d) the region is densely populated
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Generally, the soil of the northern plains of India has been formed by – (1) degradation (2) aggradation (3) weathering in situ (4) erosion
Last Answer : (2) aggradation Explanation: The Northern Fertile Plain lies to the south of Himalayan Region, It is also called the Gangetic Plain. It is a vast plain and level land between the Himalayas in the North ... and is very fertile. This plain is one of the largest and most fertile plains of the World.
Description : Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earth-quakes? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Ganga-Brahmaputra Valley (3) Plains of northern India (4) Western Ghats
Last Answer : (2) Ganga-Brahmaputra Valley Explanation: The Ganga-Brahmaputra basin is a high earth-quake risk zone. It comes under Zone 5 covers the areas with the highest risks zone that suffers earth- ... enough over past centuries to release the energy accumulated by the upward movement of the Indian plate.
Description : The soil of northern plains of India is formed by
Last Answer : Aggradation
Description : Why is density and quality of road relatively better in plains as compared to roads in high altitudes, rainy and forested areas of India? Explain. -Geography
Last Answer : The density and quality of roads are better in plains compared to high altitudes, rainy and forested areas because: (i) Nature of terrain and the level of economic development are the ... up to construct and develop important roads along the northern and north-eastern boundary in high altitudes.
Description : On the recommendations of Indian Road Congress, the ruling gradient in plains, is (A) 1 in 15 (B) 1 in 20 (C) 1 in 30 (D) 1 in 45
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Give reasons to explain the lack of rail transport in Northern India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Northern India has rugged relief and large number of rivers which makes construction of railways expensive.
Description : Give reasons to explain the lack of rail transport in Northern India. -Geography
Last Answer : There is lack of rail transport in northern India because it is a mountainous region where construction of roads is comparatively easier than laying railway tracks.
Description : Explain any five major problems faced by road transport in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Five major problems faced by road transport in India are: . Keeping in view the volume of traffic and passengers the road network is inadequate. . About 50% of the roads are unmetalled. . This ... the roads are highly congested in cities. . Most of the bridges and culverts are old and narrow.
Last Answer : 1. The road network in India is inadequate, keeping in mind the volume of traffic and passengers using the facilities of road transport. 2. The use of roads is restricted especially during the ... ) are very old and narrow which tend to get overcrowded and pose the risk of undesirable happenings.
Description : Why is road transport more useful than rail transport in India ? Give reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Road transport is more useful than rail transport because: 1. Constructing roadways is cheaper than constructing railways 2. Roads are more convenient for dissected and undulating topography 3. It requires no extra cost of loading or unloading because of the door-to-door service.
Description : What is Road Density ? Describe any four major problems faced by road transport in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Road density is the length of road per 100 sq. km of area. Problems faced by road transport in India: 1. The road network in India is not enough for the volume of passengers and traffic it ... inadequate. 4. In the cities, the roadways are highly congested. Most of the bridges are old and narrow.
Description : Explain four advantages of road transport in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The four advantages of road transport in India are (i) Road transport is economical. ... -to-door services. (iii) The cost of loading and unloading much lower. (iv) It can be used as feeder to other modes of transport.
Description : Why is road transport more useful than rail transport in India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The four advantages of road transport in India are (i) Road transport is economical. (ii) It provides door-to-door services. (iii) The cost of loading and unloading much lower. (iv) It can be used as feeder to other modes of transport
Description : Why is the importance of road transport in comparison to rail transport growing in India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The growing importance of road transport in comparison to rail transport is because of the following reasons: (i) Construction cost of roads is much lower than that of railways lines. (ii) Roads ... any destination be it railway station, sea port or airport, one needs to travel through roads.
Description : Describe any five major problems faced by road transport in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Five major problems faced by the road transport in India are (i) Road network is inadequate in India. (ii) About half of the roads are unmetalled and this limits their usage during ... major problem. Citizen have casual attitude towards traffic rules, which leads to accidents causing traffic jams.
Last Answer : Advantages of roadways over railways are: (i) Construction cost of roads is much lower than railway lines. (ii) Roads can be constructed easily in hilly terrains and undulating ... is economical in transportation of few persons and relatively smaller amount of goods over short distances.
Description : Describe three major problems faced by the road transport in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Five major problems faced by the road transport in India are: (i) Road network is inadequate in India. (ii) About half of the roads are unmetalled and this limits their usage during the rainy season. (iii) The roadways are highly congested in cities.
Last Answer : Five problems faced by road transport in India are given below: (i) Volume of traffic and passengers is very large. (ii) Road network is inadequate. (iii) Half the roads are unmetalled, ... inadequate. (v) Roadways are highly congested in cities and most bridges and culverts are old and narrow.
Description : “Road transport and Rail transport in India are not competitive but complementary to each other.” Justify the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Road Transport and Rail Transport: The statement Road Transport' and Rail Transport' in India are not competitive, but complementary to each other are justified in the following ways: (i) ... rural areas with railway stations. (vi) The deficiency of railways is compensated by road transport.
Description : Why is road transport in India considered more useful than rail transport? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Road transport is more flexible than rail as buses, trucks and cars may be stopped anywhere and at any time for passengers and goods whereas trains stop at stations only. (ii) Road transports ... all most all areas whereas trains cannot do the same. Roads can be constructed at hilly areas also.
Description : Two half-reactions of an electrochemical cell are given below : MnO-4 (aq) + 8H+ (aq) + 5e- → Mn2+ (aq) + 4H2O (I), E° = 1.51 V Sn2+ (aq) → Sn4+ (aq) + 2e- ... the redox equation from the standard potential of the cell and predict if the reaction is reactant favoured or product favoured. -Chemistry
Last Answer : The reactions can be represented at anode and at cathode in the following ways : At anode (oxidation) : Sn2+ → = Sn4+ (aq) + 2e- ] 5 E° = + 0.15 V At cathode (reduction) : MnO-4(aq) + 8H+ ... = E°cathode - E°anode = 1.51 - 0.15 = + 1.36 V ∴ Positive value of E°cell favours formation of product.
Description : Two half-reactions of an electrochemical cell are given below : MnO-4 (aq) + 8H+ (aq) + 5e- → Mn2+ (aq) + 4H2O (I), E° = 1.51 V Sn2+ (aq) → Sn4+ (aq) + ... -reactions and calculate the cell potential from the standard potentials and predict if the reaction is reactant or product favoured. -Chemistry
Last Answer : The reactions can be represented at anode and at cathode in the following ways : At anode (oxidation) : Sn2+ → Sn4+ (aq) + 2e- ] 5 E° = + 0.15 V Af cathode (reduction) : MnO-4(aq) + 8H+ ( ... = E°cathode - E°anode = 1.51 - 0.15 = + 1.36 V ∴ Positive value of E°cell favours formation of product.
Description : Smoked foods are not favoured now because of the possible toxicity of
Last Answer : Smoked foods are not favoured now because of the possible toxicity of A. Benzpyrene B. Nitrogen oxides C. Sulphure dioxide D. All the above
Description : Nucleophilic addition reaction will be most favoured in
Last Answer : Nucleophilic addition reaction will be most favoured in A. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO` B. `CH_(3)CHO` C. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2 ... |)C-CH_(3)` D. `(CH_(3))_(2)C=O`
Description : Absorption of phosphorous from diet is favoured by (A) Moderate amount of fat (B) Acidic environment (C) High calcium content (D) High phytic acid
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Reactivation of inactive liver phosphorylase is normally favoured by (A) Insulin (B) Epinephrine (C) ACTH (D) Glucagon
Last Answer : D
Description : Cracking is (A) An exothermic reaction (B) An endothermic reaction (C) Favoured at very low temperature (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) An endothermic reaction
Description : Favoured technique for resolving conflict is A. Negotiating B. Conciliation C. Removal of participants D. Not entertaining them
Last Answer : A. Negotiating
Description : Guttation is not favoured under (a) Low humidity (b) High humidity (c) Low root pressure (d) High humidity and low root pressure
Last Answer : (c) Low root pressure
Description : Which of the following is not a majoritarianism measure adopted by Sinhala community in Sri Lanka? a. To recognise Sinhala as the only official language. b. The governments followed preferential ... State Legislature. d. A new constitution stipulated that the state shall protect and foster Buddhism.
Last Answer : c. To give reservation of seats to Tamil community in the Central and State Legislature.
Description : Photorespiration is favoured by (a) high temperature and low O2 (b) high humidity and temperature (c) high O2 and low CO2 (d) high CO2 and low O2.
Last Answer : (c) high O2 and low CO2
Description : Decarburisation of steel (A) Is the removal of carbon from iron carbide (Fe3C) (B) Affects its crystalline structure (C) Is favoured by CO2 (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Conversion achieved in HNO3 synthesis with the use of platinum catalyst is about 95-97%. The rate of formation of nitrogen dioxide from the oxidation of nitric acid is favoured by (A) Decreasing the pressure (B) Decreasing the temperature (C) Increasing the temperature (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Increasing the temperature
Description : Reverse reaction in a chemical equilibrium is favoured by the (A) Removal of one of the products regularly (B) Increase in the concentration of one of the products (C) Increase in the concentration of one of the reactants (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Increase in the concentration of one of the products
Description : The effect of increasing pressure on the gaseous equilibrium of the reaction2X + 3Y ⇌ 3X + 2Y indicates that (A) Pressure has no effect (B) Backward reaction is favoured (C) Forward reaction is favoured (D) None of the
Last Answer : (A) Pressure has no effect
Description : The reactions of high molecularity are rare, because (A) Of very large activation energy of many bodies (B) Of low probability of many body collisions (C) Many body collisions are not favoured energetically (D) Of requirement of very large concentration for such reactions
Last Answer : (B) Of low probability of many body collisions
Description : Which of the following chemical reactions will be favoured by low pressure? (A) 2HI ⇌ H2 + I2 (B) N2O2 ⇌ 2NO2 (C) N2 + O2 ⇌ 2NO (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) N2O2 ⇌ 2NO2