Description : In which of the following areas of India is there an overlapping plantation of tea and coffee? (a) North-east (b) North-west (c) South-west (d) South-east
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : During the first World War years, industrial production in India boomed. Give reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Manchester imports into India declined as British mills were busy with war production. (ii) Indian industries were also called upon to supply war needs ;Jute bags, doth for the army uniform, tents and leather boots . (iii) Even after the war. Manchester failed to recapture its old position.
Description : Give two reasons for industrial stagnation during the British rule in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The British made no attempt to revive or promote Indian industries. (ii) The British monopolized jute, tea and coffee industries.
Description : Give geographical reasons for the following: 1. Regular pruning is essential for tea bushes. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. 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. 2. Roasting is done to improve the flavour and taste ... , that is, they do not need much rainfall. Because of this feature, millets are called DRY' crops.
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by – (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure
Last Answer : (1) Tree plantation/afforestation Explanation: Soil erosion in a desert region can be checked by tree plantation and afforestation.
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by – (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation
Last Answer : (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion Explanation: Afforestation holds the key for preventing soil erosion in desert regions and further desertification. Trees or even small plants bind soil to ... introduction of improved dry farming practices and animal husbandry and plantations for fuel and fodder.
Description : Green Revolution of 1960s was associated with: (a) use of HYV seeds (b) tree plantation programme (c) fisheries development (d) None of these
Last Answer : (a) use of HYV seeds
Description : __________ cannot control the noise pollution. (A) Use of silencers (B) Green house gases (C) Vibration damping (D) Tree plantation
Last Answer : (B) Green house gases
Description : The following establishment (in which 10 or more employees are employed) is NOT covered for maternity benefits (as per the Maternity Benefit Act) a) tree plantation sector b) Indian Railway authorized private train-ticketing sector c) make-up and hair-dresser agency d) none of the above
Last Answer : d) none of the above
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Contour ploughing (2) Using farm manure (3) Tree plantation/Afforestaion (4) Crop rotation
Last Answer : Tree plantation/Afforestaion
Description : In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by (1) Tree plantation/afforestation (2) Crop rotation (3) Contour ploughing (4) Using farm manure
Last Answer : Tree plantation/afforestation
Description : Why isn't metal and heavy metal more popular? If you don't like it, can you give specific and detailed reasons why?
Last Answer : To my ear, heavy metal has no melody or tune. It just sounds loud and clashing.
Description : Give reasons for the following : (i) When the Malabar coast is receiving heavy rainfall in July, the Tamil Nadu coast is comparatively dry. -Geography
Last Answer : Reasons: (i) When the Malabar coast is receiving heavy rainfall in July, the Tamil Nadu coast is dry because it lies in rain shadow region of Arabian sea branch and Bay of Bengal is ... rainfall because it lies in the rain shadow region of western ghats when Arabian sea branch strikes it.
Description : Cheap and affordable credit is essential for poor households both in rural and urban areas.' -SST 10th
Last Answer : Cheap and affordable credit is essential for poor households: 1. The informal sector lends at a high-interest rate in rural areas so the cost for the borrower is much more. 2. When the cost of borrowing ... where the amount to be repaid is more than the borrower's income and he has to borrow more.
Description : Name the areas receiving very heavy rainfall on account of favourable situation of a mountain -SST 10th
Last Answer : The west coast region of the southern Peninsula and the north-eastern part of India receive very heavy rainfall on account of favourable situation of the mountain ranges.
Description : Irrigation arrangements are no less important in areas of heavy rainfall in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Indian rainfall is periodic: Most of the rain falls in four months from June to September. The remaining eight months are dry. (ii) Rainfall is not well-distributed during the rainy season: During the four months of the monsoon, there are spells of dry weather.
Description : The Chhota Nagpur Industrial Region is also known as the ‘Ruhr of India’. Give two reasons to explain why ? -Geography
Last Answer : The Chota Nagpur industrial region is also known as the Ruhr of India' because : Different types of minerals like coal, iron ore, bauxite, mica, etc., are available in this region ... helped in the development of different types of mineral-based industries like iron and steel industry, etc.
Description : ‘The Iron and Steel industry constitutes the backbone of modem industrial economy.’ Give two reasons to justify the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is called the basic industry because : • It is the industry which lays the foundation of rapid development of other industries such as heavy engineering, defence equipment, automobiles, aeroplanes, etc. • It is also helpful in providing employment.
Description : Give three reasons for the large-scale migration from rural to urban areas. -Geography
Last Answer : Three reasons for largescale migration are: 1. Employment - people migrate in large number from rural to urban areas as the urban areas provide vast scope of employment in industries, trade, transport and ... laws place of residence once married. A large number of girls move to the cities as well.
Description : The dependency ratio is higher in rural areas than in urban areas. Give two reasons to explain why. -Geography
Last Answer : The following are the reasons for higher dependency ratio in the rural areas as compared to urban areas: 1. Birth rates are higher in the rural areas as compared to those in the urban areas. 2. ... . Adults who migrate to urban areas in search of jobs come back to their rural homes in old age.
Description : In testing for mobility, which of the following statement is true:** M07 A. Heavy pressure must sometimes be used to test mobility B. Only lateral mobility is significant in ... examination each tooth should be tested individually for hyper mobility E. Reliance on radiograph is essential
Last Answer : D. During the periodontal examination each tooth should be tested individually for hyper mobility
Description : Explain any three reasons for the increasing concern about the need for housing for the poor in London after the Industrial Revolution. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) The poor and filthy living conditions of one room houses which posed a serious threat to public health. (ii) There was danger of fire hazards. (iii) There was a fear of social ... in 1917. So to prevent the London poor from turning rebellious workers' mass housing scheme was introduced.
Description : “The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of industrial workers in its programme of struggle.” Analyse the reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : . The industrial working class did not participate in the Civil Disobedience Movement in large numbers, except in the Nagpur region. . As the industrialists came closer to the congress, workers ... But the congress was reluctant to include workers' demand as part of its programme of struggle.
Description : The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of industrial workers in its programme of struggle.' Analyse the reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Congress was reluctant to include demands of industrial workers: 1. Congress did not want to disappoint the industrialists by including the worker's interest. 2. Some workers participated in ... kept away as Congress favoured industrialists and believed that anti-imperial forces can get divided.
Last Answer : The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of industrial workers in its programme of struggle because: (i) The industrial working classes did not participate in the Civil Disobedience ... of its programme of struggle it would alienate industrialists and divide the anti-imperial forces.
Description : “The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of industrial workers in its programme of struggle.“ Analyse the reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Congress was reluctant to include the demands of industrial workers in its programme of struggle: (i) The industrialists came closer to the Congress, but the workers stayed aloof. (ii) ... iii) It would divide its anti-imperial forces. (iv) Civil Disobedience Movement would be weakened.
Description : ICT has been an essential necessity for i) Communication at long distances ii) Employing IT and its services to the rural areas iii) Providing medical help to nurses and staffs for treatments iv) All of these
Last Answer : iv) All of these
Description : Location is extremely important to a retailer because: A)suppliers charge more to service stores in certain trading areas. B)a desirable location appeals to consumers' emotions and encourages them ... which the store must draw its customers. E)convenient location is an essential customer service.
Last Answer : D)location determines the trading area from which the store must draw its customers.
Description : What is the importance of the Heavy Engineering industry for the industrial development of India ? -Geography
Last Answer : Heavy Engineering industry is important for industrial development of India because it not only provides machinery for industries but also equipments for transport, agriculture, mining, construction etc. Two ... industrial units : (1) Ship building industries. (2) Railway locomotive industries.
Description : Residential buildings are treated as (A) Light construction (B) Heavy construction (C) Industrial construction (D) Private construction
Last Answer : (A) Light construction
Description : Railway projects are treated as (A) Light construction (B) Heavy construction (C) Industrial construction (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Heavy construction
Description : Power stations are generally treated as (A) Light construction (B) Heavy construction (C) Industrial construction (D) Electrical construction
Last Answer : (C) Industrial construction
Description : The market for heavy industrial equipment is concentrated in the West Midlands, so an equipment manufacturer has decided to employ a direct sales force in that region. Which factor ... A)Buyer behaviour B)Product attributes C)Organisational objectives D)Environmental forces E)Market characteristics
Last Answer : E)Market characteristics
Description : “The cotton textile industry has the largest concentration in and around Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat)”. Give reasons -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Availability of raw material: Mumbai and Ahmedabad are the regions where we see large production of cotton resulting in regular supply of raw material to the industry. (ii) Moist climate: ... facilities: Mumbai is a major seaport in India. This forms the base of important export of cotton.
Description : Give reasons why the iron and steel industry in India is concentrated around the Chota Nagpur plateau region. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Chotanagpur area along with the region, which includes a part of West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar and Eastern Madhya Pradesh accounts for the highest concentration of minerals in India. It is also ... import of machinery and export of manufactured steel. Steel is locally consumed by Ranchi factory, etc.
Description : The weather office predicts "depression" over a certain area. It means (a) cloudy skies (b) atmospheric pressure in that area is lower than that in the surrounding areas (c) heavy weather causing a feeling of depression (d) low atmospheric pressure over a large area
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Wind erosion is common in (a) desert (b) cold areas (c) areas where there is thick vegetation (d) areas of heavy rainfall
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : 'NABARD' is associated with the development of - (1) agricultural sector and rural areas (2) heavy Industries (3) banking sector (4) real estates
Last Answer : (1) agricultural sector and rural areas Explanation: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has been accredited with "matters concerning policy, planning and ... providing investment and production credit for promoting the various developmental activities in rural areas.
Description : he soil which is found in the areas having heavy rainfall and high humidity, contains large quantity of organic matter and heavy and black in colour – a. Black soil b. Peat soil c. Forest soil d. Laterite soil
Last Answer : b. Peat soil
Description : A flash flood is a flood that: (a) is caused by heavy rain rather than from the flooding of a river (b) occurs in urban areas (c) occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration (d) is caused by the blocking of drains.
Last Answer : (c) occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration
Description : A flash flood is a flood that a) is caused by heavy rain rather than from the flooding of a river b) occurs in urban areas c. occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration d. is caused by the blocking of drains.
Last Answer : c. occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and for a short duration
Description : ‘NABARD’ is associated with the development of (1) agricultural sector and rural areas (2) heavy industries (3) banking sector (4) real estates
Last Answer : agricultural sector and rural areas
Description : If your school is located near a slum area, in turn it affects your school's environment, what steps will you take to keep away your students? Options: A) Your will voluntary select the students ... children D) You will allot one plant to each students to look after throughout his stay in school.
Last Answer : You will develop action-oriented plan for environmental education for children
Description : Arsenic concentration has been on an increase in the ground water of certain areas in Bihar and West Bengal due to: 1. acid rain 2. excessive pumping of ground water 3. industrial pollution 4. leaching of agricultural land The correct ... ) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : The drop man holes are generally provided in sewers for A. Industrial areas B. Large town ships C. Hilly town ships D. Cities in plains
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : Traffic counts and demographic analysis of dr s of drawing areas are associated with a. industrial location decisions b. manufacturing location manufacturing location decisions decisions c. service location decisions d. the transportation transportation method
Last Answer : c. service location decisions
Description : What is the salient feature of industrial policy as regards to backward areas?
Last Answer : Salient features of industrial policy: 1. Industrial extension services through small industries service institute and other organizations. 2. Factory space in industrial estate through cooperative and ... purchases. 9. Reservation of product for exclusive manufacture in the small-scale sector.
Description : The primary source of organic pollution in fresh water bodies is (A) run-off urban areas (B) run-off from agricultural forms (C) sewage effluents (D) industrial effluents
Last Answer : (C) sewage effluents
Description : The major source of the pollutant gas, carbon mono-oxide (CO), in urban areas is (A) Thermal power sector (B) Transport sector (C) Industrial sector (D) Domestic sector
Last Answer : (B) Transport sector
Description : What is resource planning? Why is it essential? ( Explain any three reasons responsible for making resource planning in India. )
Last Answer : i) Resource planning is a technique or skill of proper utilization of resources. ii) An equitable distribution of resources has become essential for a sustained quality of life and global ... is essential to prevent environmental pollution and to avoid wastages in the exploitation of resources.