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
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Lister planting or furrow planting is practiced for (a) High rainfall areas to improve surface drainage (b) Semi-arid conditions to place seed deep in moist soil (c) Areas where natural moisture conditions are favourable (d) Irrigated areas leaving more space for operation of equipments
Last Answer : (b) Semi-arid conditions to place seed deep in moist soil
Description : Flat planting predominates where a) Nature moisture content is favourable b) Rainfall is high to provide surface drainage c) Semi arid areas to conserve moisture d) None of the above
Last Answer : a) Nature moisture content is favourable
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 : When the Malabar coast is receiving heavy rainfall in July the Tamil Nadu coast is comparatively dry. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 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 parallel to the coast.
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 : India has an endless growing season because (a) it experiences the monsoonal type of climate (b) the distribution of rainfall is uneven (c) temperatures throughout the year are favourable for growth of plants (d) its soil is very fertile the greater part being alluvial
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
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 : Wind erosion is common in (a) desert (b) cold areas (c) areas where there is thick vegetation (d) areas of heavy rainfall
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 : India provides ideal conditions for air travel because (a) it is a vast country (b) it has a huge population (c) its climatic conditions are favourable (d) it has extensive mountain tracks
Description : There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because (a) the Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats (b) the region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons (c) lack of high mountains in the Deccan (d) of some unknown reason
Description : Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is : (a) alluvial soils are easy to plough (b) red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content ( ... regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall (d) black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : In general, it seems that the schools have become the place of politics instead of teaching in modern age. Suppose you get appointment in such a school, what would you do in this situation? ... activities and pressures D) You will try to crush the teachers' politics with the help of students
Last Answer : C) You will free yourself from political activities and pressures
Description : How would you increase the yield of maize crop? (a) Evolve high yielding varieties of seeds to suit different agroclimatic regions (b) Develop high yielding varieties (c) Develop disease-resistant varieties (d) Develop early and very early maturing varieties suitable for rainfall areas
Description : The place in India receiving the lowest rainfall is (a) Leh (b) Jaisalmer (c) Bikaner (d) Jodhpur
Description : How will you explain the sudden boost of energy increased strength and extraordinary ability to lift very heavy objects especially during emergency situation?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Which soil type is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rainfall ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Laterite soil.
Description : Name the winds which are responsible for heavy rainfall in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : South-West Monsoon winds and North-East Monsoon winds.
Description : Name the soil which is formed due to high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternating wet and dry periods. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Name two states where this type of soil is found. (i) Laterite soil (ii) Orissa and Karnataka.
Description : Name the Soil which is formed due to high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternating wet and dry periods. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Laterite Soil; Kerala and Karnataka.
Description : How are the sources of rainfall in the North-west part of India different from the rainfall experienced on the coastal areas of Eastern India in winter? -SST 10th
Last Answer : North-west India—Summer: South-west Monsoons (Bay of Bengal stream), Winter: Winter cyclones from Mediterranean Sea. Coastal regions of Eastern India—Winter or North-east Monsoon or Retreating Monsoons.
Description : Name two types of cyclonic systems that affect India and two areas that receive rainfall from these systems. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Two cyclonic systems that affect India are: (i) Temperate, cyclones-Region-North west of India (Punjab and Haryana) (ii) Tropical cyclones – Region – eastern coast of India (A.P., T.N., W.Bengal).
Description : Which type of rainfall that occurs when wind rises up along a hill or mountain barrier? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which type of rainfall that occurs when wind rises up along a hill or mountain barrier?
Last Answer : Orographic
Description : Name the soil which is formed due to high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternating wet and dry periods. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Laterite soil. Two states where this soil is found are Karnataka and Orissa. (b) Two characteristics of red soil are : (i) It does not retain water as it is porous. (ii) It is ... of plant remains, animal manure and dead animals is called humus. It makes the soil fertile, porous and light.
Description : …… must have been used by farmers since the region of Harappa did not receive heavy rainfall. -Social Science
Last Answer : Irrigation must have been used by farmers since the region of Harappa did not receive heavy rainfall
Description : In USA, which region receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Westerlies? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'North-western'
Description : Does heavy rainfall cause huge earthquakes?
Last Answer : Earth quake occur as a result of shakes with the earth crust which is usually accompany by the release of large amount of energy.Heavy rain fall could cause earth quake but this is ... and other extractive activities that causes uneven expansion and contractions in the layers of the earth crust
Description : Constant high temperature and heavy convectional rainfall evenly distributed over the year.
Last Answer : Identify the correct correlation: A - Rainforest are dense. R - Constant high temperature and heavy ... but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Description : Littoral forests occur (a) on hills (b) along the sea coasts and tidal creeks (c) where the rainfall is heavy (d) at elevated places
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 one of the following characteristics is associated with the ‘Bread Basket’ area of USA? (1) Moderate rainfall in winter (2) Heavy rainfall throughout the year (3) Low rainfall in summer (4) Long winter with snow
Last Answer : (1) Moderate rainfall in winter Explanation: The Great Plains region of the US is called "the Breadbasket of the US" because of its huge production of grain, particularly wheat, which is ... of moderate rainfall as rainfall decreases from east to west, resulting in different types of prairies.
Description : Which of the following reasons is responsible for lack of vegetation in the deserts? (1) Heavy volume of sands (2) Absence of B-horizon in the soil (3) High temperature (4) Lack of rainfall
Last Answer : (4) Lack of rainfall Explanation: A desert is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs arid consequently living conditions arc hostile for plant and animal life. Lack of or insufficient precipitation is the main reason behind the lack of vegetation.
Description : Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by – (1) Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Coromandel Coast (4) Malwa Plateau
Last Answer : (3) Coromandel Coast Explanation: The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain ... during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
Description : Which receive, heavy rainfall in the months of October and November
Last Answer : Coromandal Coast
Description : In USA, which region receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Westerlies?
Last Answer : North-western
Description : The human factors which cause floods are: (a) Deforestation (b) Heavy rainfall (c) Cloud burst (d) Large catchment area
Last Answer : (a) Deforestation
Description : Intermediate catch water drains are provided only, if (A) Catchment area of the watershed above road is large (B) Intensity of rainfall is heavy (C) Single catch water drain is inadequate (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Chemical weathering of rocks is largely dependent upon: (A) high temperature (B) strong wind action (C) heavy rainfall (D) glaciation
Last Answer : (A) high temperature
Description : Sea level rise results primarily due to: (A) Heavy rainfall (B) Melting of glaciers (C) Submarine volcanism (D) Seafloor spreading
Last Answer : (B) Melting of glaciers
Description : 1. Which cytoplasmic organelles are treated as prokaryotic cells within the eukaryotic cells? 2. What is the minimum age for election/appointment as member of the Rajya Sabha ? 3. When milk is churned ... the earth's surface? 20. During which movement was Mahatma' added before Gandhiji's name?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Glyoxysomes 2. 30 years 3. Due to the centrifugal force 4. North-western 5. Portuguese 6. 1969 7. Mercury vapour 8. Clawed wings, teeth on jaw, tail 9. Katabatic ... . Southern Blotting 17. Nitrogen fixing bacteria 18. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu 19. Marine Ecosystem 20. Champaran satyagraha
Last Answer : Moderate rainfall in winter
Description : Laterite soils are found in area where– (1) normal temperature and rain fall is less (2) temperature is high and rainfall is heavy (3) temperature is low and rainfall is nominal (4) temperature is high and rainfall is normal
Last Answer : temperature is high and rainfall is heavy
Description : Which of the following reasons is responsible for lack of vegetation in the deserts ? (1) Heavy volume of sands (2) Absence of B-horizon in the soil (3) High temperature (4) Lack of rainfall
Last Answer : Lack of rainfall
Description : Name two types of cyclonic systems that affect India and two areas that receive rainfall from these systems -Geography
Last Answer : Two cyclonic systems that affect India are : (i) Temperate cyclones — Region : North west of India (Punjab, Haryana) (ii) Tropical cyclones — Region : Eastern coast of India (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
Description : What areas do you think get the most rainfall?
Last Answer : The rain forests located near the Equator in South America,Africa, and Asia get the most rainfall.
Description : What vegetation grows in areas with adequate rainfall Where is this vegetation typically found?