Description : Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter – (1) Punjab and Haryana (2) Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (3) Kerala and Karnataka (4) Bihar and West Bengal
Last Answer : (1) Punjab and Haryana Explanation: The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the In- ... it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Description : Which of the following is incorrectly matched ? (a) Aandhi - Uttar Pradesh (b) Kalbaisakhi - West Bengal (c) Loo – North - west India (d) Mango-showers – Orissa
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which showers are favourable to the rabi crops in Punjab during winter? (1) Showers caused by Jet streams (2) Mango showers (3) Showers caused by western disturbances (4) Kalbaisalchi
Last Answer : (3) Showers caused by western disturbances Explanation: Western Disturbance causes winter and pre monsoon season rainfall across northwest India. Winter months Rainfall has great importance in agriculture, particularly ... one of the most important crops, which helps to meet India's food security.
Description : Among the following places, which one receives comparatively lowest average monsoon rainfall from June to September? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Eastern Uttar Pradesh (b) Southern West Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Western Uttar Pradesh
Description : In which one of the following States is terrace cultivation practised? (a) Punjab (b) Haryana (c) Western Uttar Pradesh (d) Uttaranchal
Last Answer : (d) Uttaranchal
Description : Kaala Namak Paddy is grown in which part of Uttar Pradesh? a. Western Uttar Pradesh b. Eastern Uttar Pradesh c. Central Uttar Pradesh d. Bundelkhand
Last Answer : b. Eastern Uttar Pradesh
Description : Mention two differences in the climatic conditions which prevail over Kerala and Uttar Pradesh in the month of June. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Kerala faces the South-West Monsoon which starts by the end of May and brings heavy rain. The climate is cooled. Uttar Pradesh on the other hand lies to the north, in the interior. It will get ... the winds continue dropping their moisture on the way. The plains are very hot in the month of June.
Description : Mention two differences in the climatic conditions which prevail over Kerala and Uttar Pradesh in the month of June. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) In the month of June, Kerala has temperature range between 26°C to 32°C, as it has a moderating influence of the sea, but Uttar Pradesh has intense heat. Temperature around 48°C is not ... Arabian Sea branch approach this region and bring about a change in the weather towards the rainy season.
Description : Which of the following wind is blowing from the Mediterranean sea to the North Western parts of India? (1) Western disturbances (2) Norwesters (3) Loo (4) Mango showers
Last Answer : (1) Western disturbances Explanation: Western Disturbance is an extratropical storm originating in the Mediterranean region that brings sudden winter rain to the northwestern parts of the Indian ... these disturbances to India. Western disturbances are generally active from December to February.
Description : Which of the following wind is blowing from the Mediterranean sea to the North Western parts of India ? (1) Western disturbances (2) Norwesters (3) Loo (4) Mango showers
Last Answer : Western disturbances
Description : Mohan owns a farm in Uttar Pradesh; he wishes to cultivate either Jute or Sugarcane. He shall cultivate which crop out of this two keeping in mind the conditions required for their growth ? Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. Mohan should cultivate Sugarcane because the geographical conditions required to cultivate this crop are available in abundance in Uttar Pradesh. The reasons are as follows 2. Sugarcane, a tropical as ... it can be grown on a variety of soils and needs manual labour from sowing to harvesting.
Description : Give reasons why sugar industry has flourished in Uttar Pradesh. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Uttar Pradesh is the most important region for the sugar industry because of the following reasons: (i) Climate and soil conditions are favourable. (ii) This region has the advantage of an ... dense population of the region provide cheap labour as well as good fertilization for the sugar industry.
Description : Give reasons for the concentration of the sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The concentration of the sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh is due to: (i) Availability of the raw material. Uttar Pradesh lies in the sugar cane producing area and is the largest producer of ... good network of railways help in transportation, which is very essential in the case of sugar industry.
Description : What is the reason behind the unsatisfactory location of the sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar? -SST 10th
Last Answer : These states have a sub-tropical climate, which are not ideal for the growing of sugarcane.
Description : Why Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states create problems in the sugar industry? -SST 10th
Last Answer : These states create problems of distribution and increase the ultimate price of sugar to the consumer.
Description : What are the reasons behind the localization of the sugar industry in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: -SST 10th
Last Answer : The largest quantity of sugarcane is produced in northern belt, railway facilities are available, skilled labour can be secured as these states are densely populated and Kanpur is the chief distributing ... . Coal for power is easily available from Jharia in Bihar. Climate and soil are favourable.
Description : How do the western disturbances affect the crops in north India? (a) They cause heavy damage to the standing crops (b) They bring in locusts which destroy the crops (c) They are beneficial to the crops by causing winter rain (d) They help in keeping the plants warm to some extent in winter
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in (a) Pakistan (b) Bay of Bengal (c) West Asia (d) Himalayas
Description : Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because - (1) It lies in the tropical belt (2) North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region. (3) Local winds keep it warm. (4) Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Last Answer : (2) North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region. Explanation: It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
Description : Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because (1) It lies in the tropical belt. (2) North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region. (3) Local winds keep it warm. (4) Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Last Answer : North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Description : A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they (a) make the plant strong (b) protect the crops from frost (c) cause fall in temperature (d) provide moisture for the germination of seeds
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : The major cause of atmospheric or static noise are A. Thunderstorms B. Airplanes C. Meteor showers D. All of these
Last Answer : A. Thunderstorms
Description : What is the major cause of atmospheric or static noise? A. Sunspots B. Airplanes C. Meteor showers D. Thunderstorm
Last Answer : D. Thunderstorm
Description : (i) Name two canal systems in Uttar Pradesh. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) 1.Upper Ganga Canal 2. Lower Ganga Canal (ii) Canals can be an effective source of irrigation of low relief, deep fertile soil. Canal irrigation is a popular form of irrigation in ... plains. 2. Large number of perennial rivers provide constant water supply. 3. Extensive command area.
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 : State two reasons for the concentration of the sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh. -Geography
Last Answer : Two reasons for the concentration of sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh are : (i) Availability of fertile alluvial soil which is rich in lime and potash for the growth of sugar cane. (ii) It is densely populated and provides cheap labour and huge market.
Description : Name the refineries in the following states: • Uttar Pradesh • Bihar • Haryana -Geography
Last Answer : Refinery is a place where raw materials are converted into the valuable substance by removing all the impurities like crude oil is converted into gasoline or petroleum products at the oil ... Baholi village of Panipat, Haryana. It is South East Asia's largest integrated petrochemicals plants.
Description : 12. What is the special feature of the paintings found in Madhya Pradesh and southern Uttar Pradesh? . -History
Last Answer : These paintings show wild animals which have been drawn with great accuracy and skill.
Description : Neolithic settlements in Jammu and Kashmir , Neolithic settlements in Uttar Pradesh ,Neolithic settlements in Bihar
Last Answer : Write correct chronological order: (a) Neolithic settlements in Jammu and Kashmir (b) ... Bihar (d) Neolithic settlements in Northeast India
Description : A ____________ site was found at Lahuradeva in Sant Kabirnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
Last Answer : Choose the correct alternative and write the complete sentence: A ____________ site was found at Lahuradeva ... (c) Neolithic (d) Chalcolithic
Description : In which one of the following states is overgrazing the main reason for land degradation? (a) Maharashtra (b) Punjab (c) Haryana (d) Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : In which one of the following states is overgrazing the main reason for land degradation? (a) Maharashtra (b) Punjab (c) Haryana (d) Uttar Pradesh
Description : What is capital of Uttar Pradesh?
Last Answer : Lucknow
Description : The famous Amarnath and Vaishnodevi shrines are located in the State of (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Rajasthan (d) Jammu and Kashmir
Description : Kanha Tiger Reserve is situated in Mandla district of (a) Rajasthan (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Chhattisgarh (d) Madhya Pradesh (e) Maharashtra
Description : In which of the following states is Rosa Power Plant located? (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Odisha (d) Haryana (e) Punjab
Description : Which of the following cannot be called a rubber-producing state? (a) Kerala (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Karnataka (e) All are rubber-producing states shop.ssbcrack.com
Description : The Govt. of India has decided to increase the export of cashewnut. Which of the following is NOT a major cashewnut growing State? (a) Goa (b) Maharashtra (c) Kerala (d) Andhra Pradesh (e) Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : Ans: (e)
Description : Which is the best irrigated State in India? (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Punjab (d) Maharashtra
Description : The HBJ pipe line serves the fertilizer plant(a) at (a) Hazira (Gujarat) (b) Bijaipur (Madhya Pradesh) (c) Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh) (d) All the three
Description : The Matatilla Project is (a) executed by Uttar Pradesh (b) executed by Madhya Pradesh (c) a joint venture by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (d) a joint venture by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Description : Mayurakshi Project is an undertaking of the Government of (a) Maharashtra (b) West Bengal (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh
Description : The Damodar Valley Project concerns two states (a) Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (b) West Bengal and Bihar (c) Maharashtra and Karnataka (d) Haryana and Punjab
Description : The Satpura Thermal Power Station is in (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Jammu and Kashmir (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Maharashtra
Description : Through which of the following States the Ganga does not pass? (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Bihar (c) West Bengal (d) Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Rihand Valley Project is located in the state of (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Jharkhand (c) Odisha (d) Madhya Pradesh
Description : Singhbhum where copper ore is mined is in (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Jharkhand (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Odisha
Description : Which of the following is not renowned for the manufacture of silk? (a) Bhagalpur (Bihar) (b) Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) (c) Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) (d) Mysore (Karnataka)
Description : Which of the following hydro-electric stations is situated in Uttar Pradesh? (a) Mayurakshi (b) Rihand (c) Kangsabati (d) Hirakud
Description : The States involved In the Dandakaranya Project are (a) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka (b) Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu (c) Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh