Description : Why are there great variations in the climate of the Indian sub-continent. -SST 10th
Last Answer : India has diverse conditions. There are sharp variations in temperature and precipitation from place to place and Season to Season. The Indian climate is controlled by the following factors: (i) Situation (ii) Relief (iii) Surface winds (iv) Upper current.
Description : Why are there great variations in the climate of the Indian sub-continent? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) There are great variations in the climate of the Indian sub-continent because of the vast longitudinal extent and different topographical features. (ii) Mango showers-Good for the growth of ... -Hot dry winds from Rajasthan to Western U.P. Kalbaisakhi-Thunderstorms in West Bengal and Assam.
Description : Monsoon climate has developed in the Indian sub-continent.
Last Answer : Give geographical reasons: Monsoon climate has developed in the Indian sub-continent.
Description : Mention why does sub-continent have Tropical Monsoon climate. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Due to the pressure system, which is well developed over the land and Sea and due to the presence of a large land mass, and water body. Differential heating and cooling of land and water is the chief cause of the Tropical Monsoon type of climate.
Description : Why is South Asia referred as Indian Sub-continent? -SST 10th
Last Answer : A sub-continent is a big geographical unit which stands out distinctly from the rest of the continent. Politically the continent is divided into many countries (SAARC countries). India forms the main part of the sub-continent so South Asia is often referred as Indian sub-continent.
Description : What, has been the influence of the Northern Mountain Wall on the Indian Sub-continent? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Since historic times, the movement of the people across the Himalayas has been limited. This helped in the development of a distinct culture of its own. (ii) It prevents the cold winds coming ... give shelter to a wide variety of wild animal life. Thus, it maintains the balance in ecosystem.
Description : Which forms the western boundary of the Indian sub-continent? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Hindukush'
Description : Next to Hindi, which is the language spoken by the largest number of people in the Indian sub-continent? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which of the following rivers of the Indian sub-continent covers the longest distance from its source to the sea into which it drains? (a) Indus (b) Godavari (c) Ganga (d) Brahmaputra
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : The Indian sub-continent was originally part of a huge landmass called (a) Jurassic landmass (b) Aryavarta (c) Indiana (d) Gondwana continent
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : _______ forms the western boundary of the Indian sub-continent. (a) Aravalli (b) Pirpanjal (c) Karakoram (d) Hindukush
Description : The South-East trade winds are attracted towards the Indian sub-continent in the rainy season due to – (1) the development of cyclone over the equator (2) the effect of easterlies (3) the effect of Northern-East trade winds (4) the presence of low atmospheric pressure over North-West India
Last Answer : (4) the presence of low atmospheric pressure over North-West India Explanation: During the Rainy Season in India (Mid-June to the end of September), the intense heat that prevails in the ... they are deflected to their right and blow over the Indian subcontinent as the south-west monsoon winds.
Description : The Indian Sub-continent was originally a part of – (1) Jurassic-land (2) Angara-land (3) Arya-varta (4) Gondwana-land
Last Answer : (4) Gondwana-land Explanation: The Indian subcontinent is a southerly region of Asia, mostly situated on the Indian Plate and projecting southward into the Indian Ocean. In paleogeography, ... Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent, which have now moved entirely into the Northern Hemisphere.
Description : Next to Hindi, which is the language spoken by the largest number of people in the Indian sub-continent? —
Last Answer : Bengali
Description : Which is the largest river of Indian sub-continent?
Last Answer : Ganges
Description : The Indian Sub-continent was originally a part of (1) Jurassic-land (2) Angara-land (3) Arya-varta (4) Gondwana-land
Last Answer : Gondwana-land
Description : What factors in the climate affect occurrence of static shocks?
Last Answer : Very dry will do it. At the theater we ran humidifiers to cut down on the static.
Description : Explain how the following factors affect India’s climate : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Southern Oscillation: The Southern oscillation is a pattern of meteorological changes which are often observed between Indian and Pacific oceans. Whenever the surface level pressure is high ... physical barrier for the rain bearing southwest monsoons to cross the northern frontiers of India.
Description : Explain two factors that affect the climate of India giving a suitable example for each. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Two factors that affect the climate in India are : 1. Altitude: As the height increases temperature decreases at the rate of 1°C for every 165 m of ascend. Example : Nainital has lower ... ii) Annual rainfall is 131.9 cm. (iii) Maximum rainfall is received by North-East monsoon winds.
Description : Which of these factors does not affect climate in a given area?
Last Answer : Longitude
Description : What factors affect the climate of a place?
Last Answer : Elevation, latitude, proximity to water
Description : What are the factors that affect climate?
Last Answer : There are different ways to list the six factors that affect climate:Remember LAPDOG:Latitude and LongitudeAltitudePrevailing windsDistance from oceanOcean currentsGeographyOr use LOWERN:LatitudeOcean CurrentsWind and Air MassesElevationReliefNear Water (Bodies of Water)
Description : State any two ways in which Himalayas affect the Indian climate. -Geography
Last Answer : The two ways in which Himalayas affect the Indian climate are : 1. It acts as a barrier to the cold winds of Northern Asia from blowing into India and protecting India from severely cold winters. 2. It traps the monsoon winds forcing them to shed their moisture within the subcontinent.
Last Answer : A commission was formed in 1906 to draft the future constitution of the sub-continent .
Description : The first Muslim general Muhammad Bin Qasim entered Victorious in the sub-continent Indo-Pak in the year: A. 712 B. 713 C. 714 D. 715
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : Qutab-ud-Din Aibak ruler of sub-continent died while playing the: A. Cricket B. Hockey C. Buzakashi D. Polo
Last Answer : ANSWER: D
Description : Muhammad Bin Qasim arrived in the Sub-continent and established and controlled the Indus Valley as far north as: A. Mithankot B. Multan C. Bahawalpur D. D.G. Khan
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : in the Sub-Continent, first census was held in: A. 1890 B. 1858 C. 1781 D. 1881
Description : About the end of 2nd century B.C some unusual upheavals in the Central Asia let loose series of human floods that brought about after-wave of invasions into Indo-Pak Sub-continent, First invasion was made by: A. The Kushanas B. The Sakas C. The Bacirians D. The Parthians
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : Buddhism was promoted and shrines for Buddhist were built in sub continent by: 53 A. Ashoka B. Saka C. Chandragupta D. Maurya
Description : The Kushans came to Sub-continent in: A. 65 A.D. B. 45 A.D. C. 50 A.D. D. 60 A.D.
Description : Aryans came to Sub-continent in: A. 1,500 BC B. 1,600 BC C. 1,700 BC D. 1,800 BC
Description : 51 Around 3,000 BC, the civilisation which was developed in the Sub-continent was known as: A. Gandhara Civilisation B. Indus Civilisation C. Greece Civilisation D. Aryan Civilisation
Description : What would the climate be in each continent if Earth was opposite?
Last Answer : There is a phenomenon called Pole Reversal see this which flips North Pole to South, and so on. Apparently it happens frequently (in Geologic time frames) read this too Lots of science fiction has been ... phenomenon. Do a search for Pole Reversal Fiction and you'll see how authors think about it.
Description : Name the continent where 'Tundra' type of climate is not found -General Knowledge
Last Answer : C) Africa hope it helps
Description : Name the continent where 'Tundra' type of climate is not found – (1) Europe (2) Asia (3) Africa (4) North America
Last Answer : (3) Africa Explanation: The meaning of the word 'tundra' is 'a region in continents of Asia, Europe and North America, where the growth of trees is prevented due to low temperatures and ... composed of dwarf shrubs, sedges and grasses, mosses, and lichens. Scattered trees grow in some tundra.
Description : Name the continent where ‘Tundra’ type of climate is not found (1) Europe (2) Asia (3) Africa (4) North America
Last Answer : Africa
Description : How do the Central Asian highlands affect the Indian climate? (a) The low pressure in these areas intensifies the cold during the winter (b) The atmospheric pressure in this region has an effect on ... (d) The atmospheric pressure in this region has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India
Description : Which of the following factors does not have influence on the Indian climate? (a) Presence of Indian Ocean (b) Nearness to equator (c) Monsoons (d) Ocean currents