Description : What is fresh water? What is its availability on the earth? -Geography
Last Answer : 2.5% Fresh water is the water that can be used by living beings such as water for drinking, irrigation etc. Three-fourth of the world is covered with water.2.5 % of the total water available on the earth's surface is fresh water which can be used by living beings.
Description : The depleting water resources may lead to social conflicts and disputes. Elaborate it with examples. -Geography
Last Answer : The societies will witness the demographic transition, shifting of population, degradation of environment and water scarcity. (i) Water scarcity to pose the greatest challenge on account of its ... have perennial flow concentrated in the monsoon months leading to water scarcity during rest of year
Description : Why is water availability per person low in India? -Geography
Last Answer : India ranks 133rd in the world in terms of water availability per person per annum. The reason for the low availability of water per person per annum is that India receives nearly 4% of global ... India. Also, the total estimated renewable water resources in India is 1,897 square km per annum.
Description : What is the availability of per day per capita milk in India presently (2008-09) ? (A) 229 gram (B) 239 gram (C) 219 gram (D) 252 gram
Last Answer : (D) 252 gram
Description : How is agriculture responsible for reduction in the availability of surface and ground water ? -Geography
Last Answer : Agriculture is responsible for reduction in the availability of surface and groundwater as : Agriculture leads to indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides which ... fertilizers and other chemicals reach water bodies and contaminate them. Misuse of overwatering.
Description : How the availability of water and land forms influence the distribution of population in the world? Explain with examples. -Geography
Last Answer : There are many factors influencing the distribution of population availability of water and landforms are of them. (i) Availability of Water: An important factor for life, people, on all ... tend to be less populated. Ganga plains are densely populated whereas Himalayas are scarcely populated.
Description : Examine the role played by the availability of raw materials in influencing location of industries. -Geography
Last Answer : Industries which use heavy and bulky raw materials in their primary stage in large quantities, are usually located near the supply of the raw materials. It is true in the case of raw ... . Thus, availability of raw material plays an important role in influencing the location of an industry.
Description : (i) The availability of which two factors, determines the localisation of the aluminium industry? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Availability of bauxite and coke determines the localisation of the aluminium industry. (ii) Railway coaches and defence accessories are the two products.
Description : “More availability of resources will not bring economic development.” Justify the statements. -Geography
Last Answer : For economic growth, the existence of natural resources in abundance is essential. A country which is deicient in natural resources will not be in a position to develop rapidly, but more ... rich in mineral resources but are considered to be underdeveloped because of lack of appropriate technology.
Description : Name the fresh water lake built around ‘Maitri’ by India. -Geography
Last Answer : Lake Priyadarshini.
Description : What percentage of fresh water is stored as ice sheets and glaciers? -Geography
Last Answer : 70% 96.5% of the total volume of the earth consists of water out of which 2.5% is fresh water. Out of the 2.5% of the total freshwater present on the earth, 70% of the fresh ... in glaciers and ice sheets in Antarctica, Greenland and mountainous regions. Less than 30% is stored as groundwater.
Description : State the role of MNCs in depletion of fresh water? -Geography
Last Answer : Use of water and power The immense increase in industrial areas which include MNCs require more fresh water for use and consume more power. The power supplied to the industries is from hydroelectric plants. 22% of the total electricity is taken from the hydroelectric plants.
Description : How do industries pollute the environment and fresh water resources? -Geography
Last Answer : Water Pollution: Organic and inorganic industrial wastes and affluent that are dumped into water bodies cause water pollution. Some main factories that cause it are paper. chemical. textile etc. ... open sewers by dumping oil, toxic chemicals and other harmful liquids called effluents into them.
Description : Examine the diversity in the availability of resources in India. Give examples. Or Why is a balanced resource planning essential in India? ( Why is it necessary for a balanced resource planning at the national ,state regional and local levels?)
Last Answer : a) There are regions in India which are rich in certain type of resources but are deficient in some other resources. There are some regions in India which can be considered self sufficient in ... area of Ladakh has very rich cultural heritage but is deficient in water, infrastructure and minerals.
Description : ‘Mere availability of resources will not bring economic development’. Give reasons.
Last Answer : i) Along with the availability of resources corresponding changes in technology and institutions are required for economic development. ii) There are many regions in India that are rich in ... helped them to exploit resources of other regions and establish their supremacy over the colonies.
Description : Explain any three reasons why forest resources are depleting after independence in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : After independance, agricultural expansion has been one of the major causes of depletion of forest resources, according to Forest Survey of India, 26, 200 sq km of forest area was converted ... and destruction of forests on a large scale. Mining is also an important factor behind deforestation.
Description : 9. Montreal protocol aims at a) biodiversity conservation b) reduction of ozone depleting substances c) control of water pollution d) control of carbondioxide emission
Last Answer : a) biodiversity conservation
Description : Define density of population. What is India’s density of population as per the 2011 census ? -Geography
Last Answer : Density of population is a ratio of total population to the total area of the country or a part of it. \(Density\, of\, Population = rac{ Total\,Population}{Total\,area}\) India’s density of population as per the 2011 census is 382 persons per sq. km.
Description : Delhi has a population density of 9,340 persons per sq. km. which is much higher than the national average of 325 persons per sq. km. Explain why. -Geography
Last Answer : According to 2011 census, Delhi's population density is 11,297 persons per km2 . The high population density is mainly owing to the large-scale in migration that was taken place. Delhi, being ... such as IT, hotels, banking, media and tourism has absorbed the migrants resulting in high density.
Description : Name any two densely populated regions of Asia having more than 200 persons per sq. km. -Geography
Last Answer : South and South-East Asia.
Description : Name any two sparsely populated regions of the world having less than 01 persons per sq km. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The hot and the cold deserts (ii) High rainfall zones near the equator.
Description : Can I get some financial advice? Credit card vs depleting savings?
Last Answer : answer:Not to try to find new ways for you to go deeper into debt, but is it possible to secure a home equity line of credit? Be advised that that (if you can get it) is a lien against the ... meaning paid off in full and balanced each month - you will be then be able to save money again.
Description : Is there a way to restore serotonin to your brain after depleting it with drug-use?
Last Answer : I think your brain can recover to some degree, depending on how much you used. I know lots of people who used to use a ton of E who are totally functional, happy, and confident.
Description : Global agreement in specific control strategies to reduce the release of ozone depleting substances was adopted by:
Last Answer : Global agreement in specific control strategies to reduce the release of ozone depleting substances was ... C. Kyoto protocol D. Montreal protocol.
Last Answer : Global agreement in specific control strategies to reduce the release of ozone depleting substances ... The Montreal Protocol D. The Koyoto Protocol
Description : Which of the following is ozone depleting pesticide? (1) D.D.T. (2) Benzene (3) Methyl bromide (4) Ethylene ozonide
Last Answer : (3) Methyl bromide Explanation: Methyl bromide- is considered to be a significant ozone depleting substance (ODS) by atmospheric scientists. While methyl bromide is a natural substance, the additional methyl ... impact not only to human health and the environment, but to agricultural crops as well.
Description : Why are the non-renewable sources of energy depleting at a fast rate.
Last Answer : The non-renewable sources of energy are being used extensively so their reserves are depleting at a fast rate.
Description : The Kyoto Protocol is for a. limiting Green house gases b. Ozone depleting substance c. Reducing acid rain d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. limiting Green house gases
Description : Tetrodotoxin blocks nerve impulse/junctional transmission by: A. Anticholinergic action B. Depleting acetylcholine C. Blocking Na+ channels D. Blocking Ca2+ channels
Last Answer : C. Blocking Na+ channels
Description : Which of the following is ozone depleting pesticide ? (1) D.D.T. (2) Benzene (3) Methyl bromide (4) Ethylene ozonide
Last Answer : Methyl bromide
Description : In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net ... load should not exceed (A) 10 mm (B) 15 mm (C) 20 mm (D) 25 mm
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : In which of the countries per capita use of water is maximum? (A) India (B) USA (C) European Union (D) China
Last Answer : (C) European Union
Description : Why has the per capita income been low in India? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What is the per capita income of India ?
Last Answer : India's per capita income is 11 thousand US dollars.
Description : From the national point of view, which of the following indicates micro approach? (1) Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL (2) Unemployement among Women (3) Per capita income in India (4) Inflation in India
Last Answer : (1) Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL Explanation: Macroeconomics is a branch of economics in which a variety of economy-wide phenomena is thoroughly examined such as, inflation, price levels, rate ... and firms. So the study of sales of mobile phones by BSN I, comes under microeconomics.
Description : Which state has the highest Per Capita Income in India? A. Delhi B. Punjab C. Bihar D. Goa
Last Answer : D. Goa
Description : What makes India a developing economy? A. Rise in National Income B. Rise in Per Capita Income C. Growing Capital Income D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Rise in National Income
Description : Which state in India now has the highest per capita income? (a) Goa (b) Delhi © Punjab (d) Kerala.
Last Answer : (a) Goa
Description : What base year is used to calculate per capita income in India? (a) 2004-05 (b) 2011-12 © 2001-02 (d) 2014-15
Last Answer : (b) 2011-12
Description : At present, in terms of per capita energy consumption (kWh/year), identify the correct sequence. (A) Brazil > Russia > China > India (B) Russia > China > India > Brazil (C) Russia > China > Brazil > India (D) China > Russia > Brazil > India
Last Answer : (C) Russia > China > Brazil > India
Description : Which of the following nations has the maximum per capita emissions of carbon di-oxide? (A) China (B) Japan (C) USA (D) India
Last Answer : (C) USA
Last Answer : Study of sales of mobile phones by BSNL
Description : Rate of flow of sewage is generally assumed A. More than the rate of water supply B. Equal to the rate of water supply C. Less than the rate of water supply D. At 150 litres per capita
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Dry weather flow is: A. Average daily rate of flow B. Average monthly rate of flow C. Average annual rate of flow D. Water supply allowance per capita
Description : What is the threshold for water indicating scarcity in cubic meters per capita per annum as per UNDP? [a] 500 [b] 1000 [c] 1500 [d] 1200 [e] None of the above
Last Answer : [b] 1000
Description : The requirement of water per capita per day, is (A) 90 litres (B) 150 litres (C) 250 litres (D) 400 litres
Last Answer : (A) 90 litres
Description : Estimates of a water supply project depends upon the rate of water supply per capita consumption and probable population estimated at the end of the design period of (A) 5 to 10 years (B) 10 to 15 years (C) 15 to 20 years (D) 20 to 30 years
Last Answer : (D) 20 to 30 years
Description : The factor affecting per capita demand, is (A) Size of the city (B) Climatic conditions (C) Pressure in water mains (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : According to IS : 1172-1963, a minimum of 135 litres of water capita per day, is required for (A) Boarding schools (B) Nurses home and medical quarters (C) Hostels (D) All the above