Description : The famous tourist destination 'Gulmarg' is located in which region of India? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : meadow of flowers') in Kashmiri, is a town, a hill station, a popular skiing destination and a notified area committee in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The town is ... the Pir Panjal Range in the Western Himalayas and lies within the boundaries of Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary.
Description : What are the tourist places of Chittagong ?
Last Answer : Attractive tourist places of Chittagong are Hazrat Shah Amanat (RA) Shrine , Fay's Lake , DC Hill , Court Building , Patenga Beach , Sitakunda etc.
Description : How is rubber important for the Indian economy? What conditions are required for its cultivation? Name two states where it is produced. -Geography
Last Answer : Rubber plays a crucial role in the Indian economy. It provides the principal raw material for manufacturing over 35000 varieties of products ranging from toy balloons to giant size tires. It ... most of the rubber plantations in India and major districts include Kottayam, Quilon, and Kozhikode.
Description : How can industrialization assist in bringing in foreign exchange? -Geography
Last Answer : For the development of the country industrial development should be the main concern which will eradicate poverty and unemployment. Public sector industries and joint sector ventures in India consider ... which increases trade and commerce of the country which in turn brings foreign exchange.
Description : Which of the following constitutes Foreign Direct Investment? A. A speculator trying to make a profit by buying company shares on a foreign stock exchange. B. A UK energy company buying territory ... D. A company signing an agreement with a wholesaler to distribute its products in foreign markets.
Last Answer : A tourist purchasing foreign currency to spend on a holiday abroad.
Description : State any two factors responsible for isolated settlement in the Northeastern States of India. -Geography
Last Answer : The two factors are : 1. The rugged and inaccessible mountain in the north restricts the availability of land for agriculture, development of transport, industries and other economic activities ... by soil erosion tend to discourage concentration of population in the northeastern region of India.
Description : 1. Name the Indian soil which is formed due to the weathering of basic igneous rocks. 2. Name two states of India where this type of soil is found. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Black soil 2. Maharashtra and Gujarat
Description : Name any two large sugar producing states, one each in north and south India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two large sugar producing states are : In North—Uttar Pradesh In South—Maharashtra
Description : Name two states in India where Regur soil is found. In what way does Regur soil help agriculture. -Geography
Last Answer : Regur soil is found in Gujarat and Maharastra. It helps agriculture because it is moisture retentive and rich in iron, potash, lime, calcium, magnesium and humus.
Description : Name two states in which well irrigation is widely used. Mention one advantage of well irrigation in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two states in which well irrigation is widely used are Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Advantage—They are the simplest and the cheapest source of irrigation
Description : (a) What grade of iron-ore is mostly mined in India ? Name two leading iron-ore producing states. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Hematite and Magnetite states grade of iron ore is mostly found in India. Two leading iron ore producing states are Orissa and Jharkhand. (b) Lignite is a poor quality coal which has 60% of carbon ... . It is used as raw material in cement industry and 2. As flux in iron and steel industry.
Description : Rabi crops are majorly grown in which states of India? -Geography
Last Answer : Agricultural crops in India are often divided into three types based on the cropping season. These are - rabi, Kharif and zaid. When cultivation began in early winter (October -December) and ... of India such as Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Description : What are the uses of copper? Name the two leading copper production states of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Even though India has rich and varied minerals available the availability and production of copper were poor. The various uses of Copper are as follows: Copper consist the quality like ductility ... district of Jharkhand. Also, Khetri mines in Rajasthan are the popular copper mines of India.
Description : Mark correct option a) If an article the registrationn of which is compulsory if found in a letter box after the closing of the counter, it should be kept in deposit till the office is next ... postage should not be recognized in payment of postage or other postal charges. e) All the above
Last Answer : e) All the above
Description : Why was the state of Chhattisgarh created? Name two of its bordering states. -Geography
Last Answer : Chhattisgarh is the 26th state of the Indian Union which was curbed out of M.P. for administrative convenience and social and economic harmony and functional unity.
Description : Give a reason for each of the following : 1. Most of the South Indian states are not suitable for development of canal irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. The South Indian region being rocky is difficult to dig. Most of the South Indian rivers are non perennial. 2. Water is basic input in agriculture. So conservation of water is must ... in India is very uncertain, which increases the element of risk and makes crop production rather difficult.
Description : State the benefits that are derived from the local wind that blow in summer in the following states : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Kerala: Mango showers helps in ripening mangoes and blooming of coffee cherries. (ii) West Bengal: Kal Baisakhi helps the crop of rice and jute.
Description : Name two states in which tube wells are extensively used. Give a reason to explain its importance as a source of irrigation. -Geography
Last Answer : Tube Wells are extensively used in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Because the land is soft to bore and it is a fertile region.
Description : (i) Name two states where perennial canals are widely used. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two states are Punjab and Haryana. (ii) Perennial Canals are popular there because : 1. Rivers here are perennial. 2. Land is soft and fertile.
Description : With reference to rice cultivation, answer the following : (i) Name two leading states in the production of rice. -Geography
Last Answer : With reference to rice : (i) Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (ii) Two advantages of growing rice in nurseries are : 1. It increases the yield by 45%. 2. Uses water economically.
Description : (i) Name two states where coffee plantations are found. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two states where coffee plantations found : Karnataka and Kerala. (ii) Conditions required for Coffee cultivation are : Soil-Red and laterite soil well drained with humus. Climate-It ... between 18°C to 28°C and rainfall between 125 cm to 200 cm well distributed throughout the year.
Description : Name one centre in each of the following states where iron is mined : -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Orissa: Iron is mined at Keonjhar. (ii) Jharkhand: Iron is mined at Singhbhum.
Description : Name two states with large deposits of coal. Name the coalfields in the states that you have named. -Geography
Last Answer : Two states with large deposits of coal are: States Coal fields (i) West Bengal Raniganj. (ii) Jharkhand Jharia, Kampura, Ramgarh, Bokaro
Description : Name two states that are backward in spite of having rich mineral deposits. -Geography
Last Answer : The two states that have rich mineral deposits are Jharkhand and Orissa. These states are backward in spite of rich mineral deposits because of the required technology, economy and facilities for ... the people contribute to the formation of an unstable government. Thus, there is no progress.
Description : Name two states where land degradation is caused by overgrazing. -Geography
Last Answer : Overgrazing refers to the excessive grazing of farm animals like cattle, sheep, horses and goats. Overgrazing is a major cause of land degradation because animals tear up roots along with the ... and water. Two states in India which are affected by overgrazing are Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Description : Overgrazing may cause land degradation. Give examples of some states affected by this. -Geography
Last Answer : Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh are some states affected by over-grazing. These states are growing fast in terms of agriculture and industry, and energy. Land degradation, however, is a major ... protective cover of crops, grass and other plants by livestock, to aid in income and industry.
Description : Imagine yourself as one of the heads of states attending the international Earth summits at Rio de Janeiro, -Geography
Last Answer : From 3rd to the 14th of June in the year 1992, Rio de Janeiro hosted the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development to discuss the state of the global environment. It concluded ... acidic. It occurs in Sunderbans of West Bengal, coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Bihar and Uttrakhand.
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 : Arrange the correct sequence of column II against the states in column I I. Chikkamagaluru II. Singhbhum III. Durg IV. Koraput -Geography
Last Answer : (a) III – 1, IV – 2, I – 3, II – 4
Description : (i) Name three states having black soil and the crop which is mainly grown in it. -Geography
Last Answer : The Black soils are black in colour. These are also known as regur soils. This soil is typical of the Deccan trap (Basalt) region spread over northwest Deccan Plateau. They cover the ... south-east direction along the Godavari and the Krishna valleys. Black soil is ideal for growing cotton.
Description : What does each star on the flag of the United States stand for? -Geography
Last Answer : The stars represent the 50 states of the union.
Description : Which bridge, one of the oldest roadway bridges in the United States, was completed in 1883 and spans the East River? -Geography
Last Answer : The Brooklyn Bridge
Description : Explain why sex composition is an important demographic attribute of the population in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Sex composition is a very important demographic attribute of population. Separate data for males and females is important for various types of planning and for other demographic characteristics such as ... in society. Only then India can look forward for the overall development of the country.
Description : (i) In which two fields is remote sensing data 1. important ? (ii) Name two satellite systems of India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Remote sensing data is important in the field of agriculture, soil and land use, water resources, ocean/marine resources, forestry and geology meteorology, etc. (ii) 1. INSAT : 3E – 4 Series. INSAT 3 DR 2. GSAT: 2 – 8 – 10 – 16 Series.
Description : (i) Why are deciduous forests of India considered economically important? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The deciduous forests of India are economically important because : Though it is a mixed forest but single species of trees grow in patches favouring the exploitation of forest ... acquiring land for agriculture, industries and construction purposes, the forests have been cut down recklessly.
Description : (i) Give two reasons why the rivers of the northern mountains are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The rivers of the Northern mountain are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India because : The rivers of Northern India are perennial, as they are ... Eastern part of the mountainous region constituting the Brahmaputra basin has the highest power generating potential.
Description : Give two reasons to explain why transport plays an important part in the development of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Transport plays an important part in the development of India as : (i) Needed to connect remote and inaccessible parts of the country. (ii) Helps in extending relief during disasters and calamities.
Description : (i) Which is the largest agro-based industry in India? (ii) Give two reasons to explain why this industry is important to India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cotton textile industry. (ii) 1. About 16% of industrial capital and 20% of industrial labour in India is engaged in the cotton textile industry. 2. Nearly 10 lac industrial workers ... industry. It contributes . substantially to the export trade of India. (iii) Readymade garment industry.
Description : Name the following : 1. An important transported soil of India -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Alluvial soil 2. Red soil
Description : Give a reason for each of the following 1. Ahmedabad is an important cotton textile producing centre in India. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Because Ahmedabad lies near cotton belt of India and there is no problem of cheap and quality raw material. 2. They need less capital so they suits our economy. 3. Because they get their raw material from oil refineries.
Description : “Roadways are an important means of transport in India”. Give two reasons to justify the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : • Roads require less investment as compared to railway. • These can be built at higher altitudes and at any place.
Description : 1. Why is agriculture important in India -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Agriculture is the main stay of Indian economy because 67 % of our population depends directly or indirectly on agriculture. It provides raw-material to the industries. 2. Kharif and Rabi ... of farming under which equal importance is given to rearing of animals along with cultivation of crops.
Description : Give the names of four important types of iron ore found in India -Geography
Last Answer : Magnetite, Hematite, Limonite and Siderite.
Description : (i) Name the forest which is commercially most important in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Tropical monsoon deciduous forest. (ii) Two trees found in these forest are Teak and Semul.
Description : Give two important characteristics of the summer monsoon rainfall in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two characteristics of the summer monsoon rainfall are : 1. It is erratic in nature. 2. It is mainly orographic in nature/type.
Description : Describe important characteristics of the mineral region of South-Western plateau of India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) This belt extends over Karnataka. Goa and contiguous Tamil Nadu uplands and Kerala. It is rich in ferrous metals and bauxite. (ii) It contains high grade iron ore, manganese and limestone ... belt. Kerala has deposits of monazite and thorium, bauxite and clay. Goa has iron ore deposits.
Description : Describe horticulture as important activity in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The cultivation, processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowers as well as many additional services is called horticulture. The horticulture sector includes a wide ... . It also acts as a practical alternative for areas with low productivity of traditional crops.
Description : Why is it important to have a planned strategy for the developing of resources in India? -Geography
Last Answer : It is important to have a planned strategy for the development of resources because, in a country like India, there is a vast population and uneven distribution of resources. ... . Leaders like Gandhiji believed that modern technology caused massive exploitation and extinction of resources.
Description : Which is the most important mode of transport in India? -Geography
Last Answer : Roadways are the most important means of transport because: a) construction cost of roads is much less than that of railway lines b) roads can traverse comparatively more dissected and undulating topography ... -to-door service f) road transport is used as a feeder to other modes of transport.