Description : What is the direction of the summer monsoon ? Why ? -Geography
Last Answer : Direction of summer monsoon is SW. Because winds deflect towards their right in northern hemisphere.
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 : Tibetan plateau heats up in summer but why not the Himalayas? (Indian Monsoon) -Geography
Last Answer : Himalayas acted on the monsoon in two ways. The Tibetan plateau, heated up during summer and thereby established an atmospheric circulation that was conducive for the monsoon. The vast ... subcontinent, which keeps South Asia much warmer than corresponding temperate regions in the other continents.
Description : Mention two main features of the Indian Monsoon. -Geography
Last Answer : Two features of the Indian Monsoon are : (i) Alternate dry and wet spells. (ii) Reversal of winds according to the season.
Description : Write three differences between summer monsoon season and retreating monsoon season. -Geography
Last Answer : Summer Monsoon Season Retreating Monsoon 1. These winds blow during the months of June, July, August and September. 1 These winds blow during the months of October and November. 2. These cause heavy ... to land. 3. The retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature.
Description : Give two important characteristics of the South West Monsoon rainfall. -Geography
Last Answer : Characteristics of S. W. Monsoon rainfall: (i) Orographic in nature (ii) Uncertain in amount and time.
Description : How does erratic monsoon pose a great problem to Indian agriculture? Explain. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Irrigation covers only about 33 percent of the cultivated area in India. The crop production in rest of the cultivated land directly depends on rainfall. (ii) Monsoon adversely ... droughts and floods. Drought is a common phenomenon in low rainfall areas which experience occasional floods.
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 : Though there is no single theory which can explain the origin of south west monsoon, however it is believed that the main mechanism is the differential heating of land and sea during: (1) Winter months (2) Summer months (3) Cyclonic storms (4) South-west trade wind flow
Last Answer : (2) Summer months Explanation: According to the thermal theory, during the hot subtropical summers, the massive landmass of the Indian Peninsula heats up at a different rate than the ... relief, cooling adiabatically and leading to Orographic rains, better known as the southwest monsoon.
Description : (i) Mention two characteristics of a mini steel plant. (ii) From where does the integrated steel plant at Jamshedpur get its iron ore and coal ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two characteristics of a mini steel plant are : 1. They use cheaply available scrap iron. 2. They use electric furnaces therefore cause no pollution. (ii) Jamshedpur plant get its iron ore from Singhbhum and Mayurbhanj. It get its coal from Jharia and Raniganj.
Description : (i) What is a Planning Region? (ii) Mention any two characteristics of a planning region. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) A planning region is a self-created living organism, having a lifetime which not only supports the life in the region but also radiates unifying forces that enable the region to be a unified ... should be flexible. 3. There should be natural cohesion. 4. It should have economic harmony
Description : (i) What is a planning region ? (ii) Mention two characteristics of a planning region. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) A planning region is a self-created living, having a lifetime which not only supports the life in the region but also radiates unifying forces that enable the region to be a unified ... Single-level Planning done at the national level. 2. Process is is divided into small territorial unit
Description : (i) What is a planning region ? (ii) Mention any two characteristics of a planning region. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) A planning region refers to an area which is the main focus of efficient placement of infrastructure and zoning for sustainable growth. (ii) Two characteristics of a planning region are: 1 ... , social and economic issues of a region. 2. It aims at optimum utilisation of resources.
Description : Mention two main characteristics of Tropical Rain Forests. -Geography
Last Answer : Two characteristics of tropical rain forest: (i) Trees are dense and evergreen. (ii) They are found in mixed stands.
Description : Mention two main characteristics of Laterite soil. -Geography
Last Answer : Two main characteristics of laterite soil are : 1. It is red in colour with high content of iron oxides. 2. High content of acidity and inability to retain moisture.
Description : Mention two characteristics of Black soil. Why is this soil agriculturally important ? -Geography
Last Answer : Two characteristics of black soil are: (i) It is moisture retentive. (ii) It is rich in iron, potash, lime, calcium etc. Imortance: It is deep, fine grained and in moisture retentive. These qualities of soil are important for agriculturally.
Description : (a) Mention two important characteristics of laterite soil. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Two main characteristics of laterite soil are : 1. It is red in colour with high content of iron oxides. 2. High content of acidity and inability to retain moisture. (b) Gujarat ... direction. Erosion by running water can be controlled by planting trees, making dams across the river etc.
Description : Write two reasons why monsoon deciduous forest are commercially more valuable than other types of forests. -Geography
Last Answer : Two reasons : (i) They are found in pure stands. (ii) They are not very dense therefore easily accessible.
Description : Where are the Monsoon forests found in Asia? -Geography
Last Answer : South Asia, South-East Asia and East Asia.
Description : 1. Name a state that is the first to experience the onset of the monsoon. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Kerala 2. Mango showers are pre-monsoon showers. Mango showers are also called cherry blossom as they help in coffee cultivation.
Description : 1. Name an area in India where Tropical Monsoon forest is found. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Eastern slopes of Western Ghats. 2. These forests provide teak, sal, sandalwood etc. which are used for furniture and other wood work.
Description : Give one geographical reason for each of the following statements : (i) Irrigation is necessary despite the monsoon. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Because monsoon are seasonal in nature. (ii) Because it prevents the loss of water through evaporation and directly reaches the ground. (iii) Because the ground around it suffer from the problem of ‘reh’ or salts in the upper layers of the soil.
Description : What moves the monsoon through? -Geography
Last Answer : A trough is a belt of low pressure extending to large area. This trough seen during monsoon period, hence known as Monsoon trough. Features of Monsoon Trough: The height of the trough extends ... atmosphere and. It tilts Southward with height due to temperature difference of 2 deg C with height.
Description : Mention two objectives of the Indian Forest Policy. -Geography
Last Answer : The two objectives are : (a) To maintain environmental stability through preservation and restoring of ecological balance. (b) To check on soil erosion and denudation of catchment area of rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
Description : Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast? (1) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing ... east coast is broader than the west coast (4) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction
Last Answer : (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall Explanation: The western side of the Western Ghats rise majestically to over 2500 meters above mean sea level to capture the Arabian sea ... on the western side. Consequently, the eastern side is typically known as the rain shadow region.
Description : What is the direction of the summer monsoon? -SST 10th
Last Answer : South West. The intense heat that prevails over India causes the development of low pressure over the northern plains. It attracts the moisture bearing South East Trade winds from the southern hemisphere. ... they are deflected to the right and blow over India as the south west monsoon winds.
Description : Give two important characteristics of the summer monsoon rainfall in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Two important characteristics of the summer monsoon rainfall in India are as follows: (i) The monsoon rainfall in India is unevenly spread and sporadic. Thus places like the western Ghats receive ... nature. Thus the windward slopes of the Western Ghats receive more rain than the leeward slopes.
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
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Match the following types of climate with respective regions: [IAS 2003] A. Monsoon type with dry summer 1. Interior Peninsula B. Monsoon type with dry winter 2. Indian Plain C. Monsoon type with short dry season 3. S. E. Coast D. Semi-Arid ... D (a) 3 2 4 1 (b) 2 4 1 3 (c) 4 1 3 2 (d) 1 3 2 4
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Mention the different sources of rain in Punjab and Tamil Nadu during the winter season. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Sources of rain in Punjab are temperate cyclones or western disturbances. (ii) Sources of rain in Tamil Nadu are North east monsoon winds.
Description : (a) What is the name given to the climate of India ? Mention any two factors responsible for such a type of climate. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Name given to the Indian climate - Tropical Monsoon Type'. Two factors responsible for it are : (i) Altitude (ii) Distance from the sea. (b) (i) Moisture Laiden Monsoon winds ... lies on the east coast of India because it receives its maximum rainfall in the month of October and November.
Description : Name the local wind which causes damage to American and Canadian Prairies. -Geography
Last Answer : The dust bowl or the dirty thirties is a local dust storm which causes loss of crops.
Description : (i) Name the forests which grow on the wind ward slope of the Western Ghats. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Tropical evergreen rainforests grow on the wind ward slope of the western ghats. (ii) These forests grow in this region because the temperature here ranges between 24°C to 27°C and rainfall is above 200 cm.
Description : Give one difference between the following: (i) Khadar soil and Bangar soil. (ii) Sheet erosion and Wind erosion. -Geography
Last Answer : Bhangar Khadar (1) It belongs to Old alluvium. It belongs to New alluvium. (2) It is less fertile It is more fertile (3) It is non porous, claying and loamy. It is calcareous clay. (4) It is ... 1) It occurs in desert areas. (2) Agent of denudation is running water (2) Agent of denudation is wind.
Description : “Wind energy is absolutely pollution free, inexhaustible source of energy”. Discuss the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The mechanism of energy conversion from blowing wind is simple. The kinetic energy of wind through turbines is converted into electrical energy. (ii) The permanent wind systems-trade winds, ... generate energy as per their requirement and investment. A bright future is seen in this field.
Description : Can wind travel faster than the speed of sound? -Geography
Last Answer : Yes, wind can travel faster than the speed of sound. Wind is just the bulk movement of a mass of air through space and is in principle no different from a train speeding along or a comet zipping through space.The speed of sound just describes how fast a mechanical wave travels through a material.
Description : With reference to the summer season in India, answer the following questions : -Geography
Last Answer : 1. March to May 2. High atmospheric pressure
Description : Give geographical reasons for the following: (i) Even in summer Shimla is cooler than Delhi. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons: (i) Shimla is cooler than Delhi in summer because the temperature decreases with the height at a rate of 1°C for every 165 m of ascend. (ii) Northern plains of India do not ... sea coast and its temperature is modified by the land and sea breezes. Agra is away from the sea.
Description : (i) the coastal areas of India do not experience a significant variation in temperature between summer and winter months. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) This is because of the moderating influence of the adjoining water bodies. The land and sea breezes moderate the temperatures. (ii) This is because Aravallis are parallel to the Arabian sea ... because of N.E. monsoons which pickup moisture from Bay of Bengal and strikes the Coromandel coast.
Description : Mumbai receives rainfall in the summer season while Chennai receives rainfall from October to December. Why ? -Geography
Last Answer : Mumbai receives rainfall in the summer season because it receives rainfall from S.W. Monsoon winds while Chennai receives its rainfall from N.E. Monsoon winds.
Description : What is urban forestry ? Mention any two of its objectives. -Geography
Last Answer : Urban forestry pertains to raising and management of trees on public and privately owned lands in and around urban centres. It includes green-belts, road side avenues, parks etc. Its main objectives are : 1. Reduction of environmental pollution. 2. Recreation and improving aesthetic values.
Description : What is acid rain ? Mention two of its effects. -Geography
Last Answer : Acid rain is a type of air pollution. Sulphur dioxide emitted by industries, volcanoes and released during combustion of sulphur bearing fossil fuels combines with water vapour in the atmosphere to form ... for scarring buildings and monuments. 2. It corrods metals and turn soil and water acidic.
Description : (i) Mention two reasons for the importance of the cotton textile industry. (ii) Mention one reason responsible for its poor performance. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two reasons for the importance of the cotton textile industry. (1) Directly or indirectly 2 crore people which is nearly 40% of the whole country's labour force depend on this ... due to inadequate supply of good quality raw material and outdated machinery which lead to its poor performance.
Description : What is regur soil? Write its two features. Mention any two regions where they are found. -Geography
Last Answer : Black soil is also called Regur soil. It is black in color and ideal for growing cotton. The features of the soil are : a. It is rich in soil nutrients like calcium carbonate, ... areas of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh as well as in the Godavari and Krishna valleys.
Description : Mention the grassland found in Australia. There are two types of grasslands in Australia. -Geography
Last Answer : Tropical grasslands – Savanna Temperate grasslands- Downs
Description : Mention any two uses of a globe. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. The globe is useful to know the shape of the Earth 2. It helps us to understand the position, shape and size of the continents, oceans and seas.
Description : Mention any two uses of maps. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Maps help us to locate places like towns, cities, districts, states, countries and continents. 2. They show the physical features such as mountains, plateaus, plains, coastal areas, islands, etc.
Description : Mention any two differences between the Bhabar and the Tarai regions. -Geography
Last Answer : Bhabar Region 1. It lies along the foot of the Shiwaliks from Indus to Tista, about 8 to 16 kms wide. 2. It comprises of pebble-studded rocks with porous beds so it is not suited for ... about 20 to 30 kms wide. 2. It is composed of comparatively finer alluvium and is reclaimed for agriculture.
Description : What is Agro-forestry ? Mention any two benefits of Agro-forestry. -Geography
Last Answer : Agro forestry involves the raising of trees and agricultural crops either on the same land or in close association in such a way that all land including the waste patches is put to good use. ... timber from their land. 2. The land gives maximum production and provides employment to rural masses.