Description : Which migration stream of females is dominant in both inter-state and intra-state migration in India? -Geography
Last Answer : Rural to rural (R-R)
Description : (i) What is meant by pull migration and push migration ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Pull Migration: There is a vast scope of employment in industries, trade, transport and other services in the urban centres. So, the urban centres act as magnets for the ... primarily engaged in secondary and tertiary activities of which industry, trade, transport and services are important.
Description : Discuss one positive and one negative social consequence of migration. -Geography
Last Answer : Positive Consequence: People migrate to other city or state or to overseas to earn, send remittance to their families at home, resulting in economic prosperity. Negative Consequence: ... overpopulation and hence growth of slums in cities. It puts tremendous pressure on the infrastructures.
Description : Give three reasons for the large-scale migration from rural to urban areas. -Geography
Last Answer : Three reasons for largescale migration are: 1. Employment - people migrate in large number from rural to urban areas as the urban areas provide vast scope of employment in industries, trade, transport and ... laws place of residence once married. A large number of girls move to the cities as well.
Description : Explain any three reasons for in-migration to the urban city of Lucknow. -Geography
Last Answer : The three reasons for immigration to the urban city of Lucknow are : 1. Urban centres like Lucknow provide vast scope for employment in industries, transport, trade and other services. 2 ... offer hospital facilities, healthcare centres, legal advice and also other services that can be availed.
Description : Give three positive consequences of migration. -Geography
Last Answer : Positive consequences of migration are as follows: Economic in Nature : Remittances, both from international and internal migrants, to their families home add to the economic prosperity. Social in ... the mental horizons of people. Rural to urban migration also helps in urban development.
Description : (i) Name two cities in India which have grown rapidly due to migration. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Mumbai and Delhi. (ii) Two factors that led to decline in population growth: 1. Population stabilization programmes of the government which includes family planning and inverted red triangle policy. 2. Increasing consciousness among people about the ill-effects of population growth.
Description : In the rural areas male-selective out migration leaving their wives behind puts extra physical as well -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cooperation (ii) Social respect and feeling of gratitude (iii) Make them empowered in all respect. (Women Empowerment)
Description : Explain economic consequences of migration on both the internal and international areas in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Economic Consequences: (a) A major benefit for the source region is the remittance sent by migrants. Remittances from the international migrants are one of the major sources of ... Western Uttar Pradesh accounted for the success of their green revolution strategy for agricultural development.
Description : Age and skill selective migration from rural areas has not affected adversely to which of the following demographic attribute? -Geography
Last Answer : (d) Balance in age and sex composition
Description : What are the Economic consequences of migration in India ? -Geography
Last Answer : A major benefit for the source region is the remittance sent by migrants. Remittances from the international migrants are one of the major sources of foreign exchange. Punjab, Kerala and ... Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Delhi is a negative consequence of unregulated migration within the country.
Description : What are inter-state water disputes? Why are such issues raised? Give some examples of such disputes. -Geography
Last Answer : Inter-state water disputes are disagreements on the sharing of water and other resources of rivers and other water bodies between two state governments. They arise due to unresolved problems regarding sharing ... and Haryana. (iv) The Yamuna River Water dispute between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Description : How would you define inter-state water disputes? -Geography
Last Answer : Interstate water disputes take place when either of the states is dependable on water resource and the needs for water are not satisfactory in either of the villages and are suffering from water scarcity. One of the examples is the Kaveri water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Description : Explain how Human Geography in the early 20th century has become more integrative and inter- disciplinary in its approach. -Geography
Last Answer : The subject matter of human geography continues to grow over the period. It has widened its scope considerably. In the early 20th century, several new branches emerged out of it such as ... sciences, the analysis and identifies with its sub-fields such as political, economic and social geography.
Description : Describe the fields and sub-fields of Geography and its inter-relationship with other fields. -Geography
Last Answer : Nature of Human Geography is inter-disciplinary. In order to understand and describe the human elements found on the earth, human geography has established strong bond with other ... Geography, Urban Geography, Political Geography, Population Geography, Settlement Geography and Economic Geography.
Description : TCZ stands for (a) Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (b) Intra Tropical Convergence Zone (c) Inter Tectonic Convergence Zone (d) Inter Temperate Convergence Zone
Last Answer : (a) Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
Description : Select the correct events that occur during inspiration. (1) Contraction of diaphragm (2) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles (3) Pulmonary volume decreases (4) Intra pulmonary pressure increases (a) (1) and (2) (b) (3) and (4)
Last Answer : (1) Contraction of diaphragm
Description : Ratios help the management in evolving market strategies through ----------- a) Inter firm comparison b) Intra firm comparison c) Ratios d) None of the above
Last Answer : a) Inter firm comparison
Description : Organisational communication can also be equated with (A) intra-personal communication. (B) inter-personal communication. (C) group communication. (D) mass communication.
Last Answer : (C) group communication.
Description : Didactic communication is (A) intra-personal (B) inter-personal (C) organizational (D) relational
Last Answer : Answer: B A didactic method is a teaching method that follows a consistent scientific approach or educational style to engage the student?s mind. Didactic communication is the one which ... it also produces changes in students? cognitive, affective, behavioral and action?like reactions.
Description : Movement of people from a village to a small town and later to a city is known as : (1) infra-state migration (2) step-wise migration (3) inter-state migration (4) forced migration
Last Answer : (2) step-wise migration Explanation: Step wise migration refers to a type of migration which occurs in a series of movements, for example, moving to a town larger than the home town, but not directly to one of the city regions. It is an important subcomponent of the urbanward drift of people.
Description : Differentiate between natural growth of population and migratory growth of population. -Geography
Last Answer : Natural Growth of Population 1. The difference between natural birth-rate and death rate is called natural growth of population. 2. It is prevalent in developing countries. Migratory Growth of ... is called the migratory growth of population. 2. It is mostly seen in developed countries.
Description : Differentiate between Telecommunication and Mass Communication. -Geography
Last Answer : Telecommunication 1. It provides for means of communication at the individual level and at the mass level through high speed transfer of messages from one part of the globe to another. ... and television) and print media (newspapers and periodicals) are the main components of mass communication.
Description : Differentiate between Barind and Bhur with reference to the Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain. -Geography
Last Answer : Indo-Gangetic plain is a flat and featureless plain which has its own diversities of relief. Keeping their diversities in view, the plain can be divided in four divisions: The Bhabar, the Tarai, ... to the weathering of soft fine grained topsoil, where only the coarse grained soil is left behind.
Description : Differentiate between crude literacy rate and literacy rate. -Geography
Last Answer : Crude Literacy Rate: Up to 1981 census, literacy rate was calculated by dividing literate persons by total population and multiplying by hundred. This was crude literacy rate' and was ... more meaningful, accurate in finding out the percentage of literate people than the crude literacy rate.
Description : How does census of India differentiate between statutory towns and census towns ? -Geography
Last Answer : In census of India 2001, two types of towns were identified: (i) Statutory Towns: All places with a municipality, corporation. Cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc. so declared by a ... non-agricultural pursuits; and A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq km.
Description : (i) With reference to railway transport, differentiate between fare and freight. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Fare is the amount charged by the railways to carry passengers, while freight is the amount charged by the railways to transport goods and luggage from one place to another. (ii) There ... also lies on this route. The states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are partners in this undertaking.
Description : 1. Differentiate between Surface water and Ground water. 2. Mention two reasons to explain as to why we are facing water scarcity in recent times. -Geography
Last Answer : 1.Surface water Ground water (i) Water found on the surface of the earth is known as surface water. (i) Water located below the earth's surface is known as ground water. (ii ... production, water resources are being over exploited to expand the irrigated areas and the dry season agriculture.
Description : Differentiate between Mineral-based Industry and Agro-based industry giving one example for each. -Geography
Last Answer : Agro-based industries Mineral- based industries 1. These industries derive raw material from agriculture. 1. These industries derive their raw material form minerals 2. They provide employment in rural areas ... oil. 4. Example : Iron and steel, engineering industry, ship building, machine tools.
Description : Differentiate between a Rabi crop and a Kharif crop. -Geography
Last Answer : Rabi crop is sown during late November and harvested in March e.g. : wheat, mustard etc. Kharif crop is sown in June and harvested in early November e.g. : rice, cotton etc
Description : Differentiate between Transported soil and In situ soil, quoting a suitable example for each. -Geography
Last Answer : Transported Soil—If a soil is carried else where at the place of rest by the agents of gradation, it is transported soil e.g. Alluvial Soil. In situ Soil—If the soil remains at the place of its origin it is called in situ soil. e.g. Black Soil.
Description : Differentiate between growth and development with example. -Geography
Last Answer : Difference between growth and development: (A) Both growth and development refer to changes over period of time. The difference is that growth is a quantitative and value neutral. It may have ... does not always led to development. Development occurs when there is a positive change in quality.
Description : Differentiate current fallow land from another fallow land. -Geography
Last Answer : Current Fallow Land Other Fallow Land (i) It is left fallow for a period of one year. (i) It is left fallow for a period of one to five years. (ii) It is done is to cultivate permanent crops. (ii) It is done to cultivate temporary crops.
Description : Differentiate Net sown Area from cultivable land? -Geography
Last Answer : Net Sown Area Cultivable Land (i) It refers to the total areas of land which are sown with crops and vegetation. (i) It consists of net sown area, fallow lands, and culturable wastelands. ( ... land is subject to change and is shrinking in recent years due to the building of industries,roads etc.
Description : How will you differentiate between broad gauge and narrow gauge? -Geography
Last Answer : Indian railway runs on multiple gauge operations, i.e. broad gauge, metre gauge and narrow gauge. Broad gauge and narrow gauge can be differentiated based on their measurements and the distance they can be used to ... . Running track in broad gauge is 77,347 km, and in narrow gauge, it is 2474 km.
Description : Differentiate between inner planets and outer planets. -Geography
Last Answer : The difference between inner planets and outer planets inner planets outer planets Inner Planets Outer Planets 1. Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called Inner Planets 1. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and ... density 6. Solid rocky state 6. Gaseous state 7. They are warm 7. They are cold
Description : Differentiate between Physical Environment and Cultural Environment. -Geography
Last Answer : Physical Environment Cultural Environment Physical environment includes all those elements which nature has made available as free gifts for human development. For example, land forms, soils, climate, water ... complex, means of entertainment, markets, ports and goods of daily and special use.
Description : Differentiate between Bhangar and Khadar.
Last Answer : i)The Bangar soil has higher concentration of kanker nodules than the Khadar. ii. Bhangar is older alluvium and is found away from rivers and Khadar is new alluvium found closer to the rivers. iii. ... . iv. Bhangar is less fertile compared to Khadar. Khadar is renewed frequently in the flood plain.
Description : State two problems affecting the fishing industry in Bangladesh. -Geography
Last Answer : Problems affecting the fishing industry in Bangladesh : 1. Severe tropical cyclones which frequently originate in the Bay of Bengal pose a serious threat to fishermen. 2. The present fish catch ... small scale, the boats are small and the methods used for fishing are traditional and inefficient.
Description : State two ways in which forest area in our country can be increased. -Geography
Last Answer : Forest area can be increased by : 1. Massive trees plantations. 2. Vigorous restrictions on the reckless felling of trees. 3. Much of the area reclaimed from the forest for agriculture should be retired from cultivation and brought back under forest.
Description : State any two ways in which radio can still be considered as a powerful means of mass communication in remote areas. -Geography
Last Answer : Radio is a powerful medium which provides all sorts of useful information, news, and a variety of entertainment. AIR broadcasts in 24 languages and 146 dialects with a total network of 225 ... .4% of the country, almost reaching the entire population in a linguistically diverse country like India.
Description : State two advantages that mini steel plants have over large integrated steel plants. -Geography
Last Answer : Mini steel plants have the following advantages over large integrated steel plants : 1. These are easy to construct and operate. 2. Mini steel plants have shorter gestation period than large ... are located far away from the integrated steel plants to meet the local demands in that area.
Description : (i) Define tourism. (ii) State any two advantages of tourism in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Travelling to less disturbed or polluted natural areas with a view to study, admire and enjoy the beautiful aspects of a place along with the wild plants and animals and the cultural ... : 1. It helps to improve infrastructure. 2. Development of local handicrafts and cultural activities.
Description : State two reasons to explain why irrigation is necessary in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Irrigation is necessary in India because of : 1. Uneven distribution of rainfall. Rainfall is confined to short duration of 3-4 months in the rainy season. The rest of the year is more or ... Crops like rice, jute, sugarcane require large amounts of water, which can be met only through irrigation.
Description : State any two important aspects of environmental management. -Geography
Last Answer : Important aspects of environmental management are : 1. To create a pollution-free environment and to establish co-ordination between government and non-government organizations. 2. To educate people ... and expensive to dispose off. 2. The process of mining and refining uranium causes pollution
Description : (i) State how rainfall and temperature influence the vegetation type in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Climate : Rainfall and temperature influence the vegetation to a great extent. In India, regions receiving rainfall over 200 cm with high temperatures have tropical evergreen type of ... is a lack of transport facilities. Thus, these forests do not encourage the exploitation economically.
Description : Why is the dependency ratio higher in rural areas than in urban areas ? State two reasons. -Geography
Last Answer : Dependency ratio is higher in rural areas because : 1. Birth rates are higher in rural areas. 2. Large numbers of adults migrate to urban areas in search of jobs. 3. Adults who migrate return to their rural homes after retirement.
Description : (i) Name the largest cotton producing state in India. (ii) What are the geographical conditions required for the growth of cotton? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Gujarat. (ii) Temperature: 20°C to 30°C. Rainfall: 50 cm to 100 cm.
Description : State any two advantages of railways in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Advantages of Railways in India : (i) It forms a major employment sector as lakhs of people are dependent on railways for their livelihood. (ii) Railways serve as the cheapest mode of ... long distances. (iii) Railways serve as the principle mode of transport for both freight and passengers.
Description : State any two ways in which cinema can be considered as powerful means of mass communication. -Geography
Last Answer : Ways in which cinema can be considered as a powerful means of mass communication are : 1. Cinema entertains millions of people every day throughout the country. 2. It provides useful ... of a particular message or idea. 4. It contributes in social relationships and promotes cultural unity