31). The originating in the Himalayan mountain complex consists of how many distinct drainage systems of the Indian Subcontinent?
A). Two |
B). Three |
C). Four |
D). Five |
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32). The watershed between India and Myanmar is formed by
A). the Naga hills |
B). the Garo hills |
C). Khasi hills |
D). the Jaintia hills |
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33). Which of the following crops needs maximum water per hectare?
A). Barley |
B). Maize |
C). Sugarcane |
D). Wheat |
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34). Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India? Avoiding crop rotation Afforestation Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers Limiting shifting cultivation
A). I and II |
B). II and IV |
C). III and IV |
D). I, II and III |
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35). Which of the following groups of rivers have their source of origin in Tibet?
A). Brahmaputra, Ganges and Sutlej |
B). Ganges, Sutlej and Yamuna |
C). Brahmaputra, Indus and Sutlej |
D). Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej |
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36). The refineries are Mathura, Digboi and Panipat are set up by
A). Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. |
B). Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. |
C). Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. |
D). Crude Distillation unit of Madras Refineries Ltd. |
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37). The India's highest annual rainfall is reported at
A). Namchi, Sikkim |
B). Churu, Rajasthan |
C). Mawsynram, Meghalaya |
D). Chamba, Himachal Pradesh |
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38). The present forest area of India, according to satellite data, is
A). increasing |
B). decreasing |
C). static |
D). decreasing in open forest area but increasing in closed forest area |
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39). Which among the following is/are the major factor/factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India? LocationThermal contrast Upper air circulation Inter-tropical convergence zone
A). I |
B). II, III |
C). II, III and IV |
D). I, II, III and IV |
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40). The percentage of earth surface covered by India is
A). 2.4 |
B). 3.4 |
C). 4.4 |
D). 5.4 |
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