Indian Geography Questions Practice Question and Answer

Q: Which of the following is a function of the geosphere? 2454 0

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    providing a moderate, livable climate
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    serving as the interface between the other spheres
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    facilitating the movement of water through spheres through transpiration
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    facilitating the process of photosynthesis
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Answer : 2. "serving as the interface between the other spheres"
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Answer: B) serving as the interface between the other spheres Explanation: The geosphere is the earth's solid rock or rigid outer layer known as the crust. Without the geosphere it would not be possible for humans to live on the planet. The function of the geosphere serving as the interface between the other spheres.

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Which of the following Biosphere Reserves was the first to be established by the Government of India? 

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    Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
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    Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
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    Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
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    Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
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Answer : 2. "Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve"

Q: Which of the following definitions describes a physical hazard? 2349 0

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    The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration.
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    These hazards can lead to injuries to the joints or muscles by way of heavy, frequent lifting, repetitive tasks.
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    Can be present in dust, fumes, liquids, solids, mists, vapors, or gases of products used at a site or released during a construction job
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    Microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungus, mold, or viruses that can cause illness.
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Answer : 1. "The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration."
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Answer: A) The most commonly thought of hazard in construction. This hazard includes radiation, extreme temperatures, noise, and vibration. Explanation: A physical hazard is defined as "A factor within the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching it." Vibration and noise are examples of physical hazards.   Physical hazards include but aren't limited to electricity, radiation, pressure, noise, heights and vibration amongst many others.

Q: Biogeochemical cycles are crucial to ecosystem function because 1647 0

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    they keep the planet warm enough for living things to survive
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    energy flows through ecosystems in one direction only and is eventually dissipated as heat
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    they prevent catastrophic extinctions
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    nutrients and other life-sustaining molecules are in limited supply and must be continually recycled
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Answer : 4. "nutrients and other life-sustaining molecules are in limited supply and must be continually recycled"
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Answer: D) nutrients and other life-sustaining molecules are in limited supply and must be continually recycled Explanation: Biogeochemical cycles are crucial to ecosystem function because ::   1. Chemical elements are available in only limited amounts and must be recycled. 2. Nutrients and other life-sustaining molecules are in limited supply and must be continually recycled.

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Which of the following pass link the Srinagar to Leh?

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    Mana Pass
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    Rohtas Pass
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    Nathula Pass
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    Zoji La Pass
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Answer : 4. "Zoji La Pass"

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West Bengal borders with how many countries?

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    Three
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    Four
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    Two
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    Five
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Answer : 1. "Three"

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Which from the following rivers does not originate in Indian territory? 

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    Godavari
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    Jhelum
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    Ravi
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    Ghaghara
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Answer : 4. "Ghaghara "

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Where is the origin of river Indus river? 

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    Dal Lake
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    Mansarovar Lake
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    Lake Sheshnag
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    Wullar Lake
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Answer : 2. "Mansarovar Lake"

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