Indian Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q: Which of the following is a function of the geosphere? 2455 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 is the widest river in India?

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    Brahmaputra
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    Gomti
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    Ganges
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    Chambal
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Answer : 1. "Brahmaputra"
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1. Brahmaputra is the widest river in India.

2. The Brahmaputra River originates as Siang or Dihang from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Lake Manasarovar.

3. It enters India from the west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.

Tributaries: Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Budhi Dihing, Tista and Dhansiri.

4. The average width of the Brahmaputra valley is about 80 kilometres.

5. The main river of the valley, the Brahmaputra is one of the largest rivers in the world and ranks fifth in terms of its average runoff.

6. Namcha Barwa is a mountain peak in the Tibetan Himalayas with an altitude of 7757 meters. Tsangpo - The Brahmaputra river takes a U-turn on reaching Namcha Barwa and enters India in Arunachal Pradesh through a narrow valley.

7. The Himalayas extend in the east-west direction from the Indus Valley in the west to the Brahmaputra Valley in the east.

Q: Which of the following definitions describes a physical hazard? 2351 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.

Q: Which is the longest dam in India? 1782 0

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    Bhakra Dam
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    Indira Sagar Dam
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    HeeraKund Dam
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    Nagarjune Sagar Dam
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Answer : 3. "HeeraKund Dam"

Q:

A landscape which is caused due to the fissure in the earth along which one side has moved down with reference to the other is known as

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    Rift Valley
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    U Shaped Valley
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    V Shaped Valley
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    Hanging Valley
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Answer : 1. "Rift Valley"

Q:

Which city is known as the ‘Manchester of South India’?

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    Chennai
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    Coimbatore
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    Bangalore
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    Madurai
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Answer : 2. "Coimbatore"

Q:

Which of the following is known as red planet?

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    Venus
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    Mars
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    Earth
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    Jupiter
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Answer : 2. "Mars"

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