Indian Geography Practice Question and Answer

Q: Which of the following definitions describes a physical hazard? 2338 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 1636 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? 1767 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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Which was the first hydro power project in India?

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    Pallivasal in Kerala
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    Paikara in Tamil Nadu
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    Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
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    SivaSamudram in Karnataka
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Answer : 4. "SivaSamudram in Karnataka"

Q:

Where does the international date line pass through?

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    180º
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    120º
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    270º
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    90º
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Answer : 1. "180º"

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