INDIAN GEOGRAPHY AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsRiver regime refers to which of the following?
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- River regime refers to the volume of water flowing in a river measured over a period of time. It is just the difference in the discharge of the river throughout the year
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- River regime refers to the volume of water flowing in a river measured over a period of time. It is just the difference in the discharge of the river throughout the year
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ):
1. They are Industrial townships developed under the PPP model.
2. Only state Governments can make an application for the NIMZs under the policy.
3. DIPP is the nodal authority that approves the applications for the establishment of NIMZ.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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ANSWER: D
Explanation:
All the statements are correct; under the NIMZ policy they are to be developed as Industrial townships under the PPP model. Only state Governments can make an application for the NIMZs under the policy. DIPP is the nodal authority that approves the applications for the establishment of NIMZ.
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ANSWER: D
Explanation:
All the statements are correct; under the NIMZ policy they are to be developed as Industrial townships under the PPP model. Only state Governments can make an application for the NIMZs under the policy. DIPP is the nodal authority that approves the applications for the establishment of NIMZ.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Forests, consider the following statements:
1. Lakshadweep has zero percent forest area.
2. Most of the states with less percentage of their geographical area under forests lie in the Northern and North western part of the country.
3. The southern slopes of Himalayas have thicker vegetation cover compared to the Northern slopes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ANSWER: D
Explanation:
- Lakshadweep has zero percent forest area, most of the states with less percentage of their geographical area under forests lie in the Northern and North-western part of the country eg: Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana etc.
- The southern slopes of Himalayas have thicker vegetation cover compared to the Northern slopes as they receive more rainfall and are also sun facing slopes.
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ANSWER: D
Explanation:
- Lakshadweep has zero percent forest area, most of the states with less percentage of their geographical area under forests lie in the Northern and North-western part of the country eg: Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana etc.
- The southern slopes of Himalayas have thicker vegetation cover compared to the Northern slopes as they receive more rainfall and are also sun facing slopes.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsWith reference to Kayals, consider the following statements:
1. They form a distinguishing character of the Malabar coast.
2. Vallamkali is a typical feature associated with the Punnamada Kayal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Both the statements are correct. Kayals are Backwaters and they do form a distinguishing character of the Malabar coast (Kerala coast).
- Nehru Trophy Vallamkali is an Annual Boat race associated with the Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Both the statements are correct. Kayals are Backwaters and they do form a distinguishing character of the Malabar coast (Kerala coast).
- Nehru Trophy Vallamkali is an Annual Boat race associated with the Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs:
1. Guru Shikhar – Aravallis
2. Barak – Patkai Bum
3. Nokrek – Barail range
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in the Aravallis, Barak is a river that originates from the Barail range,while Nokrek is located in the Garo Hills. Hence only the first statement is correct.
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:
- Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in the Aravallis, Barak is a river that originates from the Barail range,while Nokrek is located in the Garo Hills. Hence only the first statement is correct.
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