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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentConsider the following tributaries.
1. Alaknanda
2. Bhagirathi
3. Dhansiri
4. GandhakWhich of the above rivers are tributaries of River Ganges?
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This is basic NCERT question. Ganga river is formed by the Gangotri Glacier, a vast expanse of ice, five miles by fifteen, at the foothills of the Himalayas in North Uttar Pradesh, is the source of Bhagirathi, which joins with Alaknanda to form Ganga at Devprayag. The Gandhak, which comes from near Katmandu, is another big Himalayan tributary.
Dhansiri is tributary of Brahamputra.
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This is basic NCERT question. Ganga river is formed by the Gangotri Glacier, a vast expanse of ice, five miles by fifteen, at the foothills of the Himalayas in North Uttar Pradesh, is the source of Bhagirathi, which joins with Alaknanda to form Ganga at Devprayag. The Gandhak, which comes from near Katmandu, is another big Himalayan tributary.
Dhansiri is tributary of Brahamputra.
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2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentConsider the following statements.
1. Lithosphere is a part of Biosphere.
2. Deforestation is the major cause of drought.Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
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Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Atmosphere are parts of Biosphere. Deforestation is one of the cause of drought.
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Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Atmosphere are parts of Biosphere. Deforestation is one of the cause of drought.
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1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentConsider the following statements:
1. Lake Chilka has been included in the Montreux Record under Ramsar Convention.
2. Wetlands which have seen considerable ecological improvement are included in Montreux Record
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
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Only Loktak and Keoladeo are a part of Montreux Record.
The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference. It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.
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Only Loktak and Keoladeo are a part of Montreux Record.
The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference. It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.
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4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentWhat is the difference between asteroids and comets?
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Asteroids, also called as minor planets or planetoids, are rocky remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. They are found orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter within the main asteroid belt.
Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust. When a comet’s come close to the sun, it heats up and throws dust and gases into a giant glowing head. The dust and gases form a tail that stretches away for millions of kilometers.
Thus statement 2 is wrong and 1 and 3 are right. Therefore ans is option b.
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Asteroids, also called as minor planets or planetoids, are rocky remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. They are found orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter within the main asteroid belt.
Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust. When a comet’s come close to the sun, it heats up and throws dust and gases into a giant glowing head. The dust and gases form a tail that stretches away for millions of kilometers.
Thus statement 2 is wrong and 1 and 3 are right. Therefore ans is option b.
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5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Geography & EnvironmentConsider the following statements regarding the Salinization.
1. Irrigation of land helps in reduction of salinity of soil.
2. It occurs on soil due to improper agricultural practices only.Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
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Salinization is the accumulation of the salts in the soil due to natural reasons or inefficient management practices like over-irrigation of farm land, inefficient water use, poor drainage, allowing water to pond for long periods and allowing seepage from irrigation channels, drains and water storages etc. These salts are detrimental for the crops as water intake is seriously affected.
Irrigation worsens the salinity problem of the soil. In fact, it is the prime cause of it. Statement 1 is thus wrong.
Statement 2 is also wrong as natural reasons are also behind salinization problem.
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Salinization is the accumulation of the salts in the soil due to natural reasons or inefficient management practices like over-irrigation of farm land, inefficient water use, poor drainage, allowing water to pond for long periods and allowing seepage from irrigation channels, drains and water storages etc. These salts are detrimental for the crops as water intake is seriously affected.
Irrigation worsens the salinity problem of the soil. In fact, it is the prime cause of it. Statement 1 is thus wrong.
Statement 2 is also wrong as natural reasons are also behind salinization problem.
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