The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims] (a) Paddy and Cotton (b) Wheat and Jute (c) Paddy and Jute (d) Wheat and cotton Answer: (c) Explanation: […]
India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend’’. This is due to–
India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend’’. This is due to– [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims] (a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years. (b) Its high population in the age group of 1564 years. (c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years. (d) Its […]
Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field?
Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttar Pradesh Answer: […]
Between India and east Asia, the navigationtime and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. Opening a new canal across the kra isthmus between the gulf of Siam and Andaman sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Between India and east Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. Opening a new canal across the kra isthmus between the gulf of Siam and Andaman sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC Civil Services Exam […]
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from EI Nino? La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian ocean whereas EI Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. EI Nino has adverse effect on southwest monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from EI Nino? La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian ocean whereas EI Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. EI Nino has adverse effect on southwest monsoon […]
The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?
The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims] (a) The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live nor venture […]
A state in India has the following characteristics: Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. Its central part produces cotton. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?
A state in India has the following characteristics: Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. Its central part produces cotton. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka […]
The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims] (a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth (b) It is a confluence of different biogeographical zones (c) Exotic and invasive species have […]
Two important rivers- one with its sources in Jharkhand (and Know by a different name in Odish(a), and another, with its source in Odisha- merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
Two important rivers- one with its sources in Jharkhand (and Know by a different name in Odish(a), and another, with its source in Odisha- merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a […]
Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?
Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2011 Prelims] (a) Biosphere Reserve (b) Botanical Garden (c) National Park (d) Wildlife Sanctuary Answer: (b) Explanation: Conservation Method Definition Examples In-Situ method Conservation of biodiversity in their natural habitats National parks, biosphere reserves, […]
