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Q. Commercial sources of energy purely consist of

A
Power, coal, animal dung and firewood
B
Power, coal, oil, gas, hydro-electricity and uranium
C
Coal, oil, firewood, vegetable waste and agricultural waste
D
Coal, gas, oil and firewood

Correct Answer

Power, coal, oil, gas, hydro-electricity and uranium

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. A few showers of rain during the months of December and January are beneficial to the rabi crops because they
    A)Cause fall in temperature
    B)Make the plant strong
    C)Protect the crops from frost
    D)Provide moisture for the germination of seeds
    Answer: Protect the crops from frost
  • Q. According to census 2001, the highest density of population is in the state of
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Karnataka
    D)Delhi
    Answer: Delhi
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    A)Magnesium
    B)Sodium
    C)Chlorine
    D)Sulphur
    Answer: Chlorine
  • Q. Where is the Bandipur National Park?
    A)Karnataka
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Assam
    Answer: Karnataka
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3 only
    B)1 only
    C)2 and 3 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3 only
  • Q. The ________ river with its tributaries drains the state of Sikkim.
    A)Tista
    B)Gandak
    C)Kosi
    D)Brahmaputra
    Answer: Tista
  • Q. A Hydro Power Project on Lake Loktak is situated in which state
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Madhya Pradesh
    C)Manipur
    D)Himachal Pradesh
    Answer: Manipur
  • Q. The national Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) was set up in:
    A)1978
    B)1970
    C)1975
    D)1980
    Answer: 1975
  • Q. The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of peninsular India mainly because ________
    A)The sun's rays are almost vertical throughout the year
    B)The adjoining oceans moderate the temperature
    C)The sky is generally cloudy
    D)Strong winds flow throughout the year
    Answer: The adjoining oceans moderate the temperature
  • Q. With reference to Ocean currents consider the following statements: 1. West Australian current is a warm current. 2. North East Monsoon Drift flows in the Indian Ocean during winter season. 3. Equatorial counter current does not flow in the Indian Ocean during winter season. 4. Kuroshic current in the Pacific Ocean is like Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean.
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)1 and 4
    D)2 and 4
    Answer: 2 and 4
  • Q. IR-20 and RATNA are two main variety of
    A)Jwar
    B)Wheat
    C)Millet
    D)Rice
    Answer: Rice
  • Q. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
    A)Assam
    B)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    C)Arunachal Pradesh
    D)Meghalaya
    Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Q. Tsunami is a large sea wave caused by an earthquake experienced along the coasts of ________
    A)Australia
    B)India
    C)China
    D)Japan
    Answer: Japan
  • Q. The longitudes of main land of India extends between ________.
    A)68°7' N and 97°25' N
    B)68°7' E and 97°25' E
    C)68°.7' W and 97°25' W
    D)68°7' S and 97°25' S
    Answer: 68°7' E and 97°25' E
  • Q. Why is very little rice sold in world markets?
    A)The market price of rice is not very remunerative
    B)The farmers cultivating rice exist on subsistence cultivation
    C)The main producers of rice are also the main consumers
    D)Rice is not eaten throughout the world
    Answer: The main producers of rice are also the main consumers
  • Q. Mekong Ganga Co-operation Project is
    A)A hydroelectric power project involving India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
    B)An irrigation project involving India and Myanmar
    C)A joint tourism initiative of some Asian countries
    D)A defence and security agreement of India with its eastern neighbours
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    C)Highway
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    A)Karnataka
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    C)Terrain
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