Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found. 2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth, 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
Both 1 and 2
B
1 only
C
2 only
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

2 only

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Tropical evergreen
    C)Mangrove
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    A)Top soils
    B)Tropical rain forests
    C)Freshwater wetlands
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    B)39 gm.
    C)37 gm.
    D)32 gm.
    Answer: 35 gm.
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    A)July 4th
    B)December 22nd
    C)January 3rd
    D)June 21st
    Answer: January 3rd
  • Q. The instrument which records the seismic waves generated by the occurrence of earth-quakes is called:
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    C)Gyrometer
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    B)Millet and Rice
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    A)North-east monsoons
    B)South-west monsoons
    C)Retreating monsoons
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    B)Andhra Pradesh
    C)Maharashtra
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    B)1, 2, 3, 4
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    B)Shortage of hydro-electricity
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    A)Stratosphere
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    B)Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc.
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    C)Madhya Pradesh
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