Geography Indian Geography

Q. Monpa, Daffla, Abor, Mishmi, Nishi and Nagas are the prominent tribal communities found in:

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Sikkim
C
Himanchal Pradesh
D
Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer

Arunachal Pradesh

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    B)Tsunamis have a very long wavelength
    C)Tsunamis have a slight swell of about twelve inches about the normal sea surface
    D)Tide also play an important role in the generation of Tsunamis
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    Answer: Aravallis
  • Q. The National Geophysical Research Institute is located in
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  • Q. The tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer because
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  • Q. Why is very little rice sold in world markets?
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    C)2 and 3 only
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  • Q. The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because ________
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