Geography Natural Resources And Industries In Indian

Q. The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because ________

A
The climatic conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals
B
It is made of crystalline rocks
C
The displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and made it complex
D
The terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties

Correct Answer

The displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and made it complex

More Questions on Geography

  • Q. On which of the following sets of rivers are Nagarjunasagar, Ukai, Hirakud, and Thein Dam located respectively?
    A)Krishna, Tapi, Mahanadi, Ravi
    B)Krishna, Mahanadi, Godavari, Tapi
    C)Cauvery, Krishna, Narmada, Beas
    D)Godavari, Brahmaputra, Narmada, Yamuna
    Answer: Krishna, Tapi, Mahanadi, Ravi
  • Q. Along the coasts salinity is
    A)Stable
    B)Lowered
    C)Increased
    D)Unaffected
    Answer: Lowered
  • Q. Which of these statements are correct with reference to tornadoes? 1. Tornadoes are smaller and more intense than hurricanes. 2. Tornadoes are most abundant along the eastern coast of India. 3. The average tornado lasts for less than one hour. 4. Tornadoes are most common in the afternoons in the early summer.
    A)1, 2 and 4
    B)1, 3 and 4
    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
  • Q. Ten Degree Channel is between ________
    A)Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
    B)Dover and Calais
    C)Alaska and Russia
    D)North Korea and South Korea
    Answer: Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
  • Q. Which of the following is not one of the reasons why the northern mountains are of great importance to India
    A)They provide water to the plains
    B)They protect the country from invasion
    C)They influence the climate
    D)They possess valuable vegetation and animal life
    Answer: They protect the country from invasion
  • Q. The country which leads in the production of rubber is ________
    A)Malaysia
    B)Australia
    C)Indonesia
    D)Thailand
    Answer: Indonesia
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In comparison to the Jupiter, planet Earth displays eclipses more frequently 2. On Mars, only partial solar eclipses are possible Select the correct answer.
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. The Marine cliffs are formed mainly due to
    A)Coast of Sea
    B)Ocean Currents
    C)Structure of Shall
    D)Depth of The Ocean
    Answer: Ocean Currents
  • Q. Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level?
    A)Jodhpur
    B)Bangalore
    C)Delhi
    D)Nagpur
    Answer: Bangalore
  • Q. The territorial waters of India extends up to
    A)15 nautical miles
    B)5 nautical miles
    C)12 nautical miles
    D)2 nautical miles
    Answer: 12 nautical miles
  • Q. The correct sequence of planets in the descending order of their equatorial diameter is ________
    A)Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Earth
    B)Mars, Mercury, Uranus, Earth
    C)Earth, Mars, Mercury, Uranus
    D)Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury
    Answer: Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury
  • Q. “Venice of the East” is the name given to
    A)Rangoon
    B)Singapore
    C)Bangkok
    D)Hong Kong
    Answer: Bangkok
  • Q. If a place is located at 20°N, 80°E in which of the following continents does it lie?
    A)Europe
    B)Africa
    C)Asia
    D)North America
    Answer: Asia
  • Q. The world’s largest river is
    A)Mississippi
    B)Amazon
    C)Nile
    D)Brahmaputra
    Answer: Amazon
  • Q. India’s first Stock Exchange Bombay Stock Exchange was established in:
    A)1882
    B)1875
    C)1884
    D)1880
    Answer: 1875
  • Q. When does the Sun shine vertically on the Equator?
    A)Twice a year
    B)Throughout the year
    C)For six months
    D)Once a year
    Answer: Twice a year
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    A)2 and 3
    B)1 and 4
    C)3 and 4
    D)2 and 4
    Answer: 2 and 4
  • Q. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
    A)Paddy and Jute
    B)Paddy and Cottort
    C)Wheat and Jute
    D)Wheat and Cotton
    Answer: Paddy and Jute
  • Q. The Savannas or Orinoco Basin are termed as
    A)Prairies
    B)Pampas
    C)Steppes
    D)Llanos
    Answer: Llanos
  • Q. Ankaleshwar in India is known for the production of ________
    A)Iron ore
    B)Bauxite
    C)Coal
    D)Petroleum
    Answer: Petroleum

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