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. There is a continual daylight or summer in the Arctic regions from ________
    A)21st March to 23rd September
    B)22nd December to 21st March
    C)21st March to 21st June
    D)21st June to 22nd December
    Answer: 21st March to 23rd September
  • Q. What is the correct sequence of the following zonal pressure belts? 1. Subpolar low 2. Equatorial low 3. Polar high 4. Subtropical high
    A)2, 4, 1, 3
    B)2, 3, 1, 4
    C)1, 4, 2, 3
    D)1, 3, 2, 4
    Answer: 2, 4, 1, 3
  • Q. Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of which one of the following rivers?
    A)Cauvery
    B)Mahanadi
    C)Godavari
    D)Krishna
    Answer: Cauvery
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    A)U.S.A
    B)India
    C)Russia
    D)Australia
    Answer: Australia
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    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The Coast line of India is
    A)7500km
    B)5500km
    C)6500km
    D)8400km
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  • Q. The Islands of Lakshadweep are
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    B)Of volcanic origin
    C)Of coral origin
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    B)Sial and Sima
    C)Sima and Mantle
    D)Mantle and Core
    Answer: Sima and Mantle
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    B)Moisture Index
    C)Humidity
    D)Dew Point
    Answer: Moisture Index
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    A)Lagoon
    B)Ox-bow
    C)Oasis
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    A)Manas
    B)Nokrek
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    A)Slate, Schist, Shale
    B)Slate, Shale, Schist
    C)Shale, Schist, Slate
    D)Shale, Slate, Schist
    Answer: Shale, Slate, Schist
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    A)Coast of Sea
    B)Ocean Currents
    C)Structure of Shall
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    B)1 and 2 only
    C)2 and 3 only
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