Geography Political Geography in India

Q. Why is it that the Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources?

A
The terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult
B
Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex
C
It is made up of crystalline rock
D
The climatic conditions are not suitable, for exploitation of minerals

Correct Answer

Displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rocks and made it complex

More Questions on Geography

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    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1, 3 and 4
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    Answer: 1, 3 and 4
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    A)V Shaped Valley
    B)Rift Valley
    C)U Shaped Valley
    D)Hanging Valley
    Answer: Rift Valley
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    B)Siberia
    C)North America
    D)India
    Answer: South America
  • Q. Which of the following is not an international airport?
    A)Meenambakkam
    B)Palam
    C)Dum Dum
    D)Ahmedabad
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  • Q. According to census 2001, the average annual growth rate during 1991 – 2001 is almost
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    B)1.22%
    C)1.93%
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    A)15200
    B)5200
    C)10200
    D)20200
    Answer: 15200
  • Q. The outer most range of Himalayas is called ________.
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    B)Less than 30%
    C)Less than 50%
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  • Q. The largest railway station of the world is ________
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    C)Rhine
    D)Weser
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  • Q. What does the machine tool industry produce?
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    B)It produces tools for the repair of machines
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    B)Delta
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