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Q. Why is very little rice sold in world markets?

A
The market price of rice is not very remunerative
B
The farmers cultivating rice exist on subsistence cultivation
C
The main producers of rice are also the main consumers
D
Rice is not eaten throughout the world

Correct Answer

The main producers of rice are also the main consumers

More Questions on Geography

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    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Bihar
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Punjab
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
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    A)Emitted Heat
    B)Temperature Radiation
    C)Insolation
    D)Solar Radiation
    Answer: Solar Radiation
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    A)Sundarban
    B)Nilgiri
    C)Nanda Devi
    D)Gulf of mannar
    Answer: Gulf of mannar
  • Q. Which of the following winds are hot dust laden and blow from Sahara desert towards Mediterranean Region?
    A)Foehn
    B)Sirocco
    C)Loo
    D)Mistral
    Answer: Sirocco
  • Q. Which one among the following is a correct sequence of production of coal in the Indian States in descending order ?
    A)Jharkhand - West Bengal - Meghalaya - Madhya Pradesh
    B)Jharkhand - Madhya Pradesh - West Bengal - Meghalaya
    C)West Bengal - Madhya Pradesh - Jharkhand - Meghalaya
    D)Madhya Pradesh - Jharkhand - West Bengal - Meghalaya
    Answer: Jharkhand - Madhya Pradesh - West Bengal - Meghalaya
  • Q. Arrange the following countries of southAsia in their descending order of literacy of people- 1. Bangladesh 2. India 3. Pakistan 4. Srilanka
    A)4, 2, 3, 1
    B)1, 4, 3, 2
    C)3, 2, 4, 1
    D)4, 3, 2, 1
    Answer: 4, 2, 3, 1
  • Q. Sun’s rays can make right angle only up to 23(1/2) and South latitudes because:
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    B)Rotation
    C)Revolution
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  • Q. Which of the following environment supports the growth of Mangrove Swamp?
    A)Equatorial
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    C)Monsoon
    D)Mixed
    Answer: Tidal flat
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    A)Brazilian current
    B)Irminger current
    C)Labrador current
    D)Canarie current
    Answer: Brazilian current
  • Q. As per 2011 Census of India the state which registered lowest sex ratio (female per thousand males) is:
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    B)Rajsthan
    C)Haryana
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    Answer: Haryana
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    A)Warm and cold currents meet
    B)High tides occur, causing storms
    C)The rainfall is heavy
    D)Icebergs melt around the coast
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  • Q. The ________ river with its tributaries drains the state of Sikkim.
    A)Tista
    B)Gandak
    C)Kosi
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    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
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  • Q. Which one of the following is the cloud that is dark-grey or black, found at very low height and brings the real rain?
    A)Cirrostratus
    B)Altocumulus
    C)Cirrus
    D)Nimbostratus
    Answer: Nimbostratus
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    A)98
    B)50
    C)75
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    Answer: 98
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    B)Tropical location
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    B)Charcoal
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    C)Lignite
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    C)Anemometer
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