Recently there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called rare earth metals. Why?
1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
2. Other than China, Australia, Canada, Chile, these elements are not found in any country.
3. Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is growing demand for these elements. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Geography
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ClimatolgyXAtmosphere
Geography › ClimatolgyXAtmosphere
Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because: 1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface. 2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere. 3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Answer
(C)
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ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD
Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD
Consider the following statements:
1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.
2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?Options
Answer
(C)
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Forests vegetation
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Indian Geography:Map Based
Geography › Indian Geography:Map Based
A particular State in India has the following characteristics:
1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan.
2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover.
3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes the Protected Area Network in this State.
Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?Options
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(A)
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Indian Geography:Mountains,Hills
Geography › Indian Geography:Mountains,Hills
When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
1. Deep gorges
2. U-turn river courses
3. Parallel mountain ranges
4. Steep gradients causing land sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains?Options
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(D)
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Oceanography
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Oil,Natural Resources
Geography › Oil,Natural Resources
Despite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal?
1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for future and import it from other countries for the present use.
2. most of the power plants in India are coal based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country
3. Steel companies need large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
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(B)
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Universe, Solar System and Earth