What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belts?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Subject: Geography
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What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belts
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La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from EI Nino
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from EI Nino?
1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in the equatorial Indian ocean whereas EI Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. EI Nino has an adverse effect on the southwest monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate.
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The formation of ozone holes in the Antarctic Region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole
The formation of ozone holes in the Antarctic Region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
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Recently there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called rare earth metals. Why
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: -
Despite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal
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? -
Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region
Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
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Consider the following factors
Consider the following factors
1. Rotation of the Earth
2. Air pressure and wind
3. Density of ocean water
4. Revolution of the Earth
Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents? -
A particular State in India has the following characteristics
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.
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Which one of the following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the Earth
Which one of the following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the Earth?
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When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following
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?