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:
Subject: Geography
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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Feature – Region -
Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.
Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.
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The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east.
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east.
Why?
(1). It occupies a linear rift valley.
(2). It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
(3). The land slopes to the west from Central India.
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On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
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The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal
areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?
(1). Thermal difference between land and water
(2). Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
(3). Presence of strong winds in the interior
(4). Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
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Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
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Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
(1). Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
(2). Coexistence of a large number of species
(3). Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
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During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
(1)Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
(2)Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
(3)Violent upward movement of air and water particles
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Which of the following is/are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal
Which of the following is/are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?
(1). High ash content
(2). Low sulphur content
(3). Low ash fusion temperature
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