Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
Subject: Geography
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With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements
With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:
1. Sand is a ‘minor mineral’ according to the prevailing law in the country.
2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.
3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
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What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati
What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
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Consider the following minerals
Consider the following minerals:
1. Bentonite
2. Chromite
3. Kyanite
4. Sillimanite
In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals? -
The term ‘West Texas Intermediate’ sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of
The term ‘West Texas Intermediate’ sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of
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With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements
With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the southwestern Indian Ocean during January – March.
2. OMT collected during January – March can be used in assessing whether the
amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean.
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In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter
In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter
the cycle? -
Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome, and as a result, the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes rooted on the upper branches of trees. This is the most likely description of
Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome, and as a result, the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes rooted on the upper branches of trees. This is the most likely description of:
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With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of
With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of