Agriculture And Soil In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#61] The soils of the plains have not been derived
Correct Answer

(C) Only from the rocks existing locally

Explanation

Solution: The soils of the plains have not been derived only from the rocks existing locally. Plains are associated with high productivity due to the generally reliable summer precipitation, a long growing season, and deep, fertile soils. Productivity is greatest in the eastern region (tallgrass prairie), followed by mixed grass, then shortgrass prairie.

[#62] The Plantation agriculture produces?
Correct Answer

(B) Plantation Crops

Explanation

Solution: Tea, coffee, pepper, cardamom and coconut are crops of plantation agriculture.

[#63] Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Broad guage railway engines- Varanasi 2. Electric locomotives - Bhopal 3. Integral Coach Factory - Kolkata
Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Solution: All the three are correct. Broad guage railway engines- Varanasi, Electric locomotives - Bhopal and Integral Coach Factory - Kolkata.

[#64] "Operation Flood" is related to which
Correct Answer

(A) Milk production

Explanation

Solution: "Operation Flood" is related Milk production. "White Revolution" was launched in Anand city of old Kheda district in Gujarat. It was the indicative of cooperative farmers to increase the production of milk.

[#65] Diesel locomotives are manufactured at ________
Correct Answer

(C) Varanasi

Explanation

Solution: Diesel locomotives are manufactured at Varanasi. The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) in Varanasi, India, is a production unit owned by Indian Railways, that manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and its spare parts. It is the largest diesel-electric locomotive manufacturer in India.