Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#91] The scarcity or crop failure of which of the following can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India?
Correct Answer

(B) Groundnut

Explanation

Solution: The scarcity or crop failure of Groundnut can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India. The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober, or monkey nut, and taxonomically classified as Arachis hypogaea, is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics, being important to both small and large commercial producers.

[#92] The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of
Correct Answer

(A) old mountains

Explanation

Solution: The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of old mountains.

[#93] Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India? I. The decline in overseas market II. Inadequately supply of raw jute III. Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials
Correct Answer

(A) I and II

Explanation

Solution: Factors that are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India are The decline in overseas market and Inadequately supply of raw jute.

[#94] Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades? I. Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies II. Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers III. Lack of marketing facilities
Correct Answer

(C) I and III

Explanation

Solution: Factors that are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades are Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies and Lack of marketing facilities.

[#95] Gold is mined in:
Correct Answer

(A) Karnatka

Explanation

Solution: The main minerals found in Karnataka are listed below: Gold: The Kolar Gold Fields in Kolar used to be one of the major producers of gold in India, before it shut down. Presently the gold mines of Hutti and Raichur produce almost 84% of the country's gold.