Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#116] For the study of climate which of the following is not relevant?
Correct Answer

(A) Flash point

Explanation

Solution: Flash point is not relevant for the study of climate. The flash point is the lowest temperature at which a volatile substance evaporates to form an ignitable mixture with air in the presence of an igneous source and continues burning after the trigger source is removed.

[#117] Which of the following places does not lie on the banks of Godavari?
Correct Answer

(D) Kakinada

Explanation

Solution: Kakinada does not lie on the banks of Godavari. Kakinada is one of the largest cities and the district headquarters of East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the second most populated city of East Godavari district after Rajahmundry.

[#118] Which one of the following towns is not situated along the Grand Trunk Road?
Correct Answer

(B) Lucknow

Explanation

Solution: Lucknow is not situated along the Grand Trunk Road. Grand Trunk Road is one of largest and oldest national highway of about 2700 km long and it connects major North Indian cities like Kolkata, Kanpur, Allahbad, Aligarh, Agra, Delhi, Amristar, etc. It runs through countries of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan as well.

[#119] Which of the weathering agents is almost peculiar to the Indian Himalayas?
Correct Answer

(B) Glaciers

Explanation

Solution: The weathering agents glaciers is almost peculiar to the Indian Himalayas.

[#120] Rajasthan receives very little rain because
Correct Answer

(D) The winds do not come across any barrier to cause the necessary uplift to cool the winds

Explanation

Solution: Rajasthan receives very little rain because the winds do not come across any barrier to cause the necessary uplift to cool the winds.