Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#146] Urea is prepared by the chemical reactions of
Correct Answer

(B) Ammonia and carbon dioxide

Explanation

Solution: Urea is prepared by the chemical reactions of Ammonia and carbon dioxide. This is a two step process where the ammonia and carbon dioxide react to form ammonium carbamate which is then dehydrated to urea. In the process, ammonia and carbon dioxide are fed to the synthesis reactor which operates around 180-210oC and 150 bar pressure.

[#147] India has the second largest concentration of tribal people in the world. Which of the following countries is the first in this regard?
Correct Answer

(C) Africa

Explanation

Solution: India has the second largest concentration of tribal people in the world. Africa is the first in this regard.

[#148] Among the following the most urbanised community in India is
Correct Answer

(C) Parasi

Explanation

Solution: Among the following the most urbanised community in India is Parasi. Parsi, also spelled Parsee, member of a group of followers in India of the Iranian prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). The Parsis, whose name means “Persians,” are descended from Persian Zoroastrians who emigrated to India to avoid religious persecution by Muslims.

[#149] The Sharavati Project is a/an
Correct Answer

(B) Hydro-electric project

Explanation

Solution: The Sharavati Project is a Hydro-electric project. The Sharavati Hydroelectric project was started to tap the electricity generating potential of the river. Sharavati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India. It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats.

[#150] The Islands of Lakshadweep are
Correct Answer

(B) Of coral origin

Explanation

Solution: The Islands of Lakshadweep are of coral origin. All these islands have been built up by corals and have fringing coral reefs very close to their shores.