Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode
[#296] The Cape Route has recently assumed some importance in the shipping world because ________
Correct Answer
(D) All the above
Explanation
Solution: The Cape Route has recently assumed some importance in the shipping world because The trade through this route has greatly increased with the development of South African States, The canal tolls on the Suez Canal are heavy and Large oil tankers cannot be accommodated in the narrow and comparatively shallow Suez Canal.
[#297] The navigable European rivers are
Correct Answer
(C) Danube, Rhone, Seine and Elbe
Explanation
Solution: The navigable European rivers are Danube, Rhone, Seine and Elbe.
[#298] Copper alloys with tin to give
Correct Answer
(B) Bronze
Explanation
Solution: Copper alloys with tin to give Bronze. Bronze is an alloy that consists primarily of copper with the addition of other ingredients. In most cases the ingredient added is typically tin, but arsenic, phosphorus, aluminum, manganese, and silicon can also be used to produce different properties in the material.
[#299] Which one the following condition is not favourable for the formation of delta?
Correct Answer
(A) Active vertical and lateral erosion in the lower course of the rivers
Explanation
Solution: Active vertical and lateral erosion in the lower course of the rivers is not favourable for the formation of delta. Favourable conditions are Active vertical & lateral erosion in upper course of the river to provide extensive sediments. Coast should be sheltered preferably tideless & no strong current at right angle to the mouth of the river washing away the sediments. Sea adjoining the delta should be shallow or else the load will disappear in deep waters.
[#300] In the Himalayas the melting or the snow is more on the
Correct Answer
(A) Southern slopes
Explanation
Solution: In the Himalayas the melting or the snow is more on the Southern slopes. In winter, the sun is always towards the South and the northern facing parts of any mountain are in perpetual shadow. However, in summer, the sun will not migrate as much to the North as it migrated to the South in winter.