Natural Resources And Industries In Indian Geography - Study Mode
[#136] The state which tops in the production of rubber is
Correct Answer
(C) Kerala
Explanation
Solution: The state which tops in the production of rubber is Kerala. Kerala accounts for more than 90 per cent of the total rubber production in the country. The total area under rubber cultivation in the state is 5.45 lakh hectares.
[#137] Which among the following neighbouring country of India is the largest producer of Opium in the World?
Correct Answer
(B) Afghanistan
Explanation
Solution: Afghanistan is largest opium producer of word and is part of Golden crescent which includes Pakistan and Afghanistan both.
[#138] Which of the following is not a plant product?
Correct Answer
(D) All are plant products
Explanation
Solution: Camphor is a product obtained from the wood of the camphor tree, especially Cinnamomum camphora . Aloe vera is a well-known succulent plant species used for its medicinal and cosmetic properties. Vanilla is derived from the seed pods of the orchid plant Vanilla planifolia . All of these — camphor, aloe vera, and vanilla — are obtained from plants. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: All are plant products .
[#139] In the realm of coal production in the world, India ranks ________
Correct Answer
(D) Fourth
Explanation
Solution: In the realm of coal production in the world, India ranks fourth.
[#140] Major producer of mulberry silk in India is
Correct Answer
(C) Karnataka
Explanation
Solution: Major producer of mulberry silk in India is Karnataka. Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. The state produces an average of around 8,200 metric tonnes of silk every year, which is about one-third of the total silk production in India. Up to November 2017, Karnataka has produced 5,962 metric tonnes of silk, which is about one-third of the Indian silk production. Mysuru and North Bengaluru in Karnataka are famous for their silks and are called the “Silk City” as they majorly contribute to the silk production in India.