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Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

Sprinkler system of irrigation is very advantageous because it ______.

  1. Helps the fields to get water logged

  2. Controls the water supply

  3. Increases the evaporation of water

  4. Decrease the fertility of soil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sprinkler irrigation system helps in limiting water use. It helps in conserving water as it can also be easily adjusted during droughts.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

Which of the following methods of cultivation causes salinisation of soil?

  1. Transplantation

  2. Crop rotation

  3. Excessive irrigation

  4. Broadcasting
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Excessive irrigation increases the amount of salt on the surface of soil due to evaporation. The accumulation of salts damages the soil fertility, except rice; almost all crops receive as ever set back in their growth when excess water stagnates. 

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

In which of the following States the canal irrigation is the least developed?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh relies more on tank and well irrigation due to its topography and water availability compared to the extensive canal networks found in states like Punjab and Haryana.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power irrigation in india tanks and fisheries source of water

The term inundation canals is used for __________________.

  1. Diverting river water by constructing a damn

  2. These canals are mostly rain-fed

  3. These are graded rivers

  4. Flood waters of the rivers are diverted for irrigation purposes
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Inundation canals are channels taken off from rivers without any headworks, which receive water only when the river level is high enough, typically during floods.

Multiple choice geography understanding disaster disaster and management tsunami and floods disaster management and precautionary measures

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding Bihar?

  1. It is surrounded by Nepal in the North

  2. It is surrounded by Bengal in the East

  3. It is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh in the West

  4. It is surrounded by Madhya Pradesh in the South
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bihar is bordered by Nepal to the north, West Bengal to the east, and Uttar Pradesh to the west. To the south, it is bordered by Jharkhand, not Madhya Pradesh.

Multiple choice geography understanding disaster disaster and management tsunami and floods disaster management and precautionary measures

Choose the correct order of main aspects of disaster management cycle. 

  1. Impact of disaster $\to$ Response $\to$ Resurgence $\to$ Preparation $\to$ Redemption $\to$ preparedness
  2. Preparation $\to$ Redemption $\to$ preparedness $\to $Impact of disaster $\to$ Response $\to$ Resurgence
  3. Resurgence $\to$ Response $\to$ Impact of disaster $\to$ preparedness $\to$ Redemption $\to$ preparation
  4. Redemption $\to$ Response $\to$ Impact of disaster $\to$ preparation $\to$ Resurgence $\to$ preparedness
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Following are the main aspects of disaster management:
Preparation: A plan is created to minimize the damage if a disaster occurs.
Redemption: It is the plan to minimize the damage to the society and country.
Preparedness: A plan is chalked out to get quick response from public and administration.
Impact of disaster: Intensity of disaster and disaster management are reviewed.
Response: This stage deals with providing immediate response after an incident has occurred.
Resurgence: It is an important link between emergency measures and national progress. It includes the steps which are required for the welfare and rehabilitation of the nation. 
Restoration: It is an important link between measures after disaster and national development. It includes steps useful for progress of
nation and rehabilitation.

Multiple choice geography hydrologic cycle the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity hydrologic cycle and its components elements of weather and climate : temperature

Relative humidity is measure in terms of ________________.

  1. Grams per cubic diameter

  2. Centimeter per second square

  3. Bars

  4. Percentage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Relative humidity is defined as the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the maximum amount of water vapor the air could hold at that temperature, expressed as a percentage.