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Sprinkler system of irrigation is very advantageous because it ______.

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  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

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

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

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  1. Transplantation

  2. Crop rotation

  3. Excessive irrigation

  4. Broadcasting

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Correct Option: C
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. 

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

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  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following states has the highest percentage of irrigated land?

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  1. Haryana

  2. Punjab

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Himachal Pradesh

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Correct Option: B

The term inundation canals is used for __________________.

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  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

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following is the largest source of irrigation in India?

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  1. Wells

  2. Tanks

  3. Canals

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C

The name of the state which leads in Tank irrigation is _______________.

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  1. Karnataka

  2. M.P.

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding Bihar?

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  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

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Correct Option: D

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

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  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

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Correct Option: B
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.

Relative humidity is measure in terms of ________________.

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  1. Grams per cubic diameter

  2. Centimeter per second square

  3. Bars

  4. Percentage

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Correct Option: D