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Which of the following conditions are required for the growth of sugarcane?

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  1. Rich alluvial or lava soil

  2. Plenty of labour during the harvest season

  3. Lots of sunshine towards the end of the growing season

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Temperature: The ideal temperature for the cultivation of sugarcane is 27°Celsius.
Rainfall: 100 cm to 175 cm rainfall is ideal for sugarcane production. In tropical and sub-tropical or regions sugarcane is grown abundantly due to the lengthening of the period of rainy season. Frost is injurious to sugarcane. It can be grown nicely on sea coast as salty wind is good for its fertility for the cultivation of the crop.
Soil: Loamy fertile soil mixed with salt and lime is good for sugarcane production.
Land: Plain land or gentle slope is ideal for sugarcane cultivation.

The cuttings of the sugarcane from which new sugarcane can be grown are called _____________.

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  1. bits

  2. setts

  3. twigs

  4. barks

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Setts,

Sugarcane is propagated primarily by the planting of cuttings. The sections of the stalk of immature cane used for planting are known as seed cane, or cane sets, and have two or more buds (eyes), usually three.

How much time is required for a sugarcane plant to be matured?

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  1. 5 months

  2. 7 months

  3. 9 months

  4. 14 months

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sugar cane grows for 12 to 16 months before being harvested between June and December each year. When harvested, the cane stands two to four metres high. Queensland's sugar cane is harvested by self-propelled harvesting machines.

What does the word Uluru means?

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  1. A place where sun sets

  2. A place where sunlight and moon light meets

  3. A place where the wind moans between dawn and dusk

  4. A place where they worship

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following by products of sugarcane is used for making shoe polish, carbon paper and for the extraction of wax?

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  1. Ethanol

  2. Molasses

  3. Pressmud

  4. Filter mud

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

pressmud is the residue of the filtration of sugarcane juice. The clarification process separates the juice into a clear juice that rises to the top and goes for manufacture, and a mud that collects at the bottom.

Australia is  _________________.

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  1. a continent in the Southern Hemisphere

  2. island continent

  3. smallest continent

  4. all the above points are true

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Australia is the smallest continent. The total land mass contribution of Australia to the world is 5.9%.
  • Australia is an island continent surrounded by water on all sides.
  • The major bodies of water that surround Australia include the Tasman Sea, Arafura Sea, Coral Sea, Timor Sea, Gulf of Carpentaria, Great Australian Bight, Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean. 

The capital of Tasmania is _____________.

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  1. New castle

  2. Hobart

  3. Launceston

  4. Perth

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Hobart is the capital and largest city in Tasmania. It is also the most populous city in the state, with a population of about 220,000 people. However, Tasmania is the least populated state in Australia. Hobart was founded in 1804, one year after the founding of Tasmania

For which of the following reason sugarcane cultivation is confined to Queensland?

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  1. It has a hot and wet climate

  2. It gets bright sunshine nearly throughout the year

  3. The annual rainfall varies from 100 cm to 175 cm in the plains and from 250 cm to 275 cm in the mountains.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Most sugarcane is grown on coastal plains and river valleys along 2100 kilometres of the eastern coastline between Mossman in northern Queensland and Grafton in the northern part of NSW. ... Most cane is grown within 80 km of the coast, mainly in high rainfall areas, which are based on numerous river systems.

It has a hot and wet climate,
It gets bright sunshine nearly throughout the year,
The annual rainfall varies from 100 cm to 175 cm in the plains and from 250 cm to 275 cm in the mountains.

Who among the following are the largest buyers of sugarcane from Queensland?

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  1. Canada

  2. Japan

  3. Malaysia

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Canada, Japan, Malaysia are the buyers of sugarcane from Queensland. 

Which of the following group of countries is most famous for exporting wool and meat?

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  1. Australia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia

  2. Argentina, France, Chile

  3. Australia, Argentina, New Zealand

  4. New Zealand, Argentina, Italy

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  1. The three main exporters of wool and sheep meat are Australia, New Zealand and Argentina. The rearing is due to extensive grazing land available here.
  2. Australian sheep industry is mainly based on wool, and meat is a bye product. It exports wool and meat to japan, South Korea, USSR and Middle East.
  3. New Zealand is mainly involved in lamb production. Wool and meat are secondary industries here. It exports to UK.
  4. Argentina is another wool and meat exporter. But the export and industry is declining due to country’s economic and political problems. Apart from this foot and mouth disease is prevalent here causing damage to the industry. It’s exports include European Economic Zone and Middle East.