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Match the places with altitude

Column I(Altitude in meters above mean sea level) Column II(Place)
I. 1461 A. Nagpur
II. 6 B. Shillong
III. 224 C. Jodhpur
IV. 312 D. Kolkata

  1. I-D, II-A, III-C, IV-B

  2. I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D

  3. I-B, II-D, III-C, IV-A

  4. I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation


Altitude in meters above mean sea level            Place
                                1461          Shillong
                                  6          Kolkata
                                224         Jodhpur
                                312          Nagpur
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Which agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals?

  1. The Geological Survey of India

  2. Surveyor General of India

  3. National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd

  4. Indian Bureau of Mines
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is the primary government agency responsible for geological mapping and mineral exploration in India.

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What was the local time in Tokyo situated at ${139}^{o}{45}^{\prime}$ East longitude, when the president of India was hosting the Indian National Flag in the presence of Japanese prime Minister at $10$ a.m. in New Delhi? The viewer in Japan were watching live telecast of this event.

  1. $6.11$ a.m.
  2. $1.39$ a.m.
  3. $2.49$ a.m.
  4. $1.49$ p.m.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In India, the time of Delhi is calculated by 82°30’ east longitude. Tokyo is situated at 139°45’ East longitude.

So, the difference between the longitudes is 139°45’ – 82°30’ = 57°15. So, the time difference between Delhi and Tokyo is 57°×4 minute.

= 228 min. (as 1° longitude is equal to 4 min.)

= 3 hrs. 48 min

Time in japan is 3 hrs. 48 min ahead and hence the time is 1.48 pm

Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Which one of the following states is not connected with the H.V.J. pipeline?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Uttar Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat connects Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh, via Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. It has branches to Kota in Rajasthan, Shahajahanpur, Babrala and other places in Uttar Pradesh.
Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Which one of the following places is not covered by the gas pipeline in India?

  1. Hazira

  2. Jagdishpur

  3. Kota

  4. Lucknow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Gas pipeline from Hazira in Gujarat connects Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh, via Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. It has branches to Kota in Rajasthan, Shahajahanpur, Babrala and other places in Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Which mode of transportation reduces delays and losses due to trans-shipment?

  1. Ropeway

  2. Pipeline

  3. Railways

  4. Roadways
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pipeline transport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India.  In the past, these were used to transport water to cities and industries. Now, these are used for transporting crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas from oil and natural gas fields to refineries, fertilizer factories and big thermal power plants. 

Trans-shipment is nothing but changing of modes of transport. For example road ways to water ways. During this there may be leakage especially in case of liquids and harmful chemicals. This is the reason why they are transported through pipelines to avoid losses due to trans-shipment.

Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

For transporting large quantities of crude oil on land, the most convenient mode is _______.

  1. by pipelines

  2. by rail tankers

  3. by road tankers

  4. by river barges
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pipelines are the most convenient, safe, and cost-effective mode for transporting massive quantities of crude oil and natural gas over land, minimizing transit losses and delays.