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

The HBJ pipe line serves the fertilizer plant at _______.

  1. Hazira (Gujarat)

  2. Vijaipur (Madhya Pradesh)

  3. Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh)

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The HBJ pipeline supplies natural gas as feedstock and fuel to several major fertilizer plants along its route, including those at Hazira (Gujarat), Vijaipur (Madhya Pradesh), and Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh).

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

Which of the following networks of pipeline bring mineral oil to the refinery of Barauni and petrochemical complex of Haldia?

  1. Pipeline from Upper Assam oilfields to Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh

  2. Pipeline from Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandar in Punjab

  3. Hazira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur Pipeline

  4. Pipeline from Mumabi High to Trombay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
There are three important networks of pipeline transportation in the country.  From oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), via Guwahati, Barauni and Allahabad. It has branches from Barauni to Haldia, via Rajbandh, Rajbandh to Maurigram and Guwahati to Siliguri.
Multiple choice geography indian transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline is being laid for ___________.

  1. provide cooking gas for villages

  2. provide water for villages

  3. provide feedstock for six large fertilisers

  4. All of the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline was constructed to transport natural gas to serve as feedstock for six large fertilizer plants and several power plants across northern and western India.

Multiple choice geography human environment - settlement, transport and communication pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

Explain the factors affecting the location of human settlements.

  1. Physical factors.

  2. Economic factors.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are many factors that can influence where settlements locate within a region.Physical factors that influence the location of a settlement include ; Water suppy  - settlements need water, Defence - building on high ground allowed people the chance to look out for enemies and Aspect & shelter and The economic factors include; Communications - settlements often located next to rivers that allowed bridging points. These locations allowed maximum communication between different settlements and increased trade and Resources - early settlers relied upon wood for fuel and building.

Multiple choice geography representation of geographical features pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

The settlements where the occupations of majority of people relate to local natural resources are called _______.

  1. Urban settlements

  2. Rural settlements

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rural settlements are characterized by primary economic activities that directly depend on local natural resources, such as farming, animal husbandry, and fishing.

Multiple choice geography representation of geographical features pipelines and waterways importance of oceans oceans

In urban settlements, most of the people are engaged in ________ occupations.

  1. Primary

  2. Secondary

  3. Tertiary

  4. Both B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Urban settlements are characterized by non-agricultural activities. Most residents are employed in secondary industries (manufacturing and processing) and tertiary industries (services, trade, and administration).