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Coir, Copra, Coconut, Cashew are mainly exported from ________.

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  1. Mumbai

  2. Cochin

  3. Tuticorin

  4. Chennai

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Correct Option: B

The number of international airports in India is __________.

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  1. $3$

  2. $5$

  3. $6$

  4. $8$

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is not an international airport in India?

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  1. Mumbai

  2. Allahabad

  3. Calcutta

  4. Chennai

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Correct Option: B

Explain the factors affecting the location of human settlements.

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  1. Physical factors.

  2. Economic factors.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: C
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.

The great Deccan Highway connects Varanasi to Cape Comorin but does not pass through ______________.

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  1. Nagpur

  2. Hyderabad

  3. Chennai

  4. Madurai

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Correct Option: C

The national highways No.1 and No. 2 connect the cities of ______________.

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  1. Amritsar-Calcutta

  2. Chennai-Calcutta

  3. Varanasi-Cape Comorin

  4. Delhi-Ahmedabad

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Correct Option: A

During the British rule, the roads were mostly built for the purpose of.

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  1. Defence

  2. Tourism

  3. Economic development

  4. Administration

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Correct Option: A

Transport of agriculture produce by farmers to the markets is mostly done through.

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  1. Roads

  2. Railways

  3. Airways

  4. Waterways

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Correct Option: A

Construction and maintenance of national highways is looked after by.

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  1. City corporation

  2. Public works department

  3. State government

  4. Central government

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Construction and maintenance of national highways is looked after by Central government. National Highways Authority of India was constituted by an Act. of Parliament, namely the National Highways Authority of India Act , 1988, to develop, maintain and manage the National Highways vested or entrusted to it by the Central Government. The Authority is mandated to develop, maintain and manage the national highways and any other highways vested in, or entrusted to, it by the Government.

Which vehicle does not pollute the environment?

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  1. Cycle

  2. Bus

  3. Aeroplane

  4. Auto

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vehicles are a major pollution contributor. Vehicles produce significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other pollution. Cycle is the vehicle which does not pollute the environment. Cycles do not need fossil fuels, so that they do not emit any harmful gases. So, cycle is an eco-friendly mode of transport. Cycling 10 km each way to work would save 1500 kg of greenhouse gas emissions each year. Cycling has health benefits too.