Geographica

1. Give the two factors that determine soil fertility. Solution: 1)The fertility of the soil is determined by its composition. Sandy soil is unsuitable for agriculture because it does not retain water, which is essential for plant survival. A blend of sand and clay is ideal in soils. 2) Soil fertility is determined by humus content. The humus content of organic farmyard manures is improved. 2. What is the classification of alluvial soil on the basis of their age? Mention their characteristics. Solution: Apart from the size of their grains or components, soils are also classified on the basis of their age. According to their age, alluvial soils can be classified as old alluvial ( Bangar ) and new alluvial ( Khadar ). The bangar soil has higher concentration of Kanker nodules than the Khadar. It has more fine particles and is more fertile than the bangar . 3. Major problem faced due to the indiscriminate use of resources by Man- Discuss. Solution: Humans used resources indiscriminately, ...

1. Which of the following is not a major physical division of India? a) The Himalayas b) The Indo-Gangetic Plain c) The Deccan Plateau d) The Western Ghats Answer:  d) The Western Ghats 2. Which of the following mountain ranges is the oldest in India? a) The Himalayas b) The Aravalli Range c) The Vindhya Range d) The Satpura Range Answer:  b) The Aravalli Range 3. Which mountain ranges are a part of the Himalayas? a) Aravalli Range b) Western Ghats c) Pir Panjal Range d) Satpura Range Answer:  c) Pir Panjal Range 4. Which is the northernmost range of the great Himalayas? a) Himadri b) Himachal c) Shiwalik d) Purvanchal  Answer:  a) Himadri 5. Which is the highest peak in India? a) mount Everest b) Kanchanjunga c) Nanda Parwat d) None of these Answer:  b) Kanchanjunga 6. What is the highest peak in the Himalayas? a) Annapurna b) Mount Everest c) K2 d) Makalu Answer:  b) Mount Everest 7. Which of the following is not a physical feature of India? a) Himal...

Very Short Answer Questions 1. What is the common characteristic of the Sambhar, Pulicat and Chilika lakes? Answer : They are all salt water lakes.  2. Which is the largest natural inland lake in India? Answer : The Wular lake in Jammu and Kashmir, with a maximum area of 260 sq km, is the largest natural inland lake in India.     3. The Satluj is a tributary of which river? Answer : The river Satluj is a tributary of the Indus and joins it in Pakistan.  4. What are other names given to the Brahmaputra river? Answer : Tsangpo is the name of the Brahmaputra in Tibet (China) and Dihang is its name in Arunachal Pradesh.  5. What is the Sunderban famous for? Answer : Sunderban is famous for being the home of the Royal Bengal tiger.  6. Through which states in India does the river Satluj flow? Answer : The river Satluj flows through the states of the Himachal Pradesh and the Punjab in India. 7. Which of the three rivers, the Chenab, the Ravi and the Beas, fl...