13th June Quiz (Geography)

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1. 1. Question

   Consider the following statements regarding foot loose industries.

   1. Foot loose industries can be located in a wide variety of places.
   2. These industries are generally non-polluting industries.
   3. They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 2, 3
   •  c) 1, 3
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

2. 2. Question

   Sugarcane industry is gradually shifting from north Indian states to South Indian states. Which of the following are the reasons behind it?

   1. The production of sugarcane per hectare is higher in Peninsular India.
   2. The crushing season in south India is shorter than in north India.
   3. The sucrose contents is higher in the tropical variety of sugarcane grown in the southern states.

   Select the correct answer code:

   •  a) 2 only
   •  b) 1, 3
   •  c) 1, 2, 3
   •  d) 2, 3

3. 3. Question

   Consider the following statements about Anticyclones.

   1. Anticyclone is a region where the atmospheric pressure is high compared with that of adjacent areas.
   2. Their extent is always small.
   3. In the northern hemisphere the general wind circulation is clockwise round the anticyclone.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 2, 3
   •  c) 1, 3
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

4. 4. Question

   Consider the following statements about Shale gas

   1. Shale gas is found in unconventional reservoirs typically trapped in shale rock, having low permeability, originally deposited as clay and silt.
      2. The combustion of shale gas emits significantly lower levels of key pollutants than the combustion of coal and oil.
   2. Krishna-Godavari and Gondwana has been identified as potentially shale gas-bearing basins.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 2, 3
   •  c) 1, 3
   •  d) 1, 2, 3

5. 5. Question

   Which of the following currents are cold currents

   1. Humboldt Current
   2. California Current
   3. North Atlantic Drift
   4. Benguela Current

   Select the correct codes:

   •  a) 1, 2
   •  b) 1, 2, 4
   •  c) 2, 3
   •  d) 2, 3, 4