101: Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
I. Idukki : Thermal power station
II. Sabarigiri : Hydro-electric project
III. Ghatprabha : Irrigation project
IV. Ramganga : Multipurpose project
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) II, III and IV
(b) I, II, III and IV
(c) III and IV
(d) I and II
102: Which one of the following cities is not former capital of the given (Country given in the brakcers)?
(a) Kyoto (Japan)
(b) Brisbane (Australia)
(c) Auckland (New Zealand)
(d) Karachi (Pakistan)
Explanation:
Karachi was the capital of newly independent Pakistan from 1947 until 1959, In 1959, Rawalpindi became the second capital, and in 1967 Islamabad became permanent capital.
Auckland was colonial capital of New Zealand in 1840 and in 1865 the capital was transferred to Wellington.
Upto 1185, Kyoto was the capital of Japan. In 1185, it was transferred to Tokyo (Kamakura).
Brisbane was the capital of Queensland. It never was the capital of Australia.
103: The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below:
Temperature (°C) Rainfall (cm)
J 9.4 12.2
F 10.6 9.1
M 11.7 7.9
A 12.2 2.5
M 13.3 1.8
J 13.9 0.3
J 13.9 -
A 14.4 -
S 15.6 0.8
O 15.0 2.5
N 13.3 6.1
D 10.6 11.7
Average Temperature : 12.8 °C
Average Rainfall : 54.9 cm per annum
Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following :
(a) Mediterranean region
(b) Monsoon region
(c) Steppe region
(d) N.W. European region
Explanation:
Concentration of rainfail in winter and dry, warm summers is the characteristic of Mediterranean or western margin climate.
104: Consider the following statemtns:
1. Total land area of Earth is approximately 1475 lakh square kilometers.
2. Ratio of land area to water area of Earth is approximately 1 : 4.
3. Maximum percentage of Earth's water is in the Pacific Ocean.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
Explanation:
Ratio of land area to water area of earth is 29 : 71 (nearly 1 : 2.5).
Surface area of Earth : 510,100,500 sq. km.
Land area of Earth : 148,950,800 sq. km.
Ocean Surface of Earth : 361,149,700 sq. km.
105: Mahatma Gandhi Setu is built over the river:
(a) Ganga
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) Godavari
(d) Cauvery