356: Assertion (A):
The boiling point of water decreases as the altitude increases.
Reason (R):
The atmospheric pressure increases with altitude.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Explanation:
The atmospheric pressure decreases with increase in altitude while the boiling point decreases with decrease in pressure and increase in altitude.
357: In the given figure, the site of the Tehri dam has been labelled as
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
Explanation:
Tehri dam is on Bhagirathi river, in Uttaranchal state. (The river is called Bhagirathi above Devprayag town, and below it the Ganga. The Alaknanda an important affluent joins it at Devprayag town.So, Tehri is located above Devprayag, and on Bhagirathi river).
358: Consider the map given below :
The predominant languages spoken in the areas marked A, B, C and D are respectively
(a) Brajbhasha, Bhojpuri, Maithili and Awadhi
(b) Awadhi, Maithili, Bhojpuri and Brajbhasha
(c) Brajbhasha, Awadhi, Bhojpuri and Maithili
(d) Maithili, Bhojpuri, Brajbhasha and Awadhi
Explanation:
The area marked by 'A' is mMathura region and there the Braj Bhasha is spoken.
'B' is Lucknow region, and Awadhi is spoken there.
'C' and 'D' region are in North Bihar, there Bhojpuri and Maithili are spoken respectively.
359: Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines ?
(a) Splash
(b) Sheet
(c) Rill
(d) Gully
360: Chambal river flows through the States of:
(a) Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
(c) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar