376: Which of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading ?
(a) Stormy weather
(b) Calm weather
(c) Cold and dry weather
(d) Hot and sunny Weather
Explanation:
Stormy weather condition is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading. Because decrease of pressure indicates the advent of storms.
377: The language spoken by the largest number of people in the world is
(a) Hindi
(b) English
(c) Mandarin
(d) Spanish
378: Consider the map given below :
The places marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively
(a) Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region and Chotanagpur plateau
(b) Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau, Rift valley region and Rain shadow region
(c) Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau and Rain shadow region
(d) Chattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region, Chotanagpur plateau and Rift valley region
Explanation:
The place marked as 'A' is rift valley region of Narmada and Tapti rivers.
'B' is Chattisgarh plain formed by Mahanadi river.
'C' is Chota Nagpur Plateau of Jharkhand.
'D' is Rainshadow region of Western Ghats.
379: Which one of the following touches the boundary of Iran?
(a) Aral Sea
(b) Lake Balkash
(c) Lake Baikal
(d) Caspian Sea
380: Which of the following stream systems dissects Aravalli range?
(a) Narmada, Son
(b) Banas, Luni
(c) Betwa, Koina
(d) Ganga, Saraswati