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- Question
One major cause of floods is
Options- A. light rain over a large area
- B. a decrease in stream discharge
- C. rapid spring snowmelt
- D. increased capacity of stream channels
- Correct Answer
- rapid spring snowmelt
ExplanationThere are lots of reasons behind the flood in any area but the main reason is a heavy downpour or rapid snowmelt can flood canyons with a mixture of soil, rock, and water is a major cause of floods.
When the spring times come, sometimes there's a lot of warmth that suddenly comes, especially nowadays when there are things such as global warming. So the snow melts and large amounts of water can flood the fields that are often found at the foot of a mountain or similar things.
But they may also be caused by deforestation, drainage channel modification from a landslide, earthquake or volcanic eruption. Examples include outburst floods and lahars.
- 1. Chinese writers mention India by the name of
Options- A. Yin-tu
- B. Si-Yu-Ki
- C. Sikia-Pono
- D. Fo-Kwo-Ki Discuss
- 2. Which state government started the distribution of kits for new borns and mothers across the State ?
Options- A. Uttar Pradesh
- B. Haryana
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Telangana Discuss
- 3. Which is the only Indian monument to figure in the world?s top 10 TripAdvisor?s Travellers? Choice awards for Landmarks ?
Options- A. Taj Mahal
- B. Qutab Minar
- C. Gateway of India
- D. India Gate Discuss
- 4. Which Indian airport has become the busiest single-runway airport in the world with 1 flight in 65 seconds ?
Options- A. Chennai International Airport
- B. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
- C. Indira Gandhi International Airport
- D. Kempegowda International Airport Discuss
- 5. Which state government banned the sale of 'High in Fat, Salt and Sugar' (HFSS) food in school canteens across the state ?
Options- A. Rajasthan
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Odisha
- D. Haryana Discuss
- 6. In e-FRRO, 'FRRO' stands for?
Options- A. Foreigners Reacceptance Registration Office
- B. Foreigners Regional Registration Office
- C. Foreigners Regaining Registration Office
- D. Foreigners Registry Registration Office Discuss
- 7. Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant.
Options- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE Discuss
- 8. Wild animals are not considered a natural resource.
Options- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE Discuss
- 9. To buy goods on credit means to
Options- A. promise to pay for goods later.
- B. pay only a discount price.
- C. promise to pay only a sale price.
- D. pay cash for goods. Discuss
- 10. The study of the weather is known as
Options- A. Weatherology
- B. Siesmology
- C. Meteorology
- D. Pulmology Discuss
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Correct Answer: Yin-tu
Explanation:
The Chinese writers mention India by the name of "Yin-tu".
Correct Answer: Telangana
Explanation:
The Telangana government started the distribution of kits for new borns and mothers across the State with Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao gave them at the Government Maternity Hospital. Six women, who gave birth to children recently, received them.
Correct Answer: Taj Mahal
Explanation:
Iconic attraction of India Taj Mahal has emerged as the 5th most popular landmark in the world and 2nd in Asia, according to the online travel portal TripAdvisor?s ?Travellers? Choice Awards for Landmarks. Globally, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba in Spain, and St Peter?s Basilica in Italy, bagged the first four ranks respectively. Whereas, the top 10 landmarks in Asia has been topped by Angkor Wat, followed by Taj Mahal on the second place. Apart from this, Taj Mahal has also ranked first in the list of popular landmarks in India, followed by AmberFort, Jaipur; Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, etc.
Correct Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Explanation:
The GVK group-run Mumbai airport has become the world?s busiest amongst the single-runway facilities by handling 837 flights a day or one in 65 seconds on an average in fiscal 2017.
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government banned the sale of 'High in Fat, Salt and Sugar' (HFSS) food in school canteens across the state. Furthermore, schools have been asked to replace the junk food items with healthy food such as whole grain, home-made rotis, parathas, rice, etc. The government will form a committee to conduct regular checks on schools.
Correct Answer: Foreigners Regional Registration Office
Explanation:
Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the web-based application e-FRRO (e-Foreigners Regional Registration Office) scheme under which foreigners can avail, various visa and immigration-related services online. This will facilitate hassle-free travel to India for foreigners.
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation:
Carbon monoxide is one of the major pollutant present in the world. The six most common pollutants include ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant. It is produced largely in combustion processes like in industries and in vehicles. It is a gas that cannot be seen nor smelled.
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation:
The given statement is False. Wild animals are considered as a natural resource.
Natural resources are resources taken from nature to satisfy our needs. These natural resources are:
1) Air
2) Water
3) Soil
4) Plants
5) Animals
6) Minerals
7) Forests
8) Natural Gas
9) Coal
10) Petroleum.
Correct Answer: promise to pay for goods later.
Explanation:
If as a business, you buy goods or services on credit from a supplier (accounts payable) then the supplier will supply the goods and business will incur a liability to the supplier for that amount, but no cash will change hands at that stage.
Some of those shop keepers allowed regular "trustworthy" customers to purchase items without having the full payment.
Hence, Buying on credit means that no actual money has changed hands.
Correct Answer: Meteorology
Explanation:
Meteorology is the study of weather and Earth's atmosphere. Climatology is another term used to describe the study of weather.
Studying the weather is not only useful for determining if you'll need an umbrella for the day. While forecasting is an important aspect of studying weather, understanding weather patterns provides valuable information about the status of the planet.
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