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• In India, urbanisation has been greater in the Answer: A. southern part Answer: (C) southern part The textbook says urbanisation has been more in the southern part than in the northern pa... Human Settlements 1 answer
• About what percentage of India's total fish production comes from inland fisheries? Answer: D. 60% Answer: (A) 60% About 60% of India's fish production comes from inland fisheries; marine fishing accounts for about 40%. Economy and Occupations 1 answer
• During the field visit the teacher says a change in the type of vegetation indicates a change in Answer: C. the amount of rainfall Answer: (A) the amount of rainfall The teacher says a change in vegetation type indicates a change in the... Field Visit 1 answer
• The slopes of the Western Ghats seen from Rajmachi point are the source of which major west-flowing river? Answer: C. Ulhas Answer: (B) Ulhas The teacher says this region is the source of the Ulhas, a major west-flowing river. Field Visit 1 answer
• Brazil lies mainly in which hemispheres? Answer: D. Southern and western Answer: (C) Southern and western Most of Brazil lies in the southern hemisphere, and it lies in the western... Location and Extent 1 answer
• Which two South American countries do not share a border with Brazil? Answer: C. Chile and Ecuador Answer: (D) Chile and Ecuador Chile and Ecuador are the South American countries that do not border Brazil. Location and Extent 1 answer
• India is looked upon as a young country because Answer: A. the proportion of youth in its population is high Answer: (A) the proportion of youth in its population is high The high proporti... Location and Extent 1 answer
• India's coastline is approximately how long? Answer: A. 7500 km Answer: (B) 7500 km India's coastline extends for approximately 7500 km (Brazil's is about 7400 km). Physiography and Drainage 1 answer
• Which is the only major river meeting the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern coast of Brazil? Answer: C. Sao Francisco Answer: (C) Sao Francisco The eastern coast receives many small rivers; the only major one meeting the Atlantic the... Physiography and Drainage 1 answer
• Backwaters near the mouths of coastal rivers in Kerala are locally known as Answer: D. Kayals Answer: (A) Kayals The long backwaters of Kerala's coastal rivers are locally called Kayals. Physiography and Drainage 1 answer
• Kargil town often experiences temperatures as low as how much in winter? Answer: A. -48° C Answer: (C) -48° C The textbook says Kargil often experiences temperatures as low as -48° C in winter. Climate 1 answer
• How many seasons are there in India according to the Indian Meteorological Department? Answer: A. Four Answer: (D) Four The IMD recognises four seasons: hot weather, monsoon, retreating monsoon and cold weather. Climate 1 answer
• Which line passing through the middle of India makes it a tropical country? Answer: B. Tropic of Cancer Answer: (A) Tropic of Cancer The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India, so India is considered to... Climate 1 answer
• In the foothills of the Himalayas, mixed forests have a high proportion of which tree? Answer: B. Sal Answer: (B) Sal The mixed forests at the Himalayan foothills have a higher proportion of sal trees. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife 1 answer
• Coastal vegetation in swampy saline areas of India is called Answer: B. mangroves (Sunderbans) Answer: (A) mangroves (Sunderbans) Coastal vegetation in swamps, estuaries and lagoons is called mangroves... Natural Vegetation and Wildlife 1 answer
• A 2016 survey found that approximately how much forest land in Brazil had already degraded that year? Answer: A. 5831 sq km Answer: (D) 5831 sq km The textbook says about 5831 sq km of Brazil's forest land had degraded in 2016. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife 1 answer
• India supports what percentage of the world's population? Answer: A. 17.5% Answer: (C) 17.5% India has 2.41% of the world's land area but 17.5% of its population. Population 1 answer
• Which institute carries out the census in Brazil? Answer: B. IBGE Answer: (B) IBGE IBGE, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, carries out Brazil's census every ten years. Population 1 answer
• India's life expectancy in 1960 was around Answer: C. 41 years Answer: (A) 41 years India's life expectancy was around 41 years in 1960 and has since risen. Population 1 answer
• The coast of south-east Brazil is a good fishing ground because of the meeting of the Answer: B. warm Brazil current and cold Falkland current Answer: (D) warm Brazil current and cold Falkland current The warm Brazil current m... Economy and Occupations 1 answer
• Around what percentage of land in India is under cultivation? Answer: D. 60% Answer: (B) 60% Around 60% of India's land is under cultivation. Economy and Occupations 1 answer
• Coal is mined at Korba in which state? Answer: B. Chhattisgarh Answer: (A) Chhattisgarh The textbook says coal is mined in Korba in Chhattisgarh and in eastern Maharashtra. Economy and Occupations 1 answer
• What are coffee farms in Brazil called? Answer: C. Fazendas Answer: (C) Fazendas Coffee farms in Brazil are called fazendas. Economy and Occupations 1 answer
• According to the 2016 pie chart, what share of Brazil's GDP comes from the tertiary sector? Answer: A. 67% Answer: (D) 67% The tertiary sector contributes 67% of Brazil's GDP (India's figure is 57%). Economy and Occupations 1 answer