Question : Consider the following statements about the main reasons for the excessive cold in north India during the cold weather season and identify which of the statements are correct. 1. States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, being far away from the moderating influence of sea, experience continental climate. 2. The snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges creates a cold wave situation. 3. Around February, the cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring a cold wave along with frost and fog over the northwestern parts of India.
Option 1: 1 and 2 only
Option 2: 2 and 3 only
Option 3: 1, 2 and 3
Option 4: 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Solution : The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Reasons for excessive cold during the cold weather season in North India are:
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Question : Identify which of the following statements about agriculture in India are correct. 1. Rabi crops are sown in India from October to December and harvested from April to June. 2. Important crops grown during Rabi in India are paddy, maize, gram, soybean, and mustard. 3. Aus, Aman, and Boro are three crops of paddy in Assam, West Bengal, and Odisha.
Option 1: 1, 2 and 3
Option 2: 1 and 3 only
Option 3: 2 and 3 only
Option 4: 1 and 2 only
Question : In India, which of the following statements is true about the National Investment Fund?
Statements: I. It was created in 2005. II. 75% of its annual income was to be used for schemes promoting health, education and employment. III. It was dissolved in 2018.
Option 1: Only statement I
Option 2: Only statement II
Option 3: Only statements I and III
Option 4: Only statements I and II
Question : Which of the following winds is blowing from the Mediterranean Sea to the North Western parts of India?
Option 1: Western disturbances
Option 2: Norwesters
Option 3: Loo
Option 4: Mango showers
Question : Hot, dry winds blowing in the Northern plain in India are known as _______.
Option 1: North Easterly winds
Option 2: Westerlies
Option 4: Norwesters
Question : Which of the following waterways separates India from Sri Lanka?
Option 1: Arabian Sea
Option 2: Bay of Bengal
Option 3: Andaman Sea
Option 4: Palk Strait
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