Question : If 20 % or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season, it is termed as
Option 1: flood year
Option 2: drought year
Option 3: famine year
Option 4: self sufficient year
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Correct Answer: drought year
Solution : The correct option is - Drought year
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, a year is considered to be an all-India drought when the country as a whole experiences a rainfall shortfall of more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country is impacted by drought conditions. IMD has further divided droughts into two major categories: severe drought, which occurs when rainfall falls below 50% of normal, and moderate drought, which occurs when rainfall falls between 25% and 50% of normal.
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Question : Excluding the East European countries and Russia, the country with the largest area under forest, is
Option 1: USA
Option 2: Canada
Option 3: Australia
Option 4: Brazil
Question : The land mass of India has an area of ______________ million square km.
Option 1: 1.28
Option 2: 2.28
Option 3: 3.28
Option 4: 4.28
Question : Which is the smallest state of India in terms of area?
Option 1: Sikkim
Option 2: Goa
Option 3: Manipur
Option 4: Kerala
Question : The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of :
Option 1: Wheat
Option 2: Rice
Option 3: Sugarcane
Option 4: Cotton
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A huge building with a spacious area to house aircrafts.
Option 1: Airport
Option 2: Hanger
Option 3: Hangar
Option 4: House
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