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2010 · Q91GeographyIndian Agriculture & Land Useeasy

When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?

  1. (a)Abundance of magnesium
  2. (b)Accumulated humus
  3. (c)Presence of ferric oxides
  4. (d)Abundance of phosphates
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Official answer(c) Presence of ferric oxides

2023 · Q11GeographyIndian Agriculture & Land Usemoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement–I : India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production. Statement–II : Uranium, enriched to the extent of at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
  2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
  3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
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Official answer(c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect

2020 · Q86GeographyIndian Agriculture & Land Usemoderate

With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements : 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop. 2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production. 3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3 only
  3. (c)2 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 only