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Indian Agriculture objective questions and answers In the map the given four areas are differently shaded,three of which indicate cereal crops production areas and one indicates non-cereal crop production area. As per the index given, the non-cereal crop production area is : (a) 1 (b) 2(c) 3 (d) 4 Ans: (d) Cotton grows there Coffee … Read more
Natural Vegetation in India India is one of the 12 mega bio-diversity countries of the world. These are a group of countries that have the majority of the Earth’s species and, therefore, are considered extremely bio-diverse. Being a vast country, India has 47,000 plant species (out of which 15,000 are flowering plants, i.e., 6% in … Read more
Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming What is Green house gas and Green house effect? Greenhouse gas (sometimes abbreviated GHG) is a gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are water … Read more
Major Landforms of Earth for KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam Major Landforms of Earth The earth has an infinite variety of landforms. Some parts of the lithosphere may be rugged and some flat. These landforms are a result of two processes. 1. Internal Process 2. External Process Within the earth, a continuous movement is taking place. 1. Internal … Read more
States of India- GOA GOA Formed on – May 30,1987 Capital – Panaji Major Languages – Konkini,Marathi High Court – Mumbai Official animal – Bison Official bird – Black crested,Bulbul State flower – Not declared Official dance – Talgadi, Goff Major Festival – GaneshChaturthi,Diwali,Christmas,Sao Jao Smallest state in India Ans : Goa Porvorim is the … Read more