Geography and Climate Change in India
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Which season is considered NOT part of the four seasons in India?

  • Summer season
  • Winter season
  • Southeast monsoon season (correct)
  • Rainy season

    • What is the main focus of the RBE application mentioned for exam preparation?

  • Complete preparation for SSC Exams (correct)
  • Mock tests only
  • Job placements
  • Scholarship opportunities

    • Which method is associated with the movement of tectonic plates?

  • Mantle convection
  • Plate convergence
  • Subduction zones
  • Sea floor spreading (correct)

    • Identify the mineral associated with the Lohardaga region.

    <p>Bauxite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of content can be found on the RBE YouTube channel?

    <p>Free lectures and job updates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is correct regarding SSC Exam preparation?

    <p>Preparation requires access to updated resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two states are connected by the East-West corridor as part of the Golden Quadrilateral Super Highways?

    <p>Assam and Gujarat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Indira Point located?

    <p>Campbell Bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary river on which the Ukai Dam is constructed?

    <p>Tapti River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coastal lake is located in Kerala?

    <p>Vembanad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which season is known as the transition season in India?

    <p>Retreating Monsoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature characterizes khadar rich flood plains?

    <p>High fertility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh?

    <p>Southwest to Northwest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cyclones originate from the Mediterranean Sea and reach Northwestern India during winter?

    <p>Western disturbances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following peaks is found on Great Nicobar Island?

    <p>Mount Thullier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hills are included in the Purvanchal region?

    <p>Mizo hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of climate is associated with the term 'mango showers'?

    <p>Pre-monsoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is primarily extracted from Bailadila, Bellary, and Mayurbhanj?

    <p>Iron-Ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region receives winter rainfall due to the north-east monsoon?

    <p>Coromandel Coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Luni river primarily located?

    <p>The Indian Desert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following regions is black soil mostly found?

    <p>Northern fertile plains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hills are NOT located in the North Eastern states of India?

    <p>Nilgiri Hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one possible benefit of afforestation in relation to flooding?

    <p>It could prevent flooding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the first UN Climate Change Conference?

    <p>It was held in 1995.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is NOT recognized in the national census of India?

    <p>Ethnic groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of climate do states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan experience due to their geographical location?

    <p>Continental climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the influence of the Himalayan ranges during the cold weather season in northern India?

    <p>They contribute to a cold wave situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the theory outlined in 'The History of Ocean Basins' is correct?

    <p>It was published in 1962.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main reasons for excessive cold in north India during winter?

    <p>Distance from oceans and snowfall in Himalayas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about afforestation's impact on ecosystems?

    <p>It has no effect on the ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exam had the highest number of questions listed?

    <p>SSC GD 2021 TIER-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exams had the least number of questions?

    <p>SSC IMD 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many questions were there in the SSC CHSL 2020 Tier-1 exam?

    <p>118</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SSC CGL exam from 2022 had the lowest number of questions?

    <p>SSC CGL 2022 T-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of questions listed for all SSC exams combined?

    <p>2253</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exams is part of the SSC selection process?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exam listed has exactly 64 questions?

    <p>SSC CHSL 2019 Tier-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SSC MTS exam from 2021 had the most questions?

    <p>SSC MTS &amp; Havaldar 2021</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many questions were in the SSC CGL 2021 Tier-1 exam?

    <p>65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SSC exam took place in October 2022?

    <p>SSC Delhi Police HCM 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many questions were there in SSC CPO 2020 Tier-1?

    <p>60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exam had a total of 1 question listed?

    <p>SSC CHSL 2022 T-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of questions in SSC CHSL 2022 Tier-1?

    <p>129</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which SSC CGL exam from 2019 had the highest number of questions?

    <p>SSC CGL 2019 TIER-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography

    • The southeast monsoon season is not one of the four seasons of India.
    • Afforestation can help prevent flooding and balance the ecosystem.
    • Harry Hammond Hess published "The History of Ocean Basins", which outlined the theory of seafloor spreading in 1962.
    • The national census does not recognise ethnic groups within India.
    • The first UN Climate Change Conference was held in 1995.
    • The COP28 is proposed to be held in New Delhi, India.

    Minerals & Reserves

    • Bauxite is found in Lohardaga.
    • Coal is found in Jharia.
    • Iron Ore is found in Bailadila.
    • Penda is found in Madhya Pradesh.

    Seasonality

    • The excessive cold in North India during winter is due to continental climate and snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges.

    Climate Change

    • The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) has been working to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.

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