Water Pollution and Monsoon Quiz

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What is the depletion of oxygen in a water body resulting from pollution called?

  • Decay of water
  • Eutrophication (correct)
  • Greenhouse effect
  • Bio magnification

Why is India heavily reliant on the monsoon according to the text?

  • To bring 75% of its annual rainfall (correct)
  • To predict weather patterns
  • To facilitate agriculture
  • To cause flooding

Why did the Indian Meteorological Department predict a delay in the onset of southwest monsoon?

  • Late monsoon patterns (correct)
  • Unusual temperature fluctuations
  • Heavy pollution levels
  • Predictive modeling error

What is the primary source of winter rainfall in Punjab?

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

Why does West Bengal receive summer monsoon rainfall before Uttar Pradesh?

<p>Monsoon winds trajectory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the driest month at station X based on the climatic data provided?

<p>May (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the six-figure grid reference for point 201 in the eastern part of the map extract?

<p>G43S7 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the brown patches in the northeast quarter of the map extract most likely to represent?

<p>Forest areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much time will Mohan take to reach his destination if he moves at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour from 02 northing to 12 northing in a straight line?

<p>2 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compass direction from Rampura (2709) to Kotda (3005) on the map?

<p>Northwest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the black vertical line between easting 25 and 26 most likely represent?

<p>A railway track (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two man-made and two natural features commonly found in grid square 2508?

<p>Factory, Reservoir, Waterfall, Island (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time allowed for writing the answers in the ICSE 2024 Geography examination?

<p>Two hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are arrows recommended to be used in map work according to the examination instructions?

<p>To indicate directions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done with the Survey of India Map Sheet No.G43S7 after completing the exam?

<p>Handed over to the Supervising Examiner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should all working and rough work be done in the ICSE 2024 Geography examination?

<p>On the same answer sheet used for the rest of the paper (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many questions are mandatory to be attempted from Part I of the ICSE 2024 Geography question paper?

<p>All questions from Part I (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a twine of 20 cm supplied with the ICSE 2024 Geography question paper?

<p>For map work measurements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that involves planting two saplings for each tree that is felled?

<p>Reforestation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is irrigation needed in India? Select the two correct reasons:

<p>To provide water for agriculture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Rainwater Harvesting? Select the most accurate description:

<p>Collecting rainwater for future use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source has the advantage of being renewable and causing less pollution?

<p>Nuclear energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two disadvantages of using Petroleum as a source of power?

<p>High environmental impact and limited availability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the cultivation of pulses considered popular in India?

<p>As it is a cheap source of protein (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of 'GINNING' as mentioned in the text?

<p>Separating cotton fibers from seeds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Electronic Industry important for India?

<p>It provides employment opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two disadvantages of roadways as mentioned in the text?

<p>Limited accessibility, prone to accidents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Sea transport said to have lost its popularity in recent times?

<p>Increased efficiency in air transport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are railroads well developed in the northern states of India?

<p>Due to historical reasons and industrial development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does waste generation have on the landscape?

<p>Causes pollution and degradation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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