14881.The southernmost point of peninsular India, that is, Kanyakumari, is
north of Tropic of Cancer
south of the Equator
south of the Capricorn
north of the Equator
14883.Which of the following factors are responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to north India?
- Higher per acre field of sugarcane
- Higher sucrose content of sugarcane
- Lower labour cost
- Longer crushing period
I and II
I, II and III
I, III and IV
I, II and IV
14884.The principal copper deposits of India lie in which of the following places?
Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar
Khetri and Daribo areas of Rajasthan
Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh
Siwaliks in Uttar Pradesh and in Karnataka
14882.The pass located at the southern end of the Nilgiri Hills in south India is called
the Palghat gap
the Bhorghat pass
the Thalgat pass
the Bolan pass
14855.The territory of Porus who offered strong resistance to Alexander was situated between the rivers of
Sutlej and Beas
Jhelum and Chenab
Ravi and Chenab
Ganga and Yamuna
14879.The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the river
Ganga
Cauvery
Narmada
Godavari
14885.Which of the following are true regarding Jhum cultivation in India?
- It is largely practiced in Assam
- It is referred to as slash and burn technique
- In it, the fertility is exhausted in a few years
I, II and III
II and III
I and II
I and III