Static Quiz 18th July

1. Consider the following regarding Truck Farming practiced in Europe:

1. This is the region where farmers specialise in vegetables only.
2. The name ‘truck farming’ is due to the travelling time of truck from the farm to the market overnight.
3. . This is the type of farming practiced in dry area where the water are being carried on truck for irrigation and hence the name truck farming.

Which of the above statements are correct?

2. Which of the following statement is/are true about the ocean currents?

1. Pressure gradient, temperature and salinity differences lead to formation of Ocean currents.
2. Ocean currents help in navigation and influence the weather of the region.
3. Unlike winds they are not influenced by Coriolis force.

3. Which of the following is incorrect about foot loose industries?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. These are a series of large ocean waves generated by large undersea disturbances.
2. These are characterized by enormous wavelength and high velocity that are triggered by the sudden disturbances.
3. There occurrence are relatively rare in the Indian Ocean, and are most common in the Pacific Ocean.

The above features are of:

5. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the Himalayan Fold Mountains?

1. They are the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
2. They are located in the regions of high seismic activity and convergent plate boundary.
3. They are formed generally by the sedimentary rocks and contain fossils which are marine is nature.

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