Indian Geography Objective Questions and Answers | page-34

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Mahanadi. The Hirakud project is built across the Mahanadi river in Odisha. It was one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after India's independence.

Answer: Option [C]

Cultivation of wheat requires moderate temperature and moderate rains. Wheat is a temperate region crop thus requires moderate temperature and rainfall both. Temperature should not exceed above 20°C and rainfall should be between 50-100 cm along with a first free growing season.

Answer: Option [A]

Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in India because it has extensive dry coast. Gujarat lies in sub tropical high pressure zone towards west India. It is characterized by semi - arid & arid conditions. The coastal zone of the state remains dry during most part of the year. Hence, salt production is high.

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Ocean currents. Ocean currents does not have influence over the climate in India. Ocean currents act much like a conveyer belt, transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics. Thus, currents regulate global climate, helping to counteract the uneven distribution of solar radiation reaching Earth's surface.

Answer: Option [B]

If the commodities manufactured is Surat are sold in Mumbai or Delhi, then it is internal trade. Domestic trade, also known as internal trade or home trade, is the exchange of domestic goods within the boundaries of a country. This may be sub-divided into two categories, wholesale and retail. The importance of domestic trade in a country is that it facilitates the exchange of goods within the country.