Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the father of Geography
A: Aristotle
B: Eratosthenes
C: Herodotus
D: Ptolemy
Solution:
Explanation:
- The ancient Greek scholar of Cyrene named Eratosthenes is commonly called the "father of geography".
- He was the first scholar to use the word geography and he had a small-scale notion of the planet that led him to be able to determine the circumference of the Earrth.
Final Answer:
Hence correct answer is option B i.e., Eratosthenes is globally known as father of Geography.
Which of the following is the largest delta in India
A: Delta of Gang - Brahmaputra River
B: Delta of Mahanadi
C: Delta of Indus River
D: Delta of Godavari River
Solution:
Explanation:
- The Ganges Brahmaputra Delta, commonly known as the Ganges Delta, is a river delta in Asia where the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers meet and flow into the Bay of Bengal.
- It has a surface area of about 100,000 square kilometres.
- It is the world's largest Delta, not just in India.
Final Answer:
Hence, the correct option is (a) i.e. Delta of Gang - Brahmaputra River
How many international airports are there in Tamil Nadu
A: Four
B: Three
C: Two
D: Five
Solution:
Explanation:
- There is a total of 35 international airports in India.
- Among these, four are located in Tamil Nadu.
Final Answer:
The correct answer is option D i.e., Four.
List some examples of rabi and Kharif crops
Solution:
Explanation:
- Rabi Crops - Rabi crops are winter crops (grown from October to March). Some of them are Wheat, Mustard, Barley, etc.
- Kharif Crops - Kharif crops are monsoon crops (grown from July to October). Some of them are Rice, Maize, Pulses, etc.
Final Answer:
- Some rabi crops - Barley, Mustard, Wheat, chickpea, etc.
- Some Kharif crops - Groundnut, Maize, Rice, Pulses, etc.
The first jute mill in India was started in
A: Bombay
B: Bengal
C: Madras
D: Ahmedabad
Solution:
Explanation:
- Jute is grown in alluvial soil and requires high temperature, humid climate, and heavy rainfall.
- India is a leading producer of raw jute and jute goods.
- The first jute mill was set up at Rishra in Bengal's presidency near Kolkata in 1859.
- After the partition, the jute mills remained in India but three- fourth parts of the jute producing area went to Bangladesh.
Final Answer:
Hence the correct answer is option B. Bengal
