Indian Geography UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Which of the following statements are true about the Rajasthan Desert? Use the codes given below to select the correct answer:

1. It is the most densely populated desert of the world.
2. It is about 10,000 years old mainly caused by excessive human interference.
3. Here only 40 to 60 percent of the area is suitable for farming.
4. The increase in net sown area has adversely affected the coverage of grazing lands.

Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 1,2, 3 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1,2, 3 and 4”.

The correct answer is: (4) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Similar Questions:

Consider the following statement and select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. Tea is the major crop of Assam.
2. Coffee is the major crop of Tamil Nadu.
3. Tobacco is grown extensively in Andhra Pradesh
4. Jute is a major crop of Chhatishgarh.

Code:
  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1 and 3
  3. 1 and 4
  4. 2 and 3
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  2. Ravindra Nath Tagore
  3. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
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  2. Semites-Malaysia
  3. Sakai-Sudan
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  2. Second Stage
  3. Third Stage
  4. Fourth Stage
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  2. Nokrek - Meghalaya
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  1. Ken river
  2. Son river
  3. Chambal river
  4. Betwa river
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  1. Assam
  2. Bihar
  3. Orissa
  4. Uttar Pradesh
The Ghadar Party was formed in
  1. Afghanistan
  2. Burma
  3. England
  4. United States of America
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  1. Fatehpur Sikri
  2. Kaliar
  3. Deva Shareef
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  2. Lahore Session, 1929
  3. Calcutta Session, 1928
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Assertion (A): Northern plains of India receive some precipitation during winter season.
Reason (R): North-east Monsoon is active during winter.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:
  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
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  1. Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
  2. Andman and Nicobar Islands
  3. Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
  4. Lakshadweep an Maldives