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The term Mediterranean agriculture applies to a particular blend of ________ and activities and ________ is confined to regions encircling the Mediterranean basins.
A Farming and grazing
B Farming and fishing
C Grazing and fishing
D Fishing and mining
Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India ?
A The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain
B The eastern coast has a wide plain with well-developed deltas of the major rivers
C The west coast has little indentation except towards the south
D The west and east coasts, have the same alluvial features
The method of soil conservation in the coastal and dry regions where rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover is called
A Mulching
B Contour barriers
C Rock dam
D Shelter belts
Which one of the following types of plains is not formed by the action of the riven?
A Loess plains
B Alluvial plains
C Flood plain deposits
D Deltas
In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not be less than
A The length of design vessel
B The length of design vessel + 10% clearance between adjacent vessels
C The length of design vessel + 20% clearance between adjacent vessels
D Twice the length of design vessel
The liquid wastes from kitchens, bath rooms and wash basins, is not called
A Liquid waste
B Sullage
C Sewage
D None of these
In India production and distribution of electrical energy is confined to
A private sector
B public sector
C government sectors
D joint sector
E none of the above
The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to
A The heavy and timely rains and forests
B Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains
C Hard labour of the farmers over the generations
D Better irrigation facilities
Canal irrigation is most important in the Northern Plains of India because ________
A The soil is porous
B The level of underground water is high
C The sources of canals are perennial rivers
D The region is densely populated
For a country like India, where rainfall is mainly confined to one season, the suitable sewerage system will be
A Separate system
B Combined system
C Partially combined system
D Partially separate system

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