Static Quiz 11 October 2023 (Geography)

A plant can be ‘genetically modified’ from its original wild state by
1. Domestication
2. Selection through pollination
3. Controlled non-commercial breeding
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Consider the following about Manganese Nodules found in the Indian Ocean.
1. They are rock concretions on the sea bottom.
2. They mainly contain manganese, cobalt, nickel and copper.
3. Shale gas is extracted from these nodules.
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Consider the following statements.
As for the Net Irrigated Area (NIA) and Net Sown Area (NSA)
1. the state with the highest of both (total area) is Andhra Pradesh
2. the state with the highest percentage (to total land area) is Punjab
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The dust generated by mining and mineral processing industries can
1. retard the process of water filtration in the soil
2. increase the level of particulate matter (PM) in air
3. lead to land degradation by clogging soil
Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Black Soil.
1. It has the highest porosity amongst all soil types.
2. It is generally poor in phosphoric content.
3. It is suitable for growing Cotton.
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