Indian Geography
Identify the soil with the help of given information:It is mainly formed over basalt rocks and in the low rainfall areasThe soil is rich in clay and due to this it has a high moisture retention capacity and is good for dry farmingIt contains high proportion of calcium and magnesium carbonatesIt is poor in organic matter, nitrogen and phosphorus Select the correct answer from options given below:

Red Soil
Black Soil
Alluvial Soil
Laterite Soil

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Indian Geography
Which among the following matches of rivers and their sources are correct?1. Brahmaputra- Angsi Glacier2. Damodar- Chotonagpur Plateau3. Mahananda- Darjeeling Hills4. Son- Amarkantak PlateauChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

1, 2, 3 & 4
1, 2 & 4
1 & 2
1, 2 & 3

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Indian Geography
Which of the following statements is not correct about the tank irrigation in peninsular India?

Percolation of rainwater is less due to hard rock
Rainwater can be easily stored by constructing tanks
Most of the rivers are seasonal and dry up in summer reason
Underground water level is higher

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Indian Geography
It is a long narrow, deep, endorheic (landlocked) lake situated at a height of more than 14,000 ft in the Himalayas. It is known for its very high phosphate concentrations. It is also known as “High Grassland Lake”. The Line of Actual Control passes through the lake. Recently, a brief scuffle between Indian and Chinese troops took place near it. Which of the following lakes has been described above?

Pong Dam Lake
Pangong Tso Lake
Tsongmo Lake
Sheshnag Lake

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