Geography Practice Quiz 12

Q1.What is the correct statement regarding the effect of regulating and damming of rivers on their natural characteristics?

A. It does not affect the river’s natural flow and its sediment flow. B. It only affects the river's natural flow, not sediment flow. C. It affects both the river’s natural flow and its sediment flow. D. It enhances the river's natural flow and sediment deposition.

Q2.Regarding the practice of rooftop rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan, what is implied as correct by the source text, considering the statement about the Indira Gandhi Canal is false?

A. It has gained popularity solely due to high water availability from the Indira Gandhi Canal. B. It is a practice that has declined in popularity over time. C. Its popularity is not despite high water availability from the Indira Gandhi Canal, suggesting other reasons like scarcity or supplementary need. D. The Indira Gandhi Canal has made rainwater harvesting completely redundant in Rajasthan.

Q3.The source text asks for an explanation of water scarcity. Which of the following best describes the concept of water scarcity?

A. Abundant availability of clean, usable water for all purposes. B. A situation where water resources are sufficient to meet all demands. C. A shortage of clean, fresh water available to meet the demand of a region or population. D. Excessive rainfall leading to widespread flooding and waterlogging.

Q4.Which of the following factors are mentioned in the text as influencing changes in cultivation methods over the years?

A. Government policies, market demand, global trade B. Physical environment, technological know-how, socio-cultural practices C. Availability of labor, capital investment, land ownership D. Climate change, soil erosion, water scarcity

Q5.Which of the following are examples of primitive tools used in Primitive Subsistence Farming?

A. Tractors, tillers, harvesters B. Hoe, dao, digging sticks C. Ploughs, sickles, spades D. Sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, pumps

Q6.In Primitive Subsistence Farming, as described in the text, what kind of labour and land patches are typically utilized?

A. Hired labour on large estates B. Family/community labour on small patches of land C. Contract labour on government-owned farms D. Migrant labour on fertile river basins

Q7.Primitive Subsistence Farming primarily depends on which of the following factors?

A. Irrigation facilities, chemical fertilizers, high-yielding seeds B. Government subsidies, market prices, export demands C. Monsoon, natural fertility of the soil, environmental conditions D. Advanced machinery, skilled labour, scientific research

Q8.Primitive Subsistence Farming is also commonly known by what other name?

A. Intensive Commercial Farming B. Plantation Agriculture C. Slash and Burn Agriculture D. Mixed Farming

Q9.In which of the following Indian states is 'slash and burn' agriculture known as 'Jhumming'?

A. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal B. Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland C. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan D. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala

Q10.What is the local name for 'slash and burn' agriculture in Manipur, according to the provided text?

A. Jhumming B. Dipa C. Pamlou D. Bewar

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Geography Practice Quiz 12