Question
What is the reason for twinkling of
stars?Solution
Seismometers are instrument that measures motion of the ground, including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other seismic sources. Records of seismic waves allow seismologists to map the interior of the earth and locate and measure the size of these different sources. Seismograph is another Greek term meaning to draw siesmo waves.
Consider the following pairs:
Which of the pairs give...
Arrange the following peaks from East to West based on their geographical locations:
1. Mount Everest
2. Mount Denali
3. Mount Kilimanjaro
4. Mount Elbrus
Consider the following pairs:Â
Hills               Region
1. Cardamom Hills   Coromandel Coast
...
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
Which one of the following is an artificial lake?Â
Consider the following statements with reference to the features of Himalayas:
1. These mountains are tectonic in origin.
2. These are you...
The Swavalambini Women Entrepreneurship Programme was launched in which region of India?
Debsa Pass is a mountain pass in which state?
Son River originates near _______.
Consider the following statements:
1. The snowline in western Himalayas is at a higher altitude than the eastern Himalayas.
2. The average...
