Geography: 2014: CBSE: [All India]: Set – III
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Q1
Mention any two diseases caused by contaminated water.
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The diseases commonly caused due to contaminated water are diarrhea, hepatitis, etc.
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Q2
What is ‘satellite communication’?
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When signal transferring between the sender and receiver is done with the help of satellite, it is known as satellite communication.
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Q3
What is the meaning of ‘Cyber-space’?
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Cyberspace is the notional environment in which communication over computer networks occurs.
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Q4
Name the most important inland waterway of Germany.
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The Rhine waterway is the most important inland waterway of Germany.
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Q5
Give an example of an ancient historical town from Bihar.
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Patiliputra (Patna) is an ancient town of Bihar.
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Q6
Define the term ‘watershed management’.
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Watershed management refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. -
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Give the meaning of ‘sex-ratio’.
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The ratio of males to females in a population is called sex ratio. It is the number of females per thousands females. Population Sex Ratio in India as per Census 2011 is 940 females per 1000 males.
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Q8
Which state of India has the highest rank in Human Development Index (H.D.I.) value?
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Kerala with the composite index value of 0.940 was placed at the top ranked in 2007-08.
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Q9
Which country has proclaimed ‘Gross National Happiness’ as the measure of a country’s progress?
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The term "gross national happiness" was coined in 1972 by Bhutan. The king of Bhutan used this phrase to signal his commitment to building an economy that would serve Bhutan's unique culture based on Buddhist spiritual values.
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Q10
Define the term ‘poverty’.
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It means not possessing the ability to acquire the minimum basic needs for existence like food, clothing, shelter, education, and health care.
