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66. Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in North Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades. Reason (R) : There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
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67. Which one of the following state has the lowest sex ratio among the states?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Sikkim
D. Bihar
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68. Consider the following statements regarding the earthquakes: 1. The intensity of earthquake is measured on Mercalli scale 2. The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of energy released 3. Earthquakes magnitudes are based on direct measurements of amplitudes of seismic waves. 4. In the Richter scale, each hole number demonstrates a hundred fold increase in the amount of energy released Which of these statements are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 4
D. 1 and 3
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69. Pyrometer is used for measuring:
A. Air pressure
B. Humidity
C. High Temperature
D. Intensity of Earthquake
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70. Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?
A. North-western India and Gangetic West Bengal
B. North-west and western India
C. Western and southern India
D. Plains of northern India
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