Answer: C

Explanation:

The frequency of tropical depressions occurring in the Bay of Bengal varies from year to year. Their path over India is also largely determined by the position of the intertropical convergence zone, also known as the monsoon ridge. Whenever the axis of the monsoon trough oscillates, there are substantial fluctuations in the path, direction, intensity of rainfall and distribution of these depressions in different years. Thus, the frequency of tropical depressions developing in the Bay of Bengal is influenced by several factors including the position of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITC) and the axis of the monsoon trough over northern India.

Hence, both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Kashmir or the North-West Himalayas are drained by the Indus and its tributaries Jhelum and Chenab. This area is known for its unique beauty and beautiful scenic spots. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Peninsular Plateau is made up of many plateaus, such as Hazaribagh Plateau, Palayu Plateau, Ranchi Plateau, Malwa Plateau, Coimbatore Plateau and Karnataka Plateau. Meghalaya and the Karbi Anglong plateau are also parts of the main peninsular plateau, which is separated from the Chhotanagpur plateau by forming a rift valley. Later it was covered by alluvium deposited by the river. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

Answer: C

Explanation:

In India, 82º 30'East longitude is considered the standard meridian. The local time of the meridian is considered the standard time for the entire country. This is known as Indian Standard Time (IST). The prime meridian is 0° and is known as the Greenwich Line because it passes through Greenwich, near London, where the British Royal Observatory is located. India is located at 82º30' East longitude. The Earth rotates 360 degrees in 24 hours. Therefore, every 15 degrees longitude is equivalent to a time difference of 1 hour. The difference between 82º30' East longitude and 0° longitude is 5.5 hours (82.5 degrees/15 degrees/hour).Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Kashmir is famous for Himalayan Karewa. Karewa glacier is called accumulation of thick deposits of clay and other materials in the form of moraine. Saffron is cultivated here. Hence, option (c) is correct.