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- The term ‘Working head’ in context of water supply system means
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Head is measured in meters. h is the pressure head in gh.
Correct Option: D
Head is measured in meters. h is the pressure head in gh.
- Match the buildings in Group I with their corresponding architects in Group II
Group I Group II P. Khalsa Heritage Complex, 1. Philip Johnson Anandpur Sahib Q. Lisbon Ismaili Centre, 2. Charles Correa Lisbon R. Neuroscience Centre, 3. Raj Rewal Cambridge, USA S. National Centre for 4. B. V. Doshi Performing Arts, Mumbai 5. Moshe Safdie
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NA
Correct Option: B
NA
- The correct arrangement of the height of towers given below in descending order is
P. Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Q. Petronas Tower, Kuala Lumpur
R. Taipei 101, Taiwan
S. Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong
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P, R, Q, S
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P, R, Q, S
- A common flowering shrub is
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A common flowering shrub is Ixora coccinea.
Botanical name : Tectona grandis Family : Verbenaceae
A very popular timber tree, teak is native to India and Burma to Java. It is a deciduous tree attaining a very large size. However, in cities it might be seen on the roadside as a medium sized tree with large leaves. Teak is considered a good quality wood for furniture. Leaves of the tree are opposite, 30-60 cm long and 15-30 cm broad.
Botanical name : Mimusops elengi Family : Sapotaceae (Mahua family)
Spanish cherry is a lovely green small tree of the Indian subcontinent. With its small shiny, thick, narrow, pointed leaves, straight trunk and spreading branches, it is a prized oranamental specimen because it provides a dense shade and during the months from March to July fills the night air with the delicious heady aroma of its tiny cream colored flowers. Botanical name : Dalbergia sissoo Family : Fabaceae (pea family)
Shisham is a medium to large deciduous tree, native to India, with a light crown which reproduces by seeds and suckers. It can grow up to a maximum of 25 m in height and 2 to 3 m in diameter, but is usually smaller. Medicinal uses: Decoction of leaves is useful in gonorrhoea. Root is astringent. Wood is alterative, useful in leprosy, boils, eruptions and to allay vomiting.
Botanical name : Ixora coccinea Family : Rubiaceae (coffee family)
Related to the gardenia and coffee plants, Ixora is said to be native to Asia and whose name derives from an Indian deity. There are about 400 species spread from Africa to India to Southern Asia. They differ in leaf size, plant height, flower size and flower color.Correct Option: D
A common flowering shrub is Ixora coccinea.
Botanical name : Tectona grandis Family : Verbenaceae
A very popular timber tree, teak is native to India and Burma to Java. It is a deciduous tree attaining a very large size. However, in cities it might be seen on the roadside as a medium sized tree with large leaves. Teak is considered a good quality wood for furniture. Leaves of the tree are opposite, 30-60 cm long and 15-30 cm broad.
Botanical name : Mimusops elengi Family : Sapotaceae (Mahua family)
Spanish cherry is a lovely green small tree of the Indian subcontinent. With its small shiny, thick, narrow, pointed leaves, straight trunk and spreading branches, it is a prized oranamental specimen because it provides a dense shade and during the months from March to July fills the night air with the delicious heady aroma of its tiny cream colored flowers. Botanical name : Dalbergia sissoo Family : Fabaceae (pea family)
Shisham is a medium to large deciduous tree, native to India, with a light crown which reproduces by seeds and suckers. It can grow up to a maximum of 25 m in height and 2 to 3 m in diameter, but is usually smaller. Medicinal uses: Decoction of leaves is useful in gonorrhoea. Root is astringent. Wood is alterative, useful in leprosy, boils, eruptions and to allay vomiting.
Botanical name : Ixora coccinea Family : Rubiaceae (coffee family)
Related to the gardenia and coffee plants, Ixora is said to be native to Asia and whose name derives from an Indian deity. There are about 400 species spread from Africa to India to Southern Asia. They differ in leaf size, plant height, flower size and flower color.
- In GIS, the set of entities representing vector data type is
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GIS uses two types of data, vector and raster. Vector data comprise of point, line & curves where as raster data comprise of pixel etc.
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GIS uses two types of data, vector and raster. Vector data comprise of point, line & curves where as raster data comprise of pixel etc.