Geography - India Seasons , Natural Vegetation and Soil

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Question - 1

The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity.Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?

  • A It receive a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
  • B It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
  • C Exotic and invasive species have been introduced riot in this region
  • D It has less human interference

Question - 2

The average annual temperature of a metrological station is 26oC, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range temperature is 9oC.The station in question is

  • A Allahabad
  • B Chennai
  • C Cherrapunji
  • D Kolkata

Question - 3

Arrange the following states on the basis of ascending of the onset of monsoon 
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Paschim Banga
3. Kerala
4. Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  • A 2, 3, 1, 4
  • B 3, 2, 1, 4
  • C 3, 1, 2, 4
  • D 1, 2, 3, 4

Question - 4

Which type of climate prevail in the long corridor(leewards side) of the Western Ghats Nilgri Hills?

  • A Tropical wet and dry climate
  • B Tropical wet and dry with winter rain
  • C Tropical semi arid steppe
  • D Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest

Question - 5

Consider the following statements
1. InIndia, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalaya only.
2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forest of the North-East.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

  • A Only 1
  • B Only 2
  • C Both 1 and 2
  • D Neither 1 nor 2

Question - 6

Cherapunji receives more rainfall than Shillong because:

  • A the former is nearer to the sea 
  • B the air of different densities and temperature tends to converge towards Cherapunji from different direction during the rainy season 
  • C Cherapunji is located on the windward side  
  • D convective precipitation brings more rain at Cherapunji 

Question - 7

Where does the western disturbances originate in India?

  • A Black Sea
  • B Arabian Sea
  • C Caspian Sea
  • D Mediterranean Sea

Question - 8

Which of the following soils is most suitable for cultivation of cereals?

  • A Alluvial soils
  • B Red soils
  • C Laterite soils
  • D None of these

Question - 9

Which of the following types of soils have a marked capacity to retain water?

  • A Desert soil
  • B Laterite Soil
  • C Red soil
  • D Regur soil

Question - 10

Under which climatic conditions do the laterite soils develop?

  • A Wet tropical climate 
  • B Hot and dry climate
  • C Cold temperature climate
  • D Mediterranean type of climate
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