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1
From which of the following pressure belts do the north-easterly trade breezes arise?
A
Equatorial low-pressure belt
B
Subtropical high-pressure belt of the Northern Hemisphere
C
Subtropical high-pressure belt of the Southern Hemisphere
D
Temperate low-pressure belt of the Eastern Hemisphere
2
Which of the following soil has the characteristics of cracks and shrinks in dry condition?
A
Black clay soil
B
Red porous soil
C
Sandy soil
D
All of the above
3
Which one of the following is not one of the six foremost controls of the climate of any place?
A
Latitude
B
Temperature
C
Pressure and wind system
D
Distance from the sea
4
The trees that do not shed their leaves are primarily found in_______________ area
A
Hot desert vegetation
B
Tropical monsoon forests
C
Coniferous forests
D
Temperate deciduous forests
5
Which of the following irrigation technique is preferred in the area having an irregular topography with excessive slope?
A
Drip irrigation
B
Wells
C
Sprinkler irrigation
D
Border irrigation
6
The Indian subcontinent experiences comparatively milder winters than Central Asia due to which of the following aspects?
A
The Tropic of Cancer
B
The surrounding seas
C
The Himalayas
D
Ocean Currents
7
What is the cause for the red colour of the red soil ?
A
Phosphoric Acid
B
Humus
C
Nitrogen
D
Iron
8
What was the purpose of the Chipko movement?.
A
Forest conservation
B
Water conservation
C
Political rights
D
Human rights
9
Which of the following is a cause for water shortage in a region with adequate water to meet the necessities of the people?
A
Huge population
B
Less rainfall
C
Pollution
D
Power requirement
10
Which of the following is not a storage structure of water harvesting used in Rajasthan in India ?
A
Johads
B
khadins
C
guls
D
tankas
11
Latitude and altitude of a place regulate which of the following climatic elements of a region?
A
Pressure and wind system
B
Temperature
C
Rainfall pattern
D
All of the above
12
Soil erosion in plains consequent to rainfall is initiated by:
A
Rill erosion
B
Gully erosion
C
Sheet erosion
D
All of these
13
Which soil is found in the shaded region ?
A
Black soil
B
Alluvial soil
C
Laterite soil
D
Arid soil
14
Which of following statements is/are correct about this soil ?
A
Formed in the regions of its origin
B
Retains moisture becomes sticky when wet
C
Suitable for plantation crops
D
Both 1 and 2
15
Why do we need to preserve our forests and wildlife ?
A
To preserve ecological diversity
B
To over-extract plant and animal species
C
For maintenance of aquatic diversity
D
None of the above
16
Which of the following method is known as the feeding bottle technique?
A
Sprinkler irrigation
B
Canals
C
Wells
D
Drip irrigation
17
Which vegetation is the most widespread in India?
A
Coniferous forests
B
Tropical Rain forests
C
Tropical Deciduous forests
D
Mangrove forests
18
Give reasons for the following : The peninsular portion of India experiences peak summers earlier than northern India.
A
There is less amount of rainfall in the peninsula during that time.
B
Cold waves from Central Asia sweep over the northern plains during the time
C
Owing to the northward movement of the Sun, the global heat belt shifts northward
D
None of the above
19
South-West Monsoon causes rainfall.
A
They blow from the low-pressure area of north-eastern India towards the seas.
B
They are seasonal winds.
C
They blow over the warm Indian Ocean and gather moisture.
D
They strike the Himalayas.
20
The western coast gets its heaviest rainfall during______________ by South-West Monsoon winds.
A
June
B
July
C
August
D
September
21
Which of the following soil has air space and loosely packed attributes?
A
Sandy Soil
B
Clayey Soil
C
Loamy Soil
D
All of these
22
In which of the following states drip irrigation system is prevalent?
A
Rajasthan
B
Meghalaya
C
Assam
D
Himachal Pradesh
23
Mangrove forests are also known as:
A
Monsoon forests
B
Thorn and Scrub forests
C
Rain forests
D
Tidal forests
24
What are the different benefits of rainwater harvesting?
A
Ecological benefits
B
Reduce soil erosion
C
Increase demand of groundwater
D
Both 1 and 2
25
Which of the following places of India experiences the highest summer (Hot) temperature?
A
Pahalgam
B
Leh
C
Thiruvananthapuram
D
Jaisalmer
26
Which of the following soil is associated with the term "Regur"?
A
Laterite Soil
B
Black Cotton Soil
C
Red Soil
D
None of the above
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