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