Chapter: Seasons on Earth, Facts on Agriculture, Minerals and Industries
1001.

Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate? [NDA 2003]

A. Temperatures range from 21°C in summer to 10°C or below in the winter
B. Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
C. On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain
D. The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm
Answer» B. Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer
1002.

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the climatic regions while going from Zaire to Netherlands? [UP PCS 2002] 1. Equatorial climate 2. Mediterranean climate 3. Hot desert climate 4. West European climate

A. 1, 3, 2, 4
B. 1, 4, 2, 3
C. 2, 3, 4, 1
D. 3, 2, 1, 4
Answer» A. 1, 3, 2, 4
1003.

Which one of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the earth's surface? [UP PCS 2002]

A. Desert Ecosystem
B. Grassland Ecosystem
C. Mountain Ecosystem
D. Marine Ecosystem
Answer» D. Marine Ecosystem
1004.

Which of the following statements is false?

A. Tropical evergreen forests have very little undergrowth
B. Tropical monsoon forests have dense undergrowth
C. Temperate evergreen forests have rainfall throughout the year
D. Coniferous forest are mostly deciduous
Answer» D. Coniferous forest are mostly deciduous
1005.

Which of the following are Tropical Grasslands ? 1. Campos 2. Pampas 3. Savanna 4. Steppes

A. I and IV
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I and III
Answer» B. I and III
1006.

Grasslands which not support any trees are called:

A. lanos
B. campos
C. savanna
D. steppes
Answer» D. steppes
1007.

Mid-latitude forests have: 1. deciduous forests 2. coniferous forests 3. evergreen forests

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. only II
Answer» A. I and II
1008.

The term ‘Granary of the world’ is related to _____ type.

A. Monsoon
B. Temperate
C. Mediterranean
D. Laurentian
Answer» C. Mediterranean
1009.

In which region China type climate is found?

A. South Japan
B. South West Korea
C. Natalin Africa
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
1010.

Shallow-rooted trees are associated with:

A. Savanna climate
B. Temperate climate
C. Tropical climate
D. Equatorial climate
Answer» D. Equatorial climate
1011.

Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate? 1. Temperatures range from 32°Cin the hot season to about 15° C in the cool season 2. Annual rainfall varies greatly 3. The climate is best developed in the southern continents 4. It consists of three main season i. e. cool, dry season; hot, dry season; hot, wet season

A. I and IV
B. II, III and IV
C. II and III
D. I, II and IV
Answer» D. I, II and IV
1012.

Winter temperature ranging from - 29° C to - 40° C, summer temperature about 10° C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm. and low humidity. These characterise the climate.

A. Taiga
B. Tundra
C. Mountain
D. West European
Answer» B. Tundra
1013.

Which one of the following areas is dominant in hunting and gathering? [IAS 2004]

A. Hot desert
B. Cold desert
C. Tropical forest
D. Temperate grassland
Answer» C. Tropical forest
1014.

Among the following climatic factors, which one has the least effect upon a terrestrial ecosystem? [IAS 2004]

A. Temperature variation
B. Wind
C. Conditions of sunlight
D. Availability of water
Answer» B. Wind
1015.

Which one of the following regions has Mediterranean type of climate? [IAS 2004]

A. Cape Town region of South Africa
B. Great Plains of North America
C. North-Eastern Australia
D. Southern Algeria
Answer» A. Cape Town region of South Africa
1016.

Which one of the following factors is not a determining fact of the climate? [CDS 2004]

A. Latitude
B. Longitude
C. Land and Sea contrasts
D. Relief features
Answer» B. Longitude
1017.

What happens to tropical soils when the rain forest is cleared? [IAS 2004]

A. The soil improves to the extent that soluble nutrients are no longer depleted by the trees
B. There is little effect on the soil because of its depth of
C. Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching
D. The soils stabilise and become excellent for grain
Answer» C. Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching
1018.

In which of the following countries, has maximum damage to the forest been caused by acid rain? [IAS 2004]

A. Spain
B. Netherlands
C. Poland
D. Italy
Answer» C. Poland
1019.

Which one of the following activities occupies the largest area of the world? [IAS 2004]

A. Commercial plantation
B. Pastoral herding
C. Commercial grain farming
D. Subsistence agriculture
Answer» B. Pastoral herding
1020.

Which one of the following natural regions is best known for the production of grapes? [IAS 2004]

A. Hot deserts
B. Monsoon
C. Equatorial
D. Mediterranean
Answer» D. Mediterranean
1021.

Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?

A. Mediterranean
B. Equatorial
C. Hot desert
D. Cold desert
Answer» C. Hot desert
1022.

Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the convectional rainfall ? [CDS 2002]

A. Drizzling
B. Lightning and thunder
C. Torrential rain
D. Afternoon rain
Answer» A. Drizzling
1023.

Which type of forest belt supplies most of the world's requirement of newsprint? [Stenographers' Exam 1993]

A. Coniferous forest
B. Deciduous forest
C. Evergreen forest
D. Mediterranear forest
Answer» A. Coniferous forest
1024.

Which of me following climatic type suffers change due to shifting of the World's Pressure Belts?

A. Equatorial type
B. Tundra type
C. Tropical desert type
D. Monsoon
Answer» D. Monsoon
1025.

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A. Rainfall generally increases away from the equatorial region both northwards and southwards upto about 30° north and south
B. Mediterranean regions receive rainfall in winter from cyclones
C. Hot deserts of the world are found in the tropical regions between 15° and 30° north and south latitudes
D. Deserts generally receive less than 25 cm of rainfall in a year
Answer» A. Rainfall generally increases away from the equatorial region both northwards and southwards upto about 30° north and south
1026.

The greatest average annual precipitation is in:

A. Hawaii
B. India
C. Philippines
D. West Indies
Answer» C. Philippines
1027.

Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the Mediterranean Climate is:

A. USA
B. Italy
C. Chile
D. Australia
Answer» B. Italy
1028.

The average annual temperature is 19°C. An average annual rainfall of about 120 cm is distributed throughout the year, Late summer and autumn are the dreaded seasons of hurricanes and typhoons. These are the climatic conditions of:

A. China type
B. Sudan type
C. Tropical desert type
D. Taiga type
Answer» A. China type
1029.

The climate best suited for horticulture is :

A. Equatorial
B. Mediterranean
C. Monsoon
D. Tundra
Answer» B. Mediterranean
1030.

A place having an average annual temperature of 27°C and an annual rainfall of over 200 cm. could be: [NDA 1993]

A. Tehran
B. Singapore
C. Nagpur
D. Moscow
Answer» B. Singapore
1031.

China type of climate prevails in :

A. China, Korea and Vietnam
B. Southern China, Vietnam and Laos
C. Central China, North China and Southern Japan
D. North China, Southern Russia and Japan
Answer» C. Central China, North China and Southern Japan
1032.

In which of the following types of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C throughout the year?

A. Continental Climate
B. Tundra Climate
C. Mediterranean Climate
D. Taiga Climate
Answer» B. Tundra Climate
1033.

'Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic hoarders'. For which region is this statement correct?

A. African Savanna
B. Central Asian Steppes
C. Siberian Tundra
D. North American Prairies
Answer» B. Central Asian Steppes
1034.

The region which does not receive most of its rainfall during winter, is :

A. Central California
B. Central North America
C. South West Australia
D. South West Africa
Answer» B. Central North America
1035.

The climate of a place is decided by:

A. proximity to the sea
B. altitude
C. latitude
D. All the above
Answer» D. All the above
1036.

Monsoon effect is also experienced in :

A. East Africa
B. Nile Basin
C. South Africa
D. West Africa
Answer» A. East Africa
1037.

Which one of the following countries celebrates Christmas festival in summer season? [UDC 1994]

A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Mexico
D. Italy
Answer» A. Australia
1038.

In which season is the frequency of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal maximum?

A. During autumn
B. After summer
C. During winter
D. During monsoon
Answer» B. After summer
1039.

The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about:

A. 80 cms
B. 160 cms
C. 200 cms
D. 250 cms
Answer» D. 250 cms
1040.

Tropical evergreen forests remain evergreen because :

A. there is a thick undergrowth of bushes
B. they do not shed their leaves.
C. shedding of leaves and simultaneous growth of new ones takes place throughout the year
D. while plants at one level shed their leaves, those at a higher level retain their leaves
Answer» C. shedding of leaves and simultaneous growth of new ones takes place throughout the year
1041.

Which is the world's largest desert? [Railway 1995]

A. Sahara
B. Gobi
C. Thar
D. Takala Makan
Answer» A. Sahara
1042.

Which of the following deserts does not lie in the Northern Hemisphere?

A. Gobi
B. Kalahari
C. Sahara
D. Thar
Answer» B. Kalahari
1043.

Which of the following is an example of Mid-latitude desert ?

A. Sahara desert
B. Arabian desert
C. Thar desert
D. Patagonia desert
Answer» D. Patagonia desert
1044.

The hottest place in the world is : [Teachers' Exam 1991]

A. Tehran, Iran
B. Jaisalmer, India
C. Dallol, Ethiopia
D. Azizia, Libya
Answer» D. Azizia, Libya
1045.

The driest spot on earth is in the Atacama desert, parts of which went without rain for 400 years. The Atacama is in :

A. Africa
B. Asia
C. Canada
D. South America
Answer» D. South America
1046.

Deserts such as Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in western parts of the continents. This is because these regions:

A. are very hot throughout the year
B. have offshore winds throughout the year
C. have warm offshore currents
D. lie in the belt of the doldrums
Answer» B. have offshore winds throughout the year
1047.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Steppes are the temperate grasslands of South America
B. Prairies are the temperate grasslands of North America
C. Pampas are the temperate grasslands of South Australia
D. Forests-with trees which do not shed their leaves seasonally are called deciduous forests
Answer» B. Prairies are the temperate grasslands of North America
1048.

The tropical rain forests are dense and varied because of: [CDS 1994]

A. their remote and inaccessible locations
B. very little interference from man
C. an abundance of moisture and warm temperature throughout the year
D. poor economic development
Answer» C. an abundance of moisture and warm temperature throughout the year
1049.

Coniferous forests are in the region of:

A. high humidity and high temperature
B. low rainfall and very low temperature throughout the year
C. low mean annual temperature throughout the year and very cold winter
D. heavy rainfall and high temperature during summer
Answer» B. low rainfall and very low temperature throughout the year
1050.

Which country falls in all three natural regions : Hot desert, Mediterranean and Cool temperate type of climate?

A. Chile
B. Israel
C. Lebanon
D. None of these
Answer» A. Chile
1051.

Teak and Sal are the principal trees in the forests known as: [NDA 1991]

A. Dry deciduous
B. Dry evergreen
C. Tropical moist deciduous
D. Tropical moist evergreen
Answer» C. Tropical moist deciduous
1052.

Which vegetation is called natural cattle country ?

A. Savanna
B. Downs
C. Selva
D. Prairies
Answer» B. Downs
1053.

Which of the following regions bear mainly the Coniferous forests?

A. Southern part of India
B. South America
C. Southern island of New Zealand
D. Central, Eastern and Western parts of North America
Answer» D. Central, Eastern and Western parts of North America
1054.

Zebras inhabit:

A. coniferous forest regions
B. downs
C. equatorial regions
D. savanna lands
Answer» D. savanna lands
1055.

Many Savanna regions are unable to support good crops because:

A. they have large tall grasses which form a canopy over the good crops and do not allow them to grow
B. there are large number of animals in this region, which eat up the crops
C. the climate is too hot for the crops to grow
D. they have poor lateritic soil
Answer» A. they have large tall grasses which form a canopy over the good crops and do not allow them to grow
1056.

Tropical deciduous or monsoonal forests occur in:

A. Siberia, Alaska, U.S.A., Canada
B. New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, France
C. Netherlands, Russia, Norway, U.K.
D. Burma, India, Thailand, Brazil
Answer» D. Burma, India, Thailand, Brazil
1057.

Wine production is mainly carried out in which of the following natural regions?

A. Equatorial region
B. Savanna
C. Mediterranean region
D. Coniferous forests
Answer» C. Mediterranean region
1058.

Postaz are temperate grassland in:

A. Australia
B. South Africa
C. Hungary
D. Egypt
Answer» C. Hungary
1059.

Which of the following statements about forests is not correct? [NDA 1991]

A. Coniferous forests of high latitudes yield soft wood
B. Between 2000 m and 3000 m elevation on the Himalayas grow deodar, chinar and walnut
C. Forests in equatorial regions of India are less dense than the monsoon forests
D. Large-scale exploitation of forests has caused soil erosion and repeated floods
Answer» C. Forests in equatorial regions of India are less dense than the monsoon forests
1060.

Deciduous trees are those:

A. that grow up straight
B. that grow plenty in dry places
C. that never bear fruits
D. that shed their leaves during a certain season
Answer» D. that shed their leaves during a certain season
1061.

Which of the following natural regions is known as 'the big game country' or 'a land of safari'?

A. Tropical deserts
B. Equatorial regions
C. Temperate Grassland regions
D. Savanna or Tropical Grassland regions
Answer» D. Savanna or Tropical Grassland regions
1062.

Which of the following natural regions is not found in the Torrid Zone?

A. Equatorial forests
B. Monsoon regions
C. Temperate deserts
D. Tropical grasslands
Answer» C. Temperate deserts
1063.

The greatest diversity of animal and plant species occurs in : [IAS 1994]

A. temperate deciduous forests
B. tropical moist forests
C. heavily polluted rivers
D. deserts and Savannas
Answer» B. tropical moist forests
1064.

Consider the following statements: 1. Costa Rica is a leading exporter of cocoa 2. Malaysia is a leading exporter of rubber. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
1065.

Which climatic region has the least temperature range?

A. Equatorial region
B. Monsoon region
C. Tropical region
D. Mediterranean region
Answer» A. Equatorial region
1066.

Long treeless grassy palms are characteristics of: [CDS 1992]

A. Campos
B. Llanos
C. Pampas
D. Prairies
Answer» C. Pampas
1067.

The Veld grassland of South Africa experiences:

A. the Continental Savanna Climate
B. the Maritime Savanna Climate
C. the Steppe climate
D. the Tropical desert climate
Answer» C. the Steppe climate
1068.

The Mediterranean lands are' often called the World's: [IFS 1990]

A. grazing lands
B. forest lands
C. orchard lands
D. paddy lands
Answer» C. orchard lands
1069.

The Taiga belt lies between: [CDS 1994]

A. Mediterranean climate and Tundra
B. Monsoon climate and Tundra
C. Temperate grasslands and Tundra
D. Tibet type climate and Tundra
Answer» C. Temperate grasslands and Tundra
1070.

Which of the following regions gets no rainfall throughout the year? [NDA 1992]

A. The Equatorial Region
B. The Tundra Region
C. The Himalayan Region
D. The Mediterranean Region
Answer» B. The Tundra Region
1071.

The Tropical Rain forest type of climate is characterised by: [CDS 1992]

A. average rainfall of about 300 cm
B. heavy rain and high temperatures throughout the year
C. hot dry summer and mild wet winters
D. hot summer and cool winters with about 100 cm of annual rainfall
Answer» B. heavy rain and high temperatures throughout the year
1072.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? [I. Tax & Central Excise 1990]

A. Tundra region - Lichens and Mosses
B. Mediterranean region - Groundnut and Potato
C. China Type region - Tea and Sugarbeet
D. West-European region - Corn and Wheat
Answer» A. Tundra region - Lichens and Mosses
1073.

In the Semi-arid and Temperate grasslands, the most commonly found animals are:

A. donkeys and horses
B. reindeers
C. camels
D. sheep and goats
Answer» D. sheep and goats
1074.

Which of the following trees is not a soft wood variety?

A. Fir
B. Mahogany
C. Pine
D. Spruce
Answer» B. Mahogany
1075.

The zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperature throughout the year correspond to: [IES 1993]

A. Alpine meadows
B. Antarctica
C. Arctic deserts
D. Tundra
Answer» D. Tundra
1076.

The hot desert of the world are generally found near: [CDS 1991]

A. the equator
B. the doldrums
C. the horse latitude
D. the Tundras
Answer» C. the horse latitude
1077.

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? [Teachers' Exam 1994]

A. The Mediterranean Region- Summer rain
B. The Equatorial Region-Heavy convectional shower
C. The Monsoon Region-Heavy rain throughout the year
D. The Desert Region-Winter rain
Answer» B. The Equatorial Region-Heavy convectional shower
1078.

What are 'Igloos'? [NDA 1994]

A. A kind of animal hunted by Kalahari Bushmen
B. A kind of animal domesticated by aboriginal inhabitants of Australia
C. Mammoth mammals found in the Pacific Ocean
D. A dome-shaped house or a hut, built of blocks of hard snow, in which the Eskimos live
Answer» D. A dome-shaped house or a hut, built of blocks of hard snow, in which the Eskimos live
1079.

Which of the following environment supports the growth of Mangrove Swamp? [NDA 1995]

A. Tidal flat
B. Monsoon
C. Equatorial
D. Mixed
Answer» A. Tidal flat
1080.

Which of the following characterises the desert forests?

A. Pointed leaves
B. Dense leaves
C. Canopy leaves
D. Broad leaves
Answer» A. Pointed leaves
1081.

Which of the following types of forests mostly grow in the belt lying between 50° N and 70° N ?

A. Temperate hardwood forests
B. Temperate coniferous forests
C. Temperate deciduous forests
D. Tropical evergreen forests
Answer» B. Temperate coniferous forests
1082.

Mosses and Lichens are the characteristic vegetation of:

A. hot desert region
B. mediterranean region
C. temperate region
D. tundra region
Answer» D. tundra region
1083.

Trees with hardwood and dense canopy are generally found in : [Stenographers' Exam 1993]

A. deciduous forests
B. evergreen forests
C. tidal forests
D. alpine forests
Answer» B. evergreen forests
1084.

The Llanos and Campos of South America are examples of:

A. coniferous forest regions
B. deciduous regions
C. equatorial regions
D. Savanna regions
Answer» D. Savanna regions
1085.

Which of the following regions specializes in the cultivation of citrus fruits? [I. Tax & Central excise 1994]

A. Equatorial region
B. Mediterranean region
C. Polar region
D. Tundra region
Answer» B. Mediterranean region
1086.

The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as:

A. Steppes
B. Savannas
C. Pampas
D. Downs
Answer» B. Savannas
1087.

Which one among the following countries is the largest producer of Bauxite? [Asstt Comm 2008]

A. Australia
B. Brazil
C. West Indies
D. India
Answer» A. Australia
1088.

Which one of the following is found on the western coast of continents between 30° and 40° latitudes? [CDS 1991]

A. Tropical Grassland Region
B. Hot Desert Climate Region
C. Mediterranean Climate Region
D. Temperate Climate Region
Answer» C. Mediterranean Climate Region
1089.

The highest annual precipitation occurs in:

A. Canadian Shield
B. Ganga basin
C. Siberian Plains
D. Amazon basin
Answer» D. Amazon basin
1090.

The Himalayas have snowline at 4300 m whereas in the Alps mountain, it is at 3000 m. This is because the: [CDS 1994]

A. Himalayas have denser forest cover
B. Himalayas face the monsoon winds
C. Himalayas are higher than the Alps
D. Himalayas are located in the lower latitudes
Answer» D. Himalayas are located in the lower latitudes
1091.

Scanty rainfall of less than 50 cm per annum is received by :

A. the coastal areas in the warm temperate zone
B. the eastern parts of the temperate lands
C. the areas of high latitudes
D. the areas of equatorial regions
Answer» C. the areas of high latitudes
1092.

Which of the following regions and, dominant crops is wrongly matched?

A. Tropical monsooon-rice
B. Tundra -market gardening
C. Temperate grassland-cereals
D. Cold Temperate-softwood
Answer» B. Tundra -market gardening
1093.

Small daily and seasonal range of temperature, comparatively cool summer and comparatively warm winter : this would be the characteristic climate of:

A. an island
B. a tropical country
C. the interior of a continent
D. temperate latitudes
Answer» A. an island
1094.

Central and western part of California experience climate:

A. Monsoon
B. Mediterranean
C. Taiga
D. Sudan
Answer» B. Mediterranean
1095.

Arrange the following geographical regions in proper order: 1. Tundra 2. Shrub 3. Taiga 4. Deciduous

A. II, IV, I, III
B. I, II, III, IV
C. II, III, I, IV
D. I, III, IV, II
Answer» D. I, III, IV, II
1096.

All of the following types of climates occur in the southern hemisphere except:

A. hot desert
B. savanna
C. equatorial
D. tundra
Answer» D. tundra
1097.

Rainfall in the doldrums is of the nature of: [CDS 2000]

A. orographic precipitation
B. natural precipitation
C. frontal precipitation
D. convectional precipitation
Answer» A. orographic precipitation
1098.

Economy of Brazil is mostly dependent on :

A. tea
B. coffee
C. rice
D. maize
Answer» B. coffee
1099.

Which of the following is a tropical monsoon crop? [RRB 1992]

A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Cotton
D. Maize
Answer» A. Wheat
1100.

Which of the following climatic characteristic is related to tropical deserts?

A. Low Pressure throughout the year
B. Most of the rain falls in winter
C. Very high daily range of temperature
D. Very low daily range of temperature
Answer» C. Very high daily range of temperature
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