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| 1. |
High mean temperature, high relative humidity and heavy rainfall (well distributed all over the year) are the characteristic features of the: [NDA 1990] |
| A. | monsoon region |
| B. | mediterranean region |
| C. | equatorial region |
| D. | Savanna region |
| Answer» C. equatorial region | |
| 2. |
Mild and rainy winters, warm and dry summers are the characteristic features of: [IES 1994] |
| A. | Monsoon Region |
| B. | Mediterranean Region |
| C. | Tropical Grasslands |
| D. | Temperate Grasslands |
| Answer» B. Mediterranean Region | |
| 3. |
Which of the following types of rainfall occurs at places having continental type of climate? |
| A. | Convectional |
| B. | Cyclonic |
| C. | Relief |
| D. | Rainfall does not occur at these places |
| Answer» B. Cyclonic | |
| 4. |
The polar regions of the earth cannot support forest growth because: |
| A. | the rainfall is very low |
| B. | the growing season is short in these areas |
| C. | the ground is often frozen or snow or ice-covered |
| D. | all the above factors |
| Answer» D. all the above factors | |
| 5. |
Snow line is : |
| A. | the altitude below which no snowfall occurs |
| B. | the altitude only above which the snowfall occurs and this snow melts during summer |
| C. | the altitude above which snow never melts |
| D. | the altitude above which the snow melts regularly to give rise to perennial rivers |
| Answer» C. the altitude above which snow never melts | |
| 6. |
Loess is _____ soil. |
| A. | wind-deposited |
| B. | water-deposited |
| C. | volcanic |
| D. | black cotton |
| Answer» A. wind-deposited | |
| 7. |
The 'Climate' is the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a considerable period of time. For proper conclusions, observations are needed for a minimum period of: |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | 10 years |
| C. | 31 years |
| D. | 35 years |
| Answer» C. 31 years | |
| 8. |
Perspiration is maximum when temperature is : |
| A. | low and air is dry |
| B. | low and air is humid |
| C. | high and air is dry |
| D. | high and air is humid |
| Answer» D. high and air is humid | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements associated with Mediterranean climate: 1. It is so named because it occurs extensively in the periphery of Mediterranean sea. 2. These lands are exposed to hot, dry, land winds during the summer months. 3. The seasonal range of temperatures is considerable less than that in other areas of corresponding latitudes. Which of these statements are correct? [COS 1999) |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» A. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 10. |
Nights are cooler in the deserts than in the plains because: [CDS 2002] |
| A. | sand radiates heat more quickly than the earth |
| B. | the sky remains clear most of the time |
| C. | sand absorbs heat more quickly than the earth |
| D. | none of the above reasons |
| Answer» A. sand radiates heat more quickly than the earth | |
| 11. |
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? [CDS 2001] |
| A. | Monsoon Region: Campos |
| B. | Mediterranean Region: Llanos |
| C. | Pampas Region: Prairies |
| D. | Savanna Region: Steppes |
| Answer» C. Pampas Region: Prairies | |
| 12. |
A large number of species are found within a small unit of area of: [CDS 1999] |
| A. | mangrove coastal forests |
| B. | coniferous temperate forests |
| C. | deciduous monsoon forests |
| D. | wet evergreen equatorial forests |
| Answer» D. wet evergreen equatorial forests | |
| 13. |
Summers in Western Europe are warmer than those in Eastern Europe because of: [CDS 2002] |
| A. | the influence of the warm ocean current |
| B. | the influence of bright sunshine |
| C. | the lower mountains terrain |
| D. | peninsular nature of the continent |
| Answer» A. the influence of the warm ocean current | |
| 14. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons. 2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain. 3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year. 4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates. Which of these statements are correct? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2, and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 15. |
Consider the following ecosystems: 1. Taiga 2. Tropical evergreen 3. Tropical deciduous 4. Tundra The correct sequence in decreasing order of the albedo values of these ecosystem is: [IAS 2002] |
| A. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| B. | 4, 1, 2, 3 |
| C. | 4, 1, 3, 2 |
| D. | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| Answer» C. 4, 1, 3, 2 | |
| 16. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The movement of the isotherms is greater over the land than it is over the oceans. 2. Coastal regions have a smaller range of temperature than do continental interiors. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [IES 2003] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 17. |
The mediterranean region specialises in fruit culture because: [IAS 2003] |
| A. | hill slopes are best suited for cultivation of trees |
| B. | hill slopes are not favourable for food grain cultivation |
| C. | the long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export. |
| D. | there is a demand of dry fruits |
| Answer» C. the long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export. | |
| 18. |
Which one of the following regions of the world is called “the bread basket of the world”? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Temperate grassland |
| B. | Tropical monsoonal region |
| C. | Mediterranean region |
| D. | Savana grassland |
| Answer» A. Temperate grassland | |
| 19. |
The thermal equator is found: |
| A. | at the equator |
| B. | south of geographical equator |
| C. | north of geographical equator |
| D. | at the Tropic of Cancer |
| Answer» C. north of geographical equator | |
| 20. |
Seasonal contrast in temperature are minimum in the equatorial region because: |
| A. | sky is always overcast |
| B. | sun is almost vertically overhead throughout the year |
| C. | forests prevent sunlight from reaching the ground |
| D. | rainfall cool the atmosphere |
| Answer» B. sun is almost vertically overhead throughout the year | |
| 21. |
Grasses are almost absent in : |
| A. | tropical moist deciduous forest |
| B. | tropical dry evergreen forest |
| C. | tropical semi-evergreen forest |
| D. | tropical wet-evergreen forest |
| Answer» D. tropical wet-evergreen forest | |
| 22. |
The role of spines in the desert plants is : |
| A. | to protect themselves from the herbivores. |
| B. | to provide more surface for photosynthesis |
| C. | to save the moisture from evaporation. |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. to save the moisture from evaporation. | |
| 23. |
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 | |
| 24. |
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 | |
| 25. |
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 | |
| 26. |
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 | |
| 27. |
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 | |
| 28. |
Grasslands which not support any trees are called: |
| A. | lanos |
| B. | campos |
| C. | savanna |
| D. | steppes |
| Answer» D. steppes | |
| 29. |
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 | |
| 30. |
The term ‘Granary of the world’ is related to _____ type. |
| A. | Monsoon |
| B. | Temperate |
| C. | Mediterranean |
| D. | Laurentian |
| Answer» C. Mediterranean | |
| 31. |
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 | |
| 32. |
Shallow-rooted trees are associated with: |
| A. | Savanna climate |
| B. | Temperate climate |
| C. | Tropical climate |
| D. | Equatorial climate |
| Answer» D. Equatorial climate | |
| 33. |
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 | |
| 34. |
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 | |
| 35. |
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 | |
| 36. |
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 | |
| 37. |
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 | |
| 38. |
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 | |
| 39. |
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 | |
| 40. |
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 | |
| 41. |
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 | |
| 42. |
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 | |
| 43. |
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 | |
| 44. |
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 | |
| 45. |
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 | |
| 46. |
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 | |
| 47. |
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 | |
| 48. |
The greatest average annual precipitation is in: |
| A. | Hawaii |
| B. | India |
| C. | Philippines |
| D. | West Indies |
| Answer» C. Philippines | |
| 49. |
Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the Mediterranean Climate is: |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Italy |
| C. | Chile |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» B. Italy | |
| 50. |
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 | |
| 51. |
The climate best suited for horticulture is : |
| A. | Equatorial |
| B. | Mediterranean |
| C. | Monsoon |
| D. | Tundra |
| Answer» B. Mediterranean | |
| 52. |
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 | |
| 53. |
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 | |
| 54. |
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 | |
| 55. |
'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 | |
| 56. |
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 | |
| 57. |
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 | |
| 58. |
Monsoon effect is also experienced in : |
| A. | East Africa |
| B. | Nile Basin |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | West Africa |
| Answer» A. East Africa | |
| 59. |
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 | |
| 60. |
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 | |
| 61. |
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 | |
| 62. |
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 | |
| 63. |
Which is the world's largest desert? [Railway 1995] |
| A. | Sahara |
| B. | Gobi |
| C. | Thar |
| D. | Takala Makan |
| Answer» A. Sahara | |
| 64. |
Which of the following deserts does not lie in the Northern Hemisphere? |
| A. | Gobi |
| B. | Kalahari |
| C. | Sahara |
| D. | Thar |
| Answer» B. Kalahari | |
| 65. |
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 | |
| 66. |
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 | |
| 67. |
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 | |
| 68. |
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 | |
| 69. |
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 | |
| 70. |
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 | |
| 71. |
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 | |
| 72. |
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 | |
| 73. |
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 | |
| 74. |
Which vegetation is called natural cattle country ? |
| A. | Savanna |
| B. | Downs |
| C. | Selva |
| D. | Prairies |
| Answer» B. Downs | |
| 75. |
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 | |
| 76. |
Zebras inhabit: |
| A. | coniferous forest regions |
| B. | downs |
| C. | equatorial regions |
| D. | savanna lands |
| Answer» D. savanna lands | |
| 77. |
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 | |
| 78. |
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 | |
| 79. |
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 | |
| 80. |
Postaz are temperate grassland in: |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | South Africa |
| C. | Hungary |
| D. | Egypt |
| Answer» C. Hungary | |
| 81. |
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 | |
| 82. |
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 | |
| 83. |
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 | |
| 84. |
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 | |
| 85. |
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 | |
| 86. |
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 | |
| 87. |
Which climatic region has the least temperature range? |
| A. | Equatorial region |
| B. | Monsoon region |
| C. | Tropical region |
| D. | Mediterranean region |
| Answer» A. Equatorial region | |
| 88. |
Long treeless grassy palms are characteristics of: [CDS 1992] |
| A. | Campos |
| B. | Llanos |
| C. | Pampas |
| D. | Prairies |
| Answer» C. Pampas | |
| 89. |
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 | |
| 90. |
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 | |
| 91. |
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 | |
| 92. |
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 | |
| 93. |
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 | |
| 94. |
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 | |
| 95. |
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 | |
| 96. |
Which of the following trees is not a soft wood variety? |
| A. | Fir |
| B. | Mahogany |
| C. | Pine |
| D. | Spruce |
| Answer» B. Mahogany | |
| 97. |
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 | |
| 98. |
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 | |
| 99. |
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 | |
| 100. |
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 | |
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