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In the following question, there are two statements one as labelled Assertion (A) and another one as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): The Western disturbances cause winter rain in North-West India.
Reason (R): The South-West monsoon starts retreating from North-West India during winter.

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Important Questions on Indian Geography

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In the following question, there are two statements one as labelled Assertion (A) and another one as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): Cyclonic activity in India is characteristic of the pre and post-monsoon periods.
Reason (R): These are the periods of transition between the seasonal circulations.

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In the following question, there are two statements one as labelled Assertion (A) and another one as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): India has a tropical monsoon climate.
Reason (R): India is located within tropical latitudes.

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In the following question, there are two statements one as labelled Assertion (A) and another one as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): The Eastern coast of India is affected by tropical cyclones more than the Western coast.
Reason (R): Tropical cyclones originate only in the Bay of Bengal.

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In the following question, there are two statements one as labelled Assertion (A) and another one as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): Bengaluru receives a much higher average annual rainfall than that of Mangalore.
Reason (R): Bengaluru has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from South-West and North-East monsoons.

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In the following question, there are two statements one as labelled Assertion (A) and another one as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): India's climate mainly comprises the tropic zone in the Southern half and the warm temperate zone in the Northern half.
Reason (R): The Tropic of Cancer passes through the central part of India.

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The alpine vegetation in the Western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 meters, while in the Eastern Himalayas, it is found up to a height of4000 meters. The reason for this variation in the same mountain range is that_____.
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Social forestry is:
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The luxuriant growth of natural vegetation in Tropical rainforest is due to:

I. fertile soil.
II. hot and wet climate throughout the year.
III. intense sunlight for photosynthesis.
IV. Seasonal change to facilitate nutrient absorption.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.