Climate and Vegetation of India

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Climate and Vegetation of India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Wetlands and Forests, Seasons in India, Indian Climate and Their Salient Features, Flora and Fauna of India, Ramsar Sites in India, Bhangar, Khadar, Types of Soils in India, and Soil Horizon.

Important Questions on Climate and Vegetation of India

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Which Rock is known as Mushroom or umbrella Rock?

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The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -

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What was the main aim of land ceiling?

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When leaf fall of soon after it appears, then it is said to be:

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The plantation is associated with which crops?

1. Coffee
2. Sugarcane
3. Tobacco
4. Cotton
5. Tea

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Which of the following soils has the highest salt content?

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The harvesting season for Rabi crops is in -

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Among the following forest types in India, which one occupies the largest area?

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Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture?

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Which of the following helps minimize the loss of topsoil, retaining more carbon than is depleted?

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Which of the following soils of India has been formed due to weathering of basaltic lava?

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In India, the greatest land area comes under which of the following categories?

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Which of the following statements are appropriate to Mangrove Sites?

1. Mangrove plants require appropriate mix of saline water and freshwater.

2. Mangrove plants require mudflats to enable it to grow and develop.

3. Mangrove plants are found in the inter-tidal zones of sheltered coasts.

4. Mangrove vegetation has been reported in all the coastal States including Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Consider the following statements :

1. Areas250 cm where rainfall exceeds

2. Annual temperature 25°C -27°C

3. Average humidity exceeds 75%

4. Trees do not shed the leaves

To which one of the following types of vegetation does the above represent ?

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Which is the only country in the world to produce all five varities of silk?

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Sandalwood grows in which type of forests?

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct about alluvial soil?

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Which of the following factors is not responsible for soil formation?

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Which part of soil has organic materials incorporated with the mineral matter nutrients and water?