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Q1) Chernozems are Show Answer


Q2) Terra Rossa is a type of Show Answer


Q3) Hard pan and clay pan in soil are found in Show Answer


Q4) Assertion (A) The tundra regions of Canada and the Russian Federation are suitable for agriculture activities.
Reason (R) The soils of the tundra regions are in a frozen state for a major part of the year.
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Q5) Which of the following is/are unique characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy.
2. Co-existence of a large number of species.
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes.
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Q6) When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour? Show Answer


Q7) Consider the following statements
1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.
2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one-third of the area of India under tree/forest cover.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q8) How much soil is affected by soil erosion according to Planning Commission? Show Answer


Q9) Consider the following statements
1. Paschim Banga is the largest producer of fish.
2. The tropical climate and the lack of many gulf, bays and backwaters are some of the barriers to the development of the fish industry in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q10) Consider the following statements
1. India exports about 8% of the total fish production mainly to Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius and Srinagar.
2. Fish Farmer Development Agencies (FFDA) and National Programme for Fish Seeds Development were two important programmes initiated in Fifth and Sixth Five Year Plan for the development of the inland fisheries.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q11) Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly? Show Answer


Q12) Consider the following statements
1. National water grid is the largest ever thought of project for linking all major rivers of India with the help of a network of canals.
2. In 1980, a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for interlinking of the rivers was framed by the Ministry of Water Resources.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q13) Consider the following statements
1. According to the Indus water treaty 1960, India has the exclusive power to use the waters of three Eastern rivers Sutlej, Beas and Ravi.
2. Nepal-India Treaty signed in 1996, provided for the Integrated development of Mahakali and Pancheshwar project on river Mahakali was the centrepiece of Mahakali Treaty.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q14) Consider the following statements
1. Since 1972, an Indo-Bangladesh Joint River Commission is functioning for ensuring the most effective joint effort in maximising the benefits from the common river system.
2. With Bhutan, there is a scheme named Comprehensive Scheme for Establishment of Hydrological and Flood Forecasting Network on rivers common to India and Bhutan.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q15) Consider the following statements
1. Tank and tube wells have lost their prominence to canal irrigation.
2. Canal Irrigation is very prevalent in southern part of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q16) Which of the following dams are associated with Damodar Valley Multi-Purpose Project?
1. Tilaiya Dam
2. Konar Dam
3. Maithon Dam
4. Panchet Dam
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Q17) Find the wrong statement from the following Show Answer


Q18) The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and sub - tropical zones is Show Answer


Q19) Consider the following agricultural practices
1. Contour bunding
2. Relay cropping
3. Zero tillage
In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/ storage in the soil ? Show Answer


Q20) Assertion (A) Sugarcane is considered a tropical crop and yet it is grown extensively outside the tropics in India
Reason ( R ) The extra - tropical area in India have tropical temperature due to the presence of Himalayas in the North..
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Q21) The essential feature of shifting cultivation is the Show Answer


Q22) In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass? Show Answer


Q23) Which one of the following is related to Silviculture? Show Answer


Q24) The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India in Show Answer


Q25) Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco friendly? Show Answer


Q26) Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species? Show Answer


Q27) Consider the following
1. Black - necked crane
2. Cheetah
3. Flying squirrel
4.Snow leopard
Which of the above are naturally found in India? Show Answer


Q28) What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru? Show Answer


Q29) Western coast of India receives more rainfall than its Eastern counterpart beacuse Show Answer


Q30) Which of the following is correct ascending order of annual rainfall received by given Indian cities? Show Answer


Q31) How is La - Nina different from El -Nino?
1. La Nina is characterized by an usually cold temperature in equatorial Pacific Ocean, while El - Nino is characterized by an unusually cold temperature in equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. El - Nino negative effect on Indian monsoon,but La Nina no effect on Indian monsoon.
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Q32) Which of the following statement is incorrect? Show Answer


Q33) The average annual temperature of a metrological station is 26 degree Celsius,its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9 degree Celsius.The station in question is Show Answer


Q34) Assertion (A) Indian agriculture is no longer the gamble of the monsoons.

Reason (R) There is recent expansion of dry land farming in India. Show Answer


Q35) Consider the following statements :

1) Black soil in india relates its genesis to deccan trap.

2) Dhoopgarh is the highest peak of Indian peninsula.

3) kudremukh peak is associated with rich iron-ore reserves. Show Answer


Q36) Which of the following is the chief characteristic of fixed farming ? Show Answer


Q37) Consider the following protected areas.

1) Bandipur

2) Bhitarkanika

3)Manas

4) Sunderbans Show Answer


Q38) The approximate representation of land use classification in india is Show Answer


Q39) Consider the following condition and choose the region to which the condition are most appropriate
1) More than 85% of their net sown area is under irrigation and dominated by well and tube well irrigation.
2) Wheat and rice are dominated crops with features of intensive agriculture.
3) Increasing salinity and depletion of problem of the region.
4) Higher per capita income with markable gender inequality is the typical feature of the region. Show Answer


Q40) Point calimere is a region famous for its magnificent mangrove vegetation, deltaic feature and marine climate,. The region is situated on the mouth of which Indian river ? Show Answer


Q41) Government of India encourages the cultivation of sea Buckthorn. What is the importance of this plant ?
1) It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
2) It is a rich source of biodiesel.
3) It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes.
4) Its timber is of great commercial value. Show Answer


Q42) Consider the following statements :

1) The boundries of a National Park are defined by legislation.

2) A biosphere reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of loora and fauna.

3) In a wildlife sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
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Q43) Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of production (in millions tonnes) of the given food grains in India ?

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Q44) With reference to irrigation in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1) most of agriculture region of Uttar Pradesh is rainfed

2) Tank irrigation is prominent in Maharashtra

3) Canal irrigation is utilised prominently in Rajasthan.

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Q45) Consider the following crops of India

1) Cow pea

2) Green gram

3) Pigeon pea


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Q46) Assertion (A) Bengaluru receives much higher average annual rainfall than of Mangalore.

Reason (R) Bengaluru has the benefits of receiving rainfall both from South - West and North - East monsoons. Show Answer


Q47) Assertion (A) Soils of punjab and Haryana plains are salinising.

Reason (R) Excessive irrigation to sustain Green Revolution is causing desertification.
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Q48) Assertion (A) The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Madhya Pradesh is less as compared to that of Paschim Bangal.
Reason (R) The soil of most of Meghalaya is laterite. Show Answer


Q49) Assertion (A) Western Himalayas are among the biodiversity hotspots of India.

Reason (R) They receive rainfall in winter due to western disturbances. Show Answer


Q50) Assertion (A) West-flowing rivers of Peninsular Indian have no deltas.

Reason (R) These rivers do not carry any alluvial sediment Show Answer


Q51) Assertion (A) Western ghats act as a big water divide.

Reason (R) Most of the big rivers flow Eastwards of western ghats.

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Q52) Assertion (A) Indian does not export natural rubber.

Reason (R) About 97% of India's demand for natural rubber is met from domestic production. Show Answer


Q53) A state in India has the following characteristics.
1) Its Northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2) Its Central part produces cotton.
3) Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Which of the following states has all of the above characteristics ? Show Answer


Q54) Amongst the following Indian States, which one has the minimum total forest cover ? Show Answer


Q55) A sandy and saline areas is the natural habitat of an Indian Animal Species. The animal has no predator in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat.
Which one of the following could be that animal ? Show Answer


Q56) With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1) Fertilizers/nutrient loss can be reduced.

2) It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.

3) In some areas of farming, reducing of ground water table can be checked

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Q57) A state in India has the following characteristics

1) It is home to Gond, Bhil, Bharia and Sachariya tribals.

2) Medium Black soil is found in its North-West.

3) Its Eastern part is known for natural habitat of tigers.

which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics ? Show Answer


Q58) Which one of the following is not a Biosphere Reserve? Show Answer


Q59) In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant ? Show Answer


Q60) Assertion (A) The Eastern coast of India produces more rice than the Western coast.
Reason (R) The Eastern coast receives more rainfall than the Western coast.
Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these items using the codes given below. Show Answer


Q61) Which lake in Andhra Pradesh is home to an estimated 20 million resident and migratory birds / It was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1999 and a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar convention in November 2002.
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Q62) Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip ?

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Q63) Which of the following is located in the Bastar region ? Show Answer


Q64) Dalbergia Species is associated with which one of the following Show Answer


Q65) Consider the following statements

1) In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the western Himalayas Only.

2) In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forest of the North East.

Which of the following statementsgiven above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q66) Which one among the following has the maximum number of National parks ? Show Answer


Q67) Which one of the following is not a site for in-suit method of conservation of flora ? Show Answer


Q68) The 2004 Tsunami, Made people reliase that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge ? Show Answer


Q69) Consider the following statements

1) In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt.

2) In India, the East Himalaya region gets high rainfall from North-East winds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q70) The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region ? Show Answer


Q71) A place in India has the following characteristics
1) Dense vegetation of mangroves.
2) Large number of small islands
3) Delta soil with rice cultivation
In which of the following states would such a place lie ? Show Answer


Q72) Open stunted forest with brushes and small trees having long roots and sharp throns or spines are commonly found in Show Answer


Q73) Which of the following correctly states the location of cold desert of India ? Show Answer


Q74) Among the following states, in which one is the percentage of forest area to total geographical area the highest ? Show Answer


Q75) Consider the following statements
1) Maharashtra has more net irrigated areas as compared to Madhya Pradesh.
2) Punjab has more area under canal irrigation as compared to Haryana.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q76) Assertion (A) Sugarcane is considered a tropical crop and yet it is grown extensively outside the tropics in India.
Reason (R) The extra-tropical areas in India have tropical temperature due to the presence of Himalayas in the North. Show Answer


Q77) Which of the following factors is responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in South India as compared to North India ? Show Answer


Q78) Which of the following measures are effective for soil conservation in India ? Show Answer


Q79) The endangered Ridley turtles have the world's largest aggregation at Show Answer


Q80) Consider the following statements

1) Rice and tobacco are the-major crops of Andhra Pradesh.

2) Rice and tea are the major crops of Paschim Banga

3) Rice and jowar are the major crops of Odish

4) Rice and coffee are the major crops of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following statements is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q81) Consider the following statements
1) In India, natural rubber is produced in southern India and Andaman and Nicobar islands only.
2) Tamil Nadu is the second state of India to achieve replacement levels of fertility after Kerala
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q82) Consider the following areas of forests
1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands forests
2) Nilambur tract of Kerala
3) Low outcrop of Garo and Khasi hills
4) Mikir hills upto 1000 M Show Answer


Q83) Consider the following statements

1) Bajra (pearl millet) is essentially a rabi crop in India.

2) Though maize is cultivated as a rabi crop in some areas, It is also grown as kharif crop.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q84) When a person traverses from Mangalore (West) to Chennai (East), which one of the following sequences (From West to East) of forest types does he observe ? Show Answer


Q85) Consider the following statements
1) India is the original home of the cotton plant.
2) India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production.
Which of these statements is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q86) Consider the following statements
1) The belt of coniferous forests in Nepal, Sikkim and Asom Himalayas is at a higher altitude than those in Kashmir himalayas because Sikkim and Asom Himalaya are at lower latitudes
2) Get lesser snowfalls at lower latitudes
3) Have higher temperature at lower height
4) Have lower latitudes
5) Have more rainfall at lower heights
Which of the following are correct ? Show Answer


Q87) Assertion (A) Tropical seas in India are rich in fish species but there are few importance fishing grounds around the country.
Reason (R) The quantity of fish of a particular species is lacking and hence not commercially exploitable. Show Answer


Q88) With reference to India, Which one of the following statements is not correct? Show Answer


Q89) Consider the following Tiger Reserves of India

1) Udanti Sitanadi : Rajasthan

2) Dandeli Anashi : Chhattisgarh

3) Sariska : Odisha

4) Satkosia : Karnataka

Which of the above Tiger Reserves are correctly paired with their respective States ? Show Answer


Q90) The Access and Benifits Sharing (ABS) Protocol adopted by COP-10 at Nagoya is regarding the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of Show Answer


Q91) Consider the following statements

1) With degradation of soils, pH balance of soil increase

2) Water logging depends on sub-structure of soil.

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Q92) Which of the following statements are correct ?

India, a mega diversity country with only 2.4% if land area, accounts for 7-8% of the recorded species of the world.

2) In terms of species richness, India ranks 7th in mammals, 9th in birds, and 5th in reptiles.

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Q93) Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1) India has 23.29% of its geographical area under forest tree cover.
2) Of the 34 globally identified biodiversity hotspots, India has four hotspots. Show Answer


Q94) Which of the following statements is/are incorrect ?

1) In terms of plant diversity, India ranks 10th in the world and 4th in Asia.

2) India represent nearly 15% of the world's known floral diversity Show Answer


Q95) Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1) India ranks 7th in the world in terms of contribution of species to agriculture and animal husbandry

2) The national Gene Bank at NBPGR is primarily responsible for conservation of unique accessions on long term basic form of seeds Show Answer


Q96) Consider the following statements

1)Delhi is the first state to follow the State action plan in climate change.

2) State of forest report 2011. shows rise in india's forest cover

Which of the following statements is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q97) Consider the following statements

1) Forestry is the 2nd largest land use in India after agriculture, covering approximately 23.57% of total geographic area.

2) forestry accounts maximum in gross domestic agricultural product

Which of the statements given abobe is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q98) Which of the following species in India are critically endangered according to recent IUCN Red List ?

1) Great Indian Bustard

2) Siberian Crone

3) Baer's pochard

4) Nilgiri Mystees

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Q99) Which of the following species in India are critically endangered according to recent IUCN Red List ?

1) Great Indian Bustard

2) Siberian Crone

3) Baer's pochard

4) Nilgiri Mystees

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Q100) Which of the following statements are correct regarding National Green Tribunal in India ?
1) The national green tribunal has been established in 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation.
2) The tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the codes of civil procedure, 1908 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
3) The tribunal is mandated for disposal of cases within 6 months.
4) The tribunal has suo - moto right to initiate any judicial procedure regarding protection of environment.
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Q101) Salinisation occurs when the irrigation water accumulate in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinisation on the irigated land ? Show Answer


Q102) Which one of the following is not a site for in-sit method of conservation of flora ? Show Answer


Q103) A sandy and saline area in the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal ? Show Answer


Q104) Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats, Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma region as hotspots of biodiversity.

1) Species rich ness

2) Vegetation density

3) Endemism

4) Ethno-botancial importance

5) Threat perception

6) Adoption of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q105) Mon-863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news from which one of the following reasons ? Show Answer


Q106) GM golden rice has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualities golden rice ? Show Answer


Q107) Consider the following statements

1) The boundaries of National Park is defined as legislation

2) A Biosphere reserve is declared to conserve a few species of flora and fauna.

3) In a wildlife sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q108) A pesticide, which is chlorinated hydrocarbon is sprayed on a food crop. The food chain is food corp-rat-snake-hawk. In this food chain, the highest concentration of the pesticide would accumulate in which one of the following ? Show Answer


Q109) India is a party to Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar sites. Which of the statements below best describe for conservation ? Show Answer


Q110) Due to their rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason/reasons is this attributable ?

1) The anerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane

2) When Nitrogen based facilities are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q111) Sustainable development is describe as the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In this perspective inherently the concept of sustainable developments is interwined with which of the following concepts ? Show Answer


Q112) Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Park ? Show Answer


Q113) Which one of the following is also known as Top slip ? Show Answer


Q114) Which one of the following is located in Bastar region ? Show Answer


Q115) Mangroves and coral reefs are important entities in our biodiversity. Consider the following statements regarding them ?
1) In India, Mangroves and coral reefs are categorised under coastal regulation zone-I (CRZ-I)

2) As per the recent state of forest report mangroves cover in the country is only (2-5)% of the country's total geographical area.
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Q116) Consider the following statements
1) The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of it's geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forests constitutes around 40%.

2) The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one third of the area under tree/forest cover.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q117) Genetic engineering approval commission, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetic modified crop such as Bt-Cotton in India, is under Union Ministry of Show Answer


Q118) Government of India encourages the cultivation of sea buckthorn. What is the important of this plant ?

1) It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification

2) It is rich source of biodiesel.

3) It has nutritional value and is well adapted to live in cold areas of high altitude.

4) Its timber is of great commercial value
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q119) In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass ? Show Answer


Q120) Consider the following agricultural practices

1) Contour bunding

2) Relay cropping

3) Zero tillage

In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps in carbon sequestration / storage in the soil ? Show Answer


Q121) How does National Biodiversity Authority help in protecting the Indian Agriculture ?

1) NBA checks the biopiracy and traditional genetic resources.

2) NBA directly monitors and supervise the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.

3) Application for Intellectual Property Rights, related to genetic / biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q122) Consider the following organisms

1) Bacteria

2) Fungi

3) Flowering Plants

Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed as biopesticides ? Show Answer


Q123) Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1) Carikker has classified the region of the estuaries into head, upper, middle and lower reaches.

2) The estuarine animal communities include zooplanktons.

3) The best known estuarine animal is oyster.

4) An ecotone is a transitional zone between the fresh waters and the marine water.

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Q124) Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

1) CITIES is an International Agreement drafted as a result of resolution adopted in 1963 at the IUCN meeting.

2) CITES came into force from 1st july 1985.

3) Members of a CITES is known as a Party.

4) The agreement is a watchdog on the trade of endangered floral and faunal species.

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Q125) Most of the trade among endangered species include the faunal species because of their varied use in the medicine and unani. Which of the following bird species is world's most traded wild bird ? Show Answer


Q126) Which of the following is not a Ramsar site ? Show Answer


Q127) Mixed farming refers to which one of the following practices? Show Answer


Q128) If a tropical rain forest removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest . this is because Show Answer


Q129) Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion from the following : Show Answer


Q130) Which one of the following is correct? Show Answer


Q131) Which one of the following statements is not correct? Show Answer


Q132) In India which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? Show Answer


Q133) Which one of the is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation ? Show Answer


Q134) Given below are the names of four energy crops. which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol? Show Answer


Q135) Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salt and minerals. what are the effects of salinization on the irrigates land ? Show Answer


Q136) Which one of the following statement is correct?
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Q137) Contribution of forestry to national income is around Show Answer


Q138) Among the SAARC countries, the highest agricultural productivity(cereals) per unit area is in Show Answer


Q139) The soil material is mainly derived from Show Answer


Q140) What do you understand by the word regur? Show Answer


Q141) The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to Show Answer


Q142) Which of the following is not a tropical type of soil? Show Answer


Q143) The retreating monsoon withdraws from the Show Answer


Q144) Which of the following statements is true with regard to the erratic behaviors of Indian monsoon? Show Answer


Q145) Orographic rainfall occurs along the Show Answer


Q146) Which of the following is the most important factor in soil formation? Show Answer


Q147) Peaty soil is found in Show Answer


Q148) The colour of the red soil id red because it contains Show Answer


Q149) Black soil requires least tilling because Show Answer


Q150) Why is it that India has one of the lowest agricultural yields in the world? Show Answer


Q151) The state with the largest area under waste land is Show Answer


Q152) The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute is located at Show Answer


Q153) Which of the following would be most suited for an area which has only two months of scanty rainfall in a year? Show Answer


Q154) The most important item of export among marine products from India is Show Answer


Q155) Which part of India receives rain when the summer monsoon recedes? Show Answer


Q156) India leads (in the world) in the production of which of the following? Show Answer


Q157) Sucrose content is sugarcane decreases: Show Answer


Q158) A fertile soil, suitable for growing common crops is likely to have a pH value of Show Answer


Q159) Doon valley is able to grow rice because Show Answer


Q160) India has the highest productive potential of fisheries in Show Answer


Q161) The correct sequence of descending order of the given soils with respect to area coverage of India is Show Answer


Q162) The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of peninsular India mainly because Show Answer


Q163) The group of states which has forest coverage of more than 75% of the total geographical area is Show Answer


Q164) The irregularity in the amount of rain in different parts of the north Indian plains, during different years ,is mainly due to the Show Answer


Q165) Which one of the following is not a causative factor with respect to poor coverage of forest area in Jammu and Kashmir? Show Answer


Q166) Alluvial fans develop when Show Answer


Q167) Which of the following crops is grown in India mainly by dry framing? Show Answer


Q168) How do the 'western disturbance' affect the crops in north India? Show Answer


Q169) Illuviation is Show Answer


Q170) Which area in India gets the summer monsoon first? Show Answer


Q171) In Which of the following areas is maximum precipitation received from the summer monsoon? Show Answer


Q172) winter rains in north-western India are caused by Show Answer


Q173) During the period of the south-west monsoon, Tamil Nadu remains dry because Show Answer


Q174) Rajasthan receives very little rain because Show Answer


Q175) The Aravallis fail to cause orographic precipitation in Rajasthan because Show Answer


Q176) The monsoon starts retreating from India in Show Answer


Q177) In which month temperatures are highest in southern India? Show Answer


Q178) Most of the precipitation in India is _______in nature. Show Answer


Q179) Which of the following favours the onset of south-west monsoon? Show Answer


Q180) The westerly disturbances causing winter rains in northern India originate in Show Answer


Q181) The maximum daily range of temperature is likely be observed at Show Answer


Q182) What is the major cause of ' October Heat'? Show Answer


Q183) Which soil swells when wet and develops cracks when dry? Show Answer


Q184) Which soil requires the least tilling? Show Answer


Q185) What kind of soil predominates in the Sunderbans area? Show Answer


Q186) One area in which peaty soil is found is Show Answer


Q187) Cattle belonging to the famous Gir breed are found mainly in Show Answer


Q188) which state is the leading producer of red chillies? Show Answer


Q189) Which one of the following does not belong to biosphere reserves set-up far? Show Answer


Q190) Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an 'ecological hot spot' Show Answer


Q191) Out of all the Biosphere Reserve in india, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them? Show Answer


Q192) Which place receives the maximum solar energy in December? Show Answer


Q193) Mountain soil contains a lot of Show Answer


Q194) Which of the following forest species not characteristic of Deciduous forests? Show Answer


Q195) Soil erosion in India occurs in almost all the littoral states, but it is most serious along the coast of Show Answer


Q196) Which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found Show Answer


Q197) In which of one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found? Show Answer


Q198) Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh hydroelectric project located? Show Answer


Q199) Which one among the following places receives the lowest rainfall? Show Answer


Q200) Which one of the following states receives major part of its annual rainfall during winter ? Show Answer


Q201) Rainfall in India is mainly: Show Answer


Q202) Which one of the following is not a Kharif crop? Show Answer


Q203) In which of the following Hills is tea cultivated? Show Answer


Q204) Which one of the following types of forest covers the maximum area in India? Show Answer


Q205) 'Sal' is very important tree of: Show Answer


Q206) On the basis of the process of their formation , which of the following soils is formed differently from the other three ? Show Answer


Q207) In which of the following types of forests are chestnut and olive common tree? Show Answer


Q208) Which one of the following soils is most suitable for cotton cultivation ? Show Answer


Q209) Which one among the following is the best reason for the marked increase in the agricultural production in India in the past decades? Show Answer


Q210) Which one among the following is not a reason for practicing tank irrigation in Peninsular India? Show Answer


Q211) Hot deserts like Sahara, Arabia, etc receive very negligible amount of rainfall. this is because they Show Answer


Q212) The western coasts of India receives very high rainfall in summer mainly due to Show Answer


Q213) Which of the following are the components of Ioamy soils?
1) Red soil
2) Clay soil
3) Alluvial soil
4) Silt soil
5) Sandy soil Show Answer


Q214) Consider the following statements:
1) Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
2) India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e. Eastern Himalaya, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q215) With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices:
1) Crop rotation
2) Sand fences
3) Terracing
4) Wind breaks
Which of the above are consider appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?
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Q216) Consider the following statements:
1) Silent Valley National Park in the Nallamalai range.
2) Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park.
3) The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley's rainforests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q217) Consider the following statements:
1) The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India,
2) The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.
Which of the Statement given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q218) A state in India has the following characteristics :
1) It northern part is arid and semi-arid
2) Its central part produced cotton.
3) Cultivation of cash crop is predominant over food crops.
Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics? Show Answer


Q219) Consider the following statements:
1) Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
2) Mandya is well-known as a coffee producing region.
Which of the Statement given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q220) Consider the following crops of India:
1) Groundnut
2) Sesamum
3) Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rained crop/crops ? Show Answer


Q221) Consider the following crops of India:
1) Cowpea
2) Green gram
3) Pigeon pea
Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure? Show Answer


Q222) Consider the following crops of India:
1) India ranks first in the world in fruit production .
2) India ranks second in the world in export of tobacco.
Which of these statements is/are correct? Show Answer


Q223) In India, in which one of the following areas are the tropical evergreen forest found ?
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Q224) Consider the following crops:
1) Cotton
2) Groundnut
3) Maize
4) Mustard
Which of the above are Kharif crops? Show Answer


Q225) Consider the following crops:
1) India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk.
2) India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.
Which of the statements given above less is/are correct? Show Answer


Q226) Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1) Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas where as tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2) Coffee is propagated by seeds but sea is propagated by stem cutting only .
Which of the statements given above less is/are correct? Show Answer


Q227) The active agents of soil forming process are:
1) Climate
2) Parent material
3) Biota
4) Topography
5) Time
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Q228) Consider the following statements:
1) The Bhabar lies all along the foot of the Siwalikas.
2) The Bhabar is generally a narrow belt.
3) The Terai is marked by the disappearance of the streams in the surface.
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Q229) Consider the following statements:
1) Tamil Nadu receives rainfall due to north-east monsoon.
2) The north-western part of India receives rainfall in winter due to north-east monsoon.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Show Answer


Q230) Consider the following statements about the distribution of rainfall:
1) It steadily declines from West Bengal towards the west and the northwest.
2) It shows a declining trend from the west coast of India towards the interior of the peninsula.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Show Answer


Q231) Consider the following statements:
1) India is the second largest wheat producer in the world.
2) India has the largest area under wheat cultivation in the world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Show Answer


Q232) Which of the following factors have caused water logging in the black lava soil of Deccan
1) Introduction of irrigation
2) Sugarcane cultivation
3) High-rainfall
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Q233) Which one of the following are the rivers at the delta mouths of which mangroves occur in abundance?
1) Narmada
2) Subarnarekha
3) Krishna
4) Ganga
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Q234) Consider the following statements:
Andhra Pradesh is one of the leading producer of rice because
1) It has fertile alluvial soil in the coastal plain.
2) It receives about 125 cm of rainfall per annum in the coastal tract.
3) It has a lot of tank irrigation in the coastal plain.
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Q235) Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades?
1) Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies.
2) Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers.
3) Lack of marketing facilities.
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Q236) Consider the following statements about Indian Forestry:
1) About 40% of the Indian forests are in the inaccessible mountainous regions which impode the speedy transfer of felled trees.
2) Although according to India's forest policy, a high proportion of the land area shall be covered by forest expect in some states, the percentage of forest cover is precariously low.
3) Exploitation of forest is less time consuming and less costly, as almost in every forest a single type of tree dominates.
4) The annual productivity of the forests is 3.5 cubic meters per hectare.
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Q237) What are the major causes of droughts in India?
1) Most of the rainfall occurs with in a few months.
2) The absence of forest results in rapid run-off and thus droughts,
3) Rainfall is highly variable.
4) The amount of rainfall is inadequate. Show Answer


Q238) The amount and intensity of monsoon rains in India are affected by
1) tropical depressions
2) westerly disturbances
3) wave cyclones
4) relief conditions Show Answer


Q239) Alluvial soils are usually
1) rich in nitrogen
2) poor in humus
3) highly fertile
4) easy to plough Show Answer


Q240) Wind erosion of soil can be controlled by
1) Terrace cultivation
2) the creation of wind breaks
3) the removal of vegetation
4) irrigation Show Answer


Q241) Soil erosion due to running water can be checked by
1) afforestation
2) mulching
3) check on grazing
4) terraced cultivation Show Answer


Q242) Which of the following are the major characteristics of intensive farming?
1) low capital
2) high density of population
3) small size of holding
4) emphasis on machinery Show Answer


Q243) Name the macro plant nutrients
1) Phosphorous
2) Iron
3) Carbon
4) Nitrogen

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Q244) Consider the following programmes:
1) Afforestation and development of wastelands.
2) Reforestation and re-plantation in existing forests.
3) Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel.
4) Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.
The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes: Show Answer


Q245) Consider the following statements regarding environment issues of India:
1) Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves,
2) The Ganga Action plan, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan.
3) The National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts non-formal education in environment and conservation.
4) Environmental Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralized information network for environment information
Which of these statements are correct? Show Answer


Q246) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Irrigation Projects : State
1) Damanganga : Gujarat
2) Girna : Maharashtra
3) Pamba : Kerala
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Q247) Consider the following statements :
The black cotton soil of India.
1) is mainly distributed over river valleys of the lava region of Deccan.
2) has a great capacity of retaining moisture
3) is extremely fertile at surface
4) Occupies about 10% of the total area of the country
of these statements
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Q248) Consider the following types of natural vegetation:
1) Deciduous forests
2) Thorny bushes
3) Evergreen forests
4) Grassland with scattered trees
What is the correct sequence of the occurrence of these vegetation as we follow the route : Jodhpur-Nagpur- Thiruvanathapuram? Show Answer


Q249) Consider the following statements :
1) Convections rainfall occurs only in equatorial region
2) On the western margins of continents in the middle and high latitudes, the rainfall is mainly cyclonic.
3) The East Himalayan region of India gets high rainfall from the south-west monsoon in summer.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Show Answer


Q250) Consider the following statements :
1) Bangalore receives annual rainfall more than that by Chennai.
2) Shillong receives annual rainfall more than that by Thiruvananthapuram.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Show Answer


Q251) Consider the following statements:
1. The equatorial forests are evergreen.
2. The Mediterranean region has deciduous forests of broad leaved trees.
3. Taiga forests are found in Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Show Answer


Q252) Consider the folllwing statements:
1. During December, January and February, The north-east trade winds prevail over India.
2. The only part of India benefiting from the north-east trade winds in the form of getting fair amount of rainfall comprises West Bengal, Orissa and Chattisgarh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? Show Answer


Q253) Consider the following pairs :
1. Tropical rain forest : Mahogany
2. Temperate deduous forest : Ebony
3. Coniferous forest : Pine
Which of the above is/are correct matched ? Show Answer


Q254) Consider the following:
1. Climate
2. Topography of the area
3. Type of vegetation
4. Type of parent rock
In any given area, which of the above govern/influence the soil formation? Show Answer


Q255) Which among the following statements characterized EI Nino?
1. It occurs at irregular intervals
2. It carriers warmer water
3. It carriers less saline water
4. Its atmospheric equivalent is southern oscillation.
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Q256) Which of the following statements is/arecorrect?
1. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at the windward side of Western Ghats
2. Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region
3. In India monsoon reaches Kashmir valley at the last
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Q257) Which of the following statements regarding south-west monsoon in India is/are correct ?
1. Monsoon reaches the Malabar coast first
2. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from south west monsoon
3. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south
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Q258) Consider the following statements.
1. The Himalayan vegetation varies according to both altitude and climatic conditions.
2. There are mainly two types of tropical forests that are found in the Himalayas-the tropical rainforests and the tropical deciduous forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q259) Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton-yarn in the country. What could be the reason ?
1. Black cotton soil is the predominate type of soil in the State.
2. Rich pool of Skilled labour is available.
Which of the above is/are the correct reasons ? Show Answer


Q260) Assertion: unlike temperate forests, the tropical rain forests, if cleared, can yield productive farmland that can support intensive agriculture for several years even without chemical fertilizers.
Reason : The primary productivity of the tropical rain forest is very high when compared to that of temperate forests. Show Answer


Q261) Assertion : The percentageof net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is less as compared to that of West Bengal.
Reason : The soil of most of Andhra Pradesh is laterite. Show Answer


Q262) Assertion : Black soil is ideal for cotton cultivation.
Reason : Black soils have developed over Deccan lavas. Show Answer


Q263) Assertion : The frequency of floods in North Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades.
Reason : There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt. Show Answer


Q264) Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity? Show Answer


Q265) With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments
2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
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Q266) With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
It is a herbivorous marine animal.
2. It is found along the entire coast of India
3. It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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Q267) Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? Show Answer


Q268) Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic? Show Answer


Q269) In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living tree into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes these bridges become stronger. These unique ‘Living Root Bridges’ are found in Show Answer


Q270) Mixed Economy refers to
1. where agriculture and industry are given equal importance.
2. where public sector exists along with the private sector.
3. where globalisation is preferred with heavy dose of swadeshi in national economy.
4. where Centre and states are equal partners in economic planning and development.
The correct statement(s) is/are made with : Show Answer


Q271) Occupational structure refers to :
1. the number of workers living in a country.
2. the age-wise distribution of labour force.
3. the nature of different occupations in the economy.
4. the distribution of working population among different occupations.
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Q272) Consider the following States:
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Mizoram
In which of the following states do “Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests” occur? Show Answer


Q273) With reference to ‘Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. it is global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples
2. it provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management
3. It assists the countries in their ‘REDD+ (Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)’ efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.
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Q274) With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.
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Q275) In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? Show Answer


Q276) Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachchh
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans
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Q277) In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical Climate
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Q278) A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is Show Answer


Q279) The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of Show Answer


Q280) Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of Show Answer


Q281) If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
1. Oak
2. Rhododendron
3. Sandalwood
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Q282) Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign / festival is held during which certain communities / tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the
following are such communities / tribes? Show Answer


Q283) With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements :
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2. It strives to conserve nature through action based research, education and public awareness.
3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q284) With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements :
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
2. It strives to conserve nature through action based research, education and public awareness.
3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q285) With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, Which of the following statements is/are correct? Show Answer


Q286) If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is / are such bird/birds?
1. Painted Stork
2. Common Myna
3. Black-necked Crane
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Q287) What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India?
1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
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Q288) Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered? Show Answer


Q289) With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Show Answer


Q290) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to
1. protection of biodiversity
2. resilience of forest ecosystems
3. poverty reduction
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Q291) What is true about Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)? Show Answer


Q292) Consider the following statements-
1. Forest provides timber for humans; food and shelter for flora and the fauna.
2. The nutrient cycle between organisms form food chains and biodiversity of species.
3. Waterfalls provide spring water for humans, animals and plants for survival and also habitat for marine organisms.
4. The rainforest in Fatu-Hiva,in Marquesas Islands and the Carson Fall in Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia are examples of undisturbed natural resources.
5. The water current can be used to turn turbines for hydroelectric generation.
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Q293) Consider the following statements
1. A natural resource is often characterized by amounts of biodiversity and geodiversity existent in various ecosystems.
2. Natural resources are derived from the environment. Some of them are essential for our survival while most are used for satisfying our wants. Natural resources may be further classified in different ways.
3. Natural resources are materials and components (something that can be used) that can be found within the environment.
4. Every man-made product is composed of natural resources (at its fundamental level).
5. A natural resource may exist as a separate entity such as fresh water, and air, as well as a living organism such as a fish, or it may exist in an alternate form which must be processed to obtain the resource such as metal ores, oil, and most forms of energy.
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Q294) Consider the following statements
1. Found in sub-polar areas. Temperate Biomes accounts for 9 % of the area.
2. Coniferous trees and deciduous trees are found in a mix.
3. Savannah Biomes Account for 11 % of the world geographical areas.
4. Trees interspersed with grass. Desert Biomes Cover 25 % of the world geographical area.
5. Tropical Biomes It covers 20 % of the world area.
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Q295) Consider the following statements-
1. Desert biomes has an intimate relation with the quantum of rainfall.
2. They are rain deficient regions.
3. They are found in areas with less than 250 mm of rainfall in a year.
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Q296) Consider the following -
Among the sea ecosystems, there are very important ecosystems useful for humankind. They are:
1. the wetlands,
2. the marshes,
3. the estuaries and
4. the coral reefs.
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Q297) Consider the following statements with reference ti features of western ghats-
1. More continuous
2. Higher in elevation
3. Sahayadris, anamalai, nilgiri and cardamom hills
4. Form excellent escarpments
5. Rich watersheds give birth to large peninsular rivers like Godavari and Krishna.
6. Separated from coast by narrow coastal plains.
7. Do not give birth to important rivers like Eastern Ghats.
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Q298) The maximum increase in increasing order in forest cover has been observed in Show Answer


Q299) The maximum increase in increasing order in forest cover has been observed in Show Answer


Q300) The maximum increase in increasing order in forest cover has been observed in Show Answer


Q301) The increase in forest cover of the country is Show Answer


Q302) Which of the following states had the highest forest cover in terms of percentage of forest cover ? Show Answer


Q303) Which of the following has/have more than 75 percent forest cover ? Show Answer


Q304) The “Erra Matti Dibbalu” (red sand dunes) which has been declared a Geo heritage site is located in Show Answer


Q305) The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) - an international animal rights and conservation group - and the Bannerghatta Biological Park, Karnataka joined hands to create India's first Show Answer


Q306) Consider the following statements
1. The latest report on Status of Tigers in India showed 30 percent increase in tiger population to 2226 from 1706 in 2010. I
2. India now has 70 per cent of the tiger population in the world.
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Q307) According to latest tiger census report (2015), which of the following states has recorded highest number of tigers? Show Answer


Q308) A first of its kind in the world economic valuation of tiger reserves has been conducted in India. As per the study which tiger reserves has highest annual flow benefits? Show Answer


Q309) Which of the following bagged the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) biennial award for encouraging local public participation in managing Show Answer


Q310) Consider the following statements :
A Soil Health Card is used to
1. assess the current status of soil health and, when used over time, to determine changes in soil health that are affected by land management.
2. displays soil health indicators and associated descriptive terms
3. lists soil health indicators that can be assessed without the aid of technical or laboratory equipment
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Q311) Which of the following did the ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) launched? Show Answer


Q312) Assam State Zoo in Guwahati decided to have the critically endangered Show Answer