Moist tropical evergreen forests are found in: (a) the Shillong plateau (b) the Siwaliks (c) the Deccan plateau (d) southern India

Moist tropical evergreen forests are found in: (a) the Shillong plateau (b) the Siwaliks (c) the Deccan plateau (d) southern India
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Match the following: Forest Type Regions A. Tropical evergreen 1. Chhotanagpur plateau, Siwaliks B. Monsoon 2. Shillong plateau, Sahyadris C. Temperate 3. West Bengal, Terai D. Mangrove 4. Eastern and Western Himalayas, Nilgiris A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 4 1 2

Description : Match the following: Forest Type Regions A. Tropical evergreen 1. Chhotanagpur plateau, Siwaliks B. Monsoon 2. Shillong plateau, Sahyadris C. Temperate 3. West Bengal, Terai D. Mangrove 4. Eastern and Western Himalayas, Nilgiris A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 4 1 2

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Where are moist tropical evergreen forests found? -Do You Know?

Description : Where are moist tropical evergreen forests found? -Do You Know?

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Where are moist tropical evergreen forests found

Description : Where are moist tropical evergreen forests found

Last Answer : The Shillong plateau

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Description : Red soil is normally found in India in which regions? (1) Eastern Region only (2) Southern Region only (3) Eastern & Southern part of the Deccan Plateau (4) None of these

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Last Answer : c. C. Tropical dry evergreen

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Last Answer : Ans: (c)

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Last Answer : Ans: (c)

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Description : Economically the most important forests of India are (a) Tidal forest (b) Thorn forest (c) Evergreen forest (d) Tropical deciduous forest

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

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Description : The most important commercial forests of India are: (a) tropical evergreen (b) tropical deciduous (c) coniferous (d) mangrove

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Siwaliks are: [IFS 1989] (a) to the north of Himadri (b) foothills of Himalayan ranges (c) in Meghalaya (d) the plateau between Pamirs and Myanmar

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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Last Answer : Ans: (a)

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Last Answer : Ans: (d)

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Last Answer : Sandalwood

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Description : Which of the following regions has almost all prevalent types of natural vegetation in India? (a) The Coastal Plains (b) The Deccan Plateau (c) The Himalayas (d) The Ganga Plain

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

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Description : The plateau rich in minerals in India is (a) Malwa Plateau (b) Chhotanagpur Plateau (c) Deccan Plateau (d) Mysuru Plateau

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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Description : There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because (a) the Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats (b) the region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons (c) lack of high mountains in the Deccan (d) of some unknown reason

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

The youngest rivers in India originate from (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Himalayas (d) Deccan Plateau

Description : The youngest rivers in India originate from (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Himalayas (d) Deccan Plateau

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Which is the highest plateau in India? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Ladakh Plateau (4) Baghelkhand Plateau

Description : Which is the highest plateau in India? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Chota Nagpur Plateau (3) Ladakh Plateau (4) Baghelkhand Plateau

Last Answer : (3) Ladakh Plateau Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau of India, extended up to 8 states. The Ladakh plateau is the highest plateau of India, being over 3000m. It extends from the Himalayan to the Kunlun Ranges and includes the upper Indus River valley.

The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is – (1) The Brahmaputra Valley (2) The Deccan Plateau (3) The Indo Gangetic Valley (4) The Rann of Kutch

Description : The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is – (1) The Brahmaputra Valley (2) The Deccan Plateau (3) The Indo Gangetic Valley (4) The Rann of Kutch

Last Answer : (2) The Deccan Plateau Explanation: Deccan plateau is considered as the most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India. The lava soil of Deccan plateau is world renowned ... plateau, comprising Maharashtra, parts of Gujarat and Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earth-quakes? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Ganga-Brahmaputra Valley (3) Plains of northern India (4) Western Ghats

Description : Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earth-quakes? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Ganga-Brahmaputra Valley (3) Plains of northern India (4) Western Ghats

Last Answer : (2) Ganga-Brahmaputra Valley Explanation: The Ganga-Brahmaputra basin is a high earth-quake risk zone. It comes under Zone 5 covers the areas with the highest risks zone that suffers earth- ... enough over past centuries to release the energy accumulated by the upward movement of the Indian plate.

The most ideal region for the cultivation of coffee in India is the – (1) Indo-Gangetic Valley (2) Brahmaputra Valley (3) Rann of Kutch (4) Deccan Plateau

Description : The most ideal region for the cultivation of coffee in India is the – (1) Indo-Gangetic Valley (2) Brahmaputra Valley (3) Rann of Kutch (4) Deccan Plateau

Last Answer : (4) Deccan Plateau Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is ideally suited for coffee cultivation in India. Coffee is grown in three regions of India with Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu forming the ... growing region of South India. These three states produce almost the entire coffee grown in India.

Which of the following is formed out of volcanic eruptions in India? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Western Ghats (4) Himalayas

Description : Which of the following is formed out of volcanic eruptions in India? (1) Deccan Plateau (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Western Ghats (4) Himalayas

Last Answer : (1) Deccan Plateau Explanation: The Deccan Plateau is made up of lava flows or igneous rocks known as the Deccan Traps. The rocks are spread over the whole of Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat and ... The Deccan traps formed between 60 and 68 mil-lion years ago at the end of the Cretaceous period.

Day farming in India is extensively practised in – (1) Kanara Plains (2) Deccan Plateau (3) Coromandal Plains (4) Ganga Plains

Description : Day farming in India is extensively practised in – (1) Kanara Plains (2) Deccan Plateau (3) Coromandal Plains (4) Ganga Plains

Last Answer : (2) Deccan Plateau Explanation: Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau ... retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.

State the climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India. -Geography

Description : State the climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India. -Geography

Last Answer : The climatic conditions of the tropical evergreen forests in India are : 1. Rainfall-above 200 cms. 2. Temperature – 24°C average, 24°C – 27°C. 3. Humidity 70%.

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? [NDA 2005] (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Description : 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? [NDA 2005] (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

The general physical relief is likely to be the boldest in (a) the Himalayan Mountain Complex (b) the Indus Ganga Plain (c) the Deccan Plateau (d) the Central Indian Plateau

Description : The general physical relief is likely to be the boldest in (a) the Himalayan Mountain Complex (b) the Indus Ganga Plain (c) the Deccan Plateau (d) the Central Indian Plateau

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

The premonsoon mango showers occur predominantly in (a) West Bengal and Assam (b) Deccan Plateau (c) Gujarat and Maharashtra (d) Kerala and Karnataka

Description : The premonsoon mango showers occur predominantly in (a) West Bengal and Assam (b) Deccan Plateau (c) Gujarat and Maharashtra (d) Kerala and Karnataka

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Major iron and steel industries are located in the plateau of- (1) Deccan (2) Malwa (3) Telangana (4) Chota Nagpur

Description : Major iron and steel industries are located in the plateau of- (1) Deccan (2) Malwa (3) Telangana (4) Chota Nagpur

Last Answer : (4) Chota Nagpur Explanation: The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. Chhota ... is rich in coal and it is considered as the prime centre of coking coal in the country.

In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the— (1) Chhota Nagpur plateau (2) Malawa plateau (3) Deccan plateau (4) Vindhyan Range

Description : In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the— (1) Chhota Nagpur plateau (2) Malawa plateau (3) Deccan plateau (4) Vindhyan Range

Last Answer : (1) Chhota Nagpur plateau Explanation: The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota ... covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.

Give two reasons to explain as to why the Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purpose. -Geography

Description : Give two reasons to explain as to why the Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purpose. -Geography

Last Answer : 1. They are very dense. Transport is not possible. 2. Ebony and Mahogany

(a) Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes. -Geography

Description : (a) Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes. -Geography

Last Answer : (a) Tropical evergreen forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes because they are dense and found in mixed stands. (b) Two characteristics of tidal forests are : (i) They ... is used for house construction and furniture. Myrobalan: Its fruit provide material for tanning leather.

Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes. -SST 10th

Description : Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forests are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes. -SST 10th

Last Answer : Tropical evergreen forests do not occur in pure stands. The forests are dark and dense so difficult for commercial exploitation.

Name the regions of the Tropical Evergreen forests. -SST 10th

Description : Name the regions of the Tropical Evergreen forests. -SST 10th

Last Answer : These are found in regions of heavy rain over 200 cm. The chief regions are the Western Coastal Belt covering Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala coasts, North-East India covering Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Name one region for each of the following: Tropical Evergreen Forests -SST 10th

Description : Name one region for each of the following: Tropical Evergreen Forests -SST 10th

Last Answer : (i) Western Ghats, (ii) Eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, Maharashtra and Karnataka, (iii) Rajasthan.

Distinguish between Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous Forests . -Geography 9th

Description : Distinguish between Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous Forests . -Geography 9th

Last Answer : Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in the regions receiving more than 200 cm of rainfall. Tropical Deciduous Forests are found in the region having rainfall in the range of 70 cm – 200 cm. The trees of the deciduous forests shed their leaves for about six to eight months during the dry season.

Which of the following communities is more vulnerable to invasion by outside animals and plants? (a) Temperate forests (b) Oceanic island communities (c) Mangroves (d) Tropical evergreen forests

Description : Which of the following communities is more vulnerable to invasion by outside animals and plants? (a) Temperate forests (b) Oceanic island communities (c) Mangroves (d) Tropical evergreen forests

Last Answer : (d) Tropical evergreen forests

Plants such as Prosopis, Acacia and Capparis represent examples of tropical (a) deciduous forests (b) evergreen forests (c) grasslands (d) thorn forests.

Description : Plants such as Prosopis, Acacia and Capparis represent examples of tropical (a) deciduous forests (b) evergreen forests (c) grasslands (d) thorn forests.

Last Answer : (d) thorn forests.

Which type forests are also known as Tidal forests? a Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests b Mangrove Forests c Semi Evergreen Forestsd Sub-tropical broad-leaved forest e None of These

Description : Which type forests are also known as Tidal forests? a Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests b Mangrove Forests c Semi Evergreen Forestsd Sub-tropical broad-leaved forest e None of These

Last Answer : d Sub-tropical broad-leaved forest

Which one of the following areas of India is covered by tropical evergreen forest? (1) Semiarid areas of Gujarat (2) Eastern Ghats (3) Western Ghats (4) Madhya Pradesh

Description : Which one of the following areas of India is covered by tropical evergreen forest? (1) Semiarid areas of Gujarat (2) Eastern Ghats (3) Western Ghats (4) Madhya Pradesh

Last Answer : (3) Western Ghats Explanation: In India, evergreen forests are found in the western slopes of the Western Ghats in slates such as Kerala and Karnataka. Tropical evergreen forests (or tropical rain ... the coldest months. The Western Ghats is one of the world's ten "Hottest biodiversity hotspots."