Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. Among the following states, in which one is the percentage of forest area to total geographical area the highest?

A
Sikkim
B
Arunachal Pradesh
C
Himachal Pradesh
D
Uttarakhand

Correct Answer

Arunachal Pradesh

More Questions on Climate And Weather in India

  • Q. Chennai receives less rainfall by South-West Monsoon than other places, because
    A)These winds are off shore monsoon winds
    B)Monsoon travels parallel to Coromandel Coast
    C)Chennai is very hot place and do not allow humidity to evaporate
    D)Above all
    Answer: Above all
  • Q. Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards ________.
    A)Onshore Side
    B)Windward Side
    C)Seaward Side
    D)Leeward Side
    Answer: Leeward Side
  • Q. Which of the following is characterized by excessive dampness with a thick growth forest and a variety of wild life?
    A)Tarai
    B)Bhabar
    C)Bhangar
    D)Khadar
    Answer: Tarai
  • Q. Where are Rain forests found?
    A)North-Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
    B)Central India
    C)Eastern Ghats
    D)North-Western Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
    Answer: North-Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats
  • Q. The western disturbances which cause winter rain in India originate in
    A)West Asia
    B)Pakistan
    C)Bay of Bengal
    D)Himalayas
    Answer: West Asia
  • Q. Which of the following region is covered by tropical evergreen forest?
    A)Aravalli
    B)Eastern Ghat
    C)Vindhyanchal
    D)Western Ghat
    Answer: Western Ghat
  • Q. National Flood Commission is related to
    A)Drought and flood
    B)Flood
    C)Disaster Management
    D)Poverty Alleviation
    Answer: Flood
  • Q. Most of India’s rainfall is ________
    A)Elusive
    B)Cyclonic
    C)Convectional
    D)Orographic
    Answer: Convectional
  • Q. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon?
    A)Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
    B)It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
    C)It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
    D)It has less human interference
    Answer: It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
  • Q. Monsoon retreat is marked by: 1. clear sky 2. high pressure conditions at the Bay of Bengal 3. rise in temperature on land
    A)2 and 3
    B)1 only
    C)1 and 2
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. 2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter. Which of these statements is/are correct ?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 1 only
  • Q. The driest place in India is ________
    A)Jaisalmer
    B)Leh
    C)Barmer
    D)Bikaner
    Answer: Jaisalmer
  • Q. Plants are associated with the social forestry programmes in India?
    A)Eucalyptus
    B)Teak
    C)Neem
    D)Banyan
    Answer: Eucalyptus
  • Q. Sal’ is a very important tree of ________
    A)Thorn forest
    B)Tropical dry deciduous forest
    C)Tropical rain forest
    D)Alpine forest
    Answer: Tropical dry deciduous forest
  • Q. Consider the following statement and identify with the help of the code the tree with which the statement is related to? The branches of this tree root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India.
    A)Tamarind (lmli)
    B)Banyan
    C)Neem
    D)Peepal
    Answer: Banyan
  • Q. What percent of Indian terrain receive annual rainfall below 75 cm.
    A)0.4
    B)0.35
    C)0.45
    D)0.3
    Answer: 0.35
  • Q. Which part of India receives rainfall from both the South-West and North-West monsoons?
    A)Lakshadweep Islands
    B)Tamilnadu
    C)Odisha
    D)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Q. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because ________
    A)Mumbai is a coastal city
    B)Mumbai is on the windward side
    C)Pune is at a-greater elevation
    D)Pune has greater vegetation than Mumbai
    Answer: Mumbai is on the windward side
  • Q. Who introduced the term ‘monsoon’?
    A)The Arabs
    B)The British
    C)The Mughals
    D)The Chinese
    Answer: The Arabs
  • Q. The most important commercial forests of India are ________
    A)Coniferous
    B)Tropical evergreen
    C)Tropical deciduous
    D)Mangrove
    Answer: Tropical deciduous

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