Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. Riparian forest is found ________

A
On the foot hills of Eastern slope of Western Ghats
B
Along the banks of rivers and other wetland
C
The tarai region, on the foot hills of Himalayas
D
On the foot hills of Eastern slope of Eastern Ghats

Correct Answer

Along the banks of rivers and other wetland

More Questions on Climate And Weather in India

  • 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. With reference to Indian forests, consider the following pairs: 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests Sandalwood (Santalum album) 2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests: (Shorea robusta) 3. Tropical Thorn Forests: Shisham (Dalbeigia sissoo) Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    A)2 and 3 only
    B)1 only
    C)1 and 2 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 2 only
  • Q. Which of the following receives rainfall by north-eastern monsoon?
    A)Kerala
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Assam
    D)West Bengal
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • 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. Among the following places, the average annual rainfall is highest at ________
    A)Shillong
    B)Chennai
    C)Kolkata
    D)Thiruvananthapuram
    Answer: Shillong
  • Q. Plants are associated with the social forestry programmes in India?
    A)Eucalyptus
    B)Teak
    C)Neem
    D)Banyan
    Answer: Eucalyptus
  • Q. In India the State with the largest area under very dense forests is
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Arunachal Pradesh
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Orissa
    Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
  • Q. The place which experiences minimum and maximum temperature of – 28.3°C and 15°C respectively is ________
    A)Kullu
    B)Srinagar
    C)Shimla
    D)Leh
    Answer: Leh
  • Q. There is heavy rainfall on the western coast of India but very little in the Deccan because
    A)Lack of high mountains in the Deccan
    B)The Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats
    C)The region is bypassed by the south-west monsoons
    D)Of some unknown reason
    Answer: The Deccan plateau is situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats
  • 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. Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. 2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. 3. In India, the south-west monsoon is stronger than the north-east monsoon. Which of these are correct statements?
    A)1 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 3
    C)1 and 2
    D)2 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Which of the following state receives rainfall due to western disturbances?
    A)Kerala
    B)Punjab
    C)West Bengal
    D)Gujarat
    Answer: Punjab
  • Q. Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India? I. Development of a low pressure in north-west India II. Deflection of trade winds III. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean IV. Heating of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal
    A)II and III
    B)I, II and III
    C)I and II
    D)III and IV
    Answer: I and II
  • Q. The temperature of Thiruvananthapuram is lower than that of Mumbai in May and higher than that of Mumbai in January, because ________
    A)Thiruvananthapuram is on the windward side and Mumbai is on the leeward side
    B)Thiruvananthapuram has cold current and Mumbai is faced with warm current
    C)Thiruvananthapuram has higher rainfall in summer and it is nearer to the equator
    D)Thiruvananthapuram is Vegetated while Mumbai is not
    Answer: Thiruvananthapuram has higher rainfall in summer and it is nearer to the equator
  • Q. In May-June each year, the monsoon winds approach the southern tip of India from ________
    A)North-westerly direction
    B)Northly direction
    C)North-easterly direction
    D)South-westerly direction
    Answer: South-westerly direction
  • Q. Which one of the following states receives the highest rainfall during winter months?
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Punjab
    C)Kerala
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. When did India adopt the International Tsunami Warning System
    A)2006
    B)2004
    C)2005
    D)2007
    Answer: 2006
  • Q. The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to
    A)Western Ghats
    B)Tropical location
    C)Nearness to sea
    D)Himalayas
    Answer: Western Ghats
  • 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. The winter rain in Chennai is caused by
    A)Intense Land and Sea Breezes
    B)South-West Monsoons
    C)North-East Monsoons
    D)Cyclonic winds in the Bay of Bengal
    Answer: North-East Monsoons

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