Climate And Weather in India Geography

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

Correct Answer

North-Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats

More Questions on Climate And Weather in India

  • 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. 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. Why does a farmer plough his fields in summer?
    A)To prevent the surface from becoming hard
    B)To prevent alkalinity of soil
    C)To prevent acidity of soil
    D)To fertilize the soil
    Answer: To prevent the surface from becoming hard
  • Q. National Flood Commission is related to
    A)Drought and flood
    B)Flood
    C)Disaster Management
    D)Poverty Alleviation
    Answer: Flood
  • Q. The Mangrove forests of Ganga delta are known as
    A)Tropical forest
    B)Monsoon forest
    C)Sundarban
    D)Swamp forest
    Answer: Sundarban
  • Q. Cherapunji receives more rainfall than Shillong because ________
    A)Cherapunji is located on the windward side
    B)The former is nearer to the sea
    C)The air of different densities and temperature tends to converge towards Cherapunji from different direction during the rainy season
    D)Convective precipitation brings more rain at Cherapunji
    Answer: The air of different densities and temperature tends to converge towards Cherapunji from different direction during the rainy season
  • 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. What is the nature of monsoon rain from Guwahati to Chandigarh?
    A)Diminishing Nature
    B)Irregular Nature
    C)Crescent or Growing Nature
    D)Cyclic Nature
    Answer: Diminishing Nature
  • 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. Deforestation results in : 1. flora destruction 2. fauna destruction 3. ecological disbalance
    A)1 only
    B)2 and 3
    C)1, 2 and 3
    D)1 and 3
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • 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. Indian monsoon is marked by seasonal shift caused by ________
    A)Great uniformity of temperature
    B)Differential heating of land and sea
    C)Cold winds of Central Asia
    D)None of these
    Answer: Differential heating of land and sea
  • Q. Which one of the following types of forest covers the maximum area in India?
    A)Tropical dry deciduous forest
    B)Tropical rain forest
    C)Tropical moist deciduous forest
    D)Tropical dry evergreen forest
    Answer: Tropical moist 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. Which of the following functions performed by a forest help most in controlling drought?
    A)Forests lower the temperature of the environment
    B)Forests act as water sheds
    C)Forests bring rainfall in monsoon
    D)Forests prevent soil erosion
    Answer: Forests bring rainfall in monsoon
  • Q. Most of India’s rainfall is ________
    A)Elusive
    B)Cyclonic
    C)Convectional
    D)Orographic
    Answer: Convectional
  • Q. 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 forests of the North East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: 2 only
  • Q. Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of places in descending order of the average summer rainfall ?
    A)Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer, Cherapunji
    B)Jaisalmer, Pune, Allahabad, Cherapunji
    C)Cherapunji, Jaisalmer, Pune, Allahabad
    D)Cherapunji, Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer
    Answer: Cherapunji, Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer
  • Q. The wet hill forest are found in the ________
    A)Nilgiris
    B)Aravallis
    C)Mahadev Hills
    D)Satpura Hills
    Answer: Nilgiris
  • Q. Which of the following does not affect Indian climate?
    A)Proximity to equator
    B)Monsoon
    C)Ocean currents
    D)Existence of Indian Ocean
    Answer: Ocean currents

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