Q. Arrange the following cities in decreasing order of the rainfall they receive from the south-west monsoons in summer months: 1. Allahabad 2. Kolkata 3. Delhi 4. Patna

Answer

Correct Answer : 2, 4, 3, 1

Q. Arrange the following states on the basis of ascending dates of the onset of monsoon : 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. West Bengal 4. Rajasthan

Answer

Correct Answer : 3-2-1-4

Q. At which one of the following places is the monkey called Lion-tailed macaque naturally found?

Answer

Correct Answer : Nilgiris

Q. Chennai receives less rainfall by South-West Monsoon than other places, because

Answer

Correct Answer : Above all

Q. Cherapunji receives more rainfall than Shillong because ________

Answer

Correct Answer : The air of different densities and temperature tends to converge towards Cherapunji from different direction during the rainy season

Q. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to ________

Answer

Correct Answer : Cyclones

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.

Answer

Correct Answer : Banyan

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?

Answer

Correct Answer : 2 only

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found. 2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 only