Tue. Jul 2nd, 2024

Climate Types and Biomes

  1. Whatpercentage of mean annual rainfall received within the 3 wet months of summer season?

    Options:
    1. 50%
    2. 60%
    3. 70%
    4. 80%

    Option: D

  2. What is the reason behind the deciduous character of the vegetation in monsoon regions?

    Options:
    1. Maximum evaporation during warm dry summer months
    2. Reduction in soil water during dry seasons
    3. Seasonal regime of annual rainfall
    4. Both a and b

    Option: C

  3. The reason for the difference in annual rainfall between Mangalore and Bangalore is

    Options:
    1. Mangalore is located on the leeward side of the Western Ghats, while Bangalore is located on the windward side.
    2. Bangalore is located on the leeward side of the Western Ghats, while Mangalore is located on the windward side.
    3. Both Mangalore and Bangalore are located on the windward side of the Western Ghats.
    4. Both Mangalore and Bangalore are located on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.

    Option: B

  4. Which monsoon brings rainfall to the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh?

    Options:
    1. South-west monsoon
    2. North-west monsoon
    3. North-east monsoon
    4. East monsoon

    Option: C

  5. Which months are generally the driest in India?

    Options:
    1. January and February
    2. March and April
    3. May and June
    4. July and August

    Option: A

  6. What is the characteristic feature of monsoon climate in terms of rainfall?

    Options:
    1. It is constant and predictable throughout the year.
    2. It is very heavy and intense during a short period of time.
    3. It is very light and scattered throughout the year.
    4. It is variable in terms of both amount and duration.

    Option: D

  7. What is the difference in the number of plant species between the tropical deciduous forest biome and the tropical evergreen rainforest biome?

    Options:
    1. There are more plant species in the deciduous forest biome than the rainforest biome.
    2. There are less plant species in the deciduous forest biome than the rainforest biome.
    3. Both biomes have the same number of plant species.
    4. It is not mentioned in the passage.

    Option: B

  8. What is the height range of most trees in the tropical deciduous forest biome?

    Options:
    1. 5m-10m
    2. 10m-20m
    3. 12m-30m
    4. 30m-40m

    Option: C

  9. What are the four strata or layers in the vertical structure of the tropical deciduous forest?

    Options:
    1. Trees, shrubs, climbers, and ground stratum
    2. Trees, shrubs, epiphytes, and ground stratum
    3. Trees, shrubs, bamboo, and ground stratum
    4. Trees, shrubs, lianas, and ground stratum

    Option: A

  10. Which tree species form the forest canopy in the Indian deciduous forests?

    Options:
    1. Sal and teak
    2. Bamboo and teak
    3. Sal and bamboo
    4. Teak and oak

    Option: A

  11. Why are there less animal species in the monsoon deciduous forest biome compared to the rainforest biome?

    Options:
    1. Due to less developed vertical strata and less diversification of animal species.
    2. Due to more developed vertical strata and more diversification of animal species.
    3. Due to harsh climatic conditions that make it difficult for animals to survive.
    4. Due to human interference and habitat destruction.

    Option: A

  12. What is the impact of the seasonal behavior of monsoon deciduous forests on animal communities?

    Options:
    1. It has no effect on animal behavior
    2. It affects animal behavior, particularly breeding and migrating behavior
    3. It only affects the behavior of birds in East Africa
    4. It only affects Indian dogs’ breeding behavior

    Option: B

  13. What kind of animals can be found in the tropical and sub-tropical dry deciduous forest biome?

    Options:
    1. Only small animals like micro-organisms
    2. Only large-bodied animals like elephants and rhinos
    3. Both small and large-bodied animals, including birds of several species
    4. No animals are found in this biome

    Option: C

  14. What is the most significant cause of deforestation in the monsoon deciduous forest biome?

    Options:
    1. Natural processes such as lightning
    2. Mass hunting of precious animals
    3. Jhum cultivation for agricultural purposes
    4. Climate change

    Option: C

  15. What ecological and geological problems have resulted from deforestation in the monsoon deciduous forest biome?

    Options:
    1. Endangerment and extinction of precious animal species
    2. Soil loss and severe floods in alluvial rivers
    3. Both A and B
    4. None of the above

    Option: C

  16. What is savanna climate?

    Options:
    1. A climate characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall
    2. A type of vegetation community dominated by trees
    3. A tropical wet-dry climate located between equatorial and subtropical climates
    4. A climate found only in the African savanna

    Option: C

  17. Which of the following countries are located in the Savanna climate zone?

    Options:
    1. Chad and Ghana
    2. Egypt and Sudan
    3. Tanzania and Rwanda
    4. Algeria and Morocco

    Option: A

  18. What is the temperature range in the Savanna climate zone throughout the year?

    Options:
    1. 10°C to 20°C
    2. 20°C to 30°C
    3. 30°C to 40°C
    4. 40°C to 50°C

    Option: B

  19. How many seasons are there in the Savanna climate zone?

    Options:
    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. Four

    Option: C

  20. What is the characteristic of the cold dry season in the Savanna climate zone?

    Options:
    1. Low day temperature and high night temperature
    2. High day temperature and low night temperature
    3. High day and night temperatures
    4. Low day and night temperatures

    Option: B