41). Consider the following : 1. The Taiga biome stretches across large parts of Canada, Europe and Asia. 2. Taiga is the largest biome in the world 3, A lot of coniferous trees grows in the Taigs Which of the statements given above are correct?
A). 1 and 2 |
B). 2 and 3 |
C). 1 and 3 |
D). 1, 2 and 3 |
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42). Match the following: Timber Country A. Cedar 1. Myanmar B. Douglas Fir 2. Canada C. Mahogany 3. Mexico D. Teak 4. Honduras Below options are given in A B C D order
A). 3 2 1 4 |
B). 3 2 4 1 |
C). 2 3 4 1 |
D). 2 3 1 4 |
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43). What happens to tropical soils when the rain forest is cleared?
A). The soil improves to the extent that soluble nutrients are no longer depleted by the trees. |
B). There is little effect on the soil because of its depth of richness. |
C). Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching. |
D). The soils stabilise and become excellent for grain. |
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44). In which of the following countries, has maximum damage to the forest been caused by acid rain?
A). Spain |
B). Netherlands |
C). Poland |
D). Italy |
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45). Which one of the following activities occupies the largest are of the world?
A). Commercial plantation |
B). Pastoral herding |
C). Commercial grain farming |
D). Susistance agriculture |
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46). Which one of the following natural regions is best known for the production of grapes?
A). Hot deserts |
B). Monsoon |
C). Equatorial |
D). Mediterranean |
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47). Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?
A). Mediterranean |
B). Equatorial |
C). Hot desert |
D). Cold desert |
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49). Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the conventional rainfall?
A). Drizzling |
B). Lightning and thunder |
C). Torrential rain |
D). Afternoon rain |
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50). Which type of forest belt supplies most of the world's requirement of newsprint?
A). Coniferous forest |
B). Deciduous forest |
C). Evergreen forest |
D). Mediterranean forest |
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