61). The region which does not receive most of its rainfall during winter, is :
A). Central California |
B). Central North America |
C). South West Australia |
D). South West Africa |
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62). The factors which determine the climate of a place are : 1. Coil 2. Latitude 3. Altitude 4. Vegetation
A). 2 only |
B). 1 and 2 only |
C). 2 and 3 only |
D). 3 and 4 only |
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63). The climate of a place is decided by :
A). proximity to the sera |
B). altitude |
C). latitude |
D). All the above |
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64). Monsoon effect is also experienced in :
A). East Africa |
B). Nile Basin |
C). South Africa |
D). West Africa |
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65). Which one of the following countries celebrates Christmas festival in summer season?
A). Australia |
B). Canada |
C). Mexico |
D). Italy |
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66). In which season is the frequency of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal maximum?
A). During autumn |
B). After summer |
C). During winter |
D). During monsoon |
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67). The equatorial regions receive rainfall throughout the year. The annual rainfall is generally about :
A). 80 cms |
B). 160 cms |
C). 200 cms |
D). 250 cms |
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68). Tropical evergreen forests remain evergreen because :
A). there is a thick undergrowth of bushes |
B). they do not shed their leaves |
C). shedding of leaves and simultaneous growth of new ones takes place throughout the year |
D). While plants at one level shed their leaves, those at a higher level retain their leaves |
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69). Which is the world's largest desert ?
A). Sahara |
B). Gobi |
C). Thar |
D). Takala Makan |
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70). Which of the following deserts does not lie in the Northern Hemisphere ?
A). Gobi |
B). Kalahari |
C). Sahara |
D). Thar |
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