Question 1

Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India?

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Tropical Deciduous Forests, also called the Monsoon forests occupies highest percentage of area in India. They grow in the areas with annual rainfall of 70-200 cm. Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo are important species of trees. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.

Question 2

What is meant by drainage? Explain any four benefits of rivers.

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The river system of an area is called drainage. The area drained by a single river system is called the drainage basin.Benefits of River:(i) Rivers provide water for survival and growth of all organisms.(ii) Rivers Provided ideal conditions for the early man to lead a settled life.(iii) Rivers have built flood plains, deltas and provide fertile soil for agriculture.(iv) Water from rivers is used for drinking, irrigation and for generating hydro-electricity.(v) Man is able to supplement his food supply with the fish in the rivers. Rivers also serve as natural waterways.(vi) World's earnest civilization developed in the river valleys, e.g., Nile Valley civilization, Indus Valley civilization, etc. River Valleys are the world's best agricultural lands, and are densely populated regions.

Question 3

Which one of the following is generally found in sedimentary rocks?

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Question 4

Which of the following statements are correct?
I. Rann of Kachchh is formed by the recession of the sea
II. Kuchaman, Sambhar and Didwana are salt water lakes
III. Theland to the east of Aravallis is known as Bagar
IV. The fertile flood plains formed by small streams in Rajasthan are known as Rohi

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Question 5

The circulation of wind in the atmosphere is driven by _________________.

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The circulation of wind in the atmosphere is driven by the rotation of the earth and the incoming energy from the sun.

Question 6

What is atmospheric circulation?

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Air in the atmosphere moves around the world in a pattern called global atmospheric circulation.

Question 7

The summer and winter season in a year are caused by __________.

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Question 8

River Alaknanda forms confluences (Prayags) in Uttarkhand. Match the codes given in the figure with Table (Prayags) and select the correct answer using the code given below"

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General Physical Geography

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Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India?

What is meant by drainage? Explain any four benefits of rivers.

Which one of the following is generally found in sedimentary rocks?

Which of the following statements are correct?
I. Rann of Kachchh is formed by the recession of the sea
II. Kuchaman, Sambhar and Didwana are salt water lakes
III. Theland to the east of Aravallis is known as Bagar
IV. The fertile flood plains formed by small streams in Rajasthan are known as Rohi

The circulation of wind in the atmosphere is driven by _________________.

What is atmospheric circulation?

The summer and winter season in a year are caused by __________.

River Alaknanda forms confluences (Prayags) in Uttarkhand. Match the codes given in the figure with Table (Prayags) and select the correct answer using the code given below"

General Physical Geography

General Knowledge 3910 Views

Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India?

What is meant by drainage? Explain any four benefits of rivers.

Which one of the following is generally found in sedimentary rocks?

Which of the following statements are correct? I. Rann of Kachchh is formed by the recession of the sea II. Kuchaman, Sambhar and Didwana are salt water lakes III. Theland to the east of Aravallis is known as Bagar IV. The fertile flood plains formed by small streams in Rajasthan are known as Rohi

The circulation of wind in the atmosphere is driven by _________________.

What is atmospheric circulation?

The summer and winter season in a year are caused by __________.

River Alaknanda forms confluences (Prayags) in Uttarkhand. Match the codes given in the figure with Table (Prayags) and select the correct answer using the code given below"

General Knowledge
3910 Views

Which of the following statements are correct?
I. Rann of Kachchh is formed by the recession of the sea
II. Kuchaman, Sambhar and Didwana are salt water lakes
III. Theland to the east of Aravallis is known as Bagar
IV. The fertile flood plains formed by small streams in Rajasthan are known as Rohi