IMP GK quiz

118. Consider the following statements:

1. Biodiversity hots pots are located only in tropical regions.

2. India has four biodiversity hots pots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas,

Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

*(d) Neither 1 nor 2🖊️*

Ans: (d)


119. The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to [NDA

2011]

(a) Tropical location

(b) Nearness to sea

*(c) Western Ghats🖊️*

(d) Himalayas

Ans: (c)


120. In India the State with the largest area under very dense forests is [UP PCS 2011]

*(a) Arunachal Pradesh🖊️*

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Orissa

Ans: (a)


121. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?

1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content.

2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash.

3. They are porous and have friable structure.

Select the correct answer using the code given below: [(OS2011]

(a) 1 only

*(b) 1 and 3 only🖊️*
(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (b)


122. Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora?

[CSAT 2011]

(a) Biosphere Reserve

*(b) Botanical Garden🖊️*

(c) National Park

(d) Wildlife Sanctuary

Ans: (b)


123. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following

is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon? [CSAT 2011]

(a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth

*(b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones🖊️*

(c) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region

(d) It has less human interference

Ans: (b)


124. Which city has the longest day in the month of June?

(a) Delhi

*(b) Kolkata🖊️*

(c) Chennai

(d) Bangalore

Ans: (b)


125. In May-June each year, the monsoon winds approach the southern tip of India from:

[IFS 1990]

(a) northly direction

(b) north-easterly direction

(c) north-westerly direction

*(d) south-westerly direction🖊️*

Ans: (d)


126. The rains along the western coast of India are:

(a) cyclonic

(b) convectional

*(c) orographic🖊️*

(d) monsoonal

Ans: (c)


127. The driest place in India is : [NDA 2003]
*(a) Leh🖊️*

(b) Barmer

(c) Jaisalmer

(d) Bikaner

Ans: (a)


128. Indian monsoon is marked by seasonal shift caused by: [Teachers' Exam 1994]

*(a) differential heating of land and sea🖊️*

(b) cold winds of Central Asia

(c) great uniformity of temperature

(d) None of these

Ans: (a)