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Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 1

Consider the following Tiger reserves;

1. Kundermukh

2. Bor

3. Pilibhit

4. Achanakmar

Arrange them from North to South direction;

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 1

1. Kundermukh- Karnataka

2. Bor- Maharashtra

3. Pilibhit- UP

4. Achanakmar- Chhattisgarh

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal (NGT)

1. NGT can handle cases related to The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

2. The Tribunal shall be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

3. It is a federal legislation enacted by the Parliament of India, under India's constitutional provision of Article 21

Q. Which of the above is NOT correct?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 2

The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure,1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.

The NGT has the power to hear all civil cases relating to environmental issues and questions that are linked to the implementation of laws listed in Schedule I of the NGT Act. These include the following:

1. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974;

2. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977;

3. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980;

4. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981;

5. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986;

6. The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991;

7. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

This means that any violations pertaining only to these laws, or any order / decision taken by the Government under these laws can be challenged before the NGT. Importantly, the NGT has not been vested with powers to hear any matter relating to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, the Indian Forest Act, 1927 and various laws enacted by States relating to forests, tree preservation etc. Therefore, specific and substantial issues related to these laws cannot be raised before the NGT. You will have to approach the State High Court or the Supreme Court through a Writ Petition (PIL) or file an Original Suit before an appropriate Civil Judge of the taluk where the project that you intend to challenge is located.

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Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 3

Consider the following statements with respect to National Parks;

1. The constitution of National Park in India can only be done by Central Government

2. Abolition of National Park can be done by State Legislation

Select the correct codes

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 3

In most countries, only national or federal government can constitute national parks, but inIndia, state governments have the power to constitute national parks. In fact, national parks can only be constituted or abolished through state legislation, whereas wild sanctuaries are created through an order of a competent authority, who can be the chief conservator of forests or a minister of a state. Thus, it is evident that national parks have greater degree of permanency than a wildlife sanctuary

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 4

Consider the following species;

1. Markhor

2. Brown palm civet

3. Yellow Fronted Barbet

Q. Which of the above is/are endemic to INDIA?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 4

- Markhor: Not endemic to India. It is native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia, including parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

- Brown Palm Civet: Endemic to India, specifically found in the Western Ghats. It is known for its unique habitat in the tropical forests of this region.

- Yellow Fronted Barbet: Not endemic to India. It is found in Sri Lanka and southern India, but is not exclusive to India.

Thus, the correct answer is B: Only 2.The brown palm civet (Paradoxurus jerdoni) also called the Jerdon's palm civet is a palm civet endemic to the Western Ghats of India.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding Sacred Grooves.

1) It is a nature worship which is an age old belief based on the premise that all the creations of the mother Nature have to be protected.

2) It is recognized under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Choose the correct statement/s from the following code.

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 5

Prior to 2002 these forest regions were not recognized under any of the existing laws. But in 2002 an amendment was brought in Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 to include Sacred Grooves under the act.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 6

If you are travelling through Eastern Himalayas, which of the following you will encounter?

1. Golden Langur

2. Takin

3. Black Bear

Select the answer using the code given below:

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 6

Endemic to northeast India and Bhutan, golden langurs are one of the world's most endangered primates. In Assam, most of their population is outside protected areas. Long-term survival of populations depends on genetic exchange. However, much of the golden langur population occurs in fragmented forests.
The takin, also called cattle chamois or gnu goat, is a large species of ungulate of the subfamily Caprinae found in the eastern Himalayas. 
The Himalayan black bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) is a subspecies of the Asian black bear found in the Himalayas of India, Bhutan, Nepal, China and Pakistan.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 7

Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Bhramaputra?

1. Dibang

2. Kameng

3. Lohit

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 7

All three rivers are tributaries of Brahmaputra

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 8

Consider the following rivers;

1. Vamsadhara

2. Indravati

3. Pranahita’

4. Pennar

Which of the above are the tributaries of Godavari?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 8
  • Indravati and Pranahita are the left bank tributaries of Godavari river.​

About River Godavari​

  • The Godavari river is the largest river of Peninsular India.
  • It is also called Dakshin Ganga.
  • It covers the state of Maharastra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and parts of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Union Territory of Puducherry (Yanam) having a total area of ~ 3 lakh Sq.km.
  • The Godavari River rises from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
  • Left Bank Tributaries:
    • Dharna, Penganga, Wainganga, Wardha, Pranahita, Pench, Kanhan, Sabari, Indravati etc.
  • Right Bank Tributaries:
    • Pravara, Mula, Manjra, Peddavagu, Maner etc.

Vamshadhara

  • River Banshadhara is an important east-flowing river between Rushikulya and Godavari, in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
  • The river originates in the border of Thuamul Rampur in the Kalahandi district and Kalyansinghpur in Rayagada district of Odisha
  • It runs for a distance of about 254 kilometres, where it joins the Bay of Bengal at Kalingapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Pennar

  • The Pennar rises in the Chenna Kasava hill of the Nandidurg range, in Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka and flows towards east eventually draining into the Bay of Bengal.
  • The total length of the river from origin to its outfall in the Bay of Bengal is 597 km.
  • The Pennar basin extends over states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka having an area of ~55 thousand Sq.km.
Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 9

Which of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 9

North Andaman- Wet evergreen forest

Middle Andaman – Moist deciduous forest

Littoral and mangrove forests are also found in Andaman

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 10

Which of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and artic?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 10

Namdapha National park is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot in Arunachal Pradesh. The habitat changes wit hincreasing altitude from tropical moist forests to Montane forests, temperate forests and at the higher elevations to alpine meadows and perennial snow.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 11

In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 11

The Tropical Moist Deciduous are typical monsoon forests with teak and sal as dominant species.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 12

Which of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the “Ten-degree channel.”?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 12
Explanation:
The "Ten-degree channel" is a narrow strait located between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. To determine which pair of islands is separated by this channel, we need to identify the islands that are located on either side of the strait.
Options:
A: Sumatra and Java - These islands are not located in the Bay of Bengal and are not separated by the Ten-degree channel.
B: Nicobar and Sumatra - Nicobar is one of the islands separated by the Ten-degree channel, but Sumatra is not.
C: Maldives and Lakshadweep - These islands are located in the Indian Ocean and are not separated by the Ten-degree channel.
D: Andaman and Nicobar - Both the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located on either side of the Ten-degree channel, making this the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D: Andaman and Nicobar.
Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 13

Which of the following has coral reefs?

1. Andaman and Nicobar

2. Gulf of Kutch

3. Gulf of Mannar

4. Sunderbans

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 13

Due to large depositional activity, Sundarban has no coral reefs.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 14

Consider the following rivers;

1. Barak 

2. Lohit

3. Subansiri

Which of the above flow/flows through Arunachal Pradesh?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 14

Barak is one of the major rivers of south Assam which rises in Manipur and flows through Mizoram and Assam.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 15

If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally grown there?

1. Oak

2. Rhododendron

3. Sandalwood

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 15

Sandalwood is a threatened species indigenous to South India and grows in the Western Ghats and a few other mountain ranges such as Kalrayan and Shevaroy hills.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 16

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

I. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at  the windward side of Western Ghats

II. Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region

III. In India monsoon reaches Kashmir valley at the last

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 16

Pune is on the leeward side of the Western Ghats, it means that it lies in a rain shadow area. But Mumbai lies on the windward side and receives heavy rainfall. Vidarbha region experiences semi – arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 17

South-West monsoon contributes to India’s total rainfall up to the extent of      

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 17

Southwest Monsoon accounts for around 85% of India’s total rainfall.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 18

Consider the following statements with regard to cold waves in winter season in northern India: 

1. There is a lack of maritime influence.

2. Northern India is nearer to the Himalayan region.

3. Air mass comes from polar regions to northern India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 18

In northern India, there is light rainfall during winter. This is caused by the cyclonic storms which originate in the Mediterranean Sea and travel towards India. These winds are called western disturbances. They cause heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Himalayas and rainfall in the plains. They result in a cold wave in northern India.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 19

Which of the following regions is NOT affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of Monsoon?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 19

Chattisgarh out of the given cities is not affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of Monsoon.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 20

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is a low pressure belt which forms an important zone of contact over Northern India and Pakistan.

2. The Intertropical Convergence Zone invites inflow of winds from different directions.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 20

The Inter tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), known by sailors as the doldrums, is the area encircling the earth near the equator where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 21

‘Kal Baisakhi’ gives rainfall to     

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 21

During the hot weather period i.e from March to May the Eastern and North-eastern states of the subcontinent like West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha (parts) and Bangladesh experience a dramatic appearance of a special type of violent thunderstorm known as Nor’wester. In Bengal it is known as ‘Kal Baisakhi’ Apart from its destructive effects like sudden rise in wind speed, lightning, thunder and hail the rainfall associated with the storm although small in amount, is extremely helpful for the pre-Kharif crops like jute, paddy, summer till and a large number of vegetables and fruits and the sudden drop in temperature gives relief after unbearable midday heat.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 22

Consider the following statements :

1. In the coastal regions, the land breeze blows over to the sea during night.

2. In the coastal regions, during night, the air over the sea is warmer than the air over land.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 22

Land heats and cools more rapidly than the sea. During the day the land gets heated and the air over the land being hotter and lighter than that over the sea, a low pressure area is created over the land.The hot air rises and cool air from the sea reaches towards the land, which is referred as sea breeze. At night the land rapidly loses its heat faster than the sea. The air over the sea is therefore warmer and lighter than over the land and a breeze blows but from the land towards the sea.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 23

Which one of the following regions has been classified as the ‘Western Dry Region’ ? 

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 23

Rajasthan dry region is a western dry region classified by the Planning Commission.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 24

Consider the following statements regarding El Nino effect on Indian Monsoon :

1. The surface temperature goes up in the Southern Pacific Ocean  and there is deficient rainfall in India.

2. The Walker Circulation shifts eastward from its normal position and reduces monsoon rainfall in India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 24

El Nino is the name given to the warm ocean currents along the Pacific coast of South America that arise every few years at about Christmas time. The El Nino phenomenon is a part of a chain of meteorological events that extends from the eastern Pacific to northern Australia, Indonesia and into the heartland of India. There is a rather weak correlation between El Nino and the Indian monsoon rains.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 25

As per Koppen’s classification of climate, which one of the following is the suitable description of North-East India including North Bengal? 

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 25

As per koppen's classification of climate, North East India including North Bengal has Humid Sub - tropical climate with dry winter.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 26

As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for which of the following?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 26

Wetlands comprise shallow ponds and marshy areas, covers almost entirely in aquatic vegetation. It provides both storm water attenuation and treatment as it detain flows for an extended period to allow sediments to settle,
and to remove contaminants by facilitating adhesion to
vegetation and aerobic decomposition.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 27

Consider the following regions of India

1. Western Ghats

2. Aravali Hills

3. Eastern Himalayas

Which of the above is/are biodiversity hotspots/hot spots?

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 27

India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity. This natural variation in life is also reflected in the demography of the land. Aravali hills is not a biodiversity hotspot.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 28

The Ramsar convention is associated with the conservation of 

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 28

The Convention on Wetlands is known as Ramsar Convention. The Convention was named after the Iranian city of Ramsar where this intergovernmental treaty was adopted in 1971. The treaty came into force in 1975. Ramsar convention provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 29

Sustainable development is a case of intergenerational sensibility in respect of use of    

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 29

Sustainable development is the type of development that fulfils the criteria of meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 30

The transitional zone between two distinct communities is known as     

Detailed Solution for Indian Geography - Practice Test (1) - Question 30

The transitional zone between two different communities is known as ecotone. It has some of the characteristics of each bordering biological community and often contains species not found in the overlapping communities.

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