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Exam Year:
2011
The Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers originate in Tibet’s narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to
The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region
What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belts
In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase marine productivity by bringing the
Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from EI Nino
The “Red Data Books’’ published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of
Among the following states, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field
If a tropical rainforest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because
Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of western Ghats, Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity: 1. Species richness 2. Vegetation density 3. Endemism 4. Ethno-botanical importance 5. Threat perception 6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context