Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
(1). Hard and waxy leaves
(2). Tiny leaves or no leaves
(3). Thorns instead of leaves
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Prelims
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Environment › SpeciesXPlants
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Environment › SpeciesXThreats and Conservation efforts
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Geography › Climate Type
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Geography › ClimatologyXTemperature and Heat Budget
Geography › ClimatologyXTemperature and Heat Budget
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal
areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?
(1). Thermal difference between land and water
(2). Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
(3). Presence of strong winds in the interior
(4). Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
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Answer
(A)
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Geography › Forests vegetation
Geography › Forests vegetation
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
(1). Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
(2). Coexistence of a large number of species
(3). Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
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Answer
(D)
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Geography › Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes
Geography › Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east.
Why?
(1). It occupies a linear rift valley.
(2). It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
(3). The land slopes to the west from Central India.
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Answer
(A)
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Geography › Oceanography
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Geography › Oil,Natural Resources