Subject: SpeciesXPlants

A state in India has the following characteristics:
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?

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?

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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With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements:
1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and
mites.
2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following
statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhabit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
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In nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?
1.Fern
2.Lichen
3.Moss
4.Mushroom
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Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?

With reference to ‘Gucchi’ sometimes mentioned in the news, consider the following statements :
1. It is a fungus
2. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas
3. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India

Which of the statements given above is correct?

Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants?
1. Alfalfa
2. Amaranth
3. Chickpea
4. Clover
5. Puslane (Kulfa)
6. Spinach
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