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Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ___________ season is also called the rainy season in India.

a)

East West Monsoon

b)

South - East Monsoon

c)

South - West Monsoon

d)

North - West Monsoon

2.

The state receiving rainfall less than 100 cm rainfall is _________.

a)

Delhi

b)

Rajasthan

c)

Bihar

d)

Assam

3.

Extreme climate is generally associated with

a)

Tropical areas

b)

Temperature areas

c)

Interior areas

d)

None of these

4.

Which of the following plays a major role in determining the climate of a place?

a)

Altitude

b)

Relief

c)

Latitude

d)

None of these

5.

Which mountain range acts as a barrier in the path of the Arabian sea branch of monsoon?

a)

Aravallis

b)

Eastern Ghats

c)

Western Ghats

d)

None of these

6.

State of atmosphere over an area at any point of time is called.

a)

Weather

b)

Humidity

c)

Climate

d)

Temperature

7.

Assertion :- Although only the southern part of India lies in tropical region, the whole of India has tropical climate.

Reason:- Himalaya mountain ranges protect it from the northerly cold winds.

a)

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

b)

Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

c)

Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

d)

Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

8.

Assertion :- The north western parts of India receive rainfall in winter.

Reason :- The winter rainfall in India occurs due to North East monsoon.

a)

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

b)

Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

c)

Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

d)

Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

9.

Name the state having maximum area under forest according to "Indian State Of Forest Report 2013-2014".

a)

Arunachal Pradesh

b)

Lakshadeep

c)

Goa

d)

Mizoram

10.

In which year was "Wildlife Protection Act " implemented in India?

a)

1956

b)

1972

c)

1962

d)

1983

11.

Which of the following forest is found in heavy rainfall areas of Western Ghats Island groups and upper parts of Assam?

a)

Tropical deciduous

b)

Tropical evergreen

c)

Mountain forest

d)

Tidal forest

12.

Which of the following types of vegetation zones is found in the higher reaches of Himalayas with mean annual average temperature below 70 C?

a)

Temperate

b)

Sub Tropical

c)

Tropical

d)

Alpine

13.

Where in India flamingos migrate to rest in large numbers ?

a)

Rann of Kutch

b)

Thar

c)

Himalayas

d)

Coastal Areas

14.

How many biosphere reserves are set up in India to protect flora and fauna?

a)

20

b)

15

c)

18

d)

22

15.

How do forest influence the climate of place?

a)

Cause Rainfall

b)

Control wind force and temperature

c)

Pollution in the atmosphere

d)

Modify local climate

16.

In which forest one can find most majestic mammals.

a)

Montane Forests.

b)

Tropical deciduous forest

c)

Tropical Evergreen forest

d)

Mangrove Forest

17.

Which of the following species can be found in Tibet area?

a)

Shaggy-horned wild ox

b)

Yak

c)

Tibetan antelope

d)

Kiang (wild ass)

18.

How many national parks are there in India?

a)

105

b)

106

c)

120

d)

96

19.

Most widespread vegetation in India?

a)

Tropical Rain Forest

b)

Tropical Evergreen Forest

c)

Coniferous Forest

d)

Tropical Deciduous Forest

20.

Due to which reason reason the vegetation of most of the areas has been modified or replaced degraded?

a)

Human occupancy

b)

Change of climate

c)

Soil erosion

d)

None of the above​

21.

In which of the following state is Dachigam National Park is located ?

a)

Uttarakhand

b)

Jammu and Kashmir

c)

Punjab

d)

Himachal Pradesh

22.

In which place in India are houses built on stilts?

a)

Goa

b)

Bihar

c)

Assam

d)

Manipur

23.

What causes rainfall in West Bengal during the hot weather season?

a)

Kal Baishakhi

b)

Retreating Monsoon

c)

Southwest monsoon

d)

None of these

24.

Which of the following latitudes passes through the middle of our country, giving it the characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climate?

a)

Equator

b)

Tropic of Capricorn

c)

82030'N

d)

Tropic of Cancer

25.

Which of the following is the rainiest station?

a)

Kolkata

b)

Shillong

c)

Mumbai

d)

Chennai