Climate, Natural Vegetation NDA Questions

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Climate, Natural Vegetation MCQ Questions


1.
Which one of the following is NOT a factor that determines the climate of India?
A.
Distance from the sea
B.
Altitude
C.
Latitude
D.
Ocean currents of the Pacific
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ANSWER :
D. Ocean currents of the Pacific
2.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through which part of India?
A.
Southern part in north-south direction
B.
Western part in north-south direction
C.
Northern part in east-west direction
D.
Central part in east-west direction
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ANSWER :
D. Central part in east-west direction
3.
Which mountain range acts as an effective climatic barrier protecting India from cold northern winds?
A.
Vindhya Range
B.
Aravali Range
C.
Himalayas
D.
Western Ghats
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ANSWER :
C. Himalayas
4.
Why do coastal areas of India have an equable climate?
A.
Due to heavy rainfall throughout the year
B.
Due to moderating influence of the sea
C.
Due to high altitude
D.
Due to proximity to the Himalayas
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ANSWER :
B. Due to moderating influence of the sea
5.
Temperature decreases with increasing altitude at approximately what rate?
A.
2°C per 1000 metres
B.
6.5°C per 1000 metres
C.
3.5°C per 1000 metres
D.
10°C per 1000 metres
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ANSWER :
B. 6.5°C per 1000 metres
6.
What does the term 'Monsoon' literally mean?
A.
Seasonal reversal of winds
B.
Heavy rainfall
C.
Ocean breeze
D.
Summer heat
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ANSWER :
A. Seasonal reversal of winds