SEASONS ON EARTH / FACTS ON AGRICULTURE, MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES MCQS SET 11

SEASONS ON EARTH / FACTS ON AGRICULTURE, MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES MCQS SET 11

1. The greatest diversity of animal and plant species occurs in :
(a) temperate deciduous forests
(b) tropical moist forests
(c) heavily polluted rivers
(d) deserts and Savannas
Ans: (b)
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Costa Rica is a leading exporter of cocoa
2. Malaysia is a leading exporter of rubber.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)

3. Which climatic region has the least temperature range?
(a) Equatorial region
(b) Monsoon region
(c) Tropical region
(d) Mediterranean region
Ans: (a)
4. Long treeless grassy palms are characteristics of:
(a) Campos
(b) Llanos
(c) Pampas
(d) Prairies
Ans: (c)

5. The Veld grassland of South Africa experiences:
(a) the Continental Savanna Climate
(b) the Maritime Savanna Climate
(c) the Steppe climate
(d) the Tropical desert climate
Ans: (c)
6. The Mediterranean lands are' often called the World's:
(a) grazing lands
(b) forest lands
(c) orchard lands
(d) paddy lands
Ans: (c)

7. The Taiga belt lies between:
(a) Mediterranean climate and Tundra
(b) Monsoon climate and Tundra
(c) Temperate grasslands and Tundra
(d) Tibet type climate and Tundra
Ans: (c)
8. Which of the following regions gets no rainfall throughout the year?
(a) The Equatorial Region
(b) The Tundra Region
(c) The Himalayan Region
(d) The Mediterranean Region
Ans: (b)

9. The Tropical Rain forest type of climate is characterised by:
(a) average rainfall of about 300 cm
(b) heavy rain and high temperatures throughout the year
(c) hot dry summer and mild wet winters
(d) hot summer and cool winters with about 100 cm of annual rainfall
Ans: (b)
10. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(a) Tundra region - Lichens and Mosses
(b) Mediterranean region - Groundnut and Potato
(c) China Type region - Tea and Sugarbeet
(d) West-European region - Corn and Wheat
Ans: (a)