SEASONS MCQS SET 05

SEASONS MCQS SET 05

41) Consider the following :
1. The Taiga biome stretches across large parts of Canada, Europe and Asia.
2. Taiga is the largest biome in the world
3, A lot of coniferous trees grows in the Taigs
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: 1, 2 and 3
   
42) Match the following:
Timber Country
A. Cedar 1. Myanmar
B. Douglas Fir 2. Canada
C. Mahogany 3. Mexico
D. Teak 4. Honduras
Below options are given in A B C D order
A) 3 2 1 4
B) 3 2 4 1
C) 2 3 4 1
D) 2 3 1 4

Correct Answer: 3 2 4 1
   
43) What happens to tropical soils when the rain forest is cleared?
A) The soil improves to the extent that soluble nutrients are no longer depleted
by the trees.
B) There is little effect on the soil because of its depth of richness.
C) Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching.
D) The soils stabilise and become excellent for grain.

Correct Answer: Clearing interrupts the critical nutrient cycle and leads to soil leaching.
   
44) In which of the following countries, has maximum damage to the forest been caused by acid rain?
A) Spain
B) Netherlands
C) Poland
D) Italy

Correct Answer: Poland
   
45) Which one of the following activities occupies the largest are of the world?
A) Commercial plantation
B) Pastoral herding
C) Commercial grain farming
D) Susistance agriculture

Correct Answer: Pastoral herding

46) Which one of the following natural regions is best known for the production of grapes?
A) Hot deserts
B) Monsoon
C) Equatorial
D) Mediterranean

Correct Answer: Mediterranean
   
47) Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?
A) Mediterranean
B) Equatorial
C) Hot desert
D) Cold desert

Correct Answer: Hot desert
   
49) Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the conventional rainfall?
A) Drizzling
B) Lightning and thunder
C) Torrential rain
D) Afternoon rain

Correct Answer: Drizzling
   
50) Which type of forest belt supplies most of the world's requirement of newsprint?
A) Coniferous forest
B) Deciduous forest
C) Evergreen forest
D) Mediterranean forest

Correct Answer: Coniferous forest