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2002 · Q17GeographyBiogeography & Natural Vegetationmoderate

Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in

  1. (a)Eastern Orissa
  2. (b)North-eastern Tamil Nadu
  3. (c)Siwaliks in Terai region
  4. (d)Western Andhra Pradesh
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Official answer(d) Western Andhra Pradesh

2023 · Q63GeographyBiogeography & Natural Vegetationmoderate

Consider the following statements : Statement–I : The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement–II : The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I
  2. (b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I
  3. (c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct
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Official answer(d) Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct

2012 · Q43GeographyBiogeography & Natural Vegetationmoderate

A particular State in India has the following characteristics : 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?

  1. (a)Arunachal Pradesh
  2. (b)Assam
  3. (c)Himachal Pradesh
  4. (d)Uttarakhand
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Official answer(a) Arunachal Pradesh