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Questions Related to geography

Rainfall in Karnataka during winter is _____. 

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. Maximum

  2. Minimum

  3. Average

  4. Nil

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Correct Option: B

Which place is called 'Cheerapunji of South India'?

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. Agumbe

  2. Dharwad

  3. Haveri

  4. Shivamogga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Agumbe is a small village located in Shimoga district in the Malnad region of Karnataka. 
  • It is called "The Cherrapunji of the South".
  • It receives the heaviest rainfall. 

_____ near Chellekere in Chitradurga records the lowest rainfall.

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. Raichur

  2. Nayakna Hatti

  3. Hulikal

  4. Bhagamandala

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Correct Option: B

During retreating monsoon season, Karnataka receives about _____% of the rainfall.

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 12

  4. 13

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Correct Option: C

Black soil contains aluminium, _____ and oxides of iron. 

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. Lime

  2. Salt

  3. Magnesium

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C

_____ soil is essential for agriculture.

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. Barren

  2. Fertile

  3. Sandy

  4. Rugged

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Correct Option: B

Red soil contains _____ and hence it is red in colour.

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. Iron oxides

  2. Carbon dioxides

  3. Nitrogen

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Red soil indicates the presence of oxidized ferric iron oxides. 

Red soil found more in _____ Karnataka.

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. North

  2. South

  3. East

  4. West

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Correct Option: B

Red soil is _____.

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. Very fertile

  2. Not very fertile

  3. Acidic

  4. Basic

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Correct Option: B

_____ soil is formed by the weathering of basalt rocks.

climate and soil of karnataka climate, soil, natural vegetation and animals of karnataka geography

  1. Alluvial

  2. Red

  3. Black

  4. Laterite

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • The black soil is formed by the weathering of lava (igneous rocks) and cooling of lava after a volcanic eruption. 
  • The soil in the Deccan Plateau consist of black basalt soil, which is rich in humus, iron and also contain high quality of magnesia, lime and alumina.