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Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Why Saal wood is used in making railway sleepers?

  1. It has aesthetic look

  2. It is a soft wood

  3. It doesn't get affected by termites for long period of time

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Saal wood is the best wood. It does not get affected by termites for long period of time that is why Saal wood is used in making railway sleepers, railway coaches, buildings and furniture. 

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Which of the following is an Inland river of Gujarat?

  1. Banas

  2. Saraswati

  3. Rupen

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Gujarat is endowed with several rivers, lakes, wells, step wells, streams, ponds and oceans. Some rivers of north Gujarat like the Banas, Saraswati and Rupen drain into the small Rann of Kutch. That is why they are called Inland Rivers. 

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Mangrove forests in Gujarat are found in the ________ district.

  1. Jamnagar

  2. Junagadh

  3. Kutch

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Mangrove forests are found in the western regions of Kutch and along the muddy shores. They are mainly found in districts of Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

 Which is the biggest port in Gujarat?

  1. Kandla

  2. Mundra

  3. Navlakhi

  4. Porbandar
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Explanation

The coastline of Gujarat is approximately. 1600 km long. There are 40 big and small ports on the seacoast of Gujarat; the main ports are Kandla, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Veraval, Okha, Bedi, Navlakhi, Mundra, Pipavav, Poshitra, Dahej, Magdalla and Hajira. Kandla is the biggest port among the other ports of Gujarat.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

According to the varied climatic conditions and topography, the forests of Gujarat are classified into _____ categories.

  1. Four

  2. Five

  3. Six

  4. Seven
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Explanation

Due to the varied climatic conditions and topography of Gujarat, the forests of Gujarat are classified into four Categories.

  1. Equatorial Forests:These forests are found in the areas that experience 120 cms. or more rainfall.
  2. Arid Forests: These forests are found in the area that experience moderate rainfall i.e. 60 to 120 cms.
  3. Thorny Forests: These forests are found in the area that experience less than 60 cms of rainfall i.e. in the northern dry regions.
  4. Mangrove Forests (Tidal Forests): These forests are found in the western regions of Kutch and along the muddy shores.

Multiple choice geography the climate and natural resources of gujarat soil, natural vegetation and wildlife in gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Find out the wrong one about National Parks.

  1. Gir National Park- Gujarat

  2. Simplial National Park- Odisha

  3. Sanjay Gandhi National Park- Uttar Pradesh

  4. Guindi National Park- Tamilnadu
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Explanation

Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in Maharashtra (Mumbai), not Uttar Pradesh. The other pairings are correct.

Multiple choice geography pressure belts and winds climate and seasons winds atmospheric pressure and winds

El-Nino is a ___________.

  1. Warm current

  2. Reversal of wind

  3. Broad trough of low pressure

  4. Wind of upper atmosphere
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Explanation

El-Nino is a warm ocean current that sometimes appears off the coast of Peru in South America during the month of December. It increases the surface temperature of the sea and affects the movement of monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean and causes a drought-like situation in the Indian sub-continent. 

Multiple choice geography pressure belts and winds climate and seasons winds atmospheric pressure and winds

"Ferrel law" is also known as  _______.

  1. Jet streams

  2. Wind force

  3. Coriolis force

  4. Cyclonic force
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Explanation
Coriolis Force: An apparent force caused by the earth’s rotation. The Coriolis force is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere. This is also known as ‘Ferrel’s Law’.
Multiple choice geography pressure belts and winds climate and seasons winds atmospheric pressure and winds

A type of wind that originates from North-West India in winters is _________.

  1. Jet streams

  2. Loo

  3. North East trade winds

  4. Westerly winds
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Air currents which determine the arrival and departure of monsoons are known as jet streams. These curents develop in the upper layers of the atmosphere. The westerly jet stream prevails over the North Indian plains during the winter months, while the easterly jet stream steers the tropical depression over India.