Madhya Pradesh - Study Mode

[#1021] Consider the following statements about Northern Plains of Madhya Pradesh 1. This zone has a continental climate. 2. The average temperature for summer, is 40°C to 45°C and for winters, it is 15°C to 18°C. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: 1. This zone has a continental climate. Regions of the world that experience continental climate include much of North America, Central Russia, and Siberia. Canada, Siberia, and northern states of the United States in particular exhibit large differences in wintertime and summertime average temperature of up to 40 degrees Celsius. 2. The average temperature for summer is 40°C to 45°C and for winters, it is 15°C to 18°C. In winter, from December to March, temperatures are pleasant, with cool or slightly cold nights, around 10/11°C and warm days, around 26/29°C. Already in March, the heat becomes intense, with an average maximum of 34°C , which rises to 41.5°C in May.

[#1022] Consider the following statements about Normal Black soil 1. This soil is found in Malwa plateau, Northern Madhya Pradesh and Nimar area. 2. Its coverage area is around 400 lakh acres. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

[#1023] Consider the following statements about mixed soil of Bundelkhand 1. This soil lacks in phosphate, nitrogen and carbon compounds and is not so fertile. 2. It is used for the cultivation of coarse grains like jowar, barley, etc. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: 1. This soil lacks in phosphate, nitrogen and carbon compounds and is not so fertile. A fertile soil will contain all the major nutrients for basic plant nutrition as well as other nutrients needed in smaller quantities. 2. It is used for the cultivation of coarse grains like jowar, barley, etc. Cereal other than rice and wheat are called as coarse grains. They have very high nutritional value.Examples- jowar, bajra, ragi and maize.

[#1024] Which region of Madhya Pradesh gets the minimum rainfall due to monsoon?
Correct Answer

(B) West

Explanation

Solution: The western part receives the least rainfall during the rainy season. The amount of rainfall in Madhya Pradesh decreases from east to west and south to north respectively.

[#1025] Mixed soil is found in parts of
Correct Answer

(D) Rewa and Sidhi