Miscellaneous World Geography - Study Mode

[#311] Which among these is an intermontane plateau?
Correct Answer

(D) Tibet

Explanation

Solution: A plateau which is enclosed or surrounded by mountain ranges is known as an intermontane plateau. The Plateau of Tibet and the Plateau of Mongolia are the two intermontane plateaus in Asia. The Plateau of Tibet is surrounded by the Kunlun Mountains in the north and the Himalayas in the south.

[#312] The greatest diversity of animal and plant species occurs
Correct Answer

(B) Tropical moist forests

Explanation

Solution: The greatest diversity of animal and plant species occurs in Tropical moist forests. The tropical rainforests contain the greatest diversity of species of all biomes on earth. They are found around the equator, between 23.5° N latitude and 23.5° S latitude.

[#313] Which of the following are not pastoral nomads?
Correct Answer

(A) Pygmies

Explanation

Solution: Pygmies are not pastoral nomads. Pygmies are nomadic peoples living in the equatorial rainforests of central Africa, with smaller numbers in south-east Asia. They are characterized by their short height (below 1.5 meters, or 4.5 feet, on average). They prefer their specific ethnic names, such as Baka or Mbuti, rather than the generic "pygmy."

[#314] "Tin Bigha" corridor connects
Correct Answer

(D) Bangladesh and India

Explanation

Solution: Tin Bigha Corridor is a strip of land in West Bengal on Indian border which was leased to Bangladesh in 2011 so as to provide it access to its Dahagram-Angarpota enclaves.

[#315] What is the administrative capital of South Africa?
Correct Answer

(D) Pretoria

Explanation

Solution: Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa. Pretoria, city in Gauteng province and administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa. Pretoria stretches along both sides of the Apies River and extends into the western foothills of the Magaliesberg on the east.