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[#161] Which of the statements given are correct? 1. The equatorial forests are evergreen. 2. The Mediterranean region has deciduous forests of broad-leaved trees. 3. Taiga forests are found in Kashmir.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Solution: All the statements given are correct. The equatorial forests are evergreen, the Mediterranean region has deciduous forests of broad-leaved trees and Taiga forests are found in Kashmir.

[#162] Which of the following are true regarding Chhota Nagpur? 1. It is one of the former princely states. 2. It is a plateau area in Jharkhand inhabited mainly by the tribals. 3. It is a name given to the contiguous tribal areas in Bihar, West Bengal, Orissa and M.P.

(A) 1 and 3

(B) 2 and 3

(C) 1 and 2

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Solution: The following that are true regarding Chhota Nagpur are that It is one of the former princely states and It is a plateau area in Jharkhand inhabited mainly by the tribals.

[#163] The highest point of the Nilgiri Hills is

(A) Kalsubai

(B) Salher

(C) Doda Betta

(D) Pushpagiri

Correct Answer

Explanation

Solution: The highest point of the Nilgiri Hills is Doda Betta. Doda Betta, mountain peak, the highest point in Tamil Nadu state, southeastern India, near Udhagamandalam. Rising to an elevation of 8,652 feet (2,637 metres), Doda Betta is a grass-covered hill that is frequently climbed by summer visitors, and the summit is accessible by automobile.

[#164] What do you understand by the term 'Doab' ?

(A) Where the delta of river begins

(B) Where two or more rivers meet

(C) Land between two separate river systems

(D) Land between two tributaries of a river

Correct Answer

(D) Land between two tributaries of a river

Explanation

Solution: Land between two tributaries of a river means 'Doab'. The place where two small streams join together and results in the formation of a big river is called a doab. The small streams might be the tributaries of a river also.

[#165] Which one of the following statements is not correct?

(A) Black cotton soil of north-west India was formed by the weathering of basaltic lava rocks

(B) Sedimentary rocks are distinguished from other types of rocks by the presence of distinct layers

(C) Granite has large crystals of quartz, feldspar and mica in it

(D) A metamorphic rock is softer and less compact than its original type

(E) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region

(F) The Anaimudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats

(G) Tapi river lies to the south of Satpura

(H) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys

Correct Answer

(D) A metamorphic rock is softer and less compact than its original type
(E) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region

Explanation

Solution: The following statements that is not correct is that metamorphic rock is softer and less compact than its original type. Metamorphic rocks form from heat and pressure changing the original or parent rock into a completely new rock.