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[#186] Which of the following pair is correctly matched- 1. Northern China - Rice 2. Southern China - Wheat 3. Candy Basin - Coffee 4. Malaysia - Natural Rubber
Correct Answer

(D) 4

Explanation

Solution: Malaysia is the leading rubber producer. Wheat is grown in the North China & rice is grown in the South China

[#187] Golden Revolution refers to
Correct Answer

(B) Horticulture

Explanation

Solution: Golden Revolution refers to Horticulture. Golden revolution is about Honey and Horticulture production. During this period there is huge production of fruits, vegetables, honey and other horticulture products.In India , the period between 1991 to 2003 is termed as Golden Revolution.

[#188] Which of the following is the leading producer of rice?
Correct Answer

(C) China

Explanation

Solution: China is the world's largest rice producer - around 193 million metric tons (FAO 2008), which accounts for as much as 35% of total world rice production. China is the world leader in hybrid rice production.

[#189] Grasses are almost absent in ________
Correct Answer

(D) Tropical wet-evergreen forest

Explanation

Solution: Grasses are almost absent in Tropical wet-evergreen forest. An evergreen forest is a forest made up of evergreen trees. They occur across a wide range of climatic zones, and include trees such as conifers, live oak, and holly in cold climates, eucalypts, acacias and banksias in more temperate zones, and rainforest trees in tropical zones.

[#190] Loess is ________ soil.
Correct Answer

(A) Wind-deposited

Explanation

Solution: Loess is wind-deposited soil. Loess is a type of silt which forms fertile topsoil in some parts of the world. Loess deposits are usually a few meters thick. One of the key characteristics of these deposits is the 'cat steps'. The soil has few clay particles to hold it together.