World Climate And Weather - Study Mode
[#191] In which form can the cultivable land be defined?
Correct Answer
(D) Total fallow land + net sown land
Explanation
Solution: Cultivable land is the one in which food crops can be cultivated. These include fallow land which is used for farming normally but it is left alone for sometime in order to gain fertility & the net sown area is the land in which crops are grown presently.
[#192] Which of the following natural regions has specialised in cultivation of fruit trees?
Correct Answer
(A) Mediterranean region
Explanation
Solution: Mediterranean region has specialised in cultivation of fruit trees. Citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, grow well in the Mediterranean region due to a similar root structure as olive trees, but also because the fruits have thick skins, which are well adapted to the climate.
[#193] Economy of Brazil is mostly dependent on ________
Correct Answer
(B) Coffee
Explanation
Solution: Economy of Brazil is mostly dependent on Coffee. Brazil leads the way as the largest coffee-producing nation in the world, achieving annual coffee production figures of 2,592,000 metric tons, compared to the second-largest producer Vietnam, with 1,650,000 metric tons, and Columbia in third spot with 810,000 metric tons.
[#194] Which country produces the maximum amount of timber?
Correct Answer
(A) United States of America
Explanation
Solution: U.S.A produces maximum timber in the world. Most timber is produced from Coniferous forest of Alaska region like softwood timber of Pine, Fir, Spruce.
[#195] Mocha coffee is grown in
Correct Answer
(D) Yemen
Explanation
Solution: The Mocha coffee bean is a variety of coffee bean originally from Mocha, Yemen. It is harvested from the coffee-plant species Coffea arabica, which is native to Yemen.