If a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because

Consider the following statements with reference to Tropical Moist Deciduous forest in India 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous forest is the least widespread forest in India. 2. Tropical Moist Deciduous forest is comparatively easy to exploit these forests due to their high degree of gregariousness. 3. The trees of Tropical Moist Deciduous forest drop their leaves during the spring and early summer when sufficient moisture is not available. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A

1 only

B

1 and 2 only

C

2 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Consider the following forest found in Odisha?
1. Mangrove forest
2. Tropical moist deciduous forest
3. Tropical semi-evergreen forest
4. Tropical dry deciduous forest

A

1, 4, 3, 2

B

2, 4, 3, 1

C

4, 1, 2, 3

D

3, 2, 4, 1

Consider the following statements regarding the difference between tropical and extra-tropical cyclones and choose the correct option from the alternatives given below: 1. Extra-tropical cyclones cover a larger area as compared to the tropical cyclones 2. Extra-tropical cyclones originate both over land as well as sea whereas tropical cyclones originate only over sea 3. The wind velocity in a tropical cyclone is much higher and destructive as compared to the extra-tropical cyclones

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3 only

Consider the following statements: 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. 2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce. 3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers. Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Jharkhand is endowed with about five varied forest types.
2. Forests of the state fall under two major groups Tropical Moist Deciduous and Tropical Dry Deciduous forest.
Select the correct answer from the given below

A

Only 1

B

Only 2

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Assertion (A): Tropical deciduous forests are associated with N.E parts of India. Reason (R): Tropical deciduous forest shed their leaves during the dry season. The correct answer is

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

(A) is true and (R) is false.

D

(A) is false and (R)is true.

Which of the following statements relating to the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 are correct? 1. The Act recognizes forest rights of forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes who have been occupying the forest land before October 25, 1980. 2. The onus of implementation of the Act lies at the level of the State / UT Governments. 3. The Act seeks to recognize and vest certain forest rights in the forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

Which of the following is wrongly matched? (a) Rainfall caused by mountain standing in the way of moisture-laden winds Relief rainfall (b) Rain caused by the vertical circulation of air currents Orographic rainfall (c) Rain caused by a warm moist air mass moving upward over cold air mass Cyclonic rain-fall (d) An area sheltered from rain-bearing winds by a hill. Rain-shadow area

A

a

B

b

C

c

D

d

Acid rain is any form of precipitation with high levels of nitric and sulfuric acids. It can also occurs in the form of snow,fog and tiny bits of dry materials that settle on the ground. rotting vegetation and erupting volcanoes release some chemicals that causes acid rain but majority is because of the human activities such as burning of fossil fuels, factories and auto mobiles. Acid rain has many ecological effects, few of which are given below. Which of the following, if true, would weaken the conclusion about the effects of acid rain on the environment?

A

Acid rain makes water acidic and causes them to absorb the aluminium which makes it toxic for aquatic animals.

B

It increases the corrosion rate of buildings made of limestone, sandstone and marble.

C

Acid rain damages trees at high elevations.

D

If humans by mistake consume such water causes illness and premature death from heart and lung disorder.

E

Acid rain damages on the vehicles can be eliminated by covering them during precipitation events.

Which of the following statement is/are correct? 1. Tropical thorn forests are found in arid and semi-arid regions of eastern Rajasthan. 2. Tropical dry deciduous forest in the northern and eastern slopes of Aravalli ranges.

A

1 Only

B

2 Only

C

Both 1 & 2

D

Neither 1 & 2

If a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because

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