Tropical evergreen forests remain evergreen because :
Tropical evergreen forests remain evergreen because :
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General Knowledge (GK)
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Question: A. there is a thick undergrowth of bushes B. they do not shed their leaves. C. shedding of leaves and simultaneous growth of new ones takes place throughout the year D. while plants at one level shed their leaves, those at a higher level retain their leaves Answer» c. shedding of leaves and simultaneous growth of new ones takes place throughout the year -
Deserts such as Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in western parts of the continents. This is because these regions:
Question: Deserts such as Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in western parts of the continents. This is because these regions:
A. are very hot throughout the year B. have offshore winds throughout the year C. have warm offshore currents D. lie in the belt of the doldrums Answer» b. have offshore winds throughout the year Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. -
In which of the following types of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C throughout the year?
Question: In which of the following types of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C throughout the year?
A. Continental Climate B. Tundra Climate C. Mediterranean Climate D. Taiga Climate Answer» b. Tundra Climate Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. -
Which is the world’s largest desert? [Railway 1995]
Question: Which is the world’s largest desert? [Railway 1995]
A. Sahara B. Gobi C. Thar D. Takala Makan Answer» a. Sahara Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. -
Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the MediterraneanClimate is:
Question: Of the following countries, the one which has predominantly the MediterraneanClimate is:
A. USA B. Italy C. Chile D. Australia Answer» b. Italy Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. -
Which one of the following countries celebrates Christmas festival in summer season?[UDC 1994]
Question: Which one of the following countries celebrates Christmas festival in summer season?[UDC 1994]
A. Australia B. Canada C. Mexico D. Italy Answer» a. Australia Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. -
The region which does not receive most of its rainfall during winter, is :
Question: The region which does not receive most of its rainfall during winter, is :
A. Central California B. Central North America C. South West Australia D. South West Africa Answer» b. Central North America Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. -
Which of the following deserts does not lie in the Northern Hemisphere?
Question: Which of the following deserts does not lie in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. Gobi B. Kalahari C. Sahara D. Thar Answer» b. Kalahari Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. -
A place having an average annual temperature of 27°C and an annual rainfall of over200 cm. could be: [NDA 1993]
Question: A place having an average annual temperature of 27°C and an annual rainfall of over200 cm. could be: [NDA 1993]
A. Tehran B. Singapore C. Nagpur D. Moscow Answer» b. Singapore Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India. -
The climate best suited for horticulture is :
Question: The climate best suited for horticulture is :
A. Equatorial B. Mediterranean C. Monsoon D. Tundra Answer» b. Mediterranean Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India.