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“The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.”

Which one of the following is that crop? (a) Cotton (b) Jute (c) Sugarcane (d) Tea 2. Ans: a Explanation: ...

Consider the following pairs:

Consider the following pairs: River Flows into 1. Mekong : ...

The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of:

a. Brown forest soil b. Fissure volcanic rock c. Granite and schist d. Shale and limestone 12. Ans: b Explanation:...

Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements: 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree. 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South...

With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements:

1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater. 2. The amount...

The vegetation of the savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some conditions. Which of the following are such conditions?

1. Burrowing animals and termites 2. Fire 3. Grazing herbivores 4. Seasonal rainfall 5. Soil properties Select the correct answer...

“Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result, the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by climbing the trees or growing as epiphytes, rooted on the upper branches of trees”. This is the most likely description of

a) Coniferous forest b) Dry deciduous forest c) Mangrove forest d) Tropical rainforest 8. Ans: d Explanation: Tropical rainforests appear...

Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements: 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. 2....

With reference to ‘palm oil’, consider the following statements:

1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. The palm oil is a raw material for some...

Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?

a) Sugarcane b) Sunflower c) Pearl Millet d) Red gram 4. Ans: a Explanation: Sugarcane is generally considered the least...

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