Resources of India and World Test 78

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Plantation crops refer to monoculture crops which are cultivated on an extensive scale over a large area. Which of the following is usually grown in plantation farming?

A
Coffee

B
Wheat

C
Rubber

D
Both (A) and (C)
Solution
- Plantation agriculture is a form of commercial farming where crops are grown for profit. Large land areas are needed for this type of agriculture. Countries that have plantation agriculture usually experience high annual temperatures and receive high annual rainfall.
- Plantation agriculture was introduced by the Europeans in colonies situated in the tropics. Some of the important plantation crops are tea, coffee, cocoa, rubber, cotton, oil palm, sugarcane, bananas and pineapples.
Question 2
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Cultivation of trees, Shrubs and other woody plants is known as __________.

A
Alchemy

B
Hyboriculture.

C
Arboriculture

D
Aetiology

Solution

Arboriculture is the cultivation of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants for shading and decoration. Arboriculture includes propagating, transplanting, pruning, applying fertiliser, spraying to control insects, etc.
Question 3
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The flower given in the picture is of an achlorophyllous plant native to southern Africa. It is parasitic on the roots of members of the Euphorbiaceae family and emits an odour of faeces to attract its natural pollinators; carrion beetles. Identify it.

A
Welwitschia mirabilis

B
Hydnora africana

C
Pinguicula gigantea

D
Helicodiceros muscivorus

Solution

Hydnora Africana is one of the strangest plants in the world. It is totally parasitic, perennial that is without any chlorophyll or leaves at all. Hydnora Africana is an achlorophyllous plant in the family Hydnoraceae.
Question 4
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This strange looking tree is an icon of Southern Africa's most arid habitats. It is a tall branching species of aloe also known as choje to the indigenous San people. Identify it.

A
Kauri tree

B
Baobab tree

C
Quiver tree

D
Halfmens

Solution

Quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma) also known as kokerboom are species of aloe indigenous to South Africa, specifically in the Northern Cape region and Namibia. The tree is known as Quiver tree because branches and bark of the tree are used by Kalahari San Bushmen to make quivers for their arrows, hence the name.
Question 5
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Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants of tropical and sub-tropical intertidal regions of the world. They are highly productive but extremely sensitive and fragile. Which of the following statements are true regarding them?

A
The presence of mangrove ecosystem on coastline saves lives and property during natural hazards such as cyclones and storm surges.

B
They are breeding, feeding and nursery grounds for many estuarine and marine organisms.

C
West Bengal has maximum percentage of mangrove cover in India.

D
All of these

Solution

Mangroves are salt-tolerant plants of tropical and subtropical intertidal regions of the world. The presence of mangrove ecosystems on coastline save lives and property during natural hazards such as cyclones, storm surges and erosion. They are breeding, feeding and nursery grounds for many estuarine and marine organisms. Hence, these areas are used for captive and culture fisheries. West Bengal has maximum percentage of mangrove cover in India. 2155 km squares area is covered with mangroves in West Bengal.
Question 6
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Marsupials are the only mammals that incubate and carry their young ones in special pouches. Most marsupials are found in Australia. Which of the following is the only marsupial to be found in North America?

A
Wallaby

B
Opossum

C
Koala

D
Wombat

Solution

The only marsupial found in the United States and Canada is Virginia opossum or common opossum. Whereas, Australia is home to around 250 different species of marsupial. It includes kangaroos, koalas, wombats, wallaby etc.
Question 7
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There are two basic branches of soil science, $$\underline{(i)}$$ is concerned with the influence of soils on living things, particularly plants and $$\underline{(ii)}$$ is focused on the formation, morphology and classification of soils in their natural environment. Select the option which correctly fills the blanks.

A
$$\underline{(i)}$$ Pedology $$\underline{(ii)}$$ Edaphology

B
$$\underline{(i)}$$ Geology $$\underline{(ii)}$$ Pedology

C
$$\underline{(i)}$$ Geology $$\underline{(ii)}$$ Meterology

D
$$\underline{(i)}$$ Edaphology $$\underline{(ii)}$$ Pedology
Solution
- Edaphology mainly focuses on how soil influences living things especially plants. It involves the study of how soil affects the way human nature uses the land for growing plants.
- Pedology, on the other hand, involves the study of soil classification and soil morphology. It is the study of soils, including their chemical and physical properties as they are in their natural environment.
Question 8
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Which hydro-electric project produces maximum power energy?

A
Bhakra Nangal

B
Koyna

C
Hirakud

D
Salal
Question 9
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Araku Valley is a hill station in Visakhapatnam district in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The area around it has rich biodiversity. It is famous for its plantation of

A
Tea

B
Tobacco

C
Coffee

D
Rubber.
Solution
- Araku Valley Arabica Coffee has a pleasant acidity with a citrus note of grapefruit and a mild jaggery-like sweetness with light to medium strength.
- This variety is produced by the tribals, who follow an organic approach in which they emphasise management practices involving substantial use of organic manures, green manuring and organic pest management practices.
- It is grown in the region of Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh.
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The largest inland lake in India is situated in Rajasthan. This lake has been designated as Ramsar site because the wetland is the home of many migrating birds including flamingo. Name the lake.

A
Wular lake

B
Sambhar Salt lake

C
Chilka lake

D
Devtal lake
Solution
- Sambhar Salt Lake is India’s largest inland salt lake. It is located in Nagaur and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan and is surrounded on all sides by the Aravali hills.
- It is an important wintering area for flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.

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Question 1

Coffee

Wheat

Rubber

Both (A) and (C)

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Question 2

Alchemy

Hyboriculture.

Arboriculture

Aetiology

Solution

Question 3

Welwitschia mirabilis

Hydnora africana

Pinguicula gigantea

Helicodiceros muscivorus

Solution

Question 4

Kauri tree

Baobab tree

Quiver tree

Halfmens

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Question 5

The presence of mangrove ecosystem on coastline saves lives and property during natural hazards such as cyclones and storm surges.

They are breeding, feeding and nursery grounds for many estuarine and marine organisms.

West Bengal has maximum percentage of mangrove cover in India.

All of these

Solution

Question 6

Wallaby

Opossum

Koala

Wombat

Solution

Question 7

$$\underline{(i)}$$ Pedology $$\underline{(ii)}$$ Edaphology

$$\underline{(i)}$$ Geology $$\underline{(ii)}$$ Pedology

$$\underline{(i)}$$ Geology $$\underline{(ii)}$$ Meterology

$$\underline{(i)}$$ Edaphology $$\underline{(ii)}$$ Pedology

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Question 8

Bhakra Nangal

Koyna

Hirakud

Salal

Question 9

Tea

Tobacco

Coffee

Rubber.

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Question 10

Wular lake

Sambhar Salt lake

Chilka lake

Devtal lake

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