1.

PWD stands for

A. Public Welfare Development.
B. Public Work Department.
C. Peoples Work Department.
D. Purifying Water Department.
Ans: B.

2. Roadway in NE here is a
A. National Highway.
B. State high way.
C. District Road.
D. A cart track.
A: C.

3. 6 r represents
A. Relative height of embankment is 6m
B. relative height of rocky knob is 6m.
C. relative depth of rocky knob is 6m.
D. Relative height of stream bank is 6 m.
Ans: B.

4. The type of tanks seen here,

A. A perennial tank.
B. A dry tank.
C. Both perennial and dry tank.
D. None.
Ans: C.

5. A land form seen here is a

A. Saddle.
B. A plateau.
C. A conical hill.
D. A valley.
Ans: A

6. Red dotted line, here represent

A. A foot path.
B. A pack track.
C. Un metaled road.
D. None of the above.
Ans: A
7. 10 r is
A. Relative height of the sluice is 10 m
B. Relative height of the embankment is 10 m
C. Relative depth of the sluice is 10 m.
D. Relative depth of the embankment is 10 m
Ans: B.
8. Lime stone quarry is a place from where
A. Lime stones are baked.
B. Quicklime from limestone is made.
C. Limestone is extracted.
D. All the above.
Ans: C
9. The words Brick here indicate,
A. Brick kiln.
B. A place where bricks are made.
C. A place where bricks are sold.
D. All the above.
Ans: A

10. A causeway is a
A. Bridge.
B. A bridge like structure.
C. A raised metalled road.
D. All the above.
Ans: C

11. Identify a small water tank here that is used for storing
canal water that can be used later.
A. B.

C. D.
Ans: B
12. The black curve lines to the south of Rannari show
A. Broken ground in barren land.
B. Broken ground formed by the lack of water when water
gets evaporated.
C. Broken land by ploughing.
D. Dry streams.
Ans: B.

13. 286 represents,

A. The height of the surveyed tree.
B. The height at which the surveyed tree is 286 m.
C. The number of the surveyed tree is 286 m.
D. The grid no. is 286.
Ans: B.

14. Siphon is a,
A. Bent pipe taken from a canal for irrigation,
B. A water channel.
C. A perennial canal.
D. Bridge over a road.
Ans: A
16. Refer to the map above answer the questions based on it.The evidence to the
direction of the flow of the river
1. The arrow is directed downward.
2. The arrow and the decreasing spot height.
C. The increasing width of the river towards the south.
D. All the above.
Ans: D.

17. Dangrali lies on the,

A. Right bank of the river. .
B. The left Bank of the river.
C. The west bank of the river..
D. The east Bank of the river.
Ans: A.

17. Four figure reference of Chhatri is

A. 1316.
B. 1315
C. 1115
D1217.
Ans: A

18. Diggi in 1415 is a

A. Small tank for collecting drinking water.
B. A tank for collecting water for irrigation.
C. A water purification tank.
D. None.
Ans: B
Refer to the map provided above and answer the questions based on it.
19. The aqueduct stands for,
A. a conduit or artificial channel for conducting water from a distance, usually by means
of gravity.
B. a bridge like structure that carries a water conduit across a valley or over a river.
C. a system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and supporting structures used to convey
water from its source to its main distribution point.
D. All the above.
Ans: D.

20. A red colour cross near Dantewada stands for

A. a clinic. B. A Post office. C. A veterinary hospital. D. Deserted town
Ans: D
The healthcare facilities available here are
A. Human hospitals.
B. Ayurvedic and veterinary hospital.
C. Human hospital and veterninary
hospital.
D. Dispensary, hospitals and veterinary
hospital.
Ans: B
 MCQ QUESTIONNAIRE FOR GRADE X GEOGRAPHY SHYAMOLI

Topic: Topography

Refer to the Survey Sheet No. G 43 S 7 (Eastings 21 to 31 and northings 96 to 06)

and answer the questions based on it.
1. The compass direction of Sodapur from Bhadli Kotha is
a. West.
b. South West.
c. North.
d. North East
Ans: D.

2. What is the general direction of the flow of Sarod Nala?

A. South West.
B. North West.
C. North East.
D. South East.
Ans: A.

3. What type of river is Sarod Nala?

A. Perennial river.
B. Dry seasonal river.
C River with an island.
D. None of the above.
Ans: B.

4. The black diagonal line in the middle indicates

A. Weir.
B. Masonry dam.
C. Earthen dam.
D. None of the above.
Ans: C
5. The word aqueduct along the blue line indicates.
A. An artificial channel.
B. A channel supplying water.
C. None of the above.
D. All of the above.
Ans: D

6. The black curved lines along the bank of the river indicate.
A. Sand dunes.
B. Broken ground.
C. Undefined streams.
d. None of the above.
Ans: B.

7. The arrow in the Sipu River indicates.

A. The direction of the flow of the river.
B. The direction of the flow of the sediments.
C. The origin of the river.
D. None of the above.
Ans: A
8. 3r represents?
A. Relative height of the embankment of the dry tank is 3m.
B. Approximate height of the dry tank is 3 m.
C. Relative height of the dry tank is 3 m.
D. Actual height of the embankment of the dry tank is 3m.
Ans: A.

9. The 4-figure grid reference of the approximate spot height 191 below the “track follow
boundary” line to the north west of the map is
A. 2204.
B. 2104.
C. 0422.
D. 0421.
Ans: B.

10. The drainage pattern in 2697 is

A. Radial.
B. Trellised.
C. Intermittent.
D. Dendritic.
Ans: D.

11. The settlement pattern in grid square 2996 is,

a. Nucleated.
B. Scattered.
C. Isolated.
D. None of the above.

Ans: A.

12. The black horizontal line along Northing 03 is a

A. Line of latitude.
B. A line of longitude.
C. An Easting.
D. A northing.
Ans: A.

13. The area of the land enclosed by Eastings 25 to 28 and northings 01 to 04 is,
A. 9 sq.cm.
B. 9 sq.km.
C 12 sq.cm.
D.12 sq. m.
Ans B.

14. The type of road transport shown in grid square 2304 is

A. National Highway.
B. State Highway.
C. District Road.
D. None of the above.
Ans: B.
15. The type of vegetation seen in the given map extract.
a. Dense jungle and open jungle.
B. Open mixed jungle and dense jungle.
C. Fairly dense jungle and open jungle.
D. All of the above.
Ans: A.

16. The main occupation of the people living in the area shown in the map extract is
A. Trade.
B. Fishing.
C. Mining.
D. Cultivation of crops.
And: D.

17. The boundary in the south west corner of the map represents a
A. District Boundary.
B. International Boundary.
C. Tehsil Boundary.
D. State Boundary.
Ans: C

18. The open scrub close to Sipu River lies on which bank of the river?
A. Right.
B. Left.
C. North.
D. South.
Ans: A.

19. Causeway to the western part of the map extract indicates that
A. The area receives seasonal rainfall.
B. The area is uncultivable.
C. The area is developed.
D. None of the above.
Ans: A.

20. The word sluice printed on the map in grid square 2502 means
A. A movable gate allowing water to flow under it.
B. A fixed closed gate allowing water to flow only when opened.
C. A movable gate that does not allow water to flow through.
D. None of the above.
Ans: A.

MCQ on Climate Arpita!

1. Which of the following areas has an equable climate?
a. Delhi.
b. Mumbai
c. Nagpur
d. Kanpur
Ans: b.
2. Which of the following areas has a continental climate?
a. Mangalore
b. Punjab
c. Kochi
d. Chennai
Ans: b

3. During the summer, monsoon winds blow from which direction?

a. North-east.
b. South-west.
c. North-west.
d. South east.
Ans: B

4. Which type of rainfall is experienced by the western parts of Western Ghats?

a. Convectional rainfall.
b. Cyclonic rainfall
c. Orographic rainfall
d. None of the above
Ans: c

5. The pre-monsoonal shower in Karnataka and Kerala is known as ______.

a. Mango shower.
b. Cherry blossom shower.
c. Bardoli Chheerha.
d. None of the above.
Ans: B

6. The first state in India to receive monsoon shower is ______.

a. Tamil Nadu
b. Kolkata
c. Kerala
d. West Bengal
Ans: C.

7. North-western part of India gets rainfall during winter from which of the
following sources:
a. South-west monsoon of Arabian Sea branch.
b. Tropical cyclone.
c. Western Disturbance.
d. North east monsoon.
Ans: C

8. Which type of climate is experienced by India?

a. Tropical Monsoon
b. Equatorial.
c. Temperate to tropical monsoon.
d. Subtropical Monsoon.
Ans: A
9. Tamil Nadu gets winter rainfall from:
a. Western Disturbance.
b. North-east monsoon.
c. South-west monsoon.
d. Western disturbance.
Ans: B.

10. Cherrapunji gets heavy rainfall during June-July from:

a. South-west monsoon of Arabian Sea branch.
b. South-west monsoon of Bay of Bengal branch.
c. Easterly jet Stream.
d. Western disturbance
Ans: B.

11. Mangalore is not so cold even in the month of December. Which of the
following factors is responsible for this phenomenon?
a. Altitude.
b. Influence of the sea.
c. Latitudinal extant.
d. None of the above
Ans: B.

12. Which of the following areas is situated in the rain shadow region?
a. Western coastal plain.
b. Deccan plateau.
c. Southern side of the Garo, Khasi.
d. None of the above
Ans: B.

13. Ooty has much lower temperature than Kochi. Which of the following reason is
responsible for this phenomenon?
a. Altitude.
b. Distance from the sea.
c. Latitudinal extant.
d. None of the above.
Ans: A.

14. During rainy season Kolkata, Patna receives rainfall from which of the
following sources?
a. South-west monsoon of Arabian Sea branch.
b. South-west monsoon of Bay of Bengal branch.
c. North-east monsoon.
d. South east trade wind
Ans: B
15. Which are the following months known for Retreating monsoon season?
a. December, January, February.
b. October & November.
c. June, July, August, September.
d. March, April, May
Ans: B.
16. Following conditions are experienced during a specific season-
 Low pressure over the landmass of India & high pressure over the Indian
Ocean. Also during this time Loo, Kal Baisakhi is experienced.
Identify the season:
a. Winter.
b. Summer.
c. Retreating monsoon.
d. Rainy season.
Ans: B

17. The south east trade winds deflect after crossing the equator to form South
west monsoon winds- which of the following factor is responsible for that?
a. Centrifugal force.
b. Gravitational pull.
c. Coriolis force.
d. None of the above
Ans: C

Study the images answer next two questions.

18. Which of the season is depicted here?

a. Advancing south west monsoon winds. b. North east monsoon wind
c. Retreating monsoon winds d. None of the above.
Ans: A

19. When do those winds mentioned by you in question 18 blow?

A. From April to Sept.
B. June to September.
C. December to February.
D. October and November
Ans: B
20. Identify the wind which is marked on the
map.
a. South west monsoon of Arabian Sea branch
b. North east monsoon
c. South west monsoon of Bay of Bengal branch
d. Western disturbance
Ans: B

21. When do those winds blow?

A. From December to February.
B. June to September.
C. December to February.
D. October and November
Ans: A

22. Which of the following statements related to the climate of India is incorrect?
a. During winter India gets the influence of Western disturbance.
b. The southern part of India experiences sub-tropical climate.
c. The northern part of India experiences Sub-Tropical climate
d. Indian monsoon is uneven in nature.
Ans: B.

23. Which of the following weather phenomenon is marked by clear skies, high
temperature, high humidity & drop in night temperature?
a. Burst of Monsoon.
b. Break in monsoon.
c. October heat.
d. None of the above.
Ans: C

24. The vertical rays of the sun fall directly over the Tropic of Cancer during
a. September to October
b. March to May
c. January to February
d. None of the above
Ans: B.

25. High annual range of temperature is one of the main characteristics of which
of the following climate?
a. Maritime climate.
b. Equatorial climate.
c. Continental climate.
d. None of the above.
Ans: C
Refer to the Graph and the map given here and answer the questions based on it.
26. Which of the following area experiences uniform distribution of temperature
throughout the year & receives ample amount of rainfall during winter
a. Mumbai
b. Rajasthan
c. Chennai
d. Delhi
Ans: C

27. Refer to the Graph and the map of India given here. Which winds give
maximum rain here?
A. SW monsoon winds.
B. NE monsoon winds.
C. retreating monsoons.
D. All the above.
Ans: C

28. Western Rajasthan remains dry during rainy season as

a. Bay of Bengal dries up by the time it reaches there.
b. Aravali range is situated perpendicularly with the direction of the wind.
c. Aravali is situated parallel with the direction of the wind.
d. None of the above
Ans: A and C.

29. Find out the reason of decreasing amount of rainfall from Kolkata to Delhi.
a. The south west monsoon wind constantly absorbs moisture.
b. The south west monsoon wind of Arabian Sea branch is constantly loosing moisture.
c. The amount of moisture decreases as south west monsoon of Bay of Bengal branch
proceeds towards Delhi.
D. None of the above
Ans: C

30.
 Rain shadow region is formed on the
leeward side because,
A. Moisture content get reduced.
B. The distance from the sea increases
there.
C. The increase in temperature causes
less reduction in relative humidity.
D. All the above.
Ans: D

CLIMATE OF INDIA. CHECKED V SUNDERAM

1) THE SULTRY AND OPPRESSIVE WEATHER EXPERIENCED DURING

WITHDRAWAL OF MONSOON IS REFERRED AS:
a. TRANSITIONAL WEATHER
b. HUMID WEATHER
c. OCTOBER HEAT
d. SUN STROKE
ANS: C

2) REGION EXPERIENCING TROPICAL CLIMATE AND IS HIGHLY INFLUENCED BY

ALTERATION OF WIND DIRECTION EXPERIENCES:
a. TROPICAL WET CLIMATE
b. TROPICAL MONSOON CLIMATE
c. TROPICAL CLIMATE
d. SUB TROPICAL CLIMATE
ANS: B

3) CYCLONE ORIGINATING IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA IN WINTER AND

BLOWING TOWARDS INDIA IS KNOWN AS:
a. WESTERLY DEPRESSION
b. TEMPERATE CYCLONE.
c. TROPICAL DEPRESSION
d. TROUGH
ANS: A

4) WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MONSOON

RAINFALL?
a. SEASONAL TYPE
b. UNEVEN
c. UNCERTAIN
d. CONVECTIONAL TYPE
ANS: D
 5) WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
COLD WEATHER SEASON?
a. LOW HUMIDITY.
b. HEAVY RAINFALL.
c. LOW RANGE OF TEMPERATURE.
d. SNOWFALL,
ANS: A

6) WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF

RETREATING MONSOON?
a. BLOWS FROM NE TO SW.
b. GIVE RAINFALL TO WESTERN COAST
c. SIGNIFIES THE WITHDRAWAL OF SW MONSOON.
d. THEY ARE COMPARTIVELY DRIER WINDS.
ANS: B

7) WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING HILLS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HEAVY RAINFALL

IN MAWSYNRAM?
a. PATKAI, NAGA KHASI HILLS
b. MIZO HILLS, JAYANTIA AND ARAKAN YOMA
c. GARO, KHASI AND JAYANTIA HILLS
d. ASSAM HILLS, NAGA HILLS AND MIZO HILLS.
ANS: C

8) Study the given climatic data and answer the questions that follow.

Station Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
A

Temp (in 24.5 25.7 27.7 30.4 33 32. 31 30.2 29.8 28 25.9 24.7
0C) 5

Rainfall(i 4.6 1.3 1.3 1.8 3.8 4.5 8.7 11.3 11.9 30.6 35.0 13.9
n cm)

i) The range of temperature of the given station is:

a. 8.50C
b. 80C
c. 8cm
d. 8.50F
ANS: A
ii) the annual rainfall for the given station is:
a. 128.6CM
b. 128.7CM
c. 128.9CM
d. 128.8CM
ANS: B
iii) On which part of the nation is this station situated:
a. Central India
b. East coast
c. West coast
d. North India
Ans: B
iv) Name the wind that brings maximum rainfall to this station
a. Retreating Monsoon
b. Advancing Monsoon
c. Westerly Depression
d. North East Trade winds.
ANS: A
9) Name the first region to experience monsoon rainfall in India:
a. Northern Circars
b. Utkal Plains
c. Malabar coast
d. Konkan coast
ANS: C

10) Which of the reason is not responsible for less rainfall in Western Rajasthan.
a. They lie much away from the sea.
b. SW monsoon winds from the Bay of Bengal Monsoon wind is completely
exhausted.
c. There is no proper barrier to force the wind to shed the moisture
d. None of the above.
Ans: D.

SOIL
1. Soil has been formed as a result of _____ rocks.
a) Weathering
b) Blasting
c) Both A and B
d) None of the above.
Ans: A.

2. Which of the following soils is comparatively in less quantity in India compared to

the other three?
a) Alluvial.
b) Laterite.
C) Red.
d) Black.
Ans: B.

3. The ____ sequence of soil horizons found at a given location is collectively called
the soil profile.
 a) Lateral.
b) Vertical.
c) Horizontal.
d) Parallel.
Ans: B

4. Which of the following is not a method of soil conservation?

a) Mulching
b) Leaching
c) Terrace Farming.
d) Shelter Bed.
Ans: B

5. Which river systems have deposits of alluvial soils in the Northern Plains of India?
a) Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati
b) Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra
c) Krishna, Cauvery and Godavari
d) Mahanadi, Kosi and Gandak.
Ans: B

6. It takes hundreds of years to make a one-centimetre thick layer of:

a. Land
b. Humus
c. Soil
d. Mixture.
Ans: C.

7. Which one of the following is not a constituent of soil?

a) Humus.
b) Minerals.
c) Moisture.
d) None.
Ans: D.

8. The soil that has good humus contains more ____.

a) Carbon dioxide.
b) Air.
c) Oxygen.
d) Moisture.
Ans: D.

9 The most important factor in determining soil characteristics is ____.

a) Topography of the area.
b) Parent rock
c) Climate
d) Temperature.
Ans: B.
10.Name the type of soil found in 1 and 5.
a. Black and Laterite Soil.
b. Red and Black Soil.
c. Black and Red Soi.
d. None of the above.
Ans A.

11.Which one of the following states mostly has laterite soil?

(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Bihar
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Meghalaya.
Ans: d.

12.Which one of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Punjab?
(a) Extensive cultivation
(b) Deforestation
(c) Overgrazing
(d) Over-irrigation.
Ans: (d)

13. Which one of the following soil is ideal for growing cotton?
(a) Regur Soil
(b) Laterite Soil
(c) Desert Soil
(d) Mountainous Soil
Ans: (a)

14. Which of the following method will not help in soil conservation?
(a) Contour ploughing
(b) Strip cropping
(c) Creating shelter belts
(d) Ploughing up and down the slopes.
Ans (d)

15. ‘Laterite’ has been derived from the Greek word ‘later’ which means:
(a) Mountain
(b) Brick
(c) Rock
(d) Stone.
 Ans: B.

16. Moisture retentative soil ..

a) Aluvial Soil
b) Black Soil.
c) Red Soil.
d) All the above.
Ans: b)

17 Which among the following is considered to be the best soil for plant growth?
a) Sand.
b) Clay.
c) Loam.
d) Silt
Ans: C) (Loam is a mixture of sand clay and humus)

18. In which region we can see Terrace Farming?

a) Assam
b) Western India
c) Western and Central Himalayas.
d) None of the above.
Ans c).

19. The running water cuts the clayey soil and make deep channels which is called?
a) Gullies.
b) Bad land.
c) Sheet Erosion
d) None of the above.
Ans: A

20. Which one is not a natural force that causes weathering of rock?
a) Wind.
b) Water.
c) Earthquake
d) Both a and b.
Ans: c)

21. Which points distinguish Regur Soil from Laterite Soil?

a) Regur soils are not fertile whereas Laterite soil is fertile.
b) Regur soils are black in colour and Laterite soils are red in colour
c) Regur soils are rich in lime and magnesium. Laterite Soils are deficient in lime
and magnesium.
d) Both b and c.
Ans: d)

22. Consider the following statement(s) related to alluvial soils.

I. The soil covers 40 percent part of total geographical area of India.
II. Alluvial soils are formed due to depositional work done by rivers in plains
valleys, flood plain and deltas
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
a) Only I
 b) Only II
c) Both I and II
d) Neither I nor II
Ans: c) Both I and II

23. Which of the following is not important for soil formation?

(a) Relief
(b) Parent rock
(c) Climate
(d) Duration of day
Ans: d)

24. Laterite soil is very useful for growing:

(a) Rice, wheat and mustard
(b) Tea, coffee and Cashewnuts
(c) Pulses, sugarcane and resin
(d) None of the above
Ans b)

25. Which of the following soils has self-aeration capacity?

(a) Alluvial
(b) Red soil
(c) Black soil
(d) Mountain soil.
Ans: c)

26. Which of the following is not a measure for soil conservation?

(a) Strip cropping
(b) Terrace cultivation
(c) Shelter belts
(d) Overdrawing of ground water.
And: D.

27. Which soil is formed by weathering of ancient crystalline and metamorphic

rock?
a) Laterite Soil.
b) Red Soil.
c) Alluvial Soil.
d) Mountain Soil.
Ans: b.

28. One characteristic of Black Soil is

a) In hot and dry season it develops deep and wide cracks due to contraction of
soil.
b) Soil is poor in lime and phosphate.
c) Coarse in texture.
d) Both a and b.
Ans: A.

29. Which of the soil is renewed annually?

a) Bhangar Soil.
 b) Khadar Soil.
c) Clayey Soil.
d) All the above.
Ans: B

30. Why we need to Conserve Soil?

a)Soil erosion leads to removal of top soil.
b) Soil erosion leads to lowering of the underground water.
c) Soil erosion leads to environmental degradation.
d) Both a and b
e) Both c and d.
Ans d)

31. Depending upon the way of formation and location which of the soil is odd man out.
A. Laterite. B. Alluvial. C. red Soil. Black soil.
Ans: A.

32. Which of the method cannot be adopted to stop the gully erosion?
A. Plugging them. B. Growing grass in it. C. Construction of bunds. D. Terrace
farming.
Ans: D.

33. Which of the following is not agronomic measure to control soil conservation.
A: Contour ploughing. B. Stopping over grazing. C. Strip cropping. D. Crop rotation.
Ans: B.

34. Which of the nutrient is not present in Black soil.

A. Lime, B. Iron, C. Potash. D. Nitrogen.
Ans: D.

35. Which of the following is not the type of alluvial soil.

A: Khadar. B. Khangar. C. Bhangar. D. Deltaic.
Ans: B.

Natural Vegetation.
1) The plant cover that has not been disturbed over a long time, so as to allow its
individual species to adjust themselves fully to climate and soil conditions.
a) Forest b) Flora c) Natural Vegetation d) Plant community.
Ans: C.

2) It refers to the assemblage of plant species living in association with each other in a
given environmental frame.
a) Forest b) Vegetation c) flora d) Climax Vegetation.
Ans: B.

3) The tress in these forests do not have a fixed time to shed their leaves.
a) Tropical deciduous b) Desert type c) tundra vegetation d) Tropical evergreen.
Ans: D

4) These forests has luxuriant growth of vegetation of all kinds.

a) Tropical deciduous b) Montane c) Montane c) tundra vegetation d) Tropical
evergreen.
Ans: D.

5) These forests are most widespread in India-

a) Montane b) tundra vegetation C) tropical evergreen D) Tropical Deciduous.
Ans: D
6) They are in pure strands-
a) Montane b) tundra vegetation c) tropical evergreen d) Tropical deciduous.
Ans: D.

7) Two common properties of red and laterite soil are

a) Rich in iron oxide and red in colour b) Formed by leaching c) Rich in calcium and poor
in nitrogen d) None
Ans: A.

8) Its wood is oily, durable and scented and is found in High altitude regions-
a) Pine b) Sandalwood c) Neem d) Deodar
Ans: D
9) Eucalyptus trees are found in –
a) Western side of Western Ghats b) Karnataka forests and Nilgiris c) Terai region d)
Anamalai region.
Ans: B

10) Which type of roots does this picture represent-?

a) Creeping roots b) Fibrous roots c) Stilted roots d) Taproots.

Ans: C
11) To prevent pollution the trees are planted in and around-
a) Broken grounds b) Bad Lands c) Cities having iron and steel plants d) hilly regions.
Ans: C

12) These species of trees are used for making expensive furniture-
a) Semul and myrobylan b) Rosewood and shisam c) date palm and Khair d) Jamun and
canes.
Ans: B

13) A multi-layered structure of vegetation-

 a) Moist deciduous
b) Dry deciduous
c) Tropical evergreen
d) Montane forests.
Ans: C

14) Re-establishing a forest by planting trees in an area from which forest vegetation has
been removed.
a) Deforestation b) afforestation c) Social forestry d) Reforestation.
Ans: D.

15) These species are very rare and expensive. It is used in carvings and handicrafts,
perfumery and cosmetics.
a) Sundri b) Sandalwood c) brahma Kamal d) Sal
Ans: B.

16) These plants either have very thin leaves or no leaves.

a) Evergreen b) Coniferous c) Xerophytic d) deciduous.
Ans: C.

17) Its wood is hard, strong and durable and resistant to water and is used for making
Boats.
a) Gorjan b) Sundri c) Hintal d) Spruce.
Ans: B.
18) In 1974, the women of Reni threatened to hug trees if the lumberjacks attempted to
fell them.
a) Van Mahotsav b) Chipko Movement c) Reforestation d) Jhooming.
Ans: B.

19) Tropical Rain forests grow well in area receiving rainfall:

a) 200 cm b) 100 cm c) 50 cm d) 150 cm.
Ans: A.

20) Which of the following is not an important tree of tropical rain forest?
a) Ebony b) Rosewood c) Mahogany d) Sandalwood
Ans: B
21) This type of forestry is not vulnerable to population stress and co-ordinates with
local population.
a) Social Forestry b) Traditional forestry c) Agro- forestry d) Farm Forestry.
Ans: C.

22) Extension forestry, van Mahotsav and urban forestry are a part of –
a) Farm forestry b) Silviculture c) Traditional d) Social Forestry.
Ans: D.

23) Tropical deserts have stunted trees due to-

 a) Clear skies b) lack of rainfall c) high temperature d) lack of oxygen in roots.
Ans: B.

24) Acacia tree has adapted themselves to survive in desert conditions by-
a) Tangle of climbers b) Long roots and thorns c) vertical roots having pores d) needle-
shaped leaves.
Ans: B

25) Mangrove tress are primarily utilised for-

a) Furniture making b) paper industry c) as a Fuel d) Railway sleepers.
Ans: B.

1: Why is canal irrigation more popular in Northern India?

A. The rivers are perennial as they are fed by the melting snows,
B. The surface of the land is almost flat
C. The demand for irrigation is very great in North India as a variety of crops are
grown,
d. All.

2. It is the most advanced system of irrigation what was developed in Israel.

A. Canal.
B. Drip.
C. Sprinkle.
D. Tube well.
Ans: B.

3. Which is not the importance of irrigation?

A. Soil conservation.
B. Assured crop production.
C. Fulfilling food demand of India.
D. Uncertain rain.
Ans: C.

4. Canal irrigation is not much prominent in NE because,

A. They have other mode of irrigation.
B. Land is highly uneven.
C. Agriculture not much developed there.
D. They are involved more in forestry.
Ans: B.

5. Tanks play which of the important role.

A. Saving water.
B. Increasing ground water.
C. Cheap mode of irrigation.
D. All.
Ans: D.

6. Traditional mode of irrigation are practiced in India because,

A. They are cheap.
B. They are reliable.
C. Indians don’t use other modes as they are expensive.
D. They are available abundantly.
Ans: A and B.

7. Most popular means of irrigation in India.

A. Canal.
B. Wells.
C. Sprinkle.
D. Drip.
Ans: B.

8. Most expensive means of irrigation in India.

A. Sprinkle.
B. Wells.
C. Tank.
D. Drip.
Ans: A.

9. Most widely used means of irrigation in South India.

A. Sprinkle.
B. Wells.
C. Drip.
D. Canal.
Ans: D.

10. Most efficient means of irrigation in South India.

A. Sprinkle.
B. Drip.
C. Tube well.
D. Canal.
Ans: B.

11. This mode of irrigation can be used to irrigate extremely large area in various
regions single handedly.
A. Sprinkle.
B. Drip.
C. Sprinkle.
D. Canal.
Ans: D.

12. Which is not a reason for conservation of water resources.

A. The increase in population with the progress of time results in water scarcity.
B. Our water resources like the river, lakes etc., are polluted and their water can
hardly use without adequate treatment.
C. The water demand for industrial use will increase day by day.
D. India gets little rain.
Ans: D.

13. Name the State which leads in irrigation by wells in India.

A: Uttar Pradesh.
B. Rajasthan.
C. Maharashtra.
D. Karnataka.
Ans: A.

14. Name the types of irrigation that does not prevail in India.
A: Wells:
B. Sprinkle.
C. Tanks,
D. Canals.
Ans: B.

15. __________is the largest state of tank irrigation.

A. Andhra Pradesh.
2. Karnataka.
C. West Bengal.
D. Kerala
Ans: A.

16. __________is the largest state of canal irrigation.

A. Uttar Pradesh.
2. Punjab.
C. Haryana.
D. Kerala
Ans: A.

17. ___________ is another name for Rajasthan Canal.

A: Narendra Modi Canal.
B. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.
C. Netaji Subhashchandra Bose.
D. Indira Gandhi Canal.
Ans: D.

18. Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed across,

A. Satluj.
B. Mahanadi.
C. Ganga.
D. Damodar.
Ans: A

19. Percentagewise __________ state has the largest area under irrigation.
A. Uttar Pradesh.
B. Madhya Pradesh.
C. Punjab.
D. Jharkhand.
Ans: C.
 20. This diagram shows,
A. Course of river.
B. Watershed.
C. Water Divide.
D Water conservation methods.
Ans: B.

21. The rain water harvesting shown here

is
A. Recharge Pit.
B. Recharge Trench.
C. Roof top rain water harvesting.
D. Bunds of slopes.
Ans: B

22. The picture shown here is a check dam.

Which of the following benefit it does not
provide.
A. Increasing ground water level.
B. Controlling the floods.
C. Reducing soil erosion.
D. Fishing activity.
Ans: D
23. Where this mode of irrigation practiced
on a large scale?
A. The NE India.
B. The North Indian Plains.
C. The Peninsular Plateau.
D. NW India.
Ans: C.

24. What is common to all of

them? Select the most appropriate
name.
A. Soil erosion controlling
methods.
B. Traditional water harvesting
methods.
C. Modern methods of irrigation.
D. All of them.
Ans: B

25. Which of the following is not a

benefit of this type of canal?
A. Controlling floods.
B. Cheap method of irrigation.
C. Can irrigate huge area.
D. Provide water directly from a
river to the crops.
Ans: C.
*These are inundation or flood
canals.
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26. Such wells (Unlined) are constructed normally in areas…….

a. Where the water table is low b. Where the water table is high.
c. Where the farmer is affluent d. Irrigation resources are easily available.
Ans. B

27. Such wells (Lined Wells) are…….

a. Lined with Bricks and cement b. Used for domestic purposes

c. Used for irrigation d. All of the above
Ans. D

28. In this method of irrigation (Tube wells)……

a. The ground should be hard b. Cheap hydroelectric power should be

available.
c. The water table should be low d. The area must experience scanty rainfall.
Ans. B
29. This is a combination of two irrigation systems……

a. Bamboo and Canal b. Canal and Drip c. Bamboo and Drip d. None
Ans. C

30. Is not an advantage of this system of irrigation (Drip).

a. Water application efficiency is high.

b. Recycled non-portable water can be safely used.
c. Moisture within the root zone can be maintained.
d. Initial cost is more than overhead systems.
Ans. D

31. Natural tanks are commonly found in………

a. Punjab b. Uttar Pradesh c. Assam d. Andhra Pradesh

Ans. D

32. This is the image of ……….

a. Aqueduct b. Lined Canal c. Perennial Canal d. Inundation Canal

Ans. D.
 33. This method of irrigation (Sprinkler) is best useful (as it uses little water) for……..

a. Areas of scanty rainfall b. Areas of moderate rainfall

c. Areas of heavy rainfall d. All of the above
Ans. A

34. These canals (Perennial) is very prominent in ……….

a. Punjab b. Haryana c. Utter Pradesh d. All

Ans. D

35. This method of irrigation is practiced in…….

a. Bihar b. Meghalaya c. Rajasthan d. Maharashtra

Ans. C

36. This method of irrigation (Manmade Tank) is mostly used in peninsula India
because.....

a. The rocks are impermeable b. There are natural depressions

c. Both A &B d. Only B
 Ans. C

37. Is a disadvantage of this method of irrigation (Bamboo?)

a. Is expensive b. Is rebuilt after 2 to 3 years c. Does not need any fuel d. None
Ans. B

38. Tube wells

a. Occupy a small area b. Occupy a large area c. Cause pollution d. Irrigate a

small area
Ans. A

39. Which characteristic is applicable to this method of irrigation? (Surface Wells)

a. About 10% of the irrigated area in India is under this method of irrigation.
b. Is an age old method of supplying water for various purposes?
c. Water from this source is not potable. d. All of the above.
Ans. B.

40. This is a method of……..

a. Water Conservation b. Soil Conservation c. Groundwater Recharge d. All
Ans. D