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51
Which of the following types of forests mostly grow in the belt lying between 50° N and 70° N ?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Temperate coniferous forests mostly grow in the belt lying between 50° N and 70° N. Temperate coniferous forests are found predominantly in areas with warm summers and cool winters, and vary in their kinds of plant life. Temperate coniferous forests are common in the coastal areas of regions that have mild winters and heavy rainfall, or inland in drier climates or montane areas.
52
Mid-latitude forests have:
I. deciduous forests
II. coniferous forests
III. evergreen forests
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mid-latitude forests have deciduous forests and coniferous forests.
53
Mosses and Lichens are the characteristic vegetation of ________
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Mosses and Lichens are the characteristic vegetation of Tundra region. Tundra lies to the north of the taiga in North America and Eurasia; the vegetation is dominated by grasses, sedges, lichens, mosses, heathers, and low shrubs.
54
In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
In India, Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest occupies the largest area. The tropical monsoon deciduous forests are found in areas receiving annual rainfall of 100 to 200 cms in India, with a distinct dry and rainy seasons and a small range of temperature.
55
What type or vegetation is associated with South Africa?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Veld type of vegetation is associated with South Africa. To most South African farmers today the "veld" refers to the land they work, much of which has long since ceased to be "natural". Various types of veld may be discerned, depending upon local characteristics such as elevation, cultivation, and climate. Thus, there is a high veld, a middle veld, a low veld, a bush veld, a thorn veld, and a grass veld.
56
Which of the following countries is rich in oil?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Indonesia is rich in oil. Indonesia is rich in resources, with proven and potential conventional energy reserves of more than 7 billion barrels of oil and about 150 trillion cubic feet of gas.
57
Which of the following regions and dominant crops is wrongly matched?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Tundra-market gardening is wrongly matched. Approximately 1,700 species of plants live on the Arctic tundra, including flowering plants, dwarf shrubs, herbs, grasses, mosses, and lichens. The tundra is characterized by permafrost, a layer of soil and partially decomposed organic matter that is frozen year-round.
58
Which one of the following countries produces the largest amount of crude steel of the world?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
China produces the largest amount of crude steel of the world. The biggest steel producing country is currently China, which accounted for 49.2% of world steel production in 2017.
59
Many Savanna regions are unable to support good crops because ________
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Many Savanna regions are unable to support good crops because they have large tall grasses which form a canopy over the good crops and do not allow them to grow.
60
Which of the following towns is incorrectly matched to its chief industry ?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Los Angeles is also a major producer of furniture and fixtures, as well as petroleum products and chemicals, print material, rubber goods, electronic equipment, and glass, pottery, ceramics, and cement products. Los Angeles is the nation's largest port in terms of value of goods handled and tonnage.