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(121) If the size of an individual particle in the soil has a diameter of more than 0.05 mm, the soil is known as
[A] Sand
[B] Loam
[C] Silt
[D] Clay

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Sand. Silt particles are from 0.002 to 0.05 mm in diameter. Sand ranges from 0.05 to 2.0 mm. Particles larger than 2.0 mm are called gravel or stones. Most soils contain a mixture of sand, silt and clay in different proportions.

(122) The Mediterranean Biome is located in which latitudinal zone
[A] 0 to 200 N
[B] 200 to 300 N & S
[C] 300 to 400 N & S
[D] None of the above

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is 300 to 400 N & S. The Mediterranean biome has developed between 30°-40° (some time upto 45°) latitudes in both the hemispheres in the western parts of the continents.

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(123) Which one of the following is known as Xeromorphic structure ?
[A] Tree Savanna
[B] Grass Savanna
[C] Woodland Savanna
[D] Mediterranean Biome

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Mediterranean Biome. Mediterranean vegetation, biome of any dense scrubland composed of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs, bushes, and small trees usually less than 2.5 metres (about 8 feet) tall and growing in regions lying between 30° and 40° north and south latitudes.

(124) In which one of the following areas the Chipko movement in India was started first of all ?
[A] Garhwal area
[B] Narmada Valley
[C] Himachal region
[D] Jammu & Kashmir

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Garhwal area. The Chipko Movement or Andolan was the result of a grassroots level effort to end all the alienation of people from their forests. The movement originated from an incident in a remote village called Reni in Garhwal, high up in the Himalayas during the early 1970s.

(125) Which one of the following National Park is situated in Assam ?
[A] Gir National Park
[B] Corbett National Park
[C] Kanha National Park
[D] Kaziranga National Park

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park is located in parts of Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur districts of Assam (INDIA).

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