30 Questions
Which type of forest experiences a mean annual temperature between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius?
Moist tropical forest
In which region are the semi-evergreen forests found according to the text?
Western Coast
Which tree species is NOT mentioned as part of the important plant varieties in the moist tropical forest?
Acacia
Which type of forest is characterized by trees that drop their leaves in winter?
Dry tropical forest
Where are the Montane sub-tropical forests mainly generated according to the text?
Western Ghats
Which tree is NOT listed as a significant tree of the Montane sub-tropical forest?
Mangoes
What percentage of the Indian population is currently engaged in agricultural practices?
Approximately 70%
What percentage of India's land is currently under cultivation?
47%
What percentage of India's total cultivated area is covered by the Green Revolution areas with irrigation facilities?
30%
What is the main reason for the lack of food production keeping pace with the growing demand in India?
Declining soil fertility
What has been the impact of converting forests, grasslands, and wetlands to agricultural use in India?
It has led to serious ecological problems
What is the primary reason for the global increase in food production?
Increased use of water, plant, animal, and energy resources
What is one way to prevent deforestation according to the text?
Strengthening forestry institutions
How can deforestation be reduced through people's participation?
Expanding forest areas by planting trees with people
What adverse effect does unsustainable timber extraction have on forests according to the text?
Loss of biodiversity
Which action can help in mitigating the exploitation of tribal people by timber contractors?
Implementing stricter regulations on timber extraction
How can climate change, such as lower precipitation, be linked to unsustainable timber extraction?
Loss of forest cover leading to lower precipitation
What is a key factor in preventing deforestation related to the use of forest products as mentioned in the text?
Supporting reduce, recycle, and reuse of forest products
Which of the following minerals is NOT used in the computer industry?
Silicon
What is the primary use of aluminum mentioned in the text?
Structural material and packaging
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the information provided?
Copper is used in the coin industry and for making pipes and wire.
Which mineral element is used in the nuclear bomb industry?
Uranium
What is the primary use of platinum mentioned in the text?
Jewellery and industrial catalysts
What does the text imply about the mineral resources found in India?
India has a variety of mineral resources.
Which of the following is an example of an inexhaustible resource?
Solar energy
What is the primary difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources can be regenerated, while non-renewable resources cannot.
Which statement is true about the quality of inexhaustible resources?
The quality of inexhaustible resources may change, but their quantity remains unchanged.
If the consumption of renewable resources exceeds their rate of renewal, what can happen?
The quality of the resources may be affected, and they may even be exhausted.
Which of the following statements is true about the classification of resources based on their exhaustibility and renewability?
Exhaustible resources can be further classified as renewable or non-renewable.
What factor determines whether a resource is considered renewable or non-renewable?
The ability to regenerate the resource through management.
Learn about the classification of natural resources based on their exhaustibility and renewability, including inexhaustible and exhaustible resources. Understand the difference between resources available in unlimited quantities and those that are limited.
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