801: The graph given below shows the mean average monthly temperatures (in Degree C) and mean monthly rainful (in cms) of a place :
The graph is indicative of which one of the climatic zones of the world ?
(a) Wet & dry tropical
(b) Rainy tropical
(c) Semi-arid tropical
(d) Temperate marine
802: Consider the following statements :
1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas.
2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.
3. A drug called "taxol" is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson's disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
803: The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
(a) Wheat and cotton
(b) Paddy and Jute
(c) Paddy and cotton
(d) Wheat and Jute
804: A boy carved his initials on the-bark of a tree at a height of 2.5 m above the ground when the tree was 5 m tall. In 10 years the tree attained a height of 15 m. The initials carved by the boy 10 years ago will now be found:
(a) At 2.5 m above the ground
(b) At 7.5 m above the ground
(c) At 12.5 m above the ground
(d) At 15.0 m above the ground
805: The Union Budget, 2000 awarded a Tax Holiday for the North-Eastern Region to promote industrialisation for
(a) 5 years
(b) 7 years
(c) 9 years
(d) 10 years