131: In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area ?
(a) Montane Wet Temperate Forest
(b) Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
(c) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
(d) Tropical West Evergreen Forest
132: Assertion (A):
Anti-cyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low.
Reason (R):
Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperatures.
(a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is fasle, but R is true
133: Consider the following statements regarding asteroids :
I. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes orbiting the Sun.
II. Most of the asteroids are small but some have diameter as large as 1000 km.
III. The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn.
Of these statements :
(a) I, II and III are correct
(b) II and III are correct
(c) I and II are correct
(d) I and III are correct
Explanation:
Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes from smaller to as large as 1000 km. But the orbit of asteroids (tier orbit) lies between the orbits of mars and Jupiter, but not between Jupiter and Saturn. so, 1 & 2 are correct but not 3.
134: The rough outline map shows a portion of the Middle East. The countries labelled A, B, C and D are respectively
(a) Syria, Iraq, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
(b) Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Jordan
(c) Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Jordan
(d) Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The regions touching Euphrates river are Iraq and Syria. Beside Syria is Jordan and in Southwards is Saudi Arabia.
135: Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
(a) Bhitarkanika National Park
(b) Keibul Lamjao National Park
(c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park
(d) Sultanpur National Park
Explanation:
Correct answer is B
Spread in an area of 40 sq km, Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur was established in the year 1966 as a Sanctuary and in the year 1977 as a National Park. Keibul Lamjao National Park Manipur is probably the world's only 'floating sanctuary' that comprises 40 sq km of wetland overgrown with 1.5 m. deep floating vegetation (called phumdi). The park has several distinguishing features.
Besides the vegetation and terrain, an important highlight of the park is the Loktak Lake (6,475 ha), the largest freshwater lake in India; a large portion of which falls within the park.