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Natural vegetation and Wildlife

Why has India a rich heritage of flora and fauna?

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Natural vegetation and Wildlife

Quite a few species of plants and animals are endangered in India. Why?

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Natural vegetation and Wildlife

Name different types of Vegetation found in India and describe the vegetation of high altitudes.

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Natural vegetation and Wildlife

Distinguish between
(i) Flora and Fauna
(ii) Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous forests

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Natural vegetation and Wildlife

Answer the following questions briefly.
(i) What is a bio-reserve? Give two examples.
(ii) Name two animals having habitat in tropical and montane type of vegetation.

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Natural vegetation and Wildlife

Choose the right answer from the four alternatives given below:
(i) To which one of the following types of vegetation does rubber belong to?
(a) Tundra (c) Himalayan
(b) Tidal (d) Tropical Evergreen
(ii) Cinchona trees are found in the areas of rainfall more than
(a) 100 cm (c) 70 cm
(b) 50 cm (d) less than 50 cm
(iii) In which of the following state is the Simlipal bio-reserve located?
(a) Punjab (b) Delhi
(c) Odisha (d) West Bengal
(iv) Which one of the following bio-reserves of India is not included in the world
network of bioreserve?
(a) Manas (c) Gulf of Mannar
(b) Nilgiri (d) Panna

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Climate

Give the characteristics and effects of the monsoon rainfall in India.

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Climate

Give an account of weather conditions and characteristics of the cold season.

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Climate

Describe the regional variations in the climatic conditions of India with the help of suitable examples.

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Climate

Give reasons as to why.
(i) Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent?
(ii) The bulk of rainfall in India is concentrated over a few months.
(iii) The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rainfall.
(iv) The delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.
(v) Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone.

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