Consider the following statements about the Tropical Deciduous forests:
1. After Evergreen forests, Tropical Deciduous forests are the most widespread forests in India.
2. In India, they are also known as the Monsoon forests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Tropical Deciduous forests are the most widespread forests in India. They are also called the Monsoon forests. They spread over regions which receive annual rainfall between 70-200 cm. On the basis of availability of water, these forests are further divided into Moist and Dry Deciduous.
Climate change is said to affect large sections of poor population in the coastal area of Rayalaseema who will migrate to a relatively rich Vijayawada in search of jobs in construction sector. In this case which of the following is correct?
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The Dedicated Western Freight Corridor passes through which of the following states? 1. Haryana 2. Rajasthan 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. Gujarat 5. Maharashtra Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Sind region, having semi-arid region of climate in ancient period, resulted in the flourishing Harappan civilization. 2. Magadha was located in proximity to the iron-ore mines, and sources of stone and timber in the region of Chhotanagpur plateau. 3. The Jatakas mention many riverine routes in ancient India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Harry Hess proposed the “sea floor spreading” theory. 2. He argued that constant eruptions at the crest of the oceanic ridges cause the rupture of the oceanic crust and the new lava wedges into it, pushing the oceanic crust on either side. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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