Consider the following statements regarding the influence of the Coriolis effect on wind patterns in India: 1. It deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. 2. It is negligible near the equator. 3. It is responsible for the reversal of wind d

Consider the following statements regarding the influence of the Coriolis effect on wind patterns in India: 1. It deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. 2. It is negligible near the equator. 3. It is responsible for the reversal of wind direction during the monsoon season. Which of the statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: Option D

All three statements are correct. The Coriolis effect deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere, is minimal near the equator, and plays a crucial role in the monsoon wind reversal, influencing the direction of the southwest and northeast monsoons.

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Which of the following regional divisions of India is characterized by its distinct geological history and physiographic features, differing significantly from the other options?

A. The Trans-Himalayan Zone

B. The Deccan Plateau

C. The Great Plains

D. The Coastal Plains

2

Which of the following soil types in India is characterized by its high iron oxide content, low organic matter, and suitability for cultivating crops like cashew and tea, primarily found in the Western Ghats and parts of the Northeast?

A. Alluvial Soil

B. Black Soil

C. Laterite Soil

D. Red Soil

3

In which of the following regions of India is one most likely to encounter a "Shola forest," a unique ecosystem characterized by stunted evergreen trees and interspersed grasslands, typically found at high elevations?

A. Eastern Himalayas

B. Western Ghats

C. Indo-Gangetic Plain

D. Chota Nagpur Plateau

4

Which of the following factors is the MOST significant contributor to the formation of the unique "Terai" region along the foothills of the Himalayas in India?

A. Glacial meltwater deposition

B. Wind erosion and deposition

C. Fluvio-glacial processes and groundwater seepage

D. Tectonic uplift and weathering

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Which of the following regional divisions of India is characterized by its distinct geological history and physiographic features, differing significantly from the other options?

2

Which of the following soil types in India is characterized by its high iron oxide content, low organic matter, and suitability for cultivating crops like cashew and tea, primarily found in the Western Ghats and parts of the Northeast?

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In which of the following regions of India is one most likely to encounter a "Shola forest," a unique ecosystem characterized by stunted evergreen trees and interspersed grasslands, typically found at high elevations?

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Which of the following factors is the MOST significant contributor to the formation of the unique "Terai" region along the foothills of the Himalayas in India?

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1 Which of the following regional divisions of India is characterized by its distinct geological history and physiographic features, differing significantly from the other options?

2 Which of the following soil types in India is characterized by its high iron oxide content, low organic matter, and suitability for cultivating crops like cashew and tea, primarily found in the Western Ghats and parts of the Northeast?

3 In which of the following regions of India is one most likely to encounter a "Shola forest," a unique ecosystem characterized by stunted evergreen trees and interspersed grasslands, typically found at high elevations?

4 Which of the following factors is the MOST significant contributor to the formation of the unique "Terai" region along the foothills of the Himalayas in India?

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1

Which of the following regional divisions of India is characterized by its distinct geological history and physiographic features, differing significantly from the other options?

2

Which of the following soil types in India is characterized by its high iron oxide content, low organic matter, and suitability for cultivating crops like cashew and tea, primarily found in the Western Ghats and parts of the Northeast?

3

In which of the following regions of India is one most likely to encounter a "Shola forest," a unique ecosystem characterized by stunted evergreen trees and interspersed grasslands, typically found at high elevations?

4

Which of the following factors is the MOST significant contributor to the formation of the unique "Terai" region along the foothills of the Himalayas in India?