The Western Disturbances, which cause winter rainfall in North India, originate from:?

The Western Disturbances, which cause winter rainfall in North India, originate from:

A. Arabian Sea

B. Bay of Bengal

C. Mediterranean Sea

D. Indian Ocean

Answer: Option C

Western Disturbances are extra-tropical cyclones that originate over the Mediterranean Sea and bring winter rainfall to the northern parts of India, crucial for Rabi crops.

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?

A. The Trans-Himalayan Zone

B. The Deccan Plateau

C. The Great Plains

D. The Coastal Plains

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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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The Western Disturbances, which cause winter rainfall in North India, originate from:

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?

3

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?

4

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?

5

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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The Western Disturbances, which cause winter rainfall in North India, originate from:

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?

3 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?

4 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?

5 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?

3

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?

4

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?

5

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?