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Biogeography - Test Set 3

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20 questions

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  1. Question 1

    Green belts have the capacity to reduce the noise pollution level by
    1. 5-10 dB
    2. 10-15 dB
    3. 15-20 dB
    4. 20-25 dB
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  2. Question 2

    When was the Earth Summit II held ?
    1. 1960
    2. 1972
    3. 1980
    4. 1992
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  3. Question 3

    Which one of the following National Parks is situated in Rajasthan ?
    1. Desert National Park
    2. Kanha National Park
    3. Tandoa National Park
    4. Corbett National Park
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  4. Question 4

    Which one of the following is not a part of atmosphere ?
    1. Stratosphere
    2. Hydrosphere
    3. Mesosphere
    4. None
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  5. Question 5

    Which one of the following is the permissible noise level of commercial areas at night in India ?
    1. 45dB
    2. 50dB
    3. 55dB
    4. 60dB
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  6. Question 6

    Which one of the following is the ‘bird ringing’ station of North India ?
    1. Periyar
    2. Nagarjunsagar
    3. Bhagalpur
    4. Chilika
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  7. Question 7

    Which one of the following constitute the Trophic level I of the food chain
    1. Carnivores
    2. Herbivores
    3. Omnivores
    4. Autosphere
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  8. Question 8

    Which one of the following have largest numbers in the trophic pyramids ?
    1. Carnivores
    2. Autotrophs
    3. Herbivores
    4. Omnivores
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  9. Question 9

    In which one of the following states is Dachigam sanctuary located ?
    1. Jammu & Kashmir
    2. Uttar Pradesh
    3. Rajasthan
    4. Haryana
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  10. Question 10

    Which one of the following elements is required in small quantities by plants and animals ?
    1. Calcium
    2. Sulphur
    3. Phosphorus
    4. Iron
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following is an important soil of the equatorial region?
    1. Laterite
    2. Alluvial
    3. Red soil
    4. Podzol
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  12. Question 12

    A special type of soil which yields a characteristic sticky mud when wet is:
    1. Chesnut
    2. Gumbo
    3. Prairie
    4. Bog
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  13. Question 13

    The soils of peninsular India have been formed by:
    1. deposition of alluvium
    2. erosion and deposition
    3. weathering and gradation
    4. weathering and marginal displacement
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  14. Question 14

    Texture of clayey soil is fine gained and the particles are have a diameter:
    1. 0.15-2 mm
    2. 1-3 mm
    3. 2 mm
    4. 1 mm
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  15. Question 15

    Lateritic soil are found in:
    1. Meghalaya
    2. Asom
    3. Kerala
    4. All of above
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  16. Question 16

    With the increasing acidity of soil, the water stability of the aggregates decreases because of:
    1. Translocation
    2. Deflocculation
    3. Mineralisation of humid acids
    4. Both B and C
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  17. Question 17

    The capacity of a soil to retain water depends on:
    1. Texture
    2. Structure
    3. Colour
    4. Horizon development
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  18. Question 18

    The A and B horizons together are referred to as:
    1. True soil
    2. Top soil
    3. Sub soil
    4. Top horizon
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  19. Question 19

    Porosity is the greatest in:
    1. Gravel
    2. Clay
    3. Shale
    4. Sandstone
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  20. Question 20

    The ability of rock to allow liquids to enter is called:
    1. Aeration
    2. Capillarity
    3. Permeability
    4. Solubility
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