Natural Vegetation & Soil MCQs for RAS
Practice 20 free Natural Vegetation & Soil questions under Geography of India — Geography.
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RAS — Geography of India — Natural Vegetation & Soil
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Question 1 of 20
Why does the 'Peaty Soil' contain a high amount of organic matter but generally lack proper aeration?
Question 2 of 20
Which state is NOT among the top 5 states showing the maximum increase in forest cover?
Question 3 of 20
Assertion (A): The wood of Coniferous forests is highly useful commercially. Reason (R): Coniferous forests produce soft wood which is suitable for various industries.
Question 4 of 20
Assertion (A): Commercial extraction of timber from Tropical Evergreen Forests is difficult. Reason (R): These forests have trees with very hard wood and are extremely dense. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Question 5 of 20
Rainfall analysis suggests that Tropical Thorny Vegetation is found in regions with:
Question 6 of 20
Which region in India is most characteristic of 'Laterite Soil'?
Question 7 of 20
Why is 'Alluvial Soil' considered an immature soil?
Question 8 of 20
Which soil type would you expect to find in the 'tropical rainforests' where intense weathering occurs?
Question 9 of 20
Which horizon of the soil profile is known as the 'Subsoil'?
Question 10 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Evergreen Forests: 1. The trees in these forests can reach heights of 45 to 60 meters. 2. Commercial exploitation of these forests is difficult due to hardwood and high density. 3. They are found in the Western Ghats and Andaman Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 11 of 20
Which process transforms Ferric Oxide to Ferrous Oxide in Gelisols, giving them a blue-green color?
Question 12 of 20
Which soil is referred to as 'Tropical Chernozem'?
Question 13 of 20
In the context of factors affecting vegetation, how does relief (landform) influence plant growth?
Question 14 of 20
What is the primary condition for Unclassified Forests regarding human activity?
Question 15 of 20
Which soil type is popularly known as 'Black Cotton Soil' and is characterized by its property of swelling when wet and shrinking when dry, leading to self-ploughing?
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following mangroves are found on the West Coast of India?
Question 17 of 20
Sandalwood (Chandan) is primarily found in which type of forest?
Question 18 of 20
Khadar and Bangar are sub-types of which major soil group in India?
Question 19 of 20
According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, what is the area covered by Tree Cover in India?
Question 20 of 20