Geography Quiz-4 May 2, 2020 Welcome to your Geography Quiz-4 Consider the following birds: 1. Amur Falcon 2. Asian Koel 3. Siberian Crane Which of the birds given above is/are categorised as migratory birds? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Consider the following statements regarding thunderstorms: 1. They occur over a very large area. 2. They are mainly caused by intensive convection. 3. The clouds extend to great heights. 4. Moist hot weather is conducive for its development. Which of the statements given above is/are the features of a thunderstorm? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Which of the following countries is a double landlocked country? Uzbekistan Austria Turkmenistan South Sudan Temperate grasslands are ideal for extensive wheat cultivation. Which among the following statement/statements represents favorable conditions for the growth of this crop in this region? 1. Cool and moist spring stimulates early growth. 2. The absolutely rainless period during winters helps in ripening of grains. 3. Levelness of steppes makes it easier to plough and harvest. Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 With reference to cropping seasons in India, consider the following statements: 1. Kharif season is suitable for the cultivation of temperate crops, while Rabi season is suitable for the cultivation of tropical crops.2. The crops grown in zaid season require hot and humid conditions for their growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following is/are the advantages of the interlinking of rivers? 1. Improved irrigation facilities. 2. Generation of hydropower. 3. Flood control. 4. Improve the health of surplus river basins. Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1, 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Wetlands are areas where water regulates the environment, and any animal or plant life. Which among the following constitute wetlands? 1. Lakes 2. Irrigated agricultural land 3. Coral reefs 4. Rivers 5. Swamps and bogs 6. Salt pansSelect the correct answer using the code given below. 1, 4 and 5 only 1, 2, 4 and 5 only 2, 3 and 6 only 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Which of the following countries is/are placed completely between Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator?1. Angola 2. Indonesia 3. Australia 4. BoliviaSelect the correct answer using the code below. 1 and 2 only 2 and 4 only 3 and 4 only 1 and 4 only Consider the following differences between Australia and New Zealand1. Australia has young and less stable rocks, New Zealand has many old rocks. 2. Australia faces very few earthquakes, New Zealand faces plenty of them. 3. Australia has a vast dry low relief interior, New Zealand has hilly and mountainous topography. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 3 only None Starting from Algeria, what is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Africa as one proceeds from North to South from the Northern coast? 1. Desert Vegetation 2. Tropical Rain-forests 3. Savanna Grassland 4. Mediterranean Vegetation Select the correct answer using the code given below. 4-3-1-2 3-4-2-1 4-1-3-2 4-1-2-3