6: The Alpine vegetation in the western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 metres, while in the eastern Himalayas it is found up to a height of 4000 metres,. The reason for this variation in the same mountain range is that
(a) eastern Himalayas are higher than western Himalayas
(b) eastern Himalayas are nearer to the Equator and sea coast than western Himalayas
(c) eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfall than the western Himalayas
(d) eastern Himalayan rocks are more fertile than the western Himalayan rocks
7: A rough outline map of northern Sri Lanka is shown in the figure. Jaffna is located at the point marked
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
Explanation:
The Jaffna region of Srilanka is located in North-West region. It is a stronghold of Tamil separatist group L.T.T.E.
8: Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
4. Annual range of temperature 15 degree celcius to 30 degree celcius.
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above ?
(a) Mustard
(b) Pepper
(c) Cotton
(d) Virginia tobacco
9: Where were Shevaroy Hills located ?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Kerla
Explanation:
Yercaud, popularly known as 'poor man's ooty' is located in the Shevaroy Hills of north central Tamilnadu about 4,500 ft. above sea level.
10: Nanda Devi peak forms a part of
(a) Assam Himalayas
(b) Kumaon Himalayas
(c) Nepal Himalayas
(d) Punjab Himalayas