UPSC Prelims Full Length Test - 28

Consider the following statements regarding the excessive cold in North India during winters:

1. The northwestern parts of India experience continental climate.
2. Snowfall occurs in the nearby Himalayan ranges.
3. Cold winds originate from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan.

Which of the above is/are the factors responsible for excessive cold in North India during winters?

Consider the following:

1. Western Uttar Pradesh
2. Haryana
3. Punjab
4. Western Rajasthan
5. Eastern Rajasthan

Which of the above areas receive annual rainfall between 50 and 100 cm?

Consider the following statements:

1. The oak forests in Garhwal and Kumaon were replaced by pine.
2. Forests were also cleared for introducing plantations of tea, rubber and coffee.
3. The British used timber for construction activities as it acts as an insulator of heat.

Which of the above statements is/are correct in relation to exploitation of forests by British in India?

Consider the following statements:

1. Project Tiger aims at protecting tigers in India for scientific, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values.
2. Project Elephant was launched in 1992 whereas Project Tiger was launched in 1973.
3. Project Elephant aimed at ensuring long term survival of elephants in their natural habitat.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Alluvial soils in India:

1. Khadar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually.
2. Bhangar represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains.
3. Only Bhangar soils contain calcareous concretions.
4. The sand content decreases from the east to west.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?