5. Prelims Questions

1. “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.”

The above statement best describes which of the following regions? (2013)

(a) African Savannah (b) Central Asian Steppe

2. Which one of the following is the (2012)

Characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?

(a) Rainfall throughout the year (b) Rainfall in winter only

3. What could be the main reason/reasons of the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? (2011)

1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.

2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

4. A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:

1. Warm and dry climate

2. Mild and wet winter

3. Evergreen oak trees

The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions? (2010)

(a) Mediterranean (b) Eastern China

5. Consider the following statements: (2002)

1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons.

2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain.

3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year.

4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates.

Which of these statements are correct/

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3

6. The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below: Temperature (0C) Rainfall (cm) (2001)