Q.1.) Assertion(A): During the winter the temperatures are quite low in North India.
Reason(R): The north of India experiences cool waves during the winter season because of the lack of sun which doesn’t fall directly on the region.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.2.) Assertion(A):Southwest Monsoon season is marked by the advance of monsoon.
Reason(R): The winds blow from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. b
Q.3.) Assertion(A): The wind blowing from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal towards the land carry moisture with them.
Reason(R): When these winds strike the mountain barrier, the rainfall and thus begins the monsoon season in India.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.4.) Assertion(A): The southern part of India experiences rainfall during the retreating monsoon.
Reason(R): Winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal. This causes the retreating monsoon.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.5.) Assertion(A): The climate of India has broadly been described as monsoon type.
Reason(R): Climate is defined as the average weather condition, which has been measured over many years.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. b
Q.6.) Assertion(A): Agriculture in India is dependent upon rains.
Reason(R): Monsoon is taken from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which means ‘season’ due to India’s location in the tropical region, most of the rain is brought by monsoon winds.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. b
Q.7.) Assertion(A):There is massive regional differences in the climate of India.
Reason(R): The climate of a place is affected by its location, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.8.) Assertion(A): There is no diversity in the climate in regions which are situated on coastal areas
Reason(R): Coastal places like Mumbai in Kolkata experience moderate climate. They are neither too hot nor too cold.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. b
Q.9.) Assertion(A): India has a wide range of natural vegetation.
Reason(R): The grass is shrubs and trees which grow on their own without interference or help from human beings are called natural vegetation.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. b
Q.10.) Assertion(A): Forest Forests play a pivotal part in controlling soil erosion.
Reason(R): The roots of the plant bind the soil, which in turn control soil erosion. Forest also provide us with timber, furniture, fuel, wood powder, medicinal plants and herbs, etcetera.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.11.) Assertion(A): Forest is the natural habitat for wildlife.
Reason(R): Natural vegetation has been destroyed to a large extent because of reckless cutting of trees, which has caused for animals to be disposed of their natural habitat.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. b
Q.12.) Assertion(A): There is a wide variety of animals in our country.
Reason(R): Gir Forest in Gujarat is home of Asiatic lions, elephants and one horned rhinoceros roam in the Forest of Kerala..
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. c
Q.13.) Assertion(A): India is equally rich in bird life.
Reason(R): Apart from Peacock, which is India’s national bird, other common birds are parrots, pigeons, Maina, geese, bulbul and dogs. There are several bird centuries which have been created to give birds a natural habitat.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.14.) Assertion(A): In order to protect flora and fauna, many national parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves have been set up.
Reason(R): Project Tiger and Project Elephant are examples of initiative taken by the government to protect the flora and fauna.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.15.) Assertion(A): Tropical rainforest is a name given for regions which receive heavy rainfall.
Reason(R): Mahogany, Ebony and rosewood are examples of trees found in tropical rainforests.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.16.) Assertion(A): Most of the trees found in Mountaineer region are conical in shape.
Reason(R): These trees are called coniferous trees, for example sal, teek, peepal.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. c
Q.17.) Assertion(A): The mangrove forests are known for their distinct quality.
Reason(R): They are able to survive in saline water and are found in the Sunderbans and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.18.) Assertion(A): India is a hotspot for biodiversity.
Reason(R): The ecosystem in India ranges from the Himalayas in the north to the Evergreen Forest in the South.The desert sands in the West, to the marshy mangroves in the east.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. a
Q.19.) Assertion(A): The cold weather seasons last from the month of December to that of February.
Reason(R): The temperatures are quite low in the southern part of India.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. c
Q.20.) Assertion(A): There is my new difference in the world climate and weather.
Reason(R): Climate is about day to day changes that take place, the average for a longer period of time, whereas weather is vice versa.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true
Ans. c
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