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Cherrapunji and Mawsynram records very high annual rainfall. This is because

they receive rainfall from both bay of bengal branch and arabian sea branch
the monsoon winds are trapped withing a funnel shaped valley in this region
they receive both cyclonic and monsoon rainfall
None of the above
Explanation:
the monsoon winds are trapped withing a funnel shaped valley in this region. Both these places are south of the Khasi hills where the monsoon winds gets trapped withing a funnel shaped valley giving copious rainfall
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When cold front passes over an area then
1. temperature decreases.
2. relative humidity increases.
3. sky becomes clear.
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What are the causes of low pressure in the equatorial region?
1. high temperature
2. air convergence
3. high humidity
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With reference to acidic lava ,consider the following statements :
1. they are viscous and flow slowly
2. they form a flattened lava dome
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Ragi, a millet is currently encouraged to include in the diet to supplement nutrients to counter the malnutrition that is haunting the country.
Consider the following statements Ragi.
1) Ragi is rich in iron, calcium, roughphage and is mainly grown in dry regions.
2) Among minor producers Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand are included.
3) It is grown as a major crop in Bengaluru-Mysuru table land from where the country’s majority of Ragi production comes from.
Choose the correct statements from the code below.

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Corals reefs are generally absent on the western coasts of continents. This is because

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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Dam/Lake River

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Black soils are known for its fertility with little or no evidence of exhaustion. This is because
1. Black soils with equal proportion of clay, gravel and coarse sand has high moisture retention capacity.
2. Cracks developed during dry season allow oxygenation of the soils.
3. Black soil has low level of kankar thus supports wide variety of crops.
Choose the incorrect reason from the codes below

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The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents between latitudes 15 and 30 degree North and South. Which among the following are examples of such deserts ?
1. Patagonian desert
2. Gobi desert
3. Atacama desert
4. Great Australian desert
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A state in India has the following characteristics?
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Which of the following states has all of the above characteristics?

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The peninsular plateau is a major physiographic division of India. Which of the following is/are a part of the peninsular plateau ?
1. Kutch peninsula
2. Aravali range
3. Meghalaya plateau
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