Indian Geography – Soils, Natural Vegetation, Forests

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The Dampier-Hodges line is related to which of the following?

Bay of Cambay

Palk Strait

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Sundarbans

Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India?

Tropical deciduous

Savanna and desert vegetation

Equatorial evergreen

Tropical Rainforests

Which of the following is NOT a correct statement about Alluvial soil?

Alluvial soil is most abundant type of soil found in India

Alluvial soil is generally fertile

Alluvial soil lacks nitrogen and tend to be phosphoric.

Alluvial soil generally comprise high percentage of clay and retain moisture for long time

Which among the following is considered to be the best soil for plant growth?

Sand

Clay

Loam

Silt

The word “Mangal” is used for which among the following kinds of vegetations?

Aquatic Plants

Algal Blooms

Mangroves

Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub

Indian Geography - Soils, Natural Vegetation, Forests