Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the general characteristics of deserts: 1. They are characterized by low rainfall and scanty vegetation. 2. They are always associated with extremely high temperatures. 3. Agriculture is impossible in desert areas even if water is available. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Sahara Desert, consider the following statements: 1. It covers a large part of North Africa. 2. It touches exactly three countries. 3. Its total area is more than double the area of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the physical landscape of the Sahara Desert: 1. It consists solely of vast stretches of sand dunes. 2. It includes gravel plains and elevated plateaus with bare rocky surfaces. 3. Some rocky surfaces in the desert can be more than 2500m high. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following evidence suggests that the Sahara Desert was once a lush green plain?
With reference to the climate of the Sahara Desert, consider the following statements: 1. The moisture evaporates faster than it accumulates. 2. The sky is typically overcast with heavy clouds. 3. Nights remain hot with temperatures staying above 30°C. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary reason for the extreme diurnal heat experienced in the Sahara Desert?
Consider the following flora: 1. Cactus 2. Date palms 3. Acacia 4. Pine Which of the above are identified as vegetation of the Sahara Desert?
Which of the following animals are prominent species in the Sahara Desert? 1. Hyenas 2. Jackals 3. Scorpions 4. Yaks Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the formation of an Oasis: 1. It is formed when wind blows away the sands creating a depression. 2. It occurs only where rainwater accumulates in man-made tanks. 3. These areas are generally fertile and support settled life. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Tafilalet Oasis, covering an extensive area, is located in which one of the following countries?
With reference to the people of the Sahara Desert, consider the following statements: 1. The Bedouins and Tuaregs are settled agricultural communities. 2. They rear livestock such as goats, sheep, camels, and horses. 3. They wear heavy robes as protection against dust storms and hot winds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following crops are grown by the settled population in the Sahara (Oasis and Nile Valley)? 1. Rice 2. Wheat 3. Barley 4. Beans Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The discovery of which one of the following resources has significantly transformed the economic landscape of the Sahara desert regions in Algeria, Libya, and Egypt?
Which of the following minerals are found in the Sahara Desert area? 1. Iron 2. Phosphorus 3. Manganese 4. Uranium Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the changing cultural landscape of the Sahara: 1. Superhighways are being built over ancient camel paths. 2. Camels are still the only mode of transport for the salt trade. 3. Tuaregs strictly avoid interaction with foreign tourists. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ladakh is enclosed by which of the following mountain ranges?
Which one of the following major rivers flows through the Ladakh region?
The Gangri glacier is a prominent geographical feature located in which one of the following regions?
Consider the following statements regarding the altitude in Ladakh: 1. It varies from about 3000m in Kargil to more than 8000m in the Karakoram. 2. The air at this altitude is very dense, trapping significant heat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary geographical reason for the extremely low rainfall in the Ladakh region?
In Ladakh, a person sitting in the sun with their feet in the shade may suffer from:
Which of the following trees are commonly seen in the valleys of Ladakh? 1. Willows 2. Poplars 3. Teak 4. Rubber Select the correct answer using the code given below:
During the summers in Ladakh, which of the following fruit trees are reported to bloom? 1. Apples 2. Apricots 3. Walnuts 4. Mangoes Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following birds are common in Ladakh? 1. Robins 2. Redstarts 3. Tibetan snowcock 4. Hoopoe Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The 'Chiru' (Tibetan Antelope) is an endangered species primarily hunted for which one of the following?
The wood of the willow tree, found in Ladakh, is traditionally used for manufacturing:
Consider the following crops: 1. Barley 2. Potatoes 3. Peas 4. Turnip Which of the above are cultivated by the people of Ladakh during the summer season?
The National Highway 1A connects Leh to the Kashmir Valley via which one of the following passes?
Which of the following passes is NOT on the Manali-Leh highway?
The Manali-Leh highway is typically operational for vehicular traffic during which months of the year?
Consider the following statements regarding the women of Ladakh: 1. They work in the house and fields, and also manage small businesses. 2. They are prohibited from managing businesses or shops. 3. They are described as very hard working. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the climate in Ladakh? 1. The region experiences warm winds throughout the year. 2. Burning hot sunlight. 3. The air is so thin that the heat of the sun is felt intensely. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which one of the following local terms refers to Ladakh as the 'Snow Land'?
Consider the following statements about the Sahara Desert's temperature: 1. The highest temperature of 57.7°C was recorded in Al Azizia. 2. Al Azizia is located in the Kalahari Desert. 3. This record temperature occurred in the year 2022. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the 'Bedouins' and 'Tuaregs'?
Which of the following is NOT a product derived from the livestock reared by Sahara's nomadic tribes?
The world-famous Egyptian cotton is primarily cultivated in which one of the following regions?
Consider the following statements regarding the ecosystem of Ladakh: 1. Due to high aridity, the vegetation is sparse. 2. Animals are not reared in this region due to lack of fodder. 3. Yak's milk is used to make cheese and butter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the desert type?
With reference to the adaptation of people in Ladakh, consider the following: 1. They exploit natural resources recklessly without concern for balance. 2. Due to scarcity, resources like water and fuel are used with reverence. 3. Nothing is discarded or wasted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the cultural landscape of Ladakh, what does the term 'Gompa' refer to?
Consider the following statements about the Sahara Desert's location: 1. It is located in the southern part of Africa. 2. It is the world's largest desert. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements about the temperature range in Ladakh is correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Animal) | List II (Characteristic/Utility) A. Camel | 1. Shahtoosh wool B. Chiru | 2. Salt trade transport C. Yak | 3. Woollens D. Sheep/Goat | 4. Milk for cheese/butter
Which of the following is a correct comparison between Sahara and Ladakh?
In the Sahara desert, the emergence of underground water in depressions leads to the formation of:
Which of the following statements regarding the 'Tuaregs' is true? 1. They are traditionally nomadic tribes. 2. They are strictly prohibited from working in the oil and gas sector. 3. They act as guides to foreign tourists. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The discovery of skeletons of which one of the following aquatic creatures in the Sahara Desert suggests a humid past?
Consider the following statements about the vegetation in Ladakh: 1. It is dense and covers the entire mountain range. 2. Scanty patches of grasses and shrubs are found for animals to graze. 3. During summer, fruit trees bloom. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a country touched by the Sahara Desert?
Which of the following best describes the climatic conditions of the Sahara Desert?
In the context of Ladakh, what is 'Shahtoosh'?
The term 'Hemis' in the context of Ladakh refers to:
Consider the following statements regarding the modernization of Ladakh: 1. Life of people is undergoing change. 2. Leh remains inaccessible by road during all seasons. 3. People have stopped using traditional resources completely. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following animals is NOT typically found in the Sahara Desert ecosystem?
The 'Zoji La' pass serves as a vital link between:
What is the primary geographical factor responsible for the low atmospheric pressure ('thin air') in Ladakh?
Which of the following statements about the 'Oasis' is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Sahara's past: 1. It used to be a lush green plain. 2. It has always been a hot and dry region since its formation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a migratory bird found in Ladakh?
Which one of the following crops is NOT typically cultivated in the Sahara oases or the Nile valley?
Which one of the following geomorphic processes is primarily responsible for the formation of depressions in desert regions?
The 'Drass' region in Ladakh is geographically significant for being: