III. General Knowledge of World & India : MCQ — 8 Practice Questions with Answers

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Tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests are linked with warm, humid regions such as parts of the Western Ghats, the northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Their high rainfall setting supports dense, stratified vegetation.

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The Great or Inner Himalaya, known as Himadri, is the northern-most and most continuous Himalayan range. It carries the loftiest peaks and is distinct from the Lesser Himalaya and the Shiwalik ranges to its south.

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Duns are longitudinal valleys located between the Lesser Himalaya and the Shiwalik range. Dehra Dun is a well-known example, making this a standard identification point in India's physical features.

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The major Himalayan rivers are perennial because they receive water from glacier or snow melt as well as rainfall. This distinguishes them from many seasonal peninsular streams that depend more directly on rainfall.

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The windward side of the Western Ghats receives high rainfall because moist southwest monsoon winds rise along the slopes. Western Rajasthan, Ladakh and the rain-shadow Deccan are comparatively dry regions.