Physical Geography 8

1. In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus? [2008]

2. With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices: [2010]
1. Crop rotation
2. Sand fences
3. Terracing
4. Wind breaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?

3. In the structure of planet Earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made up of which one of the following? [2009]

4. A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements: [2010]
1. Normal EI Nino forms in the Central Pacific ocean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean
2. Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. What causes wind to deflect toward left in the Southern hemisphere? [2010]

6. Consider the following statements: [2010]
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7. Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three? [2010]

8. Which one of the following planets has largest number of natural satellites or moons? [2009]

9. With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct? [2010]

10. A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics: [2010]
1. Warm and dry climate
2. Mild and wet winter
3. Evergreen oak trees
The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?