DAY – 1: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015
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3) How would climate change affect food security? Critically examine. (200 Words)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change#Physical_evidence
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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
With reference to Loo winds, consider the following statements:
- In India they blow during hot summer season and cause intense heat waves that are lethal
- Loo winds are Easterly winds blowing from the northwestern region and parts of Pakistan
- It is conclusively proved that their increased temperature in recent years is a consequence of climate change
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Solution: a)
NCERT Class VI – Social Studies, The Earth Our Habitat – Chapter – 8
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/05/28/world/india-heat-wave-explainer/
Loos are westerly winds.
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Solution: a)
Solution: a)
NCERT Class VI – Social Studies, The Earth Our Habitat – Chapter – 8
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/05/28/world/india-heat-wave-explainer/
Loos are westerly winds.
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Consider the following statement with reference to a layer of rainforest:
“These are the tallest trees, towering as much as 200 feet above the forest floor with trunks that measure up to 16 feet around. Most of these trees are broad-leaved, hardwood evergreens. Sunlight is plentiful up here. Animals found are eagles, monkeys, bats and butterflies.”
To which of the following layers does the above description apply to?
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
In which of the following forests will you find khair, babool and keekar plant species?
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
With reference to vermicomposting, consider the following statements:
- Vermicomposting helps in reducing the greenhouse gases
- Eisenia foetida, a type of worm, is used in vermicomposting
- Worms decompose the organic material and eat them and expel worm castings that act as organic manure
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Bacteria decompose the organic material. Worms eat decomposed material.
Eisenia foetida is redworm.
http://www.mmsb.nl.ca/composting/vermicomposting/vermicomposting-faqs/
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Solution: a)
Bacteria decompose the organic material. Worms eat decomposed material.
Eisenia foetida is redworm.
http://www.mmsb.nl.ca/composting/vermicomposting/vermicomposting-faqs/
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
- With reference to transpiration, consider the following statements
- Transpiration is essentially evaporation of water from plant leaves
- The loss of water in liquid form from the uninjured leaf or stem of the plant, principally through water stomata is also a process of transpiration
- About 10 percent of the moisture found in the atmosphere is released by plants through transpiration
- High temperatures increase the rate of transpiration
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
http://water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycletranspiration.html
NCERT Class VI – Science – Chapters 7
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http://water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycletranspiration.html
NCERT Class VI – Science – Chapters 7
- With reference to transpiration, consider the following statements
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
- With reference to desert plants, consider the following statements
- In desert plants photosynthesis is usually carried out by stems
- Desert plants have deep, extensive and shallow root systems adopted to cope up with the loose soil
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- With reference to desert plants, consider the following statements