Mangrove forests can thrive in

1

(a)

saline water

(b)

fresh water

(c)

polluted water

Sunderban is in ____________

1

(a)

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(b)

West Bengal

(c)

Odisha

(d)

Madhya Pradesh

Which one forms the group of migratory birds?

1

(a)

Siberian Crane, Flamingo and Crow

(b)

Sparrow, Crow and Stork

(c)

Stork, Siberian Crane and Flamingo

(d)

Duck, Bulbul and Geese

The places which experience moderate climate are ____________

1

(a)

Mumbai and Kolkata

(b)

Patna and Lucknow

(c)

Bikaner and Jaisalmer

(d)

Ranchi and Asansol

Elephants and one-horned rhinoceroses are found in the forest of _____________

1

(a)

Assam

(b)

Gujarat

(c)

Kerala

(d)

Karnataka

____________ forest in Gujarat is the home of __________

1

(a)

Gir, Asiatic lion

____________ is a well-known species of mangrove forests.

1

(a)

Sundari

Siberian Cranes arrive in ______________ and stay till early ________________

1

(a)

December, March

In the South-West monsoon season, winds blow from ___________ and ____________ towards the land.

1

(a)

Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal

Monsoon is taken from the Arabic word ______________ which means seasons.

1

(a)

mausim

_____________ in Meghalaya receives the world's highest rainfall.

1

(a)

Mawsynram

________________ occur in the areas which receive heavy rainfall.

1

(a)

Tropical rain forests

During the winter season, the sun rays fall directly in the region.

1

(a) True

(b) False

Tropical rain forests are not very dense.

1

(a) True

(b) False

Tropical rain forests are also called monsoon forests.

1

(a) True

(b) False

What happens in the season of the retreating monsoons?

1

(a)

In the season of the retreating monsoons, the winds move back from the mainland to the Bay of Bengal.

What are the factors that affect the climate of a place?

1

(a)

The climate of a place is affected by its location, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief.

Name the two regions of Jammu and Kashmir which are freezing cold.

1

(a)

Drass and Kargil

Where are the thorny bushes found?

1

(a)

The thorny bushes are found in the states of Rajasthan, Punjab. Haryana, Eastern slopes of Western Ghats and Gujarat.

What is the relevance of Van Mahotsav?

1

(a)

Van Mahotsav is arranged to awaken people to plant more and more trees, and make the earth green

Name the different seasons in India.

3

(a)

Name the different types of vegetation found in India.

3

(a)

Briefly explain the cold weather season and hot weather season.

3

(a)

What are the periods of various seasons of India?

3

(a)

Explain the characteristics of thorny bushes.

3

(a)

Discuss the different types of seasons found in India.

5

(a)

Discuss the different types of vegetation found in India.

5

(a)

See the picture and answer the following questions.

(i) Why do poachers kill tigers? What will happen if tigers vanish from our forests? Have you ever visited any tiger reserve or a zoo where tigers are kept?

5

(a)