Deodars and firs are a type of

1

(a)

coniferous trees

(b)

deciduous trees

(c)

shrubs

Bengal tiger is found in

1

(a)

mountains

(b)

delta area

(c)

Amazon

Cash crops grown in Ganga-Brahmaputra basin are

1

(a)

Maize and rice

(b)

Sugarcane and jute

(c)

Wheat and millets

(d)

Gram and sorghum

Climate of Amazon basin is

1

(a)

Hot and dry

(b)

Cold and dry

(c)

Hot and wet

(d)

Cold and wet

Bromeliads store water in their

1

(a)

Leaves

(b)

Stem

(c)

Roots

(d)

Fruit

Life of the people of the Amazon Basin is slowly changing due to developmental activities.

1

(a) False

(b) True

In 1970, the Trans Amazon highway made all parts of the rainforests accessible.

1

(a) False

(b) True

The tributaries of rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra together form the Ganga Brahmaputra Basin in the Indian subcontinent.

1

(a) False

(b) True

The monsoon brings rains from mid-June to mid-September.

1

(a) False

(b) True

The environment does not plays a dominant role in the distribution of the population.

1

(a) True

(b) False

What type of animals found in the Amazon forests?

1

(a)

Monkeys, sloth and ant-eating tapirs.

Name the crops grown in rainforests.

1

(a)

Crops that are mainly grown in rainforests, are tapioca, pineapple and sweet potato.

Where is the Taj Mahal situated?

1

(a)

The Taj Mahal is situated on the bank of river Yamuna in Agra.

What are the crops grown by the people of the Amazon Basin?

1

(a)

Tapioca, pineapple, sweet potato, cassava, coffee, maize and cocoa are the crops grown by the people of the Amazon Basin

Name the birds that you are likely to find in the rainforests of the Amazon.

1

(a)

Toucans, humming birds and bird of paradise are some of the birds that are found in the rainforests of the Amazon.

Write a short note on 'slash and burn agriculture' 

3

(a)

What is the location of the Ganga- Brahmaputra Basin and type of climate?

3

(a)

Write a short note on the activity of the people of the Ganga-Brahmaputra region.

3

(a)

How tourism flourished in the Ganga-Brahmaputra region?

3

(a)

Some TV channels broadcast documentaries on the wildlife of the world. Try to watch some of the films and share your experience with the class.

3

(a)

Discuss the fauna of the rainforests.

5

(a)

Write a note on the people of rainforests.

5

(a)

On the polltical map of South America, draw the equator. Mark the countries through which the equator passes.

10

(a)