RBSE IMPORTANT POINTS AND QUESTIONS - 5

Chapter No. 14

Climate

Important Points

According to Indian culture, there are six seasons (Ritus)-

1.       Vasanta Ritu : Chaitra-Vaishakha

2.       Grishma Ritu : Jyeshta-Aashaadha

3.       Varsha Ritu : Shraavana-Bhadrapada

4.       Sharada Ritu : Ashwin-Kartika

5.       Hemanta Bitu : Margashirsha-Pausha

6.       Shishira Ritu : Maagha-Phagun

2. During summer in West Bengal, rainfall occurs along with 'Kal Baisakhi' thunderstorms. Rainfall occurring near Malabar Coast in southern India is called as 'Mango rainfall' and rainfall occurring in coffee producing regions is called as 'Shower of Flowers'.

3. Normally, monsoon reaches in Rajasthan by the last week of June.

4. During summer, rapid 'Loo' blows in Rajasthan, and 'Mawath' causes rainfall in winter.

5. The south-western monsoon causes rainfall in India in the form of two branches - (i) Arabian Sea branch and (ii) Bay of Bengal Branch

6. The climate of Rajasthan is very odd

7. In Rajasthan, most of the rainfall is recieved from south-western monsoon.

Questions -

1. The word "monsoon" has originated from:

Ans. The word ‘Monsoon’ has originated from Arabic word ‘Mawsim’, which means seasonal winds or

seasons.

2. The rainfall "Mawath" is:

Ans. Rainfall during the winter season

3. According to India tradition, the number of seasons is:

Ans. Six

4. The word "mausim" has originated from which language?

Ans. Arabic word

5. Where is high pressure formed when the sun shines vertically on the Tropic of Cancer?

Ans. High pressure in formed along the south of Equator

6. Where is low pressure formed when the sun shines vertically on the Tropic of Capricorn?

Ans. High pressure conditions over the northern plains.

7. Where are jet streams formed?

Ans. Jet streams are formed in the upper air system

Chapter No. 15

Natural Vegetation and Soils

Important Points

1. The very first forest policy was adopted in 1894 in India. After independence, as per the new forest policy announced on 31st May, 1954, forests must be present at 33 per cent part of land. New forest policy was announced in 1988 in our country.

2. In the inscriptions of Great Ashoka, the emperor of India, we get description about ban upon hunting of wild animals and their conservation.

3. Ranthamhhore- National Park- Sawai Madhopur and Keoladeo National Park- Bharatpur are the national parks situated in Rajasthan.

4. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is formed to combat environmental problems with its headquarters in Switzerland.

5. Black soil is suitable for cotton, peanut and sugarcane crops.

6. Keoladeo National Park is included in world heritage list.

7. Chinkara is the state animal and 'Great Indian bustard’ is the state bird of' Rajasthan.

8. Khejri is known as tile 'Kalpavraksha' of Rajasthan due to excessive utility. It is the state tree of Rajasthan.

9. As per the Forest Policy of India, it is mandatory to have forests over 33 per cent part of the geographical surface area.

10. Dhaman grass is of great utility for milk-giving animals, while Sewan grass is nutritious for all the animals in Rajasthan.

11. The expanse of Dhokra forests is the highest in Rajasthan.

12. Some of the major national parks of the country include Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand), Kanha (Madhya Pradesh), Kaziranga (Assam), Bandipur (Karnataka), Palamu (Bihar), Dachigam (Jammu-Kashmir), Sunderban (Western Bengal), Silent Valley (Kerala), Nandankanan (Odissa), Keoladeo (Rajasthan), Annamalai (Tamil Nadu), etc.

13. Ranthamhhore National Park- Sawai Madhopur and Keoladeo National Park- Bharatpur are the national parks situated in Rajasthan.

14. Kurjan is a prominent migratory bird of folk literature of the State. It's important centre is Khichan (Jodhpur).

15. Rajasthan's 'Khejarli Sacrifice' is a symbol of awareness towards the environment, Khejri tree is the laurel (Kalpavraksha) of Thar. On 28th August, 1730, Maharaja of Jodhpur ordered to cut down Khejri trees hi village Khejarli, but the residents over there opposed it. It was led by Amrita Devi. She hugged the tree and sacrificed her life for the protection of khejri tree.

Questions -

1. According to national forest policy, on how many percent part is forest necessary on geographical area?

Ans. 33 %

2. Evergreen forests are found in areas of how much rainfall?

Ans. 200cm

3. Indian Forest Research Institute is located at:

Ans. Dehradun

4. Who led the Khejarli Movement?

Ans. Amrita Devi

5. Which soil suits most for cotton agriculture?

Ans. Black

6. In India black soil is:

Ans. Lava made soil

7. Write the names of two regions where tropical decidious forests are found ?

Ans. Northeastern states, along the foothills of the Himalayas, Jharkhand, West Orissa and Chattisgarh and on the eastern slopes of the Wesern Ghats

8. According to the administration how many categories of forests have been described?

Ans. Three (Reserved, Protected & Unclassed)