KVS LDCE Geography Question Paper and Answers pdf 2023

3. Rajasthan

Rajasthan experiences the highest annual variability rainfall due to its predominantly arid and semi-arid climate, where rainfall can be highly unpredictable and varies significantly from year to year.

4. Karnataka and Kerala

Mango showers are pre-monsoon rains that are crucial for the mango crop in these regions, as they help in the ripening of the mangoes.

4. North-eastern part

This region, which includes states like Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and others, is known for its heavy and prolonged monsoon rains.

2. Amaltas

Amaltas (Cassia fistula), also known as the golden shower tree, is a deciduous tree commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. Ebony, rosewood, and mahogany are tree species typically found in tropical evergreen forests.

3. 100 cm to 200 cm

Moist deciduous forests shed their leaves seasonally and are found in regions with moderate to high rainfall.

2. 33.63 %

Tribal districts are primarily inhabited by various indigenous tribes and are often located in forested and hilly regions, constitute about 33.63% of the total geographical area of India.

4 18

As of the 2018-19 Annual Report by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, the 18 Biosphere Reserves in India are:

1. Nilgiri (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka)
2. Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu)
3. Sundarbans (West Bengal)
4. Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand)
5. Nokrek (Meghalaya)
6. Manas (Assam)
7. Sundarban (West Bengal)
8. Simlipal (Odisha)
9. Dibru-Saikhowa (Assam)
10. Dehang-Debang (Arunachal Pradesh)
11. Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh)
12. Khangchendzonga (Sikkim)
13. Agasthyamalai (Tamil Nadu, Kerala)
14. Achanakmar-Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh)
15. Great Nicobar (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
16. Cold Desert (Himachal Pradesh)
17. Kutch (Gujarat)
18. Seshachalam (Andhra Pradesh)

1. Bhangar

Bhangar refers to the older alluvium in the Gangetic plain. It is composed of higher terraces of land formed from deposits that are more consolidated and mature compared to the newer and less compact Khadar.

3. Inceptisols

These soils are typically found in various regions across the country and are characterized by minimal horizon development, making them relatively young and fertile.

4. Black soils

Black soils are clayey and moisture-retentive, making them ideal for crops like cotton that require good moisture availability during the growing season.

2. Cattle grazing

Uncontrolled cattle grazing can contribute to soil erosion by removing vegetation cover and compacting the soil.

1. Atmospheric

Drought disaster belongs to the atmospheric category. It is primarily caused by prolonged periods of below-average precipitation, which is a meteorological or atmospheric phenomenon.

3. Odisha

Its coastline along the Bay of Bengal makes it particularly vulnerable to cyclones.

2. No, the human loss can be controlled partially.

While advanced technology can significantly reduce human loss by improving prediction, early warning systems, and disaster preparedness, it cannot completely eliminate the risk of human loss.

4. Uttarakhand

It is located in the seismically active Himalayan region, making it prone to frequent earthquakes, and its hilly terrain makes it susceptible to landslides, especially during the monsoon season.

3. 2005

This act provides a legal and institutional framework for disaster management at the national, state, and district levels.

4. Cadastral map

Cadastral maps show property boundaries, land ownership, and detailed information about individual plots of land, making them highly detailed and specific.

1. 7

Ancient Indian scholars divided the whole world into seven ‘Dwipas’ or continents. These are known as Jambu Dwipa, Plaksha Dwipa, Shalmali Dwipa, Kusha Dwipa, Krauncha Dwipa, Shaka Dwipa, and Pushkara Dwipa.

2. Political map

Political maps are considered cultural maps because they display human-created features such as boundaries, cities, and countries, reflecting the political and cultural aspects of a region.

1. Planimeter

In the context of measuring distances on a map and calculating areas, the opisometer and the planimeter play distinct roles. While the opisometer is specifically designed for measuring distances, the planimeter focuses on determining the area enclosed by a shape. However, if the opisometer is not available, the planimeter can serve as a suitable alternative for measuring distances.