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The climate and natural resources of gujarat - class-VI

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The coldest hour of the day is approximately ______.

  1. 5 a.m.

  2. 9 p.m.

  3. 3 a.m.

  4. 10 a.m.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

5 a.m.

The coldest time of day can shift considerably if we have fronts moving through, varying winds and cloud cover or precipitation starting and stopping during the night or morning. However, assuming we have a more tranquil pattern, as we frequently do, with fair skies and light winds late at night and early in the day, the lowest temperature usually occurs a little after sunrise, sometimes as much as a half hour to an hour later.

Where is Wild Ass sanctuary, situated in Gujarat?

  1. Surat

  2. Small Rann of Kutch

  3. Patan

  4. Banaskantha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Gujarat, the area under forest is very less but these forests are full of variety of birds and animals. The wild Ass Sanctuary is in the Small Rann of Kutch.

Match the following:

District Name of Sarovar
1. Kutch  a. Sardar Sarovar
2. Vadodara   b. Nal Sarovar
3. Ahmedabad & Surendranagar c. Ajwa Sarovar
4. Narmada d. Narayan Sarovar
  1. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

  2. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

  3. 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a

  4. 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
 District  Name of Sarovar
 Kutch  Narayan Sarovar
Vadodara   Ajwa Sarovar
 Ahmedabad &
Surendranagar  Nal Sarovar
 Narmada  Sardar Sarovar

In Gujarat, Black Buck Sanctuary is in _______.

  1. Kutch

  2. Banaskantha

  3. Narayan Sarovar

  4. Dang


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Gujarat, the area under forest is very less but these forests are full of variety of birds and animals. Black Buck Sanctuary is in Narayan Sarovar.

Rampura Sanctuary in Rajkot district is famous for _______.

  1. Blue Bull

  2. Black Buck

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rampura Sanctuary in Rajkot district is famous for Blue Bull and Black Buck. There is also a sanctuary in Hingolgadh where Blue Bulls are found.

 Which animals are naturally found only in Gujarat and nowhere else in India?

  1. Lion and Wild Ass

  2. Tiger and Lion

  3. Wild Ass and Rhino

  4. Pigmy Hog and Wild Ass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Gujarat, the area under forest is very less but these forests are full of variety of birds and animals. Lion and Wild Ass are found only in Gujarat and nowhere else in India. Lions are found only in the forests of Sasangir in all over Asia. These wild animals are the centre of attraction for the tourists.

Asiatic lions are found in which forest?

  1. Kanha National Park

  2. Manas forest

  3. Pench National Park

  4. Gir forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asiatic Lion are found only in Gujarat and nowhere else in India. Lions are found only in the forests of Sasangir in all over Asia. These wild animals are the centre of attraction for the tourists.

The oldest zoo of India is the Sakkarbaug zoo of Junagadh. It was established in _______.

  1. 1850 AD.

  2. 1857 AD.

  3. 1863 AD.

  4. 1875 AD.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The oldest zoo of India is the Sakkarbaug zoo of Junagadh. It was established in 1863 A.D.

Match the following:

Name of River Name of Irrigation Project
1. Tapi a. Ukai Project
2. Mahi b. Kadana Project
3. Narmada c. Sardar-Sarovar Project
4. Sabarmati d. Dharoi Project
  1. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

  2. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

  3. 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c

  4. 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Name of River   Name of Irrigation Project
 The Tapi Ukai Project 
 The Mahi  Kadana Project
 The Narmada  Sardar-Sarovar Project
 The Sabarmati  Dharoi Project

China clay is found in which district/s of Gujarat?

  1. Sabarkantha

  2. Surat

  3. Mehsana

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gujarat is rich in minerals. The minerals available in Gujarat have contributed in the rapid development of industries. China clay is found in the districts of Sabarkantha, Mehsana, Surat, Panchmahal. It is used for Paper, textile, pesticides, plastic, in cosmetics and cement industries.

The Gir forest is the last remaining habitat of the _________.

  1. Tiger.

  2. Crocodiles.

  3. Lion.

  4. Monkeys.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bodies of at least 11 Asiatic lions have been found in the Gir Forest National Park of Gujarat. All the bodies were found in the last 11 days. ... The Asiatic lion is an endangered species and Gujarat's Gir Forest National Park is one of their last remaining habitats. As per the 2015 census, Gir is home to 523 lions.

Which is the longest river of Gujarat?

  1. Mahi

  2. Narmada

  3. Tapti

  4. Sabarmati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is endowed with several rivers, lakes, wells, step wells, streams, ponds and oceans. There are rivers like the Banas, Saraswati, Rupen, Meshwo, Sabarmati, Vatrak, Mahi, Vishwamitra, Dhadhar, Narmada, Kim, Tapi, Purna, Kaveri, Kankavati, Bhakhi, Aaji, Bhudar, Shetrunji, Machchhu, etc. Some rivers of north Gujarat like the Banas, Saraswati and Rupen drain into the small Rann of Kutch. That is why they are called Inland Rivers. The main rivers of Gujarat are the Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and Sabarmati. The Narmada is the longest river of Gujarat.

Why Saal wood is used in making railway sleepers?

  1. It has aesthetic look

  2. It is a soft wood

  3. It doesn't get affected by termites for long period of time

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saal wood is the best wood. It does not get affected by termites for long period of time that is why Saal wood is used in making railway sleepers, railway coaches, buildings and furniture. 

Match boxes are made from the soft wood of ________ trees.

  1. Teak

  2. Shimlo

  3. Saal

  4. Neem


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Match boxes are made from the soft wood of shimlo trees, and the goods and plywood industries have developed for packaging industries.

Which of the following is an Inland river of Gujarat?

  1. Banas

  2. Saraswati

  3. Rupen

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gujarat is endowed with several rivers, lakes, wells, step wells, streams, ponds and oceans. Some rivers of north Gujarat like the Banas, Saraswati and Rupen drain into the small Rann of Kutch. That is why they are called Inland Rivers. 

Mangrove forests in Gujarat are found in the ________ district.

  1. Jamnagar

  2. Junagadh

  3. Kutch

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mangrove forests are found in the western regions of Kutch and along the muddy shores. They are mainly found in districts of Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kutch.

 Which is the biggest port in Gujarat?

  1. Kandla

  2. Mundra

  3. Navlakhi

  4. Porbandar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The coastline of Gujarat is approximately. 1600 km long. There are 40 big and small ports on the seacoast of Gujarat; the main ports are Kandla, Bhavnagar, Porbandar, Veraval, Okha, Bedi, Navlakhi, Mundra, Pipavav, Poshitra, Dahej, Magdalla and Hajira. Kandla is the biggest port among the other ports of Gujarat.

According to the varied climatic conditions and topography, the forests of Gujarat are classified into _____ categories.

  1. Four

  2. Five

  3. Six

  4. Seven


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Due to the varied climatic conditions and topography of Gujarat, the forests of Gujarat are classified into four Categories.

  1. Equatorial Forests:These forests are found in the areas that experience 120 cms. or more rainfall.
  2. Arid Forests: These forests are found in the area that experience moderate rainfall i.e. 60 to 120 cms.
  3. Thorny Forests: These forests are found in the area that experience less than 60 cms of rainfall i.e. in the northern dry regions.
  4. Mangrove Forests (Tidal Forests): These forests are found in the western regions of Kutch and along the muddy shores.

Find out the wrong one about National Parks.

  1. Gir National Park- Gujarat

  2. Simplial National Park- Odisha

  3. Sanjay Gandhi National Park- Uttar Pradesh

  4. Guindi National Park- Tamilnadu


Correct Option: A
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