Availability of cheap labour (as it is labour intensive)
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Indian Ocean Dipole is related to contrasting atmospheric temperatures above sea surface in Western and Eastern Indian Ocean.
Positive Indian Ocean Dipole is associated with more rainfall from summer monsoon over the Indian subcontinent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Indian Ocean Dipole is related to contrasting ocean surface water temperatures in the Western and Eastern Indian Ocean.
Statement 2 is correct: Positive Indian Ocean Dipole is associated with more rainfall from summer monsoon over the Indian subcontinent.
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Indian Ocean Dipole is related to contrasting ocean surface water temperatures in the Western and Eastern Indian Ocean.
Statement 2 is correct: Positive Indian Ocean Dipole is associated with more rainfall from summer monsoon over the Indian subcontinent.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
The density of some species is found more in the transition area between two adjoining ecosystems as compared to either of the ecosystem. This is due to which of the following?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation:
In ecology, edge effects are changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two or more habitats. This boundary area is called an ecotone.
The density of some of the species in the ecotone is much greater than either of the ecosystems.
Incorrect
Answer: D
Explanation:
In ecology, edge effects are changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two or more habitats. This boundary area is called an ecotone.
The density of some of the species in the ecotone is much greater than either of the ecosystems.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched about the type of vegetation and characteristics of trees found in them?
Tropical rainforest- Dense canopy with tall trees
Desert vegetation- Trees having needle-like leave
Taiga vegetation- Trees having deep roots
Tundra vegetation- Lichens
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
Tropical rainforest- Dense canopy with tall trees
Taiga vegetation- Trees having needle-like leave
Desert vegetation- Trees having deep roots
Tundra vegetation- Lichens
Incorrect
Answer: B
Explanation:
Tropical rainforest- Dense canopy with tall trees
Taiga vegetation- Trees having needle-like leave
Desert vegetation- Trees having deep roots
Tundra vegetation- Lichens
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Remora fish is often found in company with large fish like sharks in deep ocean waters. Which of the following correctly describes the given biotic interaction?
Correct
Answer: C
Explanation:
In commensalism, one species benefits, while the other species, the host, is neither harmed nor benefited.
Types of biotic interactions and their examples:
Incorrect
Answer: C
Explanation:
In commensalism, one species benefits, while the other species, the host, is neither harmed nor benefited.
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