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GeographyEasyAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2021, GK

Arabica, Robusta and Liberica are varieties of

  1. A.Coffee
  2. B.Tea
  3. C.Sugarcane
  4. D.Cotton

Correct answer

A. Coffee

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Coffee. Arabica, Robusta and Liberica are the main species of the coffee plant, Coffea, grown around the world.

Arabica (Coffea arabica) gives a milder, more aromatic coffee and grows best on cool hill slopes at higher altitudes. Robusta (Coffea canephora) is hardier, has more caffeine and a stronger, bitter taste, and grows at lower altitudes. Liberica is grown on a much smaller scale. Coffee in India was first planted in the Baba Budan Hills of Karnataka, and today Karnataka is by far the largest producer, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Indian coffee is grown under shade trees, which helps give it a distinctive quality.

Option B is wrong because tea is known by its Assam (Camellia sinensis var. assamica) and China types and by regions such as Darjeeling and Nilgiri. Option C is wrong because sugarcane varieties are named Co-0238 and the like by research institutes. Option D is wrong because cotton is classed by fibre length and by species such as hirsutum.

Exam tip: coffee came to India via the Baba Budan Hills; Karnataka is the top producer; Arabica and Robusta are the two main types.

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Q2.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Himalayan rivers have their origin in the snow-covered areas, hence are dry in winter season. 2. Rivers of the Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity. 3. Himalayan rivers depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only

Himalayan rivers are perennial, so statement 1 is wrong, while statements 2 and 3 are correct. Himalayan rivers such as the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra rise from glaciers and snowfields and also get monsoon rain, so they flow all year round, including in winter.

Q3.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following statements related to latitude are true? 1. Rainfall, temperature and vegetation vary with latitude. 2. The difference between the longest day and the shortest day increases with latitude. 3. Indira Point is located approximately at 6°45' N latitude. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

All three statements about latitude are true. Latitude decides how directly the Sun's rays strike a place, so temperature, rainfall and the type of vegetation change from the equator towards the poles, from hot, wet rainforests to cold tundra.

Q4.GeographyAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2017, GKMedium

Which of the following lakes is/are situated in Ladakh? 1. Tso Kar 2. Pangong Tso 3. Tsomgo 4. Tso Moriri Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1, 2 and 4
  4. D.2 and 4 only
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Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 4

Tso Kar, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri are high-altitude lakes of Ladakh, while Tsomgo lies in Sikkim. Pangong Tso, at about 4,350 metres, is a long, narrow lake that stretches from Ladakh into Tibet, and most of its length lies on the Chinese side.