Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2021
Which of the following statements about tropical rain forests are correct?
- The soils of tropical rain forests are quite infertile
- The vegetation is evergreen, enabling photosynthesis to take place year around
- They have been described as 'deserts covered by trees'
- They are most productive land-based ecosystem
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 2 and 4 only
- B 1, 3 and 4 only
- C 1, 2 and 3 only
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › Ecology & Ecosystems
CAPF2015
The trees of tropical rainforest have buttress roots because :
- A they help to provide aeration to soils
- B the organisms found in the buttresses have a symbiotic relationship
- C the trees belong to gramineae family
- D the buttresses have to bear the mechanical load of hardwoods ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › World Regional Geography
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