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GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER – 11: NATURAL DIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

1. The months of March and May form summer season.

Answer :- The summer season in Karnataka occurs between the months of March and May.

2. The season with heavy rainfall is the rainy season

Answer :- Heavy rainfall is the primary characteristic of the rainy season.

3. Extensively soil found in North Karnataka is Black Soil

Answer :- Black soil is the most extensively found soil type in the North Karnataka region.

4. The area that has evergreen forests is the Western Ghats

Answer :- The Western Ghats are known for their dense evergreen forests.

5. The district that has large forest area in Karnataka is Uttara Kannada

Answer :- Uttara Kannada is the district with the largest forest cover in Karnataka.

II. Answer the following questions in brief.

6. Name the four seasons of Karnataka.

Answer :-

  • The Summer Season (March to May)
  • The Rainy Season (June to September)
  • The Period of Retreating Monsoons (October to November)
  • The Winter Season (December to February)

7. Write a note on the rainy season in Karnataka.

Answer :-

  • The rainy season is also known as the South-West Monsoon season.
  • The moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea are blocked by the Western Ghats, causing heavy rainfall.
  • Temperatures and relative humidity remain very high across the state during this period.
  • The sky remains cloudy throughout the season.
  • Karnataka receives approximately 80% of its total annual rainfall during this season.

8. Mention the types of soils in Karnataka.

Answer :-

  • Red Soil
  • Black Soil
  • Laterite Soil
  • Coastal Alluvial Soil

9. Name the types of natural vegetation of Karnataka.

Answer :-

  • Evergreen Forests
  • Deciduous Forests
  • Mixed Forests
  • Grasslands and Shrubs

10. Why is Karnataka known as ‘the Land of Sandalwood’?

Answer :-

  • Sandalwood is a unique and precious tree that grows abundantly in Karnataka's forests.
  • It is used to manufacture world-famous perfumes, soaps, medicines, and intricate carvings.
  • Since these products are supplied across India and exported globally, Karnataka has earned the title ‘the Land of Sandalwood’.

11. Name the wild animals in Karnataka forests.

Answer :-

  • Tigers and Leopards
  • Elephants and Bisons
  • Wild Boar and Bears
  • Stags, Deer, and Porcupines

III. Match the following.

Answer :-

Column A Column B (Answer)
i. Adichunchanagiri d) Peacock Sanctuary
ii. Mandagadde a) Bird Sanctuary
iii. Nagarahole b) National Forest
iv. Sandalwood tree c) Deciduous Forest

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