The Maidan Region

Q.

Define Duars and Terai.

Q. Which among the below given statement(s) best describe the reason(s) for the Maidan region being in the rain shadow region of Karnataka?

1. The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over to the Maidan region.
2. The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over to the Malnad region.
3. The clouds in the Malnad region shed their moisture in the form of rain.
4. The clouds in the Maidan region shed their moisture in the form of rain.

Q. Which of the following rivers irrigate the Maidan region?

1. Kaveri
2. Krishna
3. Godavari
4. Tungabhadra

Q. Which among the following districts is not located in the Maidan region of Karnataka?

1. Chikballapur
2. Mandya
3. Chamarajanagar
4. Uttara Kannada

Q. The rain-bearing winds from the Arabian sea blow over the Maidan region, thus, effectively making the Malnad region extremely hot and humid.

1. True
2. False