Cold Desert

Q. Which of the following are the uses of Mountain passes.

1. It is easier to construct roadways and railways through mountain passes.
2. It helps in crossing the mountains.
3. Mountain passes present a barrier for people trying to cross mountains.
4. Mountain passes are useful for constructing airports.

Q. What is the meaning of the word "Ladakh"?

1. Land of Mountains
2. A Country of Mountain Passes
3. Abode of Snow
4. Land of God

Q. Ladakh is enclosed by the _____________.

1. Karakoram and Zanskar range
2. Karakoram and Aravalli range
3. Zanskar and Aravalli range
4. Satpura and Aravalli range

Q. The altitude of Ladakh varies between ________.

1. 4000m to 5000m
2. 6000 to 8000m
3. 3000m to 4000m
4. 3000m to 8000m

Q.

The highest record temperature is about 58°C which was recorded at Al-Azizia which lies in

1. Libya

2. Niger

3. Sudan

4. Algeria

Q. Ladakh is a ____________.

1. cold desert
2. plateau
3. hot desert
4. fertile plain

Q. Match the following regions with the direction they are located in with respect to Ladakh.

1. North
2. East
3. South
4. West

Q.

Name an area in India with poor vegetation.