Prelims Power Play 6 July 2022

1. Consider the following regarding Prosopis juliflora, an invasive plant found in India.

1. It is a native of South East Asia
2. It is a nitrogen-fixing plant.
3. It is salt tolerant plant.
4. It can survive in arid climate because of its extensive root system which enables it to tap groundwater.

Which of the above is /are correct?

2. Karakalpakstan recently in news is an autonomous region in which Central Asian country

3. With reference to ‘Banni grassland’, consider the following statements:

1. It lies on either side of the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat.
2. It is degrading rapidly due to invasion of Prosopis juliflora.
3. Thathh and Dhand are also the names of wetlands in the region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following is an ideal condition for grassland ecosystem?

1. Low rainfall
2. Poor soil quality
3. Low soil depth
4. Forest fire

Select the correct answer:

5. Pamir, Pantanals, Punas and pusztas refer to