From which of the following source does the Coromandel Coast get winter rainfall?

1. Arabian Sea branch of Southwest monsoon winds
2. Bay of Bengal Branch of South west monsoon
3. Western Disturbance
4. North east monsoon

Which type of forest is found in the western slopes of Western Ghats?

1. Tropical Thorn forest
2. Tropical Deciduous forests
3. Tropical evergreen forests
4. Mangrove vegetation

Which type of vegetation is found in desert forests?

1. Deciduous
2. Xerophytes
3. Evergreen
4. Coniferous

Fill in the blanks:

(i) The temperate depressions are also known as …………… .

(ii) The word monsoon means …………… .

(iii) The dry northeast monsoon winds blow from …………… to …………… .

(iv) Tropical cyclones originate in …………… .

(v) The natural habitat of Indian lion is …………… .

(vi) A national park is a large area where several …………… exist freely.

(vii) Project Tiger was launched by Kailash Sankhala on 1st April …………… .

(viii) …………… species of plants and animals are those which are so rare that it is likely that they may soon become …………… .