NCERT (Geography) Class-VII

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Consider the following statements: 1. Environment is a combination of natural and human made phenomena. 2. The word 'Environment' is derived from Latin word 'Environer' meaning 'neighbourhood'. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Ecosystem is a system formed by the interaction of all living organisms with each other and with the physical and chemical factors of the environment. 2. The domain of water is referred to as hydrosphere. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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The World Environment Day is celebrated on
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Consider the following statements: 1. Lithosphere is made up of rocks and minerals and covered by a thin layer of soil. 2. It is an irregular surface with various landforms. 3. Landforms are found only over the continents. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The atmosphere is the thin layer of air that surrounds the earth. 2. The revolution of earth holds the atmosphere around it. 3. It consists of a number of gases, dust and water vapour. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Biosphere is a narrow zone of the earth where land, water and air interact with each other to support life. 2. Plant and animal kingdom together make biosphere. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The deepest mine in the world is in South Africa. 2. It is 16 km deep. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The uppermost layer over the earth's surface is called the crust. 2. It is about 15 km. on the continental masses and only 5 km. on the ocean floors. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The main mineral constituents of the continental mass are silica and magnesium. 2. The oceanic crust mainly consists of silica and alumina. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The layer beneath crust is mantle. 2. The mantle forms only 15 per cent of the volume of the earth. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The innermost layer of the earth's surface is the core. 2. It is mainly made up of nickel and iron and is called nife. 3. The central core has very high temperature and low pressure. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. 'Igneous' is derived from Latin word 'Ignis' meaning fire. 2. 'Sedimentary' is derived from Latin word sedimentum meaning settle down. 3. 'Metamorphic' is derived from Latin word 'metamorphose' meaning change of form. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Igneous rocks are called primary rocks. 2. Granite is an example of extrusive igneous rocks. 3. The molten lava cooled on the earth's surface forms extrusive igneous rocks. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The molten lava cooled inside the earth's crust forms intrusive igneous rocks. 2. Basalt is an example of intrusive igneous rocks. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The sediments compressed and hardened forms sedimentary rocks. 2. These rocks may also contain fossils of plants, animals and other microorganisms. 3. Sandstone is an example of sedimentary rocks. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Igneous and sedimentary rocks can change into metamorphic rocks under great heat and pressure. 2. The change of limestone into marble is an example of metamorphic rocks. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The earth's crust consists of several large and some small plates which carry continents and the ocean floor. 2. These plates move because of the movement of the molten magma inside the earth. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The movement of Lithospheric plates causes changes on the surface of the earth. 2. The forces which act in the interior of the earth are called Exogenic forces. 3. The forces which act in the interior of the earth are called Endogenic forces. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect?
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The sudden movements like earthquakes and volcanoes are caused by
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Consider the following statements: 1. A volcano is a vent in the earth's crust. 2. The place in the crust where the movement starts is called the epicentre. 3. The place on the surface above the epicentre is called the focus. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect ?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Vibrations travel outwards from the epicentre as waves. 2. Greatest damage is usually closest to the focus. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. P waves or transverse waves 2. L waves or longitudinal waves 3. S waves or surface waves Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. A Seismograph is used to measure an earthquake. 2. The magnitude of the earthquake is measured on the Richter scale. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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The breaking up of the rocks on the earth's surface is called
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Consider the following statements: 1. Niagara falls is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa. 2. Victoria Falls is located on the border between Canada and USA in North America. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. When running river tumbles at steep angle down a steep valley side, it forms a waterfall. 2. As the river enters the plain it twists and turns forming large bends known as levees. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following: 1. Meanders 2. Levees 3. Ox-bow lake 4. Floodplain Arrange the above stages of river from its point of origin.
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Consider the following : 1. Sea arches 2. Sea caves 3. Sea cliff 4. Sea stacks Arrange the above coastal landforms in the order of their formation.
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The moraines are the depositional feature of
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The low hill like structures in desert areas are depositional feature of wind, called as
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Consider the following statements: 1. Carbon dioxide released in the atmosphere creates a green house effect. 2. Without Carbon dioxide the earth would have been too hot to live in. 3. The increased level of Carbon dioxide is causing global warming. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Hydrogen and Oxygen are the main gases in the atmosphere. 2. Carbon dioxide, helium, ozone, argon and nitrogen are found in lesser quantities. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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The gas needed by plants for their survival
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Consider the following statements: 1. All the weather phenomena like rainfall, fog and hailstorm occur in stratosphere. 2. Stratosphere also contains a layer of ozone gas. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following: Layer of atmosphere: Height 1. Troposphere: 13 km 2. Stratosphere: 50 km 3. Thermosphere: 80 km 4. Mesosphere: 80-400 km Which of the above are matched correctly?
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The radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by
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The most ideal condition for flying aeroplanes is found in
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The Meteorites entering earth's atmosphere burn up in
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Consider the following statements: 1. The uppermost layer of atmosphere is Ionosphere. 2. Light gases like helium and hydrogen float into space from exosphere. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The standard unit of measuring temperature is degree Celsius. 2. On the Celsius scale the water freezes at 4°C and boils at 100°C. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Insolation is the incoming solar energy intercepted by the earth. 2. The amount of insolation increases from the equator towards the poles. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Astronauts have to wear special protective space suits on moon to overcome high air pressure. 2. The air on moon's surface is denser than on the earth. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The air pressure is the highest at sea level and decreases with height. 2. High pressure is associated with cloudy skies and wet weather. 3. Horizontally the distribution of air pressure is influenced by temperature of air at a given place. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. A wind is named after the direction from which it blows. 2. The movement of air from high pressure area to low pressure areas is called wind. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The land and sea breeze are examples of permanent winds. 2. The trade winds blow only during a particular period of the day or year in a small area. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The process by which water continually changes its form and circulates is called water vapour. 2. Terrarium is an artificial enclosure for keeping small house plants. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following: 1. Oceans 2. Rivers 3. Ponds 4. Springs 5. Glaciers Which of the above are the major sources of freshwater?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Salinity is the amount of salt in grams present in 1000 grams of water. 2. The average salinity of the oceans is 15 parts per thousand. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Dead Sea in North America has salinity of 340 grams per litre of water. 2. Swimmers can float in it because the increased salt content makes it dense. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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The World Water Day is celebrated on
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Consider the following statements: 1. Waves are formed when winds scrape across the ocean surface. 2. The stronger the wind blows, the bigger the wave becomes. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following: 1. An earthquake 2. A volcanic eruption 3. Underwater landslides Which of the above movement can result in tsunami?
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The word 'Tsunami' is of which language?
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The Indira Point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands got submerged after the tsunami in
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Consider the following statements about the tsunami of 2004: 1. It was the result of the earthquake that had its epicentre close to the western boundary of Sumatra. 2. The magnitude of the earthquake was 9.0 on the Richter scale. 3. The Indian plate went under the Burma plate causing the earthquake. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called a tide. 2. The strong gravitational pull exerted by the sun and the moon on the earth's surface causes the tides. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. When the moon is in its first and last quarter, the ocean waters get drawn in diagonally opposite directions by the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon resulting in spring tides. 2. During the full moon and new moon days, the sun, the moon and the earth are in the same line resulting in neap tides. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Navigation 2. Electricity generation 3. Fishing Which of the above is/are the advantages of the high tides?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Temperature 2. Moisture 3. Thickness of soil Which of the above factor influence the growth of vegetation?
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Consider the following statements: Vegetation: Moisture content 1. Forests: heavy rain 2. Grasslands: moderate rain 3. Shrubs: dry regions Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
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Anaconda, one of the world's largest snakes is found in
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Consider the following statements about Tropical Rainforests: 1. They in the regions near the Equator and close to the tropics. 2. These regions are hot and receive heavy rainfall throughout the year. 3. The trees do not shed their leaves altogether. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect?
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Consider the following statements about Temperate Evergreen Forests: 1. They are located in the mid latitudinal coastal region. 2. They are commonly found along the western margin of the continents. 3. They comprise both hard and soft wood trees. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The thick barks and wax coated leaves reduce transpiration. 2. The Temperate Evergreen Forests are known as 'Orchards of the world' for their fruit cultivation. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Coniferous Forests are found in higher latitudes of Northern Hemisphere. 2. Grasslands are the specialty of this region. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Temperate grasslands occur on either side of the Equator and extend till the tropics. 2. Tropical Grasslands are found in the mid-latitudinal zones and in the interior part of the continents. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following : Tropical Grasslands : Regions 1. Savanna: Brazil 2. Campos: East Africa 3. Venezuela- Llanos Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
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Consider the following: Temperate Grasslands: Regions 1. Veld: Australia 2. Prairie: Argentina 3. Pampas: North America 4. Down: S. Africa Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
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Consider the following: 1. Favourable climate 2. Availability of water 3. Suitable land 4. Fertile soil 5. ndustry Which of the above are natural conditions for selection of an ideal site?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Human settlements can be permanent or temporary. 2. The people living in deep forests, hot and cold deserts and mountains often dwell in temporary settlements. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. A compact settlement is a closely built area of dwellings, wherever flat land is available. 2. This type of settlement is mostly found in hilly tracts, thick forests, and regions of extreme climate. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. In the Andes Mountains of South America, yaks are used for transportation. 2. Roads built underground are called subways. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following: Ports: Countries 1. Rio de Janerio: South America 2. Durban: Africa 3. Rotterdam: Europe Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The tropical region lies very close to the Equator, between 10°N and 10°S. 2. The place where a river flows into another body of water is called delta. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The river Amazon flows through temperate region. 2. It flows from the mountains to the west and reaches the Atlantic Ocean to the east. 3. It drains portions of Brazil, parts of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia and a small part of Venezuela. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Amazon Basin is the largest river basin in the world. 2. It is characterized by hot and wet climate throughout the year. 3. Both day and night are almost equally hot and humid. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following : 1. Toucans 2. Sloth and ant-eating tapirs 3. Anaconda 4. Boa constrictor 5. Piranha fish Which of the above unique features are found in rainforest of Amazon Basin?
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Bromeliads are special plants that store water in their
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Consider the following statements about people of Amazon Basin: 1. They practice slash and burn agriculture. 2. The staple food is manioc, also known as cassava. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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The term 'Maloca' in Amazon Basin signifies a type of
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin is situated between 10°N to 40°N latitudes. 2. It lies in the sub-tropical region. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following: 1. Varanasi 2. Lucknow 3. Patna 4. Kolkata Which of the above cities are located along the River Ganga?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Desert is an arid region characteriesed by extremely high or low temperatures. 2. These are characterised by low rainfall, scanty vegetation and extreme temperatures. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Sahara Desert in North Africa is the world's largest desert. 2. The Sahara Desert touches eight countries. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following: 1. Algeria 2. Chad 3. Egypt 4. Libya 5. Kenya Which of the above countries are touched by the Sahara Desert in North Africa?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The present day Sahara once used to be a lush green plain. 2. It changed into a desert due to climate change. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. There are gravel plains and elevated plateaus in Sahara Desert. 2. The rocky surfaces may be more than 2500 m. high at some places. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Vegetation in the Sahara Desert includes cactus, date palms and acacia. 2. Due to scorching heat, there is no animal species found here except camel. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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The Bedouins and Tuaregs found in Sahara Desert are
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Consider the following statements: 1. The depression formed by winds helps in formation of oasis. 2. Tafilalet Oasis in Egypt is a large oasis with an area of about 13,000 sq.km. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Ladakh is a cold desert lying on the western side of Jammu and Kashmir. 2. It is enclosed by Karakoram Range in the north and the Zanskar mountains in the south. 3. Gangotri glacier is found in Ladakh. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The altitude in Ladakh varies from about 3000 m. in Kargil to more than 8,000 m. in the Karakoram. 2. The air at this altitude is so heavy that the heat of the sun is not felt at all. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Tibetan antelope is an extinct species. 2. It is hunted for its wool known as shahtoosh. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: 1. The people in Ladakh are mostly Buddhists. 2. Hemis, Thiksey, Shey and Lamayuru are the famous monasteries here. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?