1. The troposphere is the layer closest to the Earth's surface in which all seasonal changes occur.

2. This circulation is responsible for weather phenomena, such as clouds, rain, snowfall, and storms.

1. The Meghalaya Plateau is sub-divided into the Garo Hills, Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, named after the tribal groups living in the region.

All columns match correctly.

(A) ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture            - Bikaner

(B) ICAR-Central Institute of Cotton Research             - Nagpur

(C) ICAR-National Rice Research Institute                   - Cuttack

(D) ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research    - Bengaluru

1. The hot, dry, painful winds blowing between Delhi and Patna are called Loo.

2. Flows in the plains of northern India and Pakistan in the months of May and June.

3. Heat waves can reach temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius, and can last for several hours.

1. Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka forms the Varahi River.

2. It is located in Shimoga district of Karnataka state.

3. Forms other waterfalls of Karnataka state.

- Sharavati River: Jog Falls

- Kaveri River: Shivasamudram Falls

- Godavari River: Maneshree Falls

- Krishna River: Hukka Falls

1. Of the following in India, the 'Bunni' breed of buffalo is mainly found in Gujarat.

2. Banni buffalo, also known as "Kutchhi" or "Kundi", is a breed of buffalo found primarily in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India.

3. This breed is known for its high milk production capacity, disease resistance and adaptability to dry environments.

1. White-bellied Heron naturally inhabits the north-eastern region of India.

2. The bellied Heron is a bird which is mostly found in the low-altitude marshy areas of the Himalayas.

3. It is also called imperial heron in India.

4. In the year 2007, it was listed as 'Critically Endangered' in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

1. Induced current is highest when the direction of motion of the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic field.