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UPPCS · Question 15

With reference to 'Brazil', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The equatorial rainforests of Brazil are called 'Selvas'. 2. The dark black colour fertile land here is called 'Terra Roxa'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Neither 1 nor 2
  2. Only 1
  3. Only 2
  4. Both 1 and 2
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Answer: (B) Only 1

Explanation

Amazon rainforests are called Selvas. Terra Roxa is the fertile dark purplish-red soil of the Brazilian coffee region, not a black soil, so statement 2 is doubtful. (Note: some keys treat both as correct.)