Q. What is meant by ‘natural vegetation’?
A). Plants grown in gardens
B). Vegetation that has grown without human interference
C). Crops grown during rabi season
D). Forests planted by the government
Answer: B). Vegetation that has grown without human interference
Explanation: Virgin vegetation is another name for natural vegetation that develops naturally.
Q. A very huge ecosystem on land having distinct types of vegetation and animal life is called a _
A). Community
B). Habitat
C). Biome
D). Population
Answer: C). Biome
Explanation: A biome is a very large terrestrial ecosystem with its own unique climate, vegetation, and animal life (e.g., desert, tundra, tropical rainforest).
Q. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about tropical evergreen forests?
A). Trees remain green throughout the year
B). Found in areas with very high rainfall
C). Trees shed their leaves simultaneously in a particular season
D). Trees grows up to 60 metres or even above
Answer: C). Trees shed their leaves simultaneously in a particular season
Explanation: Tropical evergreen forests do not shed all their leaves at the same time. They remain green year-round due to continuous growth and regeneration.
Q. Match the following forest types with their annual rainfall:
1. Tropical Evergreen Forest
2. Tropical Deciduous Forest
3. Thorn Forest
a). 200 cm and above
b). 200–70cm
c). Less than 70 cm
Options
A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
D) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
Answer: D) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
Q. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Tropical Deciduous Forests?
A). They shed their leaves in dry season to conserve water
B). They require 200–70 cm annual rainfall
C). They are also called monsoon forests
D). They remain green throughout the year
Answer: D). They remain green throughout the year
Explanation: Tropical Deciduous Forests do not remain green throughout the year; they shed leaves in the dry season.
Q. Thorn forests are mainly adapted to survive in
A). Water-logged areas
B). Arid and semi-arid climates
C). Tropical rainforests
D). Cold mountainous regions
Answer: B). Arid and semi-arid climates
Explanation: Thorn forests are drought-resistant and adapted to hot, dry climates.
Q. Match the following forest types with their main locations in India:
1. Tropical Evergreen Forest
2. Tropical Deciduous Forest
3. Thorn Forest
a). Western Rajasthan, Gujarat
b). Western Ghats, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
c). Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha
Options
A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
D) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
Answer: B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
Q. Montane forests are found in which type of regions?
A). Plains
B). Plateaus
C). Mountainous regions
D). Coastal regions
Answer: C). Mountainous regions
Explanation: Montane forests grow in mountainous regions, usually at high altitudes.
Q. Match the following forest types with the typical trees found in them:
1. Tropical Evergreen Forest
2. Tropical Deciduous Forest
3. Thorn Forest
A). Teak, Sal, Bamboo, Shisham, Khair, Kusum
B). Acacia, Euphorbia, Palm
C). Rosewood, Ebony, Mahogany, Cinchona, Rubber
Options
A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
D) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
Answer: C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
Q. Coniferous trees are mainly found in which type of climate?
A). Hot and humid
B). Cold and temperate
C). Arid and semi-arid
D). Tropical wet
Answer: B). Cold and temperate
Explanation: Coniferous trees are adapted to cold and temperate climates, often in mountainous regions.
Q. Mangrove forests are primarily found in
A). Mountainous regions
B). Coastal regions
C). Deserts
D). Plateau regions
Answer: B). Coastal regions
Q. Alpine vegetation is found in which type of region?
A). Plains
B). Coastal areas
C). High mountainous regions
D). Deserts
Answer: C). High mountainous regions
Q. Match the following montane forest trees with the altitudes where they are commonly found:
1. Oak, Chestnut, Maple
2. Deodar, Spruce, Pine, Cedar
3. Juniper, Silver Fir, Birches
a). 1,000–2,000 m
b). 1,500–3,000 m
c). Above 3,000 m
Options:
A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
D) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
Answer: D) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
Q. Which of the following is a common mangrove tree?
A). Teak
B). Sundari
C). Sal
D). Pine
Answer: B). Sundari
Explanation: Palm, Keora, Coconut, Agar also grown in a few parts.
Q. Which is the only country in the world where both lions and tigers are found in the wild?
A). India
B). China
C). Russia
D). South Africa
Answer: A). India
Q. In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in India?
A). 1970
B). 1972
C). 1975
D). 1980
Answer: B). 1972
Explanation: The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972 to protect wildlife and their habitats in India
Q. What is the last remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion?
A). Sundarbans, West Bengal
B). Gir Forest, Gujarat
C). Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand
D). Ranthambore, Rajasthan
Answer: B). Gir Forest, Gujarat
Explanation: The Gir Forest in Gujarat is the only remaining natural habitat of the Asiatic lion in the world.
Q. As of now, how many biosphere reserves are there in India?
A). 18
B). 21
C). 26
D). 32
Answer: A). 18
Q. Match the following biosphere reserves with their locations:
1. Gulf of Mannar
2. Nokrek
3. Simlipal
4. Sundarbans
5. Pachmarhi
a). West Bengal
b). Madhya Pradesh
c). Tamil Nadu
d). Odisha
e). Meghalaya
Options:
A). 1–c, 2–b, 3–d, 4–a, 5–e
B). 1–b, 2–a, 3–c, 4–d, 5–e
C). 1–d, 2–b, 3–e, 4–c, 5–a
D). 1–c, 2–e, 3–d, 4–a, 5–b
Answers: D). 1–c, 2–e, 3–d, 4–a, 5–b
Q. Match the following biosphere reserves with their locations:
1. Dibru-Saikhowa
2. Dihang-Dibang
3. Kanchenjunga
4. Great Rann of Kutch
5. Seshachalam
a). Andhra Pradesh
b). Assam
c). Arunachal Pradesh
d). Sikkim
e). Gujarat
Options:
A). 1–c, 2–b, 3–d, 4–a, 5–e
B). 1–b, 2–a, 3–c, 4–d, 5–e
C). 1–d, 2–b, 3–e, 4–c, 5–a
D). 1–c, 2–c, 3–b, 4–e, 5–a
Answer: D). 1–c, 2–c, 3–b, 4–e, 5–a