Q. Natural vegetation refers to
A). Plants grown by farmers in fields
B). Plants that grow naturally without human intervention
C). Plants grown in gardens
D). Only medicinal plants
Answer: B). Plants that grow naturally without human intervention
Explanation: Natural vegetation consists of plants and trees that grow naturally in a region without human help, forming forests, grasslands, and shrubs.
Q. The main factors affecting natural vegetation are
A). Climate, moisture and soil
B). Population only
C). Roads and buildings
D). Political boundaries
Answer: A). Climate, moisture and soil
Explanation: Climate, soil type, and land relief are the primary factors determining the type and distribution of natural vegetation.
Q. Match the type of vegetation with the average rainfall it requires:
1. Forest A). Arid or semi-arid regions
2. Grassland B). Plentiful of rainfall
3. Shrubs C). Moderate rainfall
Options:
A). 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
B). 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
C). 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
D). 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
Answer: B). 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
Q. Match the type of forest with the trees commonly found there:
1. Tropical Evergreen Forest
2. Tropical Deciduous Forest
3. Temperate Evergreen Forest
4. Coniferous Forest
A). Oak, Ash, Beech
B). Sal, Teak, Neem, Shisham
C). Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood
D). Oak, Pine, Eucalyptus
Options:
A). 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
B). 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
C). 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
D). 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
Answer: C). 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A
Q. Match the type of forest with the animals commonly found there:
1. Tropical Deciduous Forest
2. Temperate Deciduous Forest
3. Coniferous Forest
A). Silver fox, mink, polar bear
B). Tigers, Lions, Elephants, Langoors, Monekeys
C). Deer, Foxes, wolves
Options:
A). 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
B). 1-C, 2-B, 3-A
C). 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
D). 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
Answer: D). 1-B, 2-C, 3-A
Q. Which tropical evergreen forest is known as the “lungs of the Earth”?
A). Congo Rainforest
B). Amazon Rainforest
C). Southeast Asian Rainforest
D). Australian Rainforest
Answer: B). Amazon Rainforest
Explanation: The Amazon Rainforest is called the “lungs of the Earth” because it produces a large amount of the world’s oxygen and plays a major role in regulating the global climate.
Q. Which is the largest snake found in the tropical rainforest?
A). King Cobra
B). Python
C). Anaconda
D). Boa Constrictor
Answer: C). Anaconda
Q. With reference to Tropical Evergreen Forests, consider the following statements:
1. They regions are found near the equator and close to the tropics.
2. These forests are generally found in areas receiving less than 100 cm of rainfall annually.
3. Trees in these forests have hard, broad leaves that remain green throughout the year.
A). 1 and 2 only
B). 2 and 3 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: C). 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Tropical evergreen forests grow in areas with very high rainfall (more than 200 cm).
Q. With reference to Tropical Deciduous Forests, consider the following statements:
1. These forests are also known as monsoon forests because they shed their leaves during the dry season.
2. Tropical deciduous forests are found only in India and not in any other tropical region.
3. Teak and sal are the most common tree species found in these forests.
A). 1 and 2 only
B). 2 and 3 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: C). 1 and 3 only
Explanation: They are not restricted to India and are found in several tropical regions worldwide such as northern Australia and Central America.
Q. With reference to Temperate Evergreen Forests, consider the following statements:
1. Temperate evergreen forests are commonly found on the eastern margins of continents.
2. These forests comprise both hard and soft wood trees like oak, pine, eucalyptus.
A). 1 only
B). 2 only
C). 1 and 2 only
D). Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C). 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Temperate evergreen forests are typically located on the eastern margins of continents, such as in Southeast USA, South China, and South East Brazil.
Q. With reference to Temperate Deciduous Forests, consider the following statements:
1. Trees in temperate deciduous forests shed their leaves.
2. These forests are found in the north eastern part of USA, China, New Zealand, Chile and also found in the coastal region of western Europe.
3. Oak, Ash, and Beech are common tree species in temperate deciduous forests.
A). 1 and 2 only
B). 2 and 3 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D). 1, 2 and 3
Q. With reference to Mediterranean Vegetation, consider the following statements:
1. Mediterranean regions experience dry summers and mild, wet winters.
2. Plants in Mediterranean vegetation have thick barks and waxy leaves to reduce water loss.
3. Citrus fruits such as oranges are commonly cultivated.
A). 1 and 2 only
B). 2 and 3 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D). 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: This kind of vegetation is also found outside the actual Mediterranean region in California in the USA, south west Africa, south western South America and South west Australia.
Q. Which region is known as the “Orchards of the World”?
A). Mediterranean region
B). Tundra region
C). Taiga region
D). Savanna region
Answer: A). Mediterranean region
Explanation: The Mediterranean region is called the “Orchards of the World” because it grows a wide variety of fruits such as grapes, figs, olives, and citrus due to its favourable climate
Q. With reference to Coniferous Forests, consider the following statements:
1. Coniferous forests are mainly found in high-latitude regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
2. Coniferous forests are also known as the “Selvas.”
A). 1 only
B). 2 only
C). 1 and 2 only
D). None of them
Answer: A). 1 only
Explanation: Coniferous forest are also known as Taiga (Russian language- Untouched)
Q. With reference to Tropical Grasslands, consider the following statements:
1. Tropical grasslands occur on either side of the equator and extent till the tropics.
2. These regions receive high rainfall throughout the year, resulting in dense tree cover.
3. The grass grow very tall, about 3 to 4 metres of height.
A). 1 and 2 only
B). 2 and 3 only
C). 1 and 3 only
D). 1, 2 and 3
Answer: C). 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Tropical vegetation grows in the areas of moderate to low amount of rainfall.
Q. Thorny bushes are commonly found in which type of area?
A). Tropical rainforests
B). Deserts and semi-arid regions
C). Temperate grasslands
D). Tundra regions
Answer: B). Deserts and semi-arid regions
Q. Tundra vegetation is mainly found in which regions?
A). Equatorial regions
B). Polar regions
C). Tropical rainforests
D). Mediterranean regions
Answer: B). Polar regions
Q. Mosses and lichens are commonly found in which type of region?
A). Tropical rainforests
B). Tundra vegetations
C). Temperate deciduous forests
D). Desertic Vegetation
Answer: B). Tundra vegetations
Q. Match the following regions with the animals commonly found there:
1. Tropical Grasslands
2. Temperate Grasslands
3. Tundra Vegetation
A). Seal, Walrus, musk-oxen, Arctic owl, polar bear
B). Wild Buffaloes, bisons, antilopes
C). Zebras, elephants, deer, leopards
Options:
A). 1–A, 2–B, 3–C
B). 1–B, 2–A, 3–C
C). 1–C, 2–B, 3–A
D). 1–A, 2–C, 3–B
Answer: C). 1–C, 2–B, 3–A
Q. Match the following countries with their corresponding tropical grasslands:
1. East Africa A). Llanos
2. Brazil B). Savanna
3. Venezuela C). Campos
Options:
A). 1–B, 2–A, 3–C
B). 1–A, 2–B, 3–C
C). 1–C, 2–A, 3–B
D). 1–B, 2–C, 3–A
Answer: D). 1–B, 2–C, 3–A
Q. Match the following countries/regions with their corresponding temperate grasslands:
1. Argentina A). Steppes
2. North America B). Prairies
3. South Africa C). Pampas
4. Central Asia D). Veld
5. Australia E). Downs
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–B, 4–A, 5–D
Answer: A). 1–C, 2–B, 3–D, 4–A, 5–E
Q. What is the state flower of Himachal Pradesh?
A). Lotus
B). Pink Rhododendron
C). Blue Poppy
D). Sunflower
Answer: B). Pink Rhododendron
Explanation: The Pink Rhododendron is the official state flower of Himachal Pradesh.