Biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas

Biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas Quiz

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Mount Everest
  2. Kanchenjunga
  3. Makalu
  4. Lhotse
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Eastern Himalayas are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Which of the following is not found in this region?

  1. Snow leopard
  2. Red panda
  3. Bengal tiger
  4. One-horned rhinoceros
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major river that originates in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Ganges
  2. Brahmaputra
  3. Indus
  4. Yamuna
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Eastern Himalayas are home to several national parks and protected areas. Which of the following is not located in this region?

  1. Kanchenjunga National Park
  2. Singalila National Park
  3. Namdapha National Park
  4. Kaziranga National Park
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Eastern Himalayas are a biodiversity hotspot. Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity in this region?

  1. Climate change
  2. Deforestation
  3. Poaching
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The presence of glaciers
  2. The presence of high-altitude lakes
  3. The presence of temperate forests
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major ethnic group found in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Sherpas
  2. Bhutias
  3. Lepchas
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Eastern Himalayas are a source of several important rivers. Which of the following is not a major river that originates in this region?

  1. Ganges
  2. Brahmaputra
  3. Indus
  4. Yangtze
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major city located in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Kathmandu
  2. Darjeeling
  3. Gangtok
  4. Shillong
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Eastern Himalayas are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Which of the following is not found in this region?

  1. Snow leopard
  2. Red panda
  3. Bengal tiger
  4. African elephant
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major environmental issue facing the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Climate change
  2. Deforestation
  3. Pollution
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major conservation effort underway in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The establishment of protected areas
  2. The promotion of sustainable tourism
  3. The implementation of reforestation programs
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major challenge facing conservation efforts in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The lack of funding
  2. The lack of political will
  3. The lack of public awareness
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major opportunity for conservation in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The presence of a strong network of protected areas
  2. The presence of a large and diverse population of local people
  3. The presence of a growing tourism industry
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future of biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. It is uncertain
  2. It is bright
  3. It is bleak
  4. It is too early to tell