Biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas
Biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas Quiz
Questions
Which of the following is the highest peak in the Eastern Himalayas?
- Mount Everest
- Kanchenjunga
- Makalu
- Lhotse
The Eastern Himalayas are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Which of the following is not found in this region?
- Snow leopard
- Red panda
- Bengal tiger
- One-horned rhinoceros
Which of the following is a major river that originates in the Eastern Himalayas?
- Ganges
- Brahmaputra
- Indus
- Yamuna
The Eastern Himalayas are home to several national parks and protected areas. Which of the following is not located in this region?
- Kanchenjunga National Park
- Singalila National Park
- Namdapha National Park
- Kaziranga National Park
The Eastern Himalayas are a biodiversity hotspot. Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity in this region?
- Climate change
- Deforestation
- Poaching
- All of the above
Which of the following is a unique feature of the Eastern Himalayas?
- The presence of glaciers
- The presence of high-altitude lakes
- The presence of temperate forests
- All of the above
Which of the following is a major ethnic group found in the Eastern Himalayas?
- Sherpas
- Bhutias
- Lepchas
- All of the above
The Eastern Himalayas are a source of several important rivers. Which of the following is not a major river that originates in this region?
- Ganges
- Brahmaputra
- Indus
- Yangtze
Which of the following is a major city located in the Eastern Himalayas?
- Kathmandu
- Darjeeling
- Gangtok
- Shillong
The Eastern Himalayas are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Which of the following is not found in this region?
- Snow leopard
- Red panda
- Bengal tiger
- African elephant
Which of the following is a major environmental issue facing the Eastern Himalayas?
- Climate change
- Deforestation
- Pollution
- All of the above
Which of the following is a major conservation effort underway in the Eastern Himalayas?
- The establishment of protected areas
- The promotion of sustainable tourism
- The implementation of reforestation programs
- All of the above
Which of the following is a major challenge facing conservation efforts in the Eastern Himalayas?
- The lack of funding
- The lack of political will
- The lack of public awareness
- All of the above
Which of the following is a major opportunity for conservation in the Eastern Himalayas?
- The presence of a strong network of protected areas
- The presence of a large and diverse population of local people
- The presence of a growing tourism industry
- All of the above
What is the future of biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas?
- It is uncertain
- It is bright
- It is bleak
- It is too early to tell