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Biodiversity of the Western Ghats

Biodiversity of the Western Ghats

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major forest type found in the Western Ghats?

  1. Tropical evergreen forests
  2. Tropical deciduous forests
  3. Temperate forests
  4. Mediterranean forests
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Western Ghats is home to a wide variety of endemic species, including the lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri tahr, and the Malabar giant squirrel. Which of these species is not found exclusively in the Western Ghats?

  1. Lion-tailed macaque
  2. Nilgiri tahr
  3. Malabar giant squirrel
  4. Golden langur
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is the primary reason for its designation as a World Heritage Site?

  1. Its outstanding natural beauty
  2. Its rich biodiversity
  3. Its cultural significance
  4. Its historical significance
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?

  1. Anamudi
  2. Doda Betta
  3. Kudikadu
  4. Chembra Peak
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Western Ghats is home to a number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Which of the following is not a national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park
  2. Eravikulam National Park
  3. Bandipur National Park
  4. Nagarhole National Park
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Western Ghats is a major watershed for India. Which of the following rivers originates in the Western Ghats?

  1. Godavari River
  2. Krishna River
  3. Cauvery River
  4. Narmada River
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Western Ghats is home to a number of indigenous tribes. Which of the following is not an indigenous tribe of the Western Ghats?

  1. Kannada
  2. Marathi
  3. Tulu
  4. Kodava
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Western Ghats is facing a number of threats, including deforestation, habitat loss, and climate change. Which of the following is not a threat to the Western Ghats?

  1. Deforestation
  2. Habitat loss
  3. Climate change
  4. Pollution
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a major conservation initiative aimed at protecting the Western Ghats?

  1. Project Tiger
  2. Project Elephant
  3. Project Lion
  4. Project Western Ghats
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the approximate length of the Western Ghats?

  1. 1,600 km
  2. 2,000 km
  3. 2,400 km
  4. 2,800 km
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the largest national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park
  2. Eravikulam National Park
  3. Bandipur National Park
  4. Nagarhole National Park
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the smallest national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park
  2. Eravikulam National Park
  3. Bandipur National Park
  4. Nagarhole National Park
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills?

  1. Doda Betta
  2. Kudikadu
  3. Chembra Peak
  4. Anamudi
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Sahyadri Mountains?

  1. Anamudi
  2. Kalsubai
  3. Mahabaleshwar
  4. Matheran
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Cardamom Hills?

  1. Meesapulimala
  2. Agasthyamalai
  3. Anamudi
  4. Doda Betta
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