Environmental Studies ยท Geography

Natural Vegetation and Habitats

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Study the characteristics of various biomes, including tropical rainforests, savannas, and thorn forests. Questions address ecological concepts like stratification, climate factors, and regional vegetation types such as littoral forests. This topic is commonly asked in geography and environmental science papers.

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Natural Vegetation and Habitats Questions

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

  1. Montane Wet Temperate Forest

  2. Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest

  3. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest

  4. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical deciduous forests are the most widespread forests in India. Among the options provided, Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests occupy the largest percentage of the country's forest cover, particularly in regions receiving 100 to 200 cm of annual rainfall.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

When a person transverse from Mangalore (West) to Chennai (East), which one of the following sequences from (West to East) of forest type does he observe?

  1. Tropical evergreen -Tropical wet deciduous -Tropical semi-evergreen -Tropical dry

  2. Tropical wet deciduous -Tropical evergreen -Tropical semi-evergreen -Tropical dry

  3. Tropical semi-evergreen -Tropical evergreen -Tropical wet deciduous -Tropical dry

  4. Tropical evergreen -Tropical wet deciduous -Tropical dry -Tropical semi-evergreen
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Traveling from Mangalore on the wet west coast to Chennai on the drier east coast, one transitions through different rainfall zones. The vegetation changes from Tropical Evergreen on the coast, to Tropical Wet Deciduous on the slopes, to Tropical Semi-Evergreen, and finally to Tropical Dry forests in the rain-shadow region of the Deccan Plateau and the east coast.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in _________.

  1. Eastern Odisha

  2. North-Eastern Tamil Nadu

  3. Shiwalik and Terai region

  4. Western Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The description of stunted trees, long roots, and sharp thorns is characteristic of tropical thorn forests and scrub vegetation, which adapt to semi-arid climates with low rainfall. Western Andhra Pradesh (Rayalaseema region) lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats and receives very little rainfall, making it a prime location for this type of vegetation.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

In the grassland, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of ____________.

  1. insects and fungi

  2. limited sunlight and paucity nutrients

  3. water limits and fire

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Grasslands are characterized by seasonal rainfall and periodic fires. Water scarcity during dry seasons and frequent fires prevent trees from establishing and dominating, keeping the ecosystem dominated by grasses.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Which of the following two criteria has/have to be met in order to qualify as a 'biodiversity hotspot' on the world hotspots map?
1. The region must contain at least 0.5% or 1500 species of vascular plants as endemic species.
2. The region has to have lost at least 70% of its primary vegetation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must meet two strict criteria: it must contain at least 1,500 species of vascular plants (more than 0.5% of the world's total) as endemics, and it must have lost at least 70% of its original primary vegetation.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

In India , in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

  1. Tropical moist deciduous forest

  2. Tropical rain forest

  3. Tropical thorn scrub forest

  4. Temperate forest with grasslands
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Teak is the most dominant commercial timber species found in the tropical moist deciduous forests of India. These forests thrive in regions receiving moderate annual rainfall between 100 and 200 cm.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

A xerarch succession occurs in ____________.

  1. a desert region

  2. a mountainous region

  3. a humid region

  4. a very cold region
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Xerarch succession is ecological succession that begins in extremely dry habitats, such as bare rocks or desert regions. Over time, the community progresses from xeric (dry) to mesic (moderate moisture) conditions.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

In which of the following, maximum plant diversity is found?

  1. Tropical evergreen forests

  2. Tropical moist deciduous forests

  3. Sub-tropical mountain forests

  4. Temperate moist forests
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical evergreen forests (or tropical rainforests) receive high rainfall and consistent warmth year-round. These stable climatic conditions support the highest biodiversity and plant species richness of any terrestrial biome.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Sal trees are the typical species of __________.

  1. Tropical rain forest

  2. Tropical monsoon forest

  3. Taiga forest

  4. Tundra forest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sal (Shorea robusta) is a prominent tree species characteristic of tropical deciduous forests, also known as monsoon forests, in India. These forests thrive in regions with moderate rainfall and distinct wet and dry seasons.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Which among the following is a typical monsoon vegetation in India?

  1. Tropical evergreen forests

  2. Tropical deciduous forest

  3. Tropical thorn forests

  4. Subtropical evergreen forests
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical deciduous forests are commonly referred to as monsoon forests because they are the most widespread forest type in India, adapted to the seasonal monsoon rainfall patterns.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Regarding tropical forests of India, choose the correct statements.
1) It is of two types.
2) Littoral and swamp forest is a kind of wet tropical forest.
3) Tropical dry evergreen forests are found in Tamil Nadu.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 3

  3. All of these

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical forests in India are broadly classified into two main groups: moist and dry. Littoral and swamp forests fall under the moist (wet) tropical category, and the Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu is the primary region in India where tropical dry evergreen forests are found.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List I(Major Biome) List II(Physical Characteristic)
A. The northernmost of the Temperate Formations 1. Floristically poor (i.e. a continuous belt across North America and Northern Eurasia)
B. Arctic Tundra Vegetation 2. Boreal Forest
C. Marine 3. Pelagic division
D. The terrestrial biomes of the tropics 4. Savanna woodland
5. Soviet Steppe and North American Prairie

  1. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

  2. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

  3. A-4, B-3, C-5, D-2

  4. A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Boreal forests (taiga) represent the northernmost temperate forest formations. Arctic tundra is floristically poor and forms a continuous belt across high latitudes. Marine ecosystems are divided into pelagic and benthic divisions, and savanna woodlands are typical terrestrial biomes of the tropics.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Which of the following is most stable ecosystem?

  1. Forest

  2. Grassland

  3. Desert

  4. Sea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The ocean (sea) is considered the most stable ecosystem on Earth. Its massive volume, high chemical buffering capacity, and relatively constant temperature and salinity over long geological periods make it highly resistant to sudden ecological changes.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Which one among the following covers the highest percentage of forest area in the world?

  1. Temperate coniferous forests

  2. Temperate deciduous forests

  3. Tropical monsoon forests

  4. Tropical rain forests
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical rainforests cover the largest percentage of forest area globally, accounting for a significant portion of the world's total forest cover (with tropical forests overall making up about 45% of global forests). They surpass temperate coniferous and deciduous forests in total area.