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Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

The flora of Nilgiri biosphere reserve is

  1. Mango

  2. Jamun

  3. Orchid

  4. Teak
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas. These are the regions which are meant for preserving genetic diversity in representative ecosystems of various natural biomes and unique biological communities by protecting wildlife, domesticated plant and animal genetic resources. Nilgiri biosphere reserve in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu was the first to be established in the year 1986. The flora is the plant life found in the particular region. The reserve preserves the species of orchids like Vanda and Liparis. There are other plants like Jarodina, Calacanthus, etc. 
Thus, the correct answer is option C. 
Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

Which of the following is the flora of the Panchmari biosphere reserve?

  1. Silver fern

  2. Sal

  3. Arjun

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Biosphere reserves can be defined as the areas which are meant for protection of biodiversity. Pachmarhi reserve is distributed in three districts which include Hoshangabad, Betul, and Chindwara. Flora is the plant life which is found in this region. Some of the important timber species of the reserve are teak and sal. Wild mango is an endemic species of mango which is found in this reserve. Whisk fern, Silver fern, Arjun, and Jamun are certain endemic species which are flora of this reserve. 
Thus, the correct answer is option D. 
Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

Mango is the flora of

  1. Panchmari biosphere reserve

  2. Nigiri biosphere reserve

  3. Nicobar island

  4. Gulf of mannar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere reserves can be defined as the areas which are meant for protection of biodiversity. Pachmarhi reserve is distributed in three districts which include Hoshangabad, Betul, and Chindwara. Flora is the plant life which is found in this region. Some of the important timber species of the reserve are teak and sal. Wild mango is an endemic species of mango which is found in this reserve. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

  1. Sea Horse

  2. Gangetic Shark

  3. River Dolphin

  4. Blue Whale
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

River Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India. It is a fully aquatic mammal that resides exclusively in freshwater or brackish water. It is relatively small compared to other dolphins, having evolved to survive in warm, shallow water and strong river currents. Their ears have specific adaptations to their aquatic environment. Dolphins are one of the oldest creatures in the world.

So, the correct answer is 'River Dolphin'.

Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

A sacred plant is

  1. Ocimum basilicum

  2. Ficus bengalensis

  3. Prosopis cineraria

  4. Aloe vera
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Some plants are used for sacred and ceremonial purposes and are known as sacred plants. 'Prosopis cineraria' known as Jammi, Shami, Khejri Tree, or Ghaf, is a species of flowering tree belonging to the pea family, Fabaceae. Shami is important in the Hindus and is worshipped as part of Dasara festival. The importance lies during the tenth day of the Dasara Festival when it is worshipped in various parts of India. So, the correct answer is 'Prosopis cineraria'.

Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

Spring-bok is a

  1. Bird

  2. Gazelle

  3. Carnivore

  4. Fish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The springbok is a medium-sized antelope, thus a carnivorous animal. It is found mainly in southern and southwestern Africa. It is the sole member of the genus Antidorcas. It was first described by the German zoologist Eberhard August Wilhelm von Zimmermann in 1780. Three subspecies of spring-bok are identified.

So, the correct answer is 'Carnivore'.

Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

_________ is a taxonomic aid which contains the actual account of habitat and distribution of plants of a given area and also provides the index to the plant species found in a particular area.

  1. Flora

  2. Key

  3. Monograph

  4. Manual
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Flora contains the actual account of habitat and distribution of plants of a given area. These provide the index to the plant species found in a particular area.

Multiple choice evs i love gujarat flora and fauna in forest ecosystem threatened species need of conservation

Which of the following regions has a rich flora and fauna?

  1. Deccan plateau

  2. Lofty Himalayas

  3. Slopes of the Himalayas

  4. Thar desert
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Deccan plateau is a large triangular plateau in India covering most of the southern part and northern part. It is bounded by the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats and the western Satpura Range. The climate of the region varies from semi-arid in the north to tropical in most of the region with distinct wet and dry seasons. Rain falls during the monsoon season and in summer temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C. 

The fauna of this region includes elephant, tiger, gaur, chinkara, blackbuck, buffalo along with wide varieties of bird. The flora of this region includes Woodlands of Hardwickia binata and Albizia amara. Other tree species in the northern part include teak, Boswellia serrata, Lannea coromandelica, Anogeissus latifolia, Albizia lebbeck, Lagerstroemia parvifolia, Diospyros tomentosa, and Acacia catechu.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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Barasingha and wild buffaloes are found in Satpura national park, called as 

  1. Biota

  2. Species

  3. Fauna

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Satpura national park is located in the regions of Madhya Pradesh. The fauna is the animal life which is found in a particular region. The fauna of this park comprises of wild bear, leopards, barasingha, bison, wild buffaloes, black buck, sloth bear, fox, porcupine, squirrel, etc. 

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

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India has .......... main florisitic region.

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 7

  4. 8
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The regions in India have been categorized into floristic regions on the basis of the flora found in this region. Clarke divided the regions among Asia into 6 floristic regions. Later, in 1907, Hooker divided the regions in India into 8 regions. These 8 regions include,

Eastern Himalaya, Western Himalaya, Indus plain, Ganga plain, Deccan region, Malabar region, Maldives and Burma. 
Thus, the correct answer is option D.