Tag: natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world

Quizzes (0) Questions (134)

Questions Related to natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world

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

Monoculture of commercially viable trees is destroying the unique natural profile of thoughtless exploitation of timber, deforesting vast tracts for palm cultivation, destruction of mangroves, illegal logging by tribals and poaching only compound the problem. Fresh water pockets are fast drying up due to deforestation and destruction of mangroves. The place referred to in this quotation is ___________.

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Kerala Coast

  3. Odisha Coast

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Island
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

The luxuriant growth of natural vegetation in tropical rainforest is due to 
1. fertile soil. 
2. hot and wet climate throughout the year. 
3 intense sunlight for photosynthesis.
4. seasonal change to facilitate nutrient absorption. 
Select the correct answer using the code given below 

  1. 1 and 4 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1, 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical rainforest soils are actually highly leached and nutrient-poor because heavy rainfall washes away nutrients. There is also no distinct seasonal change in these equatorial regions; instead, the hot and wet climate throughout the year combined with intense sunlight drives the rapid growth of vegetation.

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

Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of Mangrove forests, Evergreen forest and Deciduous forest ?

  1. North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

  2. South -West Bengal

  3. Southern Saurashtra

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands possess a unique geography and climate that supports a diverse range of forest types, including mangrove forests along the coasts, and both tropical evergreen and deciduous forests further inland.

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

A succession taking place in an area where there had been no vegetation earlier is called a _________ succession.

  1. pioneer

  2. primary

  3. secondary

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

Primary succession is the ecological succession that starts in lifeless areas, such as newly exposed rock or sand dunes, where there was no previous vegetation or soil. Secondary succession, on the other hand, occurs in areas where an existing community has been cleared by a disturbance but the soil remains.

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

It is the smallest species of armadillo known. It is the only species of armadillo that has its dorsal shell almost completely separate from its body. This unique animal resides in the dry grasslands and sandy plains of central Argentina. Identify it.

  1. Pink fairy armadillo

  2. Skin - banded armadillo

  3. Screaming hairy armadillo

  4. Andean fairy armadillo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

There are 21 species of armadillo. Some are very small, while others are giant. They are not social creatures and spend most of their time sleeping. Armadillos are omnivores. Pink fairy armadillo or 'pichiciego' is the tiniest species of armadillo in the world.

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

The largest inland lake in India is situated in Rajasthan. This lake has been designated as Ramsar site because the wetland is the home of many migrating birds including flamingo. Name the lake.

  1. Wular lake

  2. Sambhar Salt lake

  3. Chilka lake

  4. Devtal lake
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Sambhar Salt Lake is India’s largest inland salt lake. It is located in Nagaur and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan and is surrounded on all sides by the Aravali hills.
  • It is an important wintering area for flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Natural resources are.

  1. infinite

  2. finite

  3. ready to support many more billions of people

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

Natural resources, particularly non-renewable ones like fossil fuels and minerals, exist in limited quantities on Earth and are therefore finite. Even renewable resources can be depleted if consumed faster than they can naturally replenish.