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

The typical structure of a tropical forest is ______.

  1. single tier

  2. two tier

  3. three tier

  4. four tier
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical forests typically exhibit a multi-layered structure, often simplified in basic ecological classifications as a three-tier system consisting of the canopy, understory, and forest floor. This vertical stratification allows different plant species to adapt to varying levels of sunlight and humidity.

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

A large unit of vegetation having uniformity of not only the life form but also of adaptation of environment is called _______.

  1. A biochore

  2. A biome

  3. A forest

  4. An ecological niche
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A biome is a large ecological area characterized by uniform life forms and vegetation adapted to a specific climate. It represents a major regional community of plants and animals, such as a desert or tundra, defined by its environmental conditions.

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

In which biochore, the structure of vegetation is significantly determined and maintained by periodic fires?

  1. Forest

  2. Savanna

  3. Desert

  4. Tundra
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Savannas are tropical grasslands with scattered trees where periodic fires are essential for maintaining the ecosystem's structure. These fires prevent the encroachment of dense forest trees and encourage the growth of fire-resistant grasses.

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

What is the smallest unit of vegetation having internal homogeneity and adaptation to its environment?

  1. A formation class

  2. A biome

  3. A biochore

  4. An ecological niche
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In ecological hierarchy, an ecological niche represents the specific functional role and physical space occupied by a species within its habitat. While larger units like biomes and biochores describe broad regional vegetation patterns, the niche represents the most localized, homogeneous level of adaptation.

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

The nature of vegetation in the world changes according to ______.

  1. latitude

  2. climate

  3. nature of soil

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The distribution and characteristics of global vegetation are determined by a combination of latitude, climate, and soil properties. Latitude influences solar radiation, climate dictates temperature and moisture levels, and soil provides necessary nutrients and physical support.

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

Which one of the following best represents a Biochore ?

  1. An area of vegetation having uniformity of life form

  2. An area of vegetation having same type of climate

  3. An area of vegetation having large trees

  4. An area of vegetation having grasslands
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A biochore is a major geographical division of the biosphere characterized by a uniform vegetation life form, such as forest, grassland, or desert. It groups together plant communities that share similar structural adaptations to their regional environment.

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

The term 'Taiga' means _______.

  1. tall trees

  2. coniferous trees

  3. unexploited forests

  4. evergreen trees
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term 'Taiga' is of Russian origin and refers to the subarctic forest dominated by coniferous, needle-leaf evergreen trees. It represents the world's largest land biome, spanning across high northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.

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

Consider the following statements:
1. In tropical grassland regions, rainfall mainly occurs in the short summer season with a long dry season.
2. In Mediterranean region, the winter rainfall is caused by the passage of cyclones in the westerly wind belt which lies over this area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical grasslands (savannas) experience highly seasonal rainfall, with wet summers and long, dry winters. In Mediterranean regions, winter rainfall is brought by cyclonic storms associated with the equatorward shift of the westerly wind belt during the colder months.

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

Which of the following regions are characterized by little undergrowth, trees of several layers? 

  1. Tropical rain forest

  2. Tropical savanna

  3. Tropical desert

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

Tropical rainforests are characterized by a highly stratified structure with multiple layers of trees. Because the dense upper canopy blocks most of the sunlight, very little light reaches the forest floor, resulting in sparse undergrowth.

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

Which one of these lists of climatic zones is in the correct order of latitude (starting with the one nearest the equator)?

  1. Tundra, Deserts, Mediterranean, Equatorial

  2. Deserts, Tundra, Mediterranean, Equatorial

  3. Equatorial, Deserts, Mediterranean, Tundra

  4. Equatorial, Mediterranean, Deserts, Tundra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Starting from the equator (0 degrees latitude) and moving towards the poles, the climatic zones are encountered in the order of Equatorial (around the equator), Deserts (subtropical high-pressure belts, roughly 15-30 degrees), Mediterranean (mid-latitudes, roughly 30-45 degrees), and finally Tundra (high latitudes near the poles). This sequence correctly reflects the latitudinal progression from low to high latitudes.