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

Teak, Green heart, Mahogany, Ebony and Logwood are likely to be found in _____________.

  1. tropical hardwood forests

  2. temperate hardwood forest

  3. coniferous forest

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

Teak, mahogany, ebony, greenheart, and logwood are dense, durable tropical hardwood trees. They are native to tropical regions and are highly valued for their timber.

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

Match the following.

List I(Vegetation) List II(Continents)
(A) Steppe (1) Australia
(B) Prarie (2) North America
(C) Pampas (3) South America
(D) Velds (4) Asia
(E) Down (5) Africa

  1. $A-4; B-2; C-3; D-5; E-1$

  2. $A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4; E-5$

  3. $A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4; E-5$

  4. $A-3; B-1; C-2; D-5; E-4$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct matches for these temperate grasslands are: Steppes are found in Eurasia/Asia (A-4), Prairies in North America (B-2), Pampas in South America (C-3), Velds in South Africa (D-5), and Downs in Australia (E-1). This corresponds to option A.

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

Saltbush, with juicy leaves, a good fodder is very common in ______.

  1. Nullarbor Plain

  2. Eastern Highlands

  3. Western Plateau

  4. Great Barrier Reef
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Saltbush is a highly salt-tolerant shrub with juicy leaves that serves as excellent fodder for sheep and cattle. It is widely distributed across the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, most notably in the Nullarbor Plain.

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

Identify the wrong statement:
(1) The Western half of Australia is formed of ancient rocks.
(2) Mt. Kosciusko is Australia's highest place.
(3) The most adaptable tree genus in Australia is the Eucalyptus.
(4) Australia is the oldest, lowest, flattest and driest continent in the world.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 4

  3. Only 2

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

All four statements are geographically accurate: the Western Plateau consists of ancient shield rocks, Mt. Kosciuszko is the highest peak, Eucalyptus is the most widespread genus, and Australia is widely characterized as the oldest, flattest, and driest inhabited continent. Therefore, none of the statements are wrong.

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

Social forestry is ____________.

  1. growing different types of plants together on private land.

  2. management of forest by cooperative societies.

  3. growing one type of plant in government owned land.

  4. growing and managing useful plants on government owned land.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Social forestry involves the involvement of local communities and cooperative societies in managing, protecting, and planting trees to meet local needs for fuel, fodder, and timber, while also restoring degraded lands.

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 codes given below.

  1. 1 and 4

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 , 2 and 3

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

Tropical rainforest soils are actually highly leached and nutrient-poor, and these regions experience minimal seasonal variation. The rapid and dense growth of vegetation is primarily driven by the continuous hot and wet climate and abundant sunlight, which maximize photosynthesis and rapid nutrient recycling.

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
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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

Consider the following statements.
1) National Parks are a special category of protected areas of land and sea coasts where people are an integral part of the system.
2) Sanctuaries are concerned with conservation of particular species.
3) Biosphere Reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 , 2 and 3

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

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

Statement 1 is incorrect because Biosphere Reserves, not National Parks, integrate human communities as part of the conservation system. Statement 3 is incorrect because Biosphere Reserves focus on entire ecosystems and genetic diversity rather than a single animal species. Wildlife sanctuaries (Statement 2) are indeed often designated to protect specific species or groups of species.