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Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Consider the following statements.
1) In India , Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only.
2) In India, Slow Ioris lives in the dense forest of the North -East.
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Red Panda is found in the Eastern Himalayas, not just the Western Himalayas. The Slow Loris is indeed found in the dense forests of Northeast India.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

The niche of an animal is best defined as ____________.

  1. the number of individuals of the species, the environment will support.

  2. the same as its habitat.

  3. all the ways an animal fits into its environment.

  4. the specific part for which organism is best suited.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

An ecological niche describes the functional role of an organism in its environment, including how it uses resources and interacts with other species, essentially the 'part' it plays in the ecosystem.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

The first marine sanctuary in India , within its bounds coral reefs , mollusca , dolphins , tortoises and various kinds of sea birds , has been established in __________.

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Gulf of Kachchh

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

The Gulf of Kachchh in Gujarat is home to India's first marine national park and sanctuary, protecting rich coral reefs, diverse marine life, and coastal ecosystems. Sunderbans and Chilika have different protection designations or timelines.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Match List I with List II.
     List I                           List II
A. Vembanad              1. Tamil Nadu
B. Achru                    2. Kerala

C. Kunda Pura          3. Karnataka
D. Point Calimere     4. Maharashtra

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

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

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

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

Vembanad is in Kerala (A-2), Achru is in Maharashtra (B-4), Kunda Pura is in Karnataka (C-3), and Point Calimere is in Tamil Nadu (D-1).

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

With respect to protect elephant , choose the correct statement.
1) a centrally sponsored scheme that was started in 1992.
2) It aims to protect elephant and their habitat only.
3) Man-animal conflict is part of this project
4) Dandeli Elephant Reserve is the new elephant reserve located in Tamil Nadu.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 3

  2. 1 , 2 and 3

  3. 1 , 2 and 4

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Project Elephant was launched in 1992 (1). It addresses man-animal conflict (3). Statement 2 is too restrictive (it protects habitat and corridors, not 'only' elephants). Statement 4 is incorrect as Dandeli is in Karnataka, not Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

When one animal is used to suppress another, it is called this. e.g., if snakes are encouraged in an area, the rodent population will be controlled. What is the term used?

  1. Technical control of pests

  2. Pest control

  3. Botanical control of pests

  4. Biological control of pests
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Biological control involves using natural predators, parasites, or pathogens to manage pest populations, such as using snakes to control rodents.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

Select the correct sequence of food chain in the arctic waters from the following.

  1. zooplankton - diatoms - fish - polar bear - seal

  2. diatoms - zooplankton - fish - seal - polar bear

  3. fish - diatoms - seal - zooplankton - polar bear

  4. diatoms - fish - polar bear - seal - zooplankton
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Arctic marine ecosystems, diatoms are the primary producers. These are consumed by zooplankton, which are then eaten by fish, followed by seals, and finally the apex predator, the polar bear.

Multiple choice general knowledge resources of india and world animal husbandry and fishery green and white revolution agriculture in indian economy

The state which records the highest productivity of fish (per unit area) in India is _________.

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Odisha

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

Kerala is widely recognized for having the highest fish productivity per unit area in India due to its extensive coastline and favorable backwater conditions.