UPSC Geography Ecology and Ecosystem Biodiversity Question Bank

done Biodiversity Total Questions - 30

• question_answer1)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. In the altitudinal zonation of the Himalayas, vegetation is found of all the terrestrial biomes of the world.

  2. The alpine pastures are found in the Lesser Himalayas and the Siwaliks.

  3. The lowest biodiversity is found in the Tundra Biome.

  A)
  1 and 2 are correct        done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 are correct done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 are correct        done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Arrange the following vegetations in altitudinal zonation and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Alpine Pastures

  2. Needle Forests

  3. Temperate Deciduous

  4. Tropical Rain Forests

  A)
  4, 3, 2 and 1        done clear
  B)
  4, 3, 1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  3, 4, 1 and 2              done clear
  D)
  3, 4, 2 and 1 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Which one of the following biomes is least altered by man?
  A)
  Savanna                      done clear
  B)
  Mediterranean done clear
  C)
  Equatorial                    done clear
  D)
  Boreal Forests done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Arrange the following trees in a descending order of height and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Brazil nut

  2. Baobab

  3. Elm

  4. Redwood

  A)
  Brazil nut, Redwood, Baobab, and Elm done clear
  B)
  Redwood, Brazil nut. Baobab and Elm done clear
  C)
  Redwood, Brazil nut, Elm and Baobab done clear
  D)
  Brazil nut, Redwood, Elm, and Baobab done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Mangroves are large flowering shrubs or trees that grow mainly in tropical coastal water.

  2. Sundari and Mangal are typical species of mangroves.

  Code:
  A)
  Only 1 is correct         done clear
  B)
  Only 2 is correct done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2 are correct done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 is correct done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which one of the following is not a unique animal of India?
  A)
  Blackbuck                    done clear
  B)
         Golden Langur done clear
  C)
         Pygmy hog                   done clear
  D)
         Spotted Deer done clear
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• question_answer7)
  The Yakka Skink Lizard and Ornamental snake are found in:
  A)
  Africa                           done clear
  B)
         Australia done clear
  C)
         Asia                             done clear
  D)
         South America done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. There is total absence of trees in Tundra Biome.

  2. The Arctic Tundra is characterized by a general absence of insolation and sunlight.

  3. The stems and leaves of tundra herbs are close to the ground surface.

  4. In Tundra, the temperature of the ground is relatively higher than that of the overlying air.

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct          done clear
  B)
         1, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
         1, 2 and 4 are correct           done clear
  D)
         1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Rodents are not found in Tundra Biome.

  2. All animals of Tundra are migratory.

  3. Tundra vegetation is known Cryophytes.

  A)
  1 and 2 are correct                  done clear
  B)
         1 and 3 are correct done clear
  C)
         1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
  D)
         2 and 3 are correct done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which one of the following is an endangered species of India?
  A)
  Bengal Tiger                  done clear
  B)
         Nilgiri Tahr done clear
  C)
         Indian Python                 done clear
  D)
         Pygmy Hog done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  List I (Type of Species)	List II (Name of Species)
  (A) Endangered Species	1. Caribu
  (B) Normal Species	2. Black Bear
  (C) Rare Species	3. Nilgiri Tahr
  (D) Vulnerable Species	4. Rodent

  A)
  A- 3     B-4      C-1        D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-3      B-4       C-2        D-1 done clear
  C)
  A-4      B-3       C-2        D-1 done clear
  D)
  A-4      B-3       C-1        D-2 done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Located in the Amravati District of Maharashtra, Melghat is a tiger reserve.

  2. The Narmada River flows through the northern end of the Melghat sanctuary.

  3. Melghat is located on the southern offshot of the Satpura Range, called Gawligarh.

  A)
  1 and 2 are correct        done clear
  B)
         1 and 3 are correct done clear
  C)
         2 and 3 are correct        done clear
  D)
         1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
  A)

  Asian Elephant

  Endangered Species

  done clear
  B)

  Gharial

  Critically Endangered Reptile

  done clear
  C)

  Himalyan Tahr

  Extinct Species

  done clear
  D)

  Dugong (Sea Cow)

  Vulnerable Species

  done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Dachigam National Park is known for Hangal.

  2. Dudhwa National Park is known for the conservation of endangered forest species.

  3. Siberian birds are associated with Keoladeov Sanctuary.

  4. Clouded Leopard is associated with Namdhapa National Park.

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct     done clear
  B)
         1, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
         2, 3 and 4 are correct     done clear
  D)
         1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve of India.

  2. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve has been recognised among the Global Biodiversity Hotspots.

  3. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is located at the tri-junction of three southern states of India

  4. The core area of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is more than that of the transitional area

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct     done clear
  B)
                     1, 2 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
         1, 3 and 4 are correct     done clear
  D)
         1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve?
  A)
  Temperature varies between \[{{4}^{o}}\] to \[{{41}^{o}}C\]                       done clear
  B)
         Rainfall varies between 50 to 700 cm.                         done clear
  C)
         Its largest core area lies in the state of Tamil Nadu.    done clear
  D)
         It is represented by sholas (stunted trees) and savanna grassland vegetation,      done clear
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• question_answer17)
                                               The virgin evergreen forest ecosystems devoid of altered land use practice are found in:
  A)
  Brahmaputra Valley           done clear
  B)
         Barak Valley done clear
  C)
         Silent Valley done clear
  D)
         Valley of Flowers done clear
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• question_answer18)
  The natural vegetation of a biome has smooth, slender trunks, thin bark and no branches in the lower 2/3rd part of the trunk. Such floral species are found in:
  A)
  Brazil    done clear
  B)
         China done clear
  C)
         Spain                      done clear
  D)
         Siberia done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
  India has only 2.4 per cent of the total land area of the world done clear
  B)
         India accounts for 7-8 % of the recorded species of the world done clear
  C)
         India has 41 tiger reserves. done clear
  D)
         India has 18 Biosphere Reserves. done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located at the juncture of the Great Himalayas and the Zanskar Range of trans-Himalayas.

  2. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve represents an ecotone between the eastern and western phytogeographic region.

  3. In Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, a large number of traditional crops, fruits and vegetables are grown.

  A)
  1 and 2 are correct        done clear
  B)
         1 and 3 are correct done clear
  C)
         2 and 3 are correct        done clear
  D)
         1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
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• question_answer21)
  The main issues of concern of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve are:

  1. Unregulated religious tourism.

  2. Poor infrastructure for management and conducting long term studies.

  3. Increasing frequency of international tourists.

  4. Increasing frequency of park-people conflicts.

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct     done clear
  B)
         1, 2 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
         1, 2 and 4 are correct    done clear
  D)
         1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
  Sundarban is the second largest contiguous mangrove on the globe after the Brazilian coast. done clear
  B)
         Sundarban represents the largest mangal species diversity on globe. done clear
  C)
         The Buffer Zone of Sundarban Biosphere Reserve is used by local people for silviculture, pisciculture and apiculture. done clear
  D)
         Tourism has detrimental effects on Sundarban mangrove ecosystem. done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Which of the following sets represents the tribes of the Simlipal Biosphere Reserve?
  A)
  Gonda, Munda, Santhal and Kharias done clear
  B)
         Bhumij, Munda, Santhal and Chenchu done clear
  C)
         Bathudi, Kadar, Mankadias, and Santhal done clear
  D)
         Ho, Kolha, Munda, and Shompen done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Which one of the following biosphere reserves is known as the 'Genetic Express Highway?
  A)
  Achanakmar-Amarkantak      done clear
  B)
         Panchmarhi done clear
  C)
         Simlipal                     done clear
  D)
         Seshachalam done clear
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• question_answer25)
  The Gene Pool of the feral horses which are the direct offshoot of the domestic horse is the
  A)
  Dehang-Dibang               done clear
  B)
         Dibru-Saikhowa done clear
  C)
         Nokrek                      done clear
  D)
         Simlipal done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:                                     

  1. The Great Rann owes its origin to the transgression of the sea water of the Arabian Sea entering through the Kori Creek.

  2. Tidal waters of the Arabian Sea through the Kori inundates the Great Rann.

  3. The Luni River discharges its water in the Great Rann in the monsoon season.

  A)
  1 and 2 are correct       done clear
  B)
         1 and 3 are correct done clear
  C)
         2 and 3 are correct       done clear
  D)
         1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Which one of the following is not correct?
  A)
  The Kachchh Biosphere Reserve has high concentration of Indian Wild Ass. done clear
  B)
         The Kachchh Biosphere Reserve is a breeding congregation of Lesser Flamingo. done clear
  C)
         The Dhanwar, Kol Kanwar and Chamar tribes inhabit the Kachchh Biosphere Reserve. done clear
  D)
         The Kachchh Biosphere Reserve is characterised by Mac Queen's Bustard. done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Kachchh Biosphere Reserve?
  A)
  It has scarce water availability to wildlife during summers. done clear
  B)
         It has inadequate storage capacity due to less number of ponds (vantalavs). done clear
  C)
         Insufficient eco-development activities. done clear
  D)
         Rich fodder availability throughout the year. done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Eco-tourism and eco-development activities are encouraged in the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve.

  2. The major occupations include agriculture, horticulture and sheep and goat rearing.

  3. Apple, potato, wheat and barley are the main crops of the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve.

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
  B)
         1 and 2 are correct done clear
  C)
         2 and 3 are correct        done clear
  D)
         1 and 3 are correct done clear
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• question_answer30)
  The Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudari, Anjandari, Vishbhadri, Narayandri and Venkatadri peaks lie in which of the following biosphere reserves?
  A)
  Achanakmar-Amarkantak done clear
  B)
         Agasthyamalai done clear
  C)
         Panchmarhi                  done clear
  D)
         Seshachalam done clear
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