UPSC Geography Ecology and Ecosystem Biodiversity Question Bank

done Biosphere Reserves - II Total Questions - 30

• question_answer1)
  Arrange the following biosphere reserves in descending order in respect of area and select the correct area using the code given below:

  1. Cold Desert

  2. Gulf of Mannar

  3. Kachchh

  4. Sundarban

  A)
  Kachchh, Gulf of Mannar, Sundarban and Cold Desert done clear
  B)
  Kachchh, Sundarban, Gulf of Mannar and Cold Desert done clear
  C)
  Sundarban, Kachchh, Cold Desert and Gulf of Mannar done clear
  D)
  Sundarban, Cold Desert, Gulf of Mannar and Kachchh done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Arrange the following biosphere reserves in ascending order of area and select the correct area using the code given below:

  1. Dibru-Saikhowa

  2. Great Nicobar

  3. Manas

  4. Nokrek

  A)
  Great Nicobar, Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa and Nokrek done clear
  B)
  Great Nicobar, Dibru-Saikhowa, Manas, and Nokrek done clear
  C)
  Dibru-Saikhowa, Great Nicobar, Nokrek and Manas done clear
  D)
  Dibru-Saikhowa, Nokrek, Great Nicobar and Manas done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Identify the set of biosphere reserves which are in the list of World Network of Biosphere Reserves:
  A)
  Nokrek, Simlipal, Seshachalam and Sundarban done clear
  B)
  Gulf of Mannar, Panchmarhi, Nanda Devi and Nokrek done clear
  C)
  Panchmarhi, Kachchh, Nanda Devi, and Sundarban done clear
  D)
  Gulf of Mannar, Nanda Devi, Sundarban, and Manas done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  List I (Valley/National Park)	List II (Biosphere Reserve)
  (A) Aie Valley	1. Cold Desert
  (B) Lhonak Valley	2. Manas
  (C) Pin Valley	3. Nilgiri
  (D) Silent Valley	4. Khangchendzonga

  A)
  a-2       b-4       c-3        d-1                       done clear
  B)
  a-2       b-4       c-1        d-3 done clear
  C)
   a-4       b-3       c-2        d-1 done clear
  D)
  a-4       b-2       c-1       d-3 done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Which one of the following biosphere reserves is known as the 'Fossil Park of the World?
  A)
  Achanakmar-Amarkantak      done clear
  B)
  Panchmarhi done clear
  C)
  Cold Desert done clear
  D)
  Sundarban done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve is a predominantly tribal landscape.

  2. Tribal people are absent in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve .

  3. The society of Sundarban Biosphere Reserve represents a blend of Hindu Muslim unity.

  4. The people living in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve are scared of nature and ferocious animals.

  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_answer7)
  Melanistic Tigers, Asian Elephants, Ruddy Mongoose and Giant Squirrel are the characteristic fauna of which of the following biosphere reserves?
  A)
  Manas              done clear
  B)
  Seshachalam done clear
  C)
  Simlipal   done clear
  D)
  Sundarban done clear
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• question_answer8)
  The largest sized most colourful butterflies are found in the state of:
  A)
  Meghalaya done clear
  B)
  Mizoram done clear
  C)
  Nagaland                     done clear
  D)
  Tripura done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve?
  A)
  This biosphere reserve lies at the junction of Vindhyan and Satpura Mountain in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. done clear
  B)
  Frequent fires are a major problem of this biosphere reserve. done clear
  C)
  Its forest cover is least altered by man. done clear
  D)
  Its flora includes mahua, tendu, and the fauna consists of leopard and sloth bear. done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A biosphere reserve consists of core zone, buffer zone and transition zone.

  2. Tourists are not allowed in the core zone.

  3. The transition zone surrounds the buffer zone.

  4. The buffer zone surrounds the core area zone.

   
  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_answer11)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
  The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve has wide altitude range i.e. 1200-8000 m above sea level. done clear
  B)
  The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve lies in the West Himalayan Biogeographic Province. done clear
  C)
  The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve has the shrines of Hindus and Sikhs. done clear
  D)
  The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve has two core areas. done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Which one of the following Biosphere Reserves is not a part of "Hotspot?
  A)
  Dehang-Dibang               done clear
  B)
  Dibru- Saikhowa done clear
  C)
  Nilgiri                       done clear
  D)
  Simlipal done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Wetlands are generally shallow water-bodies.

  2. They are generally less than 3 meters in depth.

  3. Red-tide occurs in tropical lakes 2.

  4. Red-tide is a misnomer.

  A)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct     done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
  1, 23 and 4 are correct done clear
  D)
  1, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer14)
  The Critically Endangered Species do not fulfill which one of the following criterion:
  A)
  Reduction in population size of a species 70% over the last 10 years. done clear
  B)
  Quantitative analysis showing the probability of extinction in wild at least 50 % in the last 10 years? time. done clear
  C)
  Population size less than 50 mature individuals. done clear
  D)
  Species occupying the areas of extreme climates. done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Examine the following statements about the objectives of 'Biosphere Reserves5 and select the correct code given below:

  1. In-situ conservation of biodiversity ranging from genes to ecosystems.

  2. Widening the understanding of ecosystems through research, monitoring and training.

  3. To achieve improved quality of life for indigenous communities living in and around

  4. To achieve sustainable development.

  A)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 are correct done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4 are correct     done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
  India has 2.4 % of the world's land area done clear
  B)
  India accounts 7-8 % of the recorded species of the world done clear
  C)
  India has 12 Biogeographic Zones. done clear
  D)
  India consists of Palaearctic Realm and the rest as Malayan Realm. done clear
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• question_answer17)
  The 'under water tropical rainforest's are found in the:
  A)
  The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve done clear
  B)
  Kachchh Biosphere Reserve done clear
  C)
  Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve done clear
  D)
  Sundarban Biosphere Reserve done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Consider the following statements about the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Nanda Devi Basin was declared as Nanda Devi Sanctuary in 1939.

  2. The Valley of Flowers was declared as National Park in 1980.

  3. The Nanda Devi was declared as a biosphere reserve in 1988.

  4. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve was included in the MAB -World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2004.

  A)
  1, 2, and 3 are correct    done clear
  B)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 4 are correct     done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 are correct done clear
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• question_answer19)
  The largest 'Mangal diversity 'in the world is found in which of the following biosphere reserves?
  A)
  Achanakmar - Amarkantak     done clear
  B)
  Gulf of Mannar done clear
  C)
  Kachchh                    done clear
  D)
  Sundarbans done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Gette village which is highest human settlement in the world lies in the:
  A)
  Cold Desert   done clear
  B)
  Dehang-Dibang done clear
  C)
  Khangchendzonga            done clear
  D)
  Nanda Devi done clear
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• question_answer21)
  The tropical evergreen, moist deciduous and dry deciduous vegetation is found in which of the following iosphere reserves?
  A)
  Dibru Saikhowa              done clear
  B)
  Panchmarhi done clear
  C)
  Simlipal       done clear
  D)
  Sundarbans done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Which one of the National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
  A)
  Bhitarkanika National park done clear
  B)
  Keibul Lamjao National Park done clear
  C)
  Keoladeo Ghana National Park done clear
  D)
  Sultanpur National Park done clear
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• question_answer23)
  With reference to 'Dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is /are correct?

  1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.

  2. It is found along the coast of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu.

  3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

                      Select the correct answer using the code given below:        
  A)
  1 and 2                        done clear
  B)
  2 only                   done clear
  C)
  1 and 3                  done clear
  D)
  3 only                   done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
  A)
  Saltwater crocodile             done clear
  B)
  Olive Ridley Turtle      done clear
  C)
  Gangetic Dolphin   done clear
  D)
  Gharial      done clear
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• question_answer25)
            Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to sub-tropical, temperate and arctic?
  A)
  Khangchendzonga National Park done clear
  B)
  Nanda Devi National park done clear
  C)
  Neora Valley National Park done clear
  D)
  Namdhapa National Park done clear
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• question_answer26)
  'Bio-Carbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscape' is managed by the:
  A)
  Asian Development Bank done clear
  B)
  International Monetary Fund done clear
  C)
  United Nations Environmental Programme done clear
  D)
  World Bank done clear
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• question_answer27)
  With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)': consider the following:

  1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills,

  2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.

  Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?   
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only                   done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2            done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2  done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Which one of the following is not correctly matched?          
  A)

  (Rivers)	(Biosphere Reserve)
  Dudhi and Tawa	Achanakmar-Amarkantak

  done clear
  B)

  (Rivers)	(Biosphere Reserve)
  Bhavani and Kabini	Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

  done clear
  C)

  (Rivers)	(Biosphere Reserve)
  Matia and Bidya Rivers	Sundarbans

  done clear
  D)

  (Rivers)	(Biosphere Reserve)
  Salanadi and Tel	Simlipal

  done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Which one of the following biosphere reserves contain evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous species, bamboo patches, riverine forests and grasslands?
  A)
  Nilgiri done clear
  B)
  Nokrek done clear
  C)
  Panchmarhi                   done clear
  D)
  Seshachalam done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. Sundarbans is the only mangrove in the world which is inhabited by tigers.

  2. The Sundarban Biosphere Reserve was included in the World Heritage list in 1989, and included in UNESCO World Network of Biospheres Reserves in 2001.

  3. Sundarbans saves Kolkata and suburbs from annual high gales from the sea

  4. Sundarbans is the largest contiguous mangrove patch on globe.

  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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