31. Where is famous “GIR” forest located?
A. Mysore
B. Kashmir
C. Gujarat
D. Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: Gir forests are natural habitat of Asiatic lions. Its known as Gir Forest National Park & Wildlife Santuary. It is located in Kathiawar region of Gujarat.
32. Namdapha is a national park in
A. Mizoram
B. Manipur
C. Tripura
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: Namdapha National Park is third largest in India. It is also a biodiversity hot spot in Eastern Himalayas. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It has tropical rain forests. It has Tiger reserve.
33. Which of the following state has, the highest percentage of forest cover?
A. Punjab
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Manipur
Answer: D
Explanation: Due to moist & humid climatic conditions towards the North-East India, almost all states are rich flora & fauna.
34. Which one among the following types of forests exhibits highest bio-diversity ?
A. Dry deciduous forest
B. Tropical rain forest
C. Moist deciduous forest
D. Mangrove forest
Answer: B
Explanation: Tropical rain forest types of forests exhibits highest bio-diversity. Tropical rainforests are known for their extreme biodiversity, posing a challenging problem in tropical ecology. A rain forest is simply an area of tall, mostly evergreen trees and a high amount of rainfall.
35. Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Jharkhand
Answer: B
Explanation: Bandhavgarah National Park is one of the popular National Parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India. It has a large breeding population of leopards and various species of deer.
36. Where is the Forest Reserch Insititute located?
A. Dehradun
B. Bhopal
C. Lucknow
D. Delhi
Answer: A
Explanation: Forest Research Institute is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is operated by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education.
37. First national park of India that was established in 1936 was named as
A. Kanha National Park
B. Bharatpur National Park
C. Hailey National Park
D. Rajaji National Park
Answer: C
Explanation: Hailey National Park which is also called as Jim Corbett National Park is in Nainital in Uttarakhand. It was established in 1936. It has tigers, elephants & Hundreds of bird species.
38. In terms of area, which of the following Indian state has the largest forest cover?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Chattisgarh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Orissa
Answer: C
Explanation: In terms of area, Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover. Madhya Pradesh with more than 77,000 sq kms of area forest cover.
39. Afforestation is the process of
A. Cleaning forests
B. Plantation
C. Cutting of forest
D. Collecting forest resources
Answer: B
Explanation: Afforestation is the planting of trees in the area where there was no forest cover earlier. It can also be termed as establishment of forests.
40. Kanha National Park saving the rare and almost extinct species of the Swamp Deer, also known as
A. Barasingha
B. Black Buck
C. Chinkara
D. Nilgai
Answer: A
Explanation: Swamp deer is a deer species distributed in the Indian subcontinent. Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is a home for this specie. Swamp deer is also known as “Barasingha”.
41. Kanchenjunga National Park is located in
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. West Bengal
C. Sikkim
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: C
Explanation: Kanchenjunga National Park, also known as Khangchendzonga National Park, located in Sikkim. It is also a biosphere reserve. It became the World Heritage Site on 17 July 2016. It has musk deers, snow leopard as an important species.
42. Which is the first national park of India?
A. Jim Corbett National Park
B. Similipal National Park
C. Dachigam National Park
D. Hazaribagh National Park
Answer: A
Explanation: Earlier known as Hailey National Park, Jim Corbett National Park got established in 1936. in Nainital to Protect Bengal tiger.
43. Consider the following statements:,1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.,2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.,3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 2 and 3
Answer: C
Explanation: The statements given that are correct are the boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation and in a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
44. The most dangerous effect of excessive deforestation is
A. Loss of forest
B. Loss of other plants
C. Destruction of habitat of wild animals
D. Soil erosion
Answer: C
Explanation: Destruction of habitat of wild animals, As the forests are shrinking due to deforestation, the wild animals are loosing on their natural habitits risking survival.
45. Two important rivers – one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha – merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
A. Bhitarkanika
B. Chandipur-on-sea
C. Gopalpur-on-sea
D. Simlipal
Answer: A
Explanation: Bhitarkanika is a unique habitat of Mangrove Forests criss-crossed with numerous creeks and mud flats located in Kendrapara district of Orissa. One of the largest Mangrove Eco systems in India, Bhitarkanika is home to diverse flora and fauna.
