46. This is the only sanctuary where Kashmiri Deer are found?
A. Kanha
B. Dachigam
C. Gir
D. Mudumalai
Answer: B
Explanation: Dachigam is a well known habitat for the Hangul (Kashmir Stag). They can be easily spotted in winters, when they hang out in the lower valleys. Other inhabitants at Dachigam are Musk deer, Brown Bear, Leopards, Jungle Cats, Himalayan black bear, and a few species of wild goat like the markhor and ibex.
47. The only sanctuary where kasturi stag is found is
A. Kanha
B. Dachigam
C. Gir
D. Mudumalai
Answer: B
Explanation: Dachigam National Park located 22km north of Srinagar in J & K has musk deer (Kasturi Mrig). Dachigam is made up of 10 Villages (Das Gaam).
48. Asiatic black bear and snow leopard is found in which of the following places?
A. Sundarbans National Park
B. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
C. Keoladeo National Park
D. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: B
Explanation: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers both National Parks are located in Uttarakhand state of India. Apart from a wide variety of flora these include fauna like Snow leopard & Asiatic black bear.
49. Heri Tiera Fomes (sundari tree) is a type of which of the following plants?
A. Tidal Forest
B. Thorn Forest
C. Mountain Forest
D. Taiga Forest
Answer: A
Explanation: Heritiera Fomes (Sundari tree) is a type of mangrove tree mostly found in the Sundarban delta of Ganga Brahmaputra rivers. It constitutes over 70% of forest in this area.
50. Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct?
A. In 1973 UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere
B. Biosphere reserves promote research on ecological conservation
C. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh
D. Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems
Answer: C
Explanation: The Nanda Devi National Park or Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, established in 1982 , is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m) in the state of Uttarakhand in northern India.
51. In which of the following States is Dampa Tiger Reserve situated?
A. Assam
B. Karnataka
C. Mizoram
D. Orissa
Answer: C
Explanation: Dampha Tiger Reserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary of Mizoram. It is situated on the border of India with Banglades in western mizoram.
52. Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an “Ecological Hot Spot”?
A. Western Himalayas
B. Eastern Himalayas
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Ghats
Answer: C
Explanation: Western Ghats have around 1800 endemic species. Most of them are endangered due to human activities in the region. Hence, it is made the bio-diversity hot spot so as to save receding species of this region.
53. Manas Sanctuary in Assam is known for
A. Elephants
B. Bears
C. Tigers
D. Wild ass
Answer: A
Explanation: Manas Sanctuary is famous for elephants. It is situated in Assam. It is also famous for Project Tiger.
54. Which of the following Bio-Reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions?
A. Nilgiri Bio-Reserve
B. Kaziranga Bio-Reserve
C. Mudumalai Bio-Reserve
D. Gir Bio-Reserve
Answer: D
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.
55. Which was the first scheme of “Biosphere Reserve Areas”?
A. Sundarban Biosphere Reserve
B. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
C. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
D. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Answer: B
Explanation: Biosphere Reserve Areas are the regions established by Indian government as ‘Biosphere Reserve’ in accordance with IUCN Category-V Protected areas. These are larger areas of natural habitat including one or more National Parks accompanied by buffer zones. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was first of this kind.
56. Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is famous for
A. Tiger
B. Bison
C. Birds
D. Elephants
Answer: A
Explanation: Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its tiger reserve, it lies in North-west of Nilgiri Hills(Blue Mountains), Tamil Nadu sharing its boundaries with Kerala & Karnataka.
57. The Silent valley of Kerala
A. Is only Evergreen Forest in India
B. Has trees of expensive construction wood
C. Is famous for picnic spot
D. Has rare species of Flora and Fauna.
Answer: D
Explanation: Silent Valley has tropical rain forests and temperate forests in higher reaches which are rare in this region. Most plant species are endemic to Western Ghats. Similarly, NilgiriTahr, Nilgiri Langur, liun tailed macaque are all endangered fauna species which are rare to be found.
58. Symbiotic Bacteria responsible for the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen are present in
A. Peas
B. Wheat
C. Corn
D. Oats
Answer: A
Explanation: Symbiotic bacteria responsible for the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen are present in peas. The symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria invade the root hairs of host plants, where they multiply and stimulate formation of root nodules, enlargements of plant cells and bacteria in intimate association.
59. Which one of the following weeds is effective in controlling water pollution caused by industrial emuents?
A. Parthenium
B. Elephant grass
C. Water hyacinth
D. Mogar grass
Answer: A
Explanation: No explanation is given for this question Let’s Discuss on Board
60. The state which produces largest number of orchids in India is
A. Assam
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Meghalaya
D. Sikkim
Answer: D
Explanation: Largest number of orchids are produced by Sikkim in India, Arunachal Pradesh has the capability to surpass Sikkim in this aspect.
