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Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 1

Consider the following sanctuaries of India:

1. Periyar

2. Dachigam

3. Sariska

4. Kanha

Which one among the following is the correct sequence of locations

of the above sanctuaries from south to north?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 1
Periyar (Kerala), Kanha (M.P.), Sariska (Rajasthan),

Dachigam (J.K.) is the correct sequence from south to north.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 2

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given tiger reserves of India from North to South?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 2
  • The Dudhwa National Park is a national park in the Terai of Uttar Pradesh, India, and covers an area of 490.3 km2, with a buffer zone of 190 km2. It is part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.

  • Kanha National Park, also known as Kanha Tiger Reserve, is a vast expanse of grassland and forest in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Tigers, jackals and wild pigs can be spotted in Kanha Meadows.

  • Indravati Tiger Reserves is a Tiger Reserve area in Chhattisgarh. Bandipur National Park, an 874-sq.-km forested reserve in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, is known for its small population of tigers.

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Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 3

Consider the following statements

1. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park of India.

2. It was one of the nine tiger reserves created at the launch of the

Project Tiger in 1973.

3. Initially it was named as ‘Hailey National Park’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 4

Among the following forest types in India, which one occupies the largest area?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 4
  • The Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests is a tropical moist broadleaf forest of east-central India.
  • It covers an area of 341,100 square kilometres extending across portions of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, and Telangana states.
Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 5

Which one of the following national parks are located near Chamoli?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 5
The Nanda Devi National Park is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi(7,816 m) in Uttarakhand.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 6

Which one of the following states has the largest forest area to its total land area?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 6
According to the 2011 Forest Survey of India. Mizoram has the third-highest total forest cover with 1,594,000 hectares and highest percentage area (90.68%) covered by forests, among the states of India.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 7

In which one of the following states is Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary located?

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Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 8

Kanha National Park belongs to which one among the following biogeographical areas in the world?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 8

Kanha National Park belongs to tropical moist dry deciduous forest. It is a tiger reserve of India and the largest the national park of Madhya Pradesh

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 9

Which of the following longitudes is known as “standard Meridian” in India?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 9
82°30’ E has been taken as the standard meridian in India.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 10

Which one of the following has evergreen forest?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 10
Western ghats spread over parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra are rich in biodiversity due to presence of evergreen forests.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 11

Which one of the following has a protected mangrove region?

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Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 12

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

 National Park State

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 12
Incorrectly Matched National Parks:
The correct answer is option D: Pin Valley - Jammu & Kashmir. Let's examine the other options to understand why they are correctly matched:
A: Bandipur - Karnataka
- Bandipur National Park is located in the state of Karnataka in India.
- It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including rare species like tigers and elephants.
- Bandipur National Park is a popular tourist destination and a designated Tiger Reserve.
B: Rajaji - Uttarakhand
- Rajaji National Park is situated in the state of Uttarakhand in India.
- It is named after C. Rajagopalachari, a prominent freedom fighter and the first Governor-General of independent India.
- Rajaji National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, including a variety of wildlife and bird species.
C: Simlipal - Odisha
- Simlipal National Park is located in the state of Odisha in India.
- It is one of the largest and most important tiger reserves in the country.
- Simlipal National Park is famous for its lush green forests, waterfalls, and unique wildlife.
D: Pin Valley - Jammu & Kashmir
- This is the incorrectly matched option.
- Pin Valley National Park is actually located in Himachal Pradesh, not Jammu & Kashmir.
- Pin Valley National Park is known for its high-altitude desert landscape, snow leopards, and rare flora.
In conclusion, the correctly matched options are A: Bandipur - Karnataka, B: Rajaji - Uttarakhand, and C: Simlipal - Odisha. Option D: Pin Valley - Jammu & Kashmir is not correctly matched as Pin Valley National Park is situated in Himachal Pradesh.
Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 13

The Marine National Park is located in— 

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 13

The Marine National Park is located in the Gulf of Kutch.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 14

The largest reserves of sal forest is found in—

(a) Nilgiri hills

(b) Dun valley

(c) Aravallies

(d) Assam


Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 14

The largest reserves of Sal forest is found in Assam.

 

 

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 15

The valley of flowers is located in—

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The valley of flowers is located in Garhwal Himalaya.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 16

The ‘Blackbuck National Park’ situated in the Indian State of

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 16
The ‘Black Buck National park’ is situated in the Indian state of GJ

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 17

Where is the First Biosphere Reserve of India located?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 17
Nilgiri is the first Biosphere Reserve formed in 1986.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 18

Consider the following sentences concerning the Keibul Lamjao National Park-

1. The park was initially declared as a Sanctuary in 1966, to

preserve the natural refuge of the endangered Brow--

antlered deer Sangai (Rucervus eldi eldi).

2. The Keibul Lamjao, the only floating national park in the world

and located near Moirang in the Bishnupur district of the

state of Manipur.

3. It was established as a National Park in the year of 1977.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 18
Keibul Lamjao National Park

1. The park was initially declared as a sanctuary in 1966, to preserve the natural refuge of the endangered Brow - antlered Deer Sangai.

2. The Keibul Lamjao, the only floating National Park in the world and located near Moirang in the Bishnupur district of the state of Manipur.

3. It was established as a National Park in the year of 1977.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 19

Bhitarkanika Mangroves are in the state of—

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 19
Bhitarkanika Mangroves are in the state of Odisha.

Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 20

A Sandy and Saline area is the natural habitat of Indian animal species. The animal is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vegetation & Wildlife - 2 - Question 20
Great Indian Bustard is found in Gujarat, Rajasthan and surrounding areas, facing stress due to habitat destruction.
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