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This section includes 46 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Geography knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Food chain is the sequence of transfer of energy from the lower levels to the upper or higher trophic level. 2. Food chain is the way an organism obtains physical, chemical and biological factors it needs to survive. |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | Only 1 is correct |
| C. | Only 2 is correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 1 is correct | |
| 2. |
Which one of the following statements is correct about saprophytes? |
| A. | Saprophyte is a herbivore. |
| B. | Saprophyte is dependent on other organic matter. |
| C. | Saprophyte is an organism that obtains its food from the atmosphere. |
| D. | Saprophyte is a micro-organism that lives on decaying matter. |
| Answer» C. Saprophyte is an organism that obtains its food from the atmosphere. | |
| 3. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The synthesis of organic compounds from inorganic compounds using energy stored in inorganic substances (sulphur, ammonia and hydrogen) is known as chemosynthesis. 2. The organisms at the bottom of oceans and dark caves develop through the process of chemosynthesis. |
| A. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | Only 1 is correct |
| C. | Only 2 is correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 1 is correct | |
| 4. |
Air pollution results in the: |
| A. | Depletion of ozone layer |
| B. | Increase in concentration of greenhouse gases in atmosphere |
| C. | Decrease in quality of air |
| D. | Poverty among population |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Which one of the following cities is most vulnerable to earthquake? |
| A. | Amritsar |
| B. | Bhopal |
| C. | Patna |
| D. | Shillong |
| Answer» C. Patna | |
| 6. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Earthquakes are caused due to disequilibrium in any part of the crust of the Earth. 2. The movement of plates always result into volcanic eruptions. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 7. |
Consider the following statements about the factors of soil erosion and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The length, gradient and curvature of slope. 2. The quantity and intensity of rainfall 3. Cover of vegetation 4. Variations in temperature. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
The Kurinji species of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve gregariously flowers once in: |
| A. | 4 years |
| B. | 8 years |
| C. | 12 years |
| D. | 16 years |
| Answer» D. 16 years | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is the first of its kind in South East Asia 2. It is located in the Indian and Sri-Lankan parts of the Gulf of Mannar. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 10. |
The Kalakad Mundanthurai Peppara, Shendumey sanctuaries lie in: |
| A. | Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve |
| B. | Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve |
| C. | Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve |
| D. | Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve |
| Answer» C. Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve | |
| 11. |
The tribes ofBanias, Hajjons, Koches and Robhas are the dwellers of which one of the following biosphere reserves? |
| A. | Manas |
| B. | Nokrek |
| C. | Panchmarhi |
| D. | Simlipal |
| Answer» C. Panchmarhi | |
| 12. |
Identify the set of biosphere reserves which are in the list of World Network of Biosphere Reserves: |
| A. | Nokrek, Simlipal, Seshachalam and Sundarban |
| B. | Gulf of Mannar, Panchmarhi, Nanda Devi and Nokrek |
| C. | Panchmarhi, Kachchh, Nanda Devi, and Sundarban |
| D. | Gulf of Mannar, Nanda Devi, Sundarban, and Manas |
| Answer» C. Panchmarhi, Kachchh, Nanda Devi, and Sundarban | |
| 13. |
'Bio-Carbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscape' is managed by the: |
| A. | Asian Development Bank |
| B. | International Monetary Fund |
| C. | United Nations Environmental Programme |
| D. | World Bank |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
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 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 15. |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves is not correctly matched? |
| A. | (Biosphere Reserve/National Park) (River) Bori Tiger Reserve Tawa River |
| B. | (Biosphere Reserve/National Park) (River) Hamis National Park Rumbok River |
| C. | (Biosphere Reserve/National Park) (River) Melghat Tapi River |
| D. | (Biosphere Reserve/National Park) (River) Nagarhole N.P Must River |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Arrange the following Tiger Reserves on the basis of area in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Gurughasidas Tiger Reserve 2. Indravati Tiger Reserve 3. Nagarjunsagar Tiger Reserve |
| A. | Nagarjunsagar, Gurughasidas and Indravati |
| B. | Indravati, Nagarjunsagar and Gurughasidas |
| C. | Gurughasidas, Indravati and Nagarjunsagar |
| D. | Nagarjunsagar, Indravati and Gurughasidas |
| Answer» B. Indravati, Nagarjunsagar and Gurughasidas | |
| 17. |
The total number of biosphere reserves of India at present on the World Network of Biosphere Reserves is: |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» D. 10 | |
| 18. |
The Biosphere Reserves Programme was launched by the UNESCO in |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1972 |
| C. | 1974 |
| D. | 1976 |
| Answer» C. 1974 | |
| 19. |
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 |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct | |
| 20. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Kachchh Biosphere Reserve? |
| A. | It has scarce water availability to wildlife during summers. |
| B. | It has inadequate storage capacity due to less number of ponds (vantalavs). |
| C. | Insufficient eco-development activities. |
| D. | Rich fodder availability throughout the year. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
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 |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
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 |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 23. |
Kibber (4205 m) and Gette (4270 m) villages are the highest in the worlThese villages are located in the: |
| A. | Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve |
| B. | Hamis National Park (Ladakh) |
| C. | Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve |
| D. | Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve |
| Answer» B. Hamis National Park (Ladakh) | |
| 24. |
The number of agreements that emerged out of the Earth Summit were: |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» C. 6 | |
| 25. |
With reference to an organization known as 'Bird Life International' which one of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of Conservation Organizations 2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots5 originated from this organization 3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas' Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 26. |
Vestigial organs are those present in the living beings without functions gives and mark the correct option for vestigeal organs in humans |
| A. | Vermifrom appendix |
| B. | mammary glands of male |
| C. | nicitating membrane in eyes |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
The remains of mummies denote |
| A. | The kind of preservative technique in that era |
| B. | Evolutionary reveal |
| C. | Historical reveals |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Consider the following statements : A. Life can originate on earth from pre-existing life only. B. The atmosphere of the primitive earth was reducing. Which of these statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | A only |
| B. | B only |
| C. | Both A and B |
| D. | Neither A nor B |
| Answer» D. Neither A nor B | |
| 29. |
All producers are |
| A. | Food making organisms |
| B. | Make food in the presence of sunlight with chlorophyll |
| C. | All autotrophs |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
All are ecosystems except |
| A. | Forest |
| B. | Grassland |
| C. | Garden |
| D. | Sun |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices: [IAS Prelim] 1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terracing 4. Wind breaks Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India. |
| A. | 1, 2, and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
In the context of ecology and environment, what does the Red Data Book pertain to? [CDS] |
| A. | Details of harmful levels of various pollutants |
| B. | A complete list of all endangered plants and animals |
| C. | A description of the consequences of nuclear holocaust |
| D. | A description of the sociological and psychological consequence of genetically modified plants and animals |
| Answer» B. A complete list of all endangered plants and animals | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following processes of weathering belongs to both mechanical and chemical weathering? [NDA] |
| A. | Crystallization |
| B. | Exfoliation |
| C. | Hydration |
| D. | Carbonation |
| Answer» C. Hydration | |
| 34. |
A biogeographic region with significant reservoir of biodiversity that is under threat from humans is called as [NDA] |
| A. | bio endangered region |
| B. | bio diversity hotspot |
| C. | bio diversity reservoir |
| D. | environmentally endangered region |
| Answer» C. bio diversity reservoir | |
| 35. |
In terms of the evolution of organisms, which one among the following is the most advanced? [NDA] |
| A. | Bat |
| B. | Pigeon |
| C. | Shark |
| D. | Vulture |
| Answer» B. Pigeon | |
| 36. |
To which of the following types of animals are Salamanders closely related? [NDA] |
| A. | Dolphins and Whales |
| B. | Frogs and Toads |
| C. | Prawns and Crabs |
| D. | Seals and Walruses |
| Answer» C. Prawns and Crabs | |
| 37. |
In evolution which animals class is between entirely water living to land |
| A. | fishes and reptile |
| B. | fishes & reptiles |
| C. | reptiles and Amphibion |
| D. | reptiles and birds |
| Answer» D. reptiles and birds | |
| 38. |
Interactions in which the consumer lives within the host and does slow damage to the host are referred to as |
| A. | commensalism |
| B. | parasitism |
| C. | mutualism |
| D. | competition |
| Answer» C. mutualism | |
| 39. |
The term 'precipitation' includes |
| A. | Rain |
| B. | Hails |
| C. | Snow |
| D. | All forms of water that fall to the ground |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Human population growth ______. |
| A. | has an S-shaped curve |
| B. | is currently in a logistic phase |
| C. | is currently exponential |
| D. | has reached carrying capacity |
| Answer» D. has reached carrying capacity | |
| 41. |
Which Biosphere reserve known as "Valley of Flower"? |
| A. | Nilgiri |
| B. | Sunderbans |
| C. | Uttarakhand |
| D. | Nokrek |
| Answer» B. Sunderbans | |
| 42. |
Habitat loss and fragmentation, over exploitation, alien species invasion and co-extinction are causes for |
| A. | Population explosion |
| B. | Migration |
| C. | Biodiversity loss |
| D. | Pollution |
| Answer» D. Pollution | |
| 43. |
Diversity of habitat over the total landscape is called |
| A. | \[\beta \] diversity |
| B. | \[\gamma \]diveristy (gamma) |
| C. | landscape diversity |
| D. | ecosystem diversity |
| Answer» C. landscape diversity | |
| 44. |
In a food chain herbivores/deer are |
| A. | Primary producers |
| B. | Primary consumers |
| C. | Secondary consumers |
| D. | Decomposers |
| Answer» C. Secondary consumers | |
| 45. |
In simple ecosystem with grass, deer and tiger in food chain, how much amount of food available to the tiger if the grass production is one tonne? |
| A. | 100 kg |
| B. | 10 kg |
| C. | 1 kg |
| D. | 100 gm |
| Answer» C. 1 kg | |
| 46. |
The animals which occupy the same trophic level are |
| A. | Lion & Bees |
| B. | Deer & Bees |
| C. | Snakes & Earthworm |
| D. | Crow & Cow |
| Answer» E. | |