The Silent valley of Kerala

s only Evergreen Forest in India

as trees of expensive construction wood

as rare species of Flora and Fauna.

Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"?

ulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"?%!

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

*$_Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"??

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

*$_The objective of Biosphere Reserve is?

Preservation of flora and fauna of forest land

Research and Development of forest product

Research and Development of agro product

*/*_Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct??

Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems

In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere

Biosphere reserves promote research on ecological conservation

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh

Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems

*/*_The most dangerous effect of excessive deforestation is?

Destruction of habitat of wild animals

179 + Mcqs in Environment And Ecology In Indian Geography in Geography Page 2 McqOptions

51.	The Silent valley of Kerala
A.	s only Evergreen Forest in India
B.	as trees of expensive construction wood
C.	s famous for picnic spot
D.	as rare species of Flora and Fauna.
Answer» E.

Discussion

52.	Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"?
A.	undarban Biosphere Reserve
B.	ilgiri Biosphere Reserve
C.	anda Devi Biosphere Reserve
D.	ulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Answer» C. anda Devi Biosphere Reserve

Discussion

53.	Which of the following Bio-Reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions?
A.	ilgiri Bio-Reserve
B.	aziranga Bio-Reserve
C.	udumalai Bio-Reserve
D.	ir Bio-Reserve
Answer» E.

Discussion

54.	Manas Sanctuary in Assam is known for
A.	lephants
B.	ears
C.	igers
D.	ild ass
Answer» B. ears

Discussion

55.	Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an "Ecological Hot Spot"?
A.	estern Himalayas
B.	astern Himalayas
C.	estern Ghats
D.	astern Ghats
Answer» D. astern Ghats

Discussion

56.	Which kind of forest is found in Silent Valley of Kerala?
A.	angrove Forest
B.	eciduous Forest
C.	ropical Rain Forest
D.	ittoral and Swamp Forest
Answer» D. ittoral and Swamp Forest

Discussion

57.	How much geographical area of India is forest land?
A.	0%
B.	3%
C.	6%
D.	8%
Answer» B. 3%

Discussion

58.	Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India?%!
A.	Western Ghats
B.	Western Himalayas
C.	Eastern Ghats
D.	Northern Himalayas
Answer» B. Western Himalayas

Discussion

59.	Consider the following statements:1. Biodiversity hots pots are located only in tropical regions.2. India has four biodiversity hots pots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?%!
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.

Discussion

60.	Which of the following is not one of the non-conventional sources of energy in India?%!
A.	Solar Energy
B.	Geo-Thermal Energy
C.	Thermal Energy
D.	Tidal Power
Answer» D. Tidal Power

Discussion

61.	Which of the following is not one of the non-conventional sources of energy in India?%!
A.	Solar Energy
B.	Geo-Thermal Energy
C.	Thermal Energy
D.	Tidal Power
Answer» D. Tidal Power

Discussion

62.	Which sanctuary tnIndia is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?%!
A.	Gir, Gujarat
B.	Kaziranga, Assam
C.	Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.	Corbett, Uttarakhand
Answer» C. Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Discussion

63.	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» B. Chandipur-on-sea

Discussion

64.	Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora?%!
A.	Biosphere Reserve
B.	Botanical Garden
C.	National Park
D.	Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer» C. National Park

Discussion

65.	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» C. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

Discussion

66.	Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?%!
A.	Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.	Arunachal Pradesh
C.	Assam
D.	Meghalaya
Answer» B. Arunachal Pradesh

Discussion

67.	Corbett National Park was established to protect which animal?%!
A.	Bengal Tigers
B.	Snow Leopards
C.	Asiatic Lions
D.	One Horned Rhinos
Answer» B. Snow Leopards

Discussion

68.	Which of the following is not correctly matched?%!
A.	Malaghat Maharashtra
B.	Kanha Madhya Pradesh
C.	Manas Assam
D.	Periyar Karnataka
Answer» E.

Discussion

69.	*$_The "Valley of Flowers" is located in which state??
A.	Uttarakhand
B.	Jammu and Kashmir
C.	Kerala
D.	Himachal Pradesh
Answer» B. Jammu and Kashmir

Discussion

70.	*$_In India the most important source of energy is?
A.	Petroleum
B.	Coal
C.	Nuclear
D.	Hydro-electricity
Answer» C. Nuclear

Discussion

71.	*$_Which is a famous bird sanctuary located in Haryana??
A.	Sultanpur
B.	Bharatpur
C.	Rajaji
D.	Sariska
Answer» B. Bharatpur

Discussion

72.	*$_Which of the following is the largest Biosphere Reserve of India??
A.	Nilgiri
B.	Nanda Devi
C.	Sundarban
D.	Gulf of mannar
Answer» E.

Discussion

73.	*$_Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora??
A.	Biosphere Reserve
B.	Botanical Garden
C.	National Park
D.	Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer» C. National Park

Discussion

74.	*$_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» C. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

Discussion

75.	*$_The objective of Biosphere Reserve is?
A.	Preservation of flora and fauna of forest land
B.	Research and Development of forest product
C.	Research and Development of agro product
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

76.	*$_Which sanctuary tnIndia is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located??
A.	Gir, Gujarat
B.	Kaziranga, Assam
C.	Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.	Corbett, Uttarakhand
Answer» C. Ranthambore, Rajasthan

Discussion

77.	*$_Total number of biosphere reserves in India are?
A.	11
B.	10
C.	15
D.	18
Answer» E.

Discussion

78.	*$_Indravati Tiger Reserve is in which state??
A.	Telangana
B.	Rajasthan
C.	Chhattisgarh
D.	West Bengal
Answer» D. West Bengal

Discussion

79.	/_Corbett National Park was established to protect which animal??
A.	Bengal Tigers
B.	Snow Leopards
C.	Asiatic Lions
D.	One Horned Rhinos
Answer» B. Snow Leopards

Discussion

80.	/_Bandipur National Park is in which state??
A.	Madhya Pradesh
B.	Rajasthan
C.	Karnataka
D.	Chhattisgarh
Answer» D. Chhattisgarh

Discussion

81.	/_Where is the Bandipur National Park??
A.	Rajasthan
B.	Andhra Pradesh
C.	Karnataka
D.	Assam
Answer» D. Assam

Discussion

82.	/_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» D. Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems

Discussion

83.	/_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» B. Chandipur-on-sea

Discussion

84.	/_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» B. Similipal National Park

Discussion

85.	/_Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State??
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Madhya Pradesh
C.	Gujarat
D.	Jharkhand
Answer» C. Gujarat

Discussion

86.	/_Namdapha is a national park in?
A.	Mizoram
B.	Manipur
C.	Tripura
D.	Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» E.

Discussion

87.	/_Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks??
A.	Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B.	Arunachal Pradesh
C.	Assam
D.	Meghalaya
Answer» B. Arunachal Pradesh

Discussion

88.	/_Which of the Organisation is mainly related with environmental planning??
A.	CSIR
B.	NEERI
C.	CIFRI
D.	ICAR
Answer» C. CIFRI

Discussion

89.	/_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» D. Soil erosion

Discussion

90.	/_World's only floating National Pakis located in?
A.	Manipur
B.	Kuala Lumpur
C.	Bilaspur
D.	Dispur
Answer» B. Kuala Lumpur

Discussion

91.	/_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» E.

Discussion

92.	/_Which of the following has been declared as the marine park by Indian government for the conservation of Coral Reef??
A.	Gulf of Kutch
B.	Lakshadweep Island
C.	Andaman Islands
D.	Gulf of Mannar
Answer» B. Lakshadweep Island

Discussion

93.	%_Mudumalai Wild life Sanctuary is located in the state of_%
A.	Kerala
B.	Karnataka
C.	Tamil Nadu
D.	Andhra Paradesh
Answer» D. Andhra Paradesh

Discussion

94.	%_Geothermal energy may serve as an important source of energy in_%
A.	The Konkan Coast
B.	Ladakh District
C.	Aravalli Hills
D.	Narmada Valley
Answer» C. Aravalli Hills

Discussion

95.	%_The study of relation of animals and plants to their surroundings is called as_%
A.	Ecology
B.	Ethrology
C.	Genealogy
D.	Iconology
Answer» B. Ethrology

Discussion

96.	%_Main constituents of biogas are_%
A.	Methane and carbon monoxide
B.	Butane and carbon monoxide
C.	Methane and carbon dioxide
D.	Ethylene and carbon dioxide
Answer» D. Ethylene and carbon dioxide

Discussion

97.	%_World's only floating National Pakis located in_%
A.	Manipur
B.	Kuala Lumpur
C.	Bilaspur
D.	Dispur
Answer» B. Kuala Lumpur

Discussion

98.	_ 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» E.

Discussion

99.	_ Chipko Andolan is related to whom?$?
A.	Wild Life Conservation
B.	Conservation of Forests
C.	Agro-Science
D.	Deforestation
Answer» C. Agro-Science

Discussion

100.	_ Which of the Organisation is mainly related with environmental planning?$?
A.	CSIR
B.	NEERI
C.	CIFRI
D.	ICAR
Answer» C. CIFRI

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geography.

The Silent valley of Kerala

Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"?

Which of the following Bio-Reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions?

Manas Sanctuary in Assam is known for

Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an "Ecological Hot Spot"?

Which kind of forest is found in Silent Valley of Kerala?

How much geographical area of India is forest land?

Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India?%!

Consider the following statements:1. Biodiversity hots pots are located only in tropical regions.2. India has four biodiversity hots pots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?%!

Which of the following is not one of the non-conventional sources of energy in India?%!

Which of the following is not one of the non-conventional sources of energy in India?%!

Which sanctuary tnIndia is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?%!

Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora?%!

Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"?%!

Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?%!

Corbett National Park was established to protect which animal?%!

Which of the following is not correctly matched?%!

*$_The "Valley of Flowers" is located in which state??

*$_In India the most important source of energy is?

*$_Which is a famous bird sanctuary located in Haryana??

*$_Which of the following is the largest Biosphere Reserve of India??

*$_Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora??

*$_Which was the first scheme of "Biosphere Reserve Areas"??

*$_The objective of Biosphere Reserve is?

*$_Which sanctuary tnIndia is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located??

*$_Total number of biosphere reserves in India are?

*$_Indravati Tiger Reserve is in which state??

*/*_Corbett National Park was established to protect which animal??

*/*_Bandipur National Park is in which state??

*/*_Where is the Bandipur National Park??

*/*_Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct??

*/*_Which is the first national park of India??

*/*_Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State??

*/*_Namdapha is a national park in?

*/*_Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks??

*/*_Which of the Organisation is mainly related with environmental planning??

*/*_The most dangerous effect of excessive deforestation is?

*/*_World's only floating National Pakis located in?

*/*_Which of the following Bio-Reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions??

*/*_Which of the following has been declared as the marine park by Indian government for the conservation of Coral Reef??

%_Mudumalai Wild life Sanctuary is located in the state of_%

%_Geothermal energy may serve as an important source of energy in_%

%_The study of relation of animals and plants to their surroundings is called as_%

%_Main constituents of biogas are_%

%_World's only floating National Pakis located in_%

_ Which of the following Bio-Reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions?$?

_ Chipko Andolan is related to whom?$?

_ Which of the Organisation is mainly related with environmental planning?$?

/_Corbett National Park was established to protect which animal??

/_Bandipur National Park is in which state??

/_Where is the Bandipur National Park??

/_Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct??

/_Which is the first national park of India??

/_Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State??

/_Namdapha is a national park in?

/_Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks??

/_Which of the Organisation is mainly related with environmental planning??

/_The most dangerous effect of excessive deforestation is?

/_World's only floating National Pakis located in?

/_Which of the following Bio-Reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions??

/_Which of the following has been declared as the marine park by Indian government for the conservation of Coral Reef??