209 + Mcqs in Forest and Natural Vegetation Page 3 McqOptions

101.	Consider the following area of forests
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 and 3
C.	1, 3 and 4
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

102.	Match List - I (Wetland) with List - II (State) and select the correct answer using the code give below the lists
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» B. B.

Discussion

103.	Match List - I (Biosphere Reserve) with List - II (States) select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» D. D.

Discussion

104.	Match List - I (Institute) with List - II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» C. C.

Discussion

105.	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.
A.	Bhitarkanika
B.	Chandipur-on-sea
C.	Gopalpur-on-sea
D.	Simlipal
Answer» B. Chandipur-on-sea

Discussion

106.	Consider the following paragraph and using the code given below identity the state referred to tin the paragraph
A.	Manipur
B.	Arunachal Pradesh
C.	Mizoram
D.	Nagaland
Answer» C. Mizoram

Discussion

107.	In Himalayas, the type of vegetation changes with altitude, mainly because
A.	Temperature decreases with altitude
B.	Rainfall increases with altitude
C.	Duration of sunshine is not the same
D.	The soil fertility is not the same
Answer» B. Rainfall increases with altitude

Discussion

108.	The group of states which has forest coverage of more than 75% of the total geographical area is
A.	Assam, Meghalya, Nagaland
B.	Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
C.	Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland
D.	Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland
Answer» D. Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland

Discussion

109.	Dry temperature with Grasslands vegetation are found in only one of the following
A.	Ganga plan
B.	West Bengal
C.	Cavery delta region
D.	Jammu Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
Answer» E.

Discussion

110.	Which is the correct order in terms of highest percentage of forest area compared to its total area n descending order ?
A.	1, 2, 3, 4
B.	4, 3, 2, 1
C.	1, 3, 2, 4
D.	4, 3, 1, 2
Answer» B. 4, 3, 2, 1

Discussion

111.	Tree cover is maximum in ?
A.	East Deccan
B.	Northern Plains
C.	West Coast
D.	East Coast
Answer» D. East Coast

Discussion

112.	The mangrove vegetation in India is found in
A.	Gangetic Delta region
B.	East Himalayan region
C.	Western Ghat region
D.	Eastern Ghats region
Answer» B. East Himalayan region

Discussion

113.	Mangrane vegetation in India is most extensive in
A.	Rann of Kutch
B.	Sunder bans
C.	Malabar
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Malabar

Discussion

114.	Telangana region represents one of the following types of vegetation ?
A.	Tropical deciduous
B.	Thorn
C.	Tropical evergreen
D.	Sub-tropical decidual
Answer» E.

Discussion

115.	Alpine meadows in India lie between
A.	3300 and 5000 metres
B.	2500 and 3000 metres
C.	5000 and 5500 metres
D.	none of these
Answer» B. 2500 and 3000 metres

Discussion

116.	Which of the following wetlands is not matched correctly
A.	Kabar-Bihar
B.	Sukhna-Chandigarh
C.	Loktak-Tripura
D.	Kolleru-Andhra Pradesh
Answer» E.

Discussion

117.	Evergreen oak forests are found at the height between
A.	2700 and 4000 metres
B.	1400 and 3000 metres
C.	1500 and 3000 metres
D.	1450 and 1800 metres
Answer» B. 1400 and 3000 metres

Discussion

118.	Alpine vegetation occurs at the height between
A.	400 to 5800 metres
B.	3000 to 4000 metres
C.	2500 to 3000 metres
D.	2400 to 2800 metres
Answer» B. 3000 to 4000 metres

Discussion

119.	Match List - I (state) with List - II (Mangrove area) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» C. C.

Discussion

120.	Match List - I (Natural Vegetation of India) with List - II (Annual Raintall received) and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» D. D.

Discussion

121.	What is the production of para rubber tree ?
A.	Two to ten pounds a year
B.	One to six pounds a year
C.	One to five pounds a year
D.	Five to seven pounds a year
Answer» B. One to six pounds a year

Discussion

122.	Match list-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below :
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» D. D.

Discussion

123.	Most tropical evergreen forests are found in
A.	the Shillang plateau
B.	the Shivaliks
C.	the Decean plateau
D.	Southern India
Answer» B. the Shivaliks

Discussion

124.	Natural vegetation refers to
A.	a plant community that has been left undisturbed over along time.
B.	plant species which live an grow together
C.	a prstected area created by using controus bunding
D.	All of the above
Answer» B. plant species which live an grow together

Discussion

125.	In which of the following countries has maximum damage to the forests been caused by acid rain ?
A.	Spain
B.	Netherlands
C.	Poland
D.	Italy
Answer» D. Italy

Discussion

126.	Bananas grown in the
A.	Tropical zones
B.	Sub-tropical zones
C.	Cold temperature zones
D.	Equatorial zones
Answer» B. Sub-tropical zones

Discussion

127.	Mention the soft wood producing regions
A.	Equatorial regions
B.	Sub polar regions
C.	Temperate regions
D.	Monsoon regions
Answer» D. Monsoon regions

Discussion

128.	The most important reason for dwindling forest resources today is
A.	soil erosion
B.	forest fire
C.	floods
D.	over felling
Answer» E.

Discussion

129.	Camphor is
A.	A kind of gum
B.	A kind of food
C.	A kind of resin
D.	A kind of foodstuff
Answer» D. A kind of foodstuff

Discussion

130.	Thich of the following countries ranks first in producing teak ?
A.	Japan
B.	Indonesia
C.	Thailand
D.	Burma
Answer» D. Burma

Discussion

131.	Which of the following countries in Africa has luxurious tropical rain forests
A.	Ivory coast
B.	Kenya
C.	Zimbabwe
D.	Union of South Africa
Answer» B. Kenya

Discussion

132.	Equatorial forest of the Amazon basin is known as
A.	Campos
B.	Pampas
C.	Selvas
D.	Lianos
Answer» D. Lianos

Discussion

133.	In the evergreen forests rainfall should be
A.	Scanty
B.	Heavy
C.	Moderate
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Moderate

Discussion

134.	Plants of tropical and sub-tropical regions are called
A.	megatherms
B.	mesotherms
C.	microtherms
D.	heksotherms
Answer» C. microtherms

Discussion

135.	A forests whose broad-leaved evergreen trees grow to great heights and which are festooned with parasitic plants and epiphytes, and beneath which the under growth is very spar se, in known
A.	Mediterranean forests
B.	Temperate evergreen forests
C.	Equatorial forests
D.	Coniferous forests
Answer» D. Coniferous forests

Discussion

136.	Most intensive farming is practiced in
A.	China
B.	India
C.	Indonesia
D.	Japan
Answer» E.

Discussion

137.	Plants having thorny leaves and penetrating roots are classified as
A.	Xerophytes
B.	Hygrophytes
C.	Mesophytes
D.	Desert plants
Answer» B. Hygrophytes

Discussion

138.	Match List - I (Trees) with List - II (Vegetation Type) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» D. D.

Discussion

139.	Food chains generally take the form of
A.	Autotrophs, herbivores, carnivores, decomposers
B.	Herbivores, autotrophs, carnivores, decomposers
C.	Decomposers, autotrophs, herbivores, carnivores
D.	Autotrophs, decomposers, herbivores, carnivores
Answer» B. Herbivores, autotrophs, carnivores, decomposers

Discussion

140.	Most part of Central Africa is forested because
A.	Most of the countries are thinly populated
B.	Of the rugged terrain
C.	The sub-saharan soil is most suitable for forest growth
D.	Equator passes through the middle of the region
Answer» E.

Discussion

141.	Match List - I (Weathering) with List - II (Affected Morphogenetic Region) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» B. B.

Discussion

142.	Which one of the following statements, is not true of coniferous forests ?
A.	Spruce is the important tree of this jungle which is used in preparing pulp and artificial silk
B.	They are evergreen forests of soft wood trees with short and pointed leaves
C.	Such jungles are also called 'boreal'
D.	Tree trunks of this region are quite thick and are covered with thick barks so as to protect them from the dryness of the summer season
Answer» E.

Discussion

143.	The most important commercial use of forests is due to its
A.	Supply of firewood for cooking
B.	Manufacture of wood pulp and paper
C.	Supply of timber for construction
D.	Manufacture of furniture
Answer» C. Supply of timber for construction

Discussion

144.	Monsoon forests are commercially exploited to a greater extent than the equatorial forests, mainly because
A.	Forests are less dense
B.	Dry season permits lumbering activity
C.	Forests contain pure strands of valuable trees like teak, sandalwood, etc.
D.	They are easily accessible
Answer» D. They are easily accessible

Discussion

145.	Which of the following factors caused the recent depletion of rain in Indonesia ?
A.	Growth of forest based industries
B.	Encroachment by urban areas
C.	Forest fire in peat-bogs in marshy areas
D.	Lack of proper management of forests
Answer» D. Lack of proper management of forests

Discussion

146.	The trees of the tropical rain forests and coniferous forests are similar in that
A.	They have large broad leaves
B.	Their branches slope downward
C.	They lose their leaves at the same time
D.	They are evergreen
Answer» E.

Discussion

147.	Which of the following leaf modifications occur in the desert areas to inhibit water loss ?
A.	1, 2 and 4
B.	2 and 3
C.	1, 2 and 4
D.	1 and 4
Answer» D. 1 and 4

Discussion

148.	Mid-latitude deciduous forests shed their leaves mainly because
A.	Cold winter conditions prevent tree growth
B.	Warm dry summer prevents tree growth
C.	Strong winds blow away all the leaves
D.	Trees are attacked by pests during rainy season
Answer» B. Warm dry summer prevents tree growth

Discussion

149.	Match List - I (Biomes) with List - II (Species) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
A.	A.
B.	B.
C.	C.
D.	D.
Answer» E.

Discussion

150.	Which one of the following commercially important groups of trees belong to cool temperate hardwood species ?
A.	Maple, mahogany and oak
B.	Mahogany, ebony and maple
C.	Oak, popular and maple
D.	Ebony, oak and popular
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Indian Geography.

Consider the following area of forests

Match List - I (Wetland) with List - II (State) and select the correct answer using the code give below the lists

Match List - I (Biosphere Reserve) with List - II (States) select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

Match List - I (Institute) with List - II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

Consider the following paragraph and using the code given below identity the state referred to tin the paragraph

In Himalayas, the type of vegetation changes with altitude, mainly because

The group of states which has forest coverage of more than 75% of the total geographical area is

Dry temperature with Grasslands vegetation are found in only one of the following

Which is the correct order in terms of highest percentage of forest area compared to its total area n descending order ?

Tree cover is maximum in ?

The mangrove vegetation in India is found in

Mangrane vegetation in India is most extensive in

Telangana region represents one of the following types of vegetation ?

Alpine meadows in India lie between

Which of the following wetlands is not matched correctly

Evergreen oak forests are found at the height between

Alpine vegetation occurs at the height between

Match List - I (state) with List - II (Mangrove area) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists

Match List - I (Natural Vegetation of India) with List - II (Annual Raintall received) and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists

What is the production of para rubber tree ?

Match list-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below :

Most tropical evergreen forests are found in

Natural vegetation refers to

In which of the following countries has maximum damage to the forests been caused by acid rain ?

Bananas grown in the

Mention the soft wood producing regions

The most important reason for dwindling forest resources today is

Camphor is

Thich of the following countries ranks first in producing teak ?

Which of the following countries in Africa has luxurious tropical rain forests

Equatorial forest of the Amazon basin is known as

In the evergreen forests rainfall should be

Plants of tropical and sub-tropical regions are called

A forests whose broad-leaved evergreen trees grow to great heights and which are festooned with parasitic plants and epiphytes, and beneath which the under growth is very spar se, in known

Most intensive farming is practiced in

Plants having thorny leaves and penetrating roots are classified as

Match List - I (Trees) with List - II (Vegetation Type) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

Food chains generally take the form of

Most part of Central Africa is forested because

Match List - I (Weathering) with List - II (Affected Morphogenetic Region) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists

Which one of the following statements, is not true of coniferous forests ?

The most important commercial use of forests is due to its

Monsoon forests are commercially exploited to a greater extent than the equatorial forests, mainly because

Which of the following factors caused the recent depletion of rain in Indonesia ?

The trees of the tropical rain forests and coniferous forests are similar in that

Which of the following leaf modifications occur in the desert areas to inhibit water loss ?

Mid-latitude deciduous forests shed their leaves mainly because

Match List - I (Biomes) with List - II (Species) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

Which one of the following commercially important groups of trees belong to cool temperate hardwood species ?