GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 138

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 138

1371) Out of the 81000 animal species so far described from India, invertebrates have a lion's share with about 68000 organisms and micro-organisms. In this context, consider the following
1. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
2. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
3. Biological Diversity Act, 2002 Which among the above emphasis(s) upon conservation of the invertebrates?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Only 3
D) 2 and 3

Answer: Only 3
   
1372) Consider the following statements
1. Namdapha National Park is in Assam.
2. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary is in Bihar.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) None of these

Answer: Only 2
   
1373) As per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are 57 critically endangered species of animals in India. A taxon is critically endangered when it meets any of the following criteria
1. Populations have declined or will decrease, by greater than 80% over the last 10 years or three generations.
2. Have a restricted geographical range.
3. Small population size of less than 2500 individuals and continuing decline at 25% in 3 years or one generation.
4. Very small or restricted population of fewer than 500 mature individuals.
5. High probability of extinction in the wild.
Which of the statements given above are true?
A) 2,3,4 and 5
B) 1,2 and 5
C) 3, 4 and 5
D) All of these

Answer: 1,2 and 5
   
1374) Consider the following and point out the wrong one(s) among these 1. 1. 1. 1. Bandhavgarh National Park is the place where firstly and for mostly the white tiger of Fiewa were discovered.
2. Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for flocks of migratory birds mainly flamingoes.
3. Gahirmatha Sanctuary is breeding centre to Giant Olive Ftidley Turtles who cross over the Pacific to come here and lay their eggs.
A) 1 and 2
B) Only 2
C) Only 3
D) None of these

Answer: None of these
   
1375) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I (Term)      List II (Coined by)
A. Biodiversity      1. G Tansley
B. Wildlife      2. E0 Wilson
C. Ecosystem      3. E Haeckel
D. Ecology      4. W Hornaday

Below codes are given ad A B C D order
A) 2 4 3 1
B) 2 4 1 3
C) 4 2 1 3
D) 4 2 3 1

Answer: 2 4 1 3

1376) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I (Plant)      List II (Natural Vegetation Type)
A. Ebony      1. Moist deciduous
B. Shisham      2. Himalayan moist
C. Walnut      3. Alpine
D. Birch      4. Tropical evergreen

The below codes are given as A B C D order
A) 4 1 2 3
B) 4 2 1 3
C) 3 2 1 4
D) 3 1 2 4

Answer: 3 2 1 4
   
1377) Which of the following heads the National Biofuel Coordination Committee?
A) Minister of Agriculture
B) Prime Minister
C) Minister of Environment and Forest
D) Minister of Energy

Answer: Prime Minister
   
1378) India in January 2009, launched “Project Snow Leopard' under the Wildlife Conservation Project. Which of the following states has not been included in this wildlife conservation project?
A) Jammu and Kashmir
B) Sikkim
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Tripura

Answer: Tripura
   
1379) Consider the following statements and choose the correct sentence(s) from the codes given below
1. Crocodiles and Gharials are found in rivers and lakes.
2. The salt water crocodile is found along the Eastern coast and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
3. Project for breeding crocodiles was started in 1975.
A) 1 and 2
B) Only 2
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these

Answer: 1 and 2
   
1380) Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of Biosphere Reserves?
1. To conserve diversity and integrity of plants, animals and micro organisms.
2. To provide facilities for education awareness and training.
3. TO establish research stations and to implement social welfare activities.
4. To promote research on ecological Conservation and other environmental aspects.
Select the correct answer from the given codes
A) Only 3
B) 3 and 4
C) Only 4
D) All of these

Answer: All of these