GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 140

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 140

1391) Which three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats, Sri Lanka and IndoBurma region as hotspots of biodiversity?
1. Species richness
2. Vegetation density
3. Endemism
4. Ethno-botanical importance
5. Threat penception
6. Adoption of flora and fauna to warn and humid conditions
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1,2 and 3
B) 2,4 and 6
C) 1,3 and 5
D) 3,4 and 6

Answer: 1,2 and 3
   
1392) match the following
List I (Ecological Interaction)      List II
(Features)
A. Saprophytism      1. Benefiting without affecting another
B. Amensalism      2.Product of one has negative impact on another
C. Commensalism      3.ability to live in deed
D. Predation      4.Prey

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

Answer: 3 2 1 4
   
1393) Match the following list
List I (National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary)      List II
(State)
A. Bondla Wildlife      1. Odisha
B. Kangerghati National Park      2. Asom
C. Orang Sanctuary      3. Chhattisgarh
D. Ushakothi Wildlife      4.Goa
E. Sanctuary      5.Tripura

Below codes are given as A B C D order
A) 2 1 5 3
B) 4 3 2 1
C) 2 3 5 1
D) 4 1 2 3

Answer: 4 3 2 1
   
1394) Consider the following statements
1. Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves.
2. Ganga Action Plan, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan.

3. National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts Non-formal education in environment and conservation.
4. Environmental Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralised information network for environmental information.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1,2 and 4
B) 1,3 and 4
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these

Answer: 1,3 and 4
   
1395) Which among the following pairs incorrectly matched?
Protocol Convention : Issue
A) Montreal Protocol: On substance that deplete ozone layer
B) Cartagena Protocol: Safe transfer, handling and use of living modified organisms
C) Nagoya Protocol : Access and benefit sharing of genetic resources
D) Bonn Convention: Reduction of green house gases in time bound manner

Answer: Bonn Convention: Reduction of green house gases in time bound manner

1396) Government of India encourages the cultivation of sea buckthorn. What is the importance of this plant?
1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification.
2. It is rich source of biodiesel.
3.It has nutritional value and is well adapted to live in cold areas of high altitude.
4. Its timber is of great commercial value.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1 and 3
D) All of these

Answer: 1 and 3
   
1397) The excessive growth of the micro and macro planktons in the water body interrupts the growth of other components of the ecosystem. There is an algal bloom. which can be one of the consequences of the process.
Which of the following processes has such features?
A) Succession
B) Eutrophication
C) Interruption
D) None of these

Answer: Eutrophication
   
1398) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. CITES is an International Agreement drafted as a result of resolution adopted in 1963 at the IUCN meeting.
2. CITES came into force from 1st July 1985.
3. Member of a CITES is known as a Party.
4. The agreement is a watchdog on the trade of endangered floral and faunal species.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) Only 1
B) 1 and 4
C) 1 and 2
D) All of these

Answer: 1 and 4
   
1399) Most of the trade among endangered species include the faunal species because of their varied use in the medicine and unani.
Which of the following bird species is world's most traded wild bird?
A) Hornbill
B) Kingfisher
C) Senegal Parrot
D) None of these

Answer: Senegal Parrot
   
1400) Which of the following is a Ramsar site?
A) Bhitarkanika mangroves
B) Chilika lake
C) Deepor Beel
D) All of the above

Answer: All of the above