Environment And Ecology (Indian Geography) Part -1

1. The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in the year ___ . [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 27.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 1972
(b) 1978
(c) 1970
(d) 1975

Correct Answer: (a) 1972

Solution:The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was enacted in 1972. The Government of India passed the Act to protect the country's wildlife and effectively check poaching, smuggling, and illegal trade in wildlife. Punishment and fines were made more stringent for offences under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act 2003.

2. First National Park of India that was established in 1936 was named as- [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kanha National Park
(b) Bharatpur National Park
(c) Hailey National Park
(d) Rajaji National Park

Correct Answer: (c) Hailey National Park

Solution:The first national park established in India in 1936 was the 'Hailey National Park in Uttarakhand. It is currently known as 'Jim Corbett National Park".

3. The Jim Corbett National Park is situated in which state of India? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (shift-I)]

(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Bidar
(d) Karnataka

Correct Answer: (a) Uttarakhand

Solution:The first national park established in India in 1936 was the 'Hailey National Park in Uttarakhand. It is currently known as 'Jim Corbett National Park".

4. According ta 'Population estimation of tigers in reserves for 2018-19 which of the following is India's largest tiger reserve? [SSC. Online CHSL (T-I) 09.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Nagarhole
(b) Corbett
(c) Dudhwa
(d) Bandipore

Correct Answer: (b) Corbett

Solution:The Corbett Tiger Reserve is the largest in India, as per the tiger population estimates in the sanctuary for 2018-19. According to this count, the estimated number of tigers in the Corbett Tiger Reserve has increased from 231 in the past to 252 at present According to the census of the year 2018-19, the estimated number of tigers in the country is 2,967

5. Sandalwood grows in which type of forests? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Tropical dry deciduous forests
(b) Equatorial evergreen forests
(c) Tropical rainforests
(d) Savanna forests

Correct Answer: (a) Tropical dry deciduous forests

Solution:Tropical deciduous forests are found in abundance in India. These are also called monsoon forests. Annual rainfall in such forests is 70 to 200 cm. Based on water availability, these forests are divided into wet and dry deciduous forests. Trees of sal, Butternut, amla, teak, safflower, and sandalwood species are found in tropical moist deciduous forests. Sandalwood trees are mainly found in the state of Karnataka, India. On the other hand, wet deciduous forests are often found in the northeastern states of India, the foothills of the Himalayas, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, Odisha, etc.

6. Which type of forest is suitable for sandalwood trees? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 14.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Evergreen
(b) Tundra
(c) Desert
(d) Tropical deciduous

Correct Answer: (d) Tropical deciduous

Solution:Tropical deciduous forests are found in abundance in India. These are also called monsoon forests. Annual rainfall in such forests is 70 to 200 cm. Based on water availability, these forests are divided into wet and dry deciduous forests. Trees of sal, Butternut, amla, teak, safflower, and sandalwood species are found in tropical moist deciduous forests. Sandalwood trees are mainly found in the state of Karnataka, India. On the other hand, wet deciduous forests are often found in the northeastern states of India, the foothills of the Himalayas, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, Odisha, etc.

7. Which of the following is a main species of moist deciduous forests? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 5.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Sandalwood
(b) Khejri
(c) Neem
(d) Amaltas

Correct Answer: (a) Sandalwood

Solution:Tropical deciduous forests are found in abundance in India. These are also called monsoon forests. Annual rainfall in such forests is 70 to 200 cm. Based on water availability, these forests are divided into wet and dry deciduous forests. Trees of sal, Butternut, amla, teak, safflower, and sandalwood species are found in tropical moist deciduous forests. Sandalwood trees are mainly found in the state of Karnataka, India. On the other hand, wet deciduous forests are often found in the northeastern states of India, the foothills of the Himalayas, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, Odisha, etc.

8. Which of the following characteristics is NOT correct about Tropical Evergreen forests? [S.S.C. Online CPO SI (T-I) 10.11.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) These forests are well-stratified
(b) In these forests, trees reach great heights up to 60 m or above
(c) These forests receive annual precipitation of about 100 cm
(d) They are found in warm and humid areas.

Correct Answer: (c) These forests receive annual precipitation of about 100 cm

Solution:Tropical Evergreen forests receive much higher amounts of annual precipitation, typically exceeding 200 cm and often reaching 400 cm or more. This high level of rainfall is an important factor in supporting the dense growth of evergreen trees and other vegetation in these forests.
Hence, The characteristic that is NOT correct about Tropical Evergreen forests is option (c).

9. Which one of the following statements about the tundra type of vegetation is not correct? [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 14.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Moss and lichens are found here.
(b) It is found in the temperate region.
(c) Growth of natural vegetation is limited here.
(d) Small Shrubsare are a part of this vegetation.

Correct Answer: (b) It is found in the temperate region.

Solution:Tundra type of vegetation is found in the polar region. Sewar (moss) and Kai (lichen) are found here. The growth of natural vegetation is limited here and small shrubs are part of this vegetation. These plants are found in the polar regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

10. Which forest is also referred to as 'Monsoon Forests'? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Montane Forests
(b) Tropical Deciduous Forests
(c) Mangrove Forests
(d) Tropical Evergreen Forests

Correct Answer: (b) Tropical Deciduous Forests

Solution:Tropical deciduous forest is also known as 'monsoon forest'. These forests are found in large parts of India. northern Australia, and Central America. There are seasonal changes in these areas. The hardwood trees found in these forests are sal, teak, neem, and shisham.