Environment And Ecology (Indian Geography) Part -3

Total Questions: 39

21. Which park also shares its boundaries with Bangladesh? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 22.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Sundarbans National Park
(b) Kaziranga National Park
(c) Kanchendzonga National Park
(d) Panna National Park

Correct Answer: (a) Sundarbans National Park

Solution:Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal, India, shares its boundaries with Bangladesh. This park is located in the Ganges delta and is part of the larger Sundarbans region, which also includes the Sundarban Reserve Forest in Bangladesh. The Sundarbans is known for its vast mangrove forests and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

22. Sundari trees are found in the ___ . [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 06.07.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Mahanadi delta
(b) Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
(c) Godavari delta
(d) Muthupet delta

Correct Answer: (b) Ganga-Brahmaputra delta

Solution:Sundari trees are found in mangrove forests, specifically the Sundarbans delta in West Bengal, India. The Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is named after the dominant Sundari tree species.

23. ''Mangroves are plants that have_____'' [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Tropical deciduous forests
(b) Tropical rainforests
(c) Mangrove forests
(d) Himalayan mountains

Correct Answer: (c) Mangrove forests

Solution:Mangroves are plants that have respiratory roots They are found in coastal backwaters, estuaries, alkaline swamps, and marshy plains of tropical and subtropical regions. They possess a remarkable ability to absorb alkalis. As per ISFR-2021, the mangroves cover 4992 sq km in India. They are spread over an area which is 0.15% of the country's total geographical area

24. Coringa is a beautiful______forest where the Godavari joins the backwaters of Bay of Bengal. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Coniferous
(b) Mangrove
(c) Deciduous
(d) Evergreen

Correct Answer: (b) Mangrove

Solution:Coringa is a beautiful mangrove forest area where the Godavari joins the backwaters of the Bay of Bengal. It is the second-largest mangrove forest area in India after the Sundarbans.

25. In 1972, the West Bengal Forest Department recognised its failures in reviving the degraded _____ forests in South Western districts of the State. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.07.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Sal
(b) Piyal
(c) Segun
(d) Palash

Correct Answer: (a) Sal

Solution:In 1972, the West Bengal Forest Department acknowledged its failures in reviving the degraded Sal forests in the southwestern districts of the state,

26. Which is the famous forest of Bihar? This forest is also known as 'Forests of Magnolia' and made its place in the history books after the Champaran farmers case came to the limelight in 19177? [C.P.O. S.I. 7.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Bhagalpur
(b) Vaishali
(c) Munger
(d) Champaran

Correct Answer: (d) Champaran

Solution:The name 'Champaran' is derived from the combination of Champa and Aranya. Champa means Magnolia and Aranya means forest. It came into the limelight in the year 1917 when Gandhiji started his Satyagrah at Champaran.

27. In which state is Nokrek Biosphere Reserve located? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 11.07.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Nagaland
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Sikkim

Correct Answer: (c) Meghalaya

Solution:Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the state of Meghalaya. It is included in the list of protected biospheres by UNESCO.

28. Which of the following regions in India is now regarded as an "Ecological Hot Spot"? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Western Himalayas
(b) Eastern Himalayas
(c) Western Ghats
(d) Eastern Ghats

Correct Answer: (c) Western Ghats

Solution:The Western Ghats of India and the Eastern Himalayas both are considered ecological hotspots in the given options.

29. Which of the following Committiees is associated with 'Ecology of Western Ghats'? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Sarkaria Committee
(b) Mishra Committee
(c) Khan Committee
(d) Gadgil Committee

Correct Answer: (d) Gadgil Committee

Solution:The Gadgil Committee was constituted under Madhav Gadgil's chairmanship to assess the Western Ghats' ecology and biodiversity. The Gadgil Committee had proposed three eco-sensitive zones for the Western Ghats. In addition, recommendations were submitted by this committee for a ban on genetically modified farming, phased disposal of plastic bags in three years, prohibition of setting up of new special economic zones, etc.

30. How many biogeographical zones are there in India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) 2
(b) 10
(c) 5
(d) 6

Correct Answer: (b) 10

Solution:There are ten bio-geographical areas in India which are as follows (1) Trans Himalayan region, (ii) Himalayan region, (iii) Desert area, (iv) semi-arid regions, (v) Western Ghats region, (vi) Deccan Plateau Region, (vii) Gangetic plain area, (viii) North Eastern Region, (ix) Coastal area and (x) Island area near the coastline .

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