Environment And Ecology (Indian Geography) Part -3

31. Which are the biodiversity hotspots of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

A. Western Ghats

B. North East India

C. Sundaland

(a) A and B
(b) Only B
(c) A, B and C
(d) Only A

Correct Answer: (c) A, B and C

Solution:The Western Ghats, North-East India, and the Sunderland region are among the major biodiversity hotspots of India. Dense vegetation and different types of fauna are abundant in these areas. Threatened animals like cheetahs, rhinoceros, elephants and birds get protection in these areas.

32. Which among the following is NOT one of the 34 global biodiversity hotspots? [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 30.10.2020 (Shift-l)]

(a) The Eastern Ghats
(b) The Western Ghats
(c) The Himalaya
(d) The Nicobar Islands

Correct Answer: (a) The Eastern Ghats

Solution:There are four biodiversity hotspots in India (1) Eastern Himalayas, (2) The Western Ghats, (3) Indo-Burma region and (4) Sundaland (including the Nicobar Islands).
While the Eastern Ghats is not a biodiversity hotspot. There are currently 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world.

33. Which among the following is a biotic component of an ecosystem? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 27.07.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Rainfall
(b) Wind
(c) Grass
(d) Minerals

Correct Answer: (c) Grass

Solution:The grass is the biotic component of the ecosystem, whereas water, air, land or soil, minerals, etc. are abiotic components.

34. Which of the following species has been officially declared a critically endangered species in India by the International Union for Conservation of Nature? [C.P.O. S.I. 7.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

(a) Bengal tiger
(b) Crocodile
(c) owl
(d) Indian Vulture

Correct Answer: (d) Indian Vulture

Solution:The Indian vulture has been officially declared entically endangered species in India by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Indian vulture is found in southeast Pakistan and peninsular India, south of the Gangetic plain, north of Delhi, east of Madhya Pradesh, etc.

35. ______ are species which are only found in some particular areas usually isolated by natural or geographical barriers. [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 24.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Rare species
(b) Endangered species
(c) Endemic species
(d) Vulnerable species

Correct Answer: (c) Endemic species

Solution:Species in particular areas outside the natural or geographical boundaries are called endemic species. Examples-Andamanese teal, Nicobarese pigeon, Andamanese wild boar etc.

36. The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in _____ . [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-i) 6.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Dehradun
(b) Jodhpur
(c) Ahmedabad
(d) Jaipur

Correct Answer: (b) Jodhpur

Solution:Arid Forest Research Institute was established in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan under the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Ministry of Environment and Forests.

37. Which ISO certification pertains to Environmental Management Systems? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) 22000
(b) 27001
(c) 9001
(d) 14001

Correct Answer: (d) 14001

Solution:The ISO 14001 certification pertains to the Environmental Management System.

38. Who coined the Chipko slogan "Ecology is Permanent Economy"? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 8.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

(a) Chan Prasad Bhatt
(b) Sunderlal Bahuguna
(c) Shyam Prasad Bahuguna
(d) Bachni Devi

Correct Answer: (b) Sunderlal Bahuguna

Solution:The famous slogan of the Chipko movement was Eco Sustainable Economy', which Sunderlal Bahuguna comed. In the 1970s, the "Chipko Movement started to save forests in Uttarakhand. Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandi Prasad Bhatt were among their prominent leaders.

39. Which of the following environmental movements/conflicts of India was directly related to the prevention of felling of trees? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Chipko Movement
(b) Save Silent Valley Movement
(c) Tehri Dam Conflict
(d) Narmada Bachao Andolan

Correct Answer: (a) Chipko Movement