Environment and Ecology in Indian Geography

Q. Which of the following is/are considered a Renewable Source of Energy? 1. Wind Energy 2. Solar Energy 3. Nuclear Energy

A
Only 3
B
Only 1
C
Only 2
D
Only 1 and 2

Correct Answer

Only 1 and 2

More Questions on Environment and Ecology in Indian

  • Q. In which of the following wild life sanctuary of India, where project of conservation of Rhinos is underway?
    A)Kaziranga
    B)Bandipur
    C)Periyar
    D)Gir
    Answer: Kaziranga
  • Q. Which of the following Bio-Reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions?
    A)Mudumalai Bio-Reserve
    B)Nilgiri Bio-Reserve
    C)Kaziranga Bio-Reserve
    D)Gir Bio-Reserve
    Answer: Gir Bio-Reserve
  • Q. Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following?
    A)Tiger
    B)Lion
    C)Deer
    D)Bear
    Answer: Tiger
  • Q. Asiatic black bear and snow leopard is found in which of the following places?
    A)Keoladeo National Park
    B)Sundarbans National Park
    C)Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
    D)Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
  • Q. Main constituents of biogas are
    A)Methane and carbon dioxide
    B)Methane and carbon monoxide
    C)Butane and carbon monoxide
    D)Ethylene and carbon dioxide
    Answer: Methane and carbon dioxide
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3 only
    B)1 only
    C)2 and 3 only
    D)1, 2 and 3
    Answer: 1 and 3 only
  • Q. Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which state?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Jharkhand
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is
    A)Kaziranga
    B)Bharatpur
    C)Gir forest
    D)Nilgiris
    Answer: Kaziranga
  • Q. Which state in India has the largest cover area of forest?
    A)Kerala
    B)Uttarakhand
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. What is meant by ‘energy crisis’?
    A)Shortage of the thermal power
    B)Shortage of hydro-electricity
    C)Malnutrition leading to short supply of energy in the human body
    D)Impending danger of total exhaustion of fossil fuels like coal and petroleum
    Answer: Impending danger of total exhaustion of fossil fuels like coal and petroleum
  • Q. Which is the first national park of India?
    A)Dachigam National Park
    B)Jim Corbett National Park
    C)Similipal National Park
    D)Hazaribagh National Park
    Answer: Jim Corbett National Park
  • Q. Simlipal Tiger Reserve is in which state?
    A)Chhattisgarh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Odisha
    Answer: Odisha
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hotspots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
  • Q. Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct?
    A)Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh
    B)In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwide programme on man and biosphere
    C)Biosphere reserves promote research on ecological conservation
    D)Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas to preserve the genetic diversity in ecosystems
    Answer: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh
  • Q. The most dangerous effect of excessive deforestation is
    A)Destruction of habitat of wild animals
    B)Loss of forest
    C)Loss of other plants
    D)Soil erosion
    Answer: Destruction of habitat of wild animals
  • Q. In which of the following States is Dampa Tiger Reserve situated?
    A)Mizoram
    B)Assam
    C)Karnataka
    D)Orissa
    Answer: Mizoram
  • Q. Which kind of forest is found in Silent Valley of Kerala?
    A)Tropical Rain Forest
    B)Mangrove Forest
    C)Deciduous Forest
    D)Littoral and Swamp Forest
    Answer: Tropical Rain Forest
  • Q. The state which has attained the dubious distinction of being topper in the list with the highest encroachment of forest land ________
    A)Haryana
    B)Bihar
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Punjab
    Answer: Haryana
  • Q. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
    A)Assam
    B)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    C)Arunachal Pradesh
    D)Meghalaya
    Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
  • Q. In terms of area, which of the following Indian state has the largest forest cover?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Arunachal Pradesh
    C)Chattisgarh
    D)Orissa
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh

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