Environment and Ecology in Indian Geography

Q. Which of the following non-conventional sources of energy holds out the maximum promise in India?

A
Tidal Energy
B
Solar Energy
C
Geothermal Energy
D
Wind Energy

Correct Answer

Solar Energy

More Questions on Environment and Ecology in Indian

  • Q. Total number of biosphere reserves in India are
    A)15
    B)11
    C)10
    D)18
    Answer: 18
  • Q. Which of the following resource is abiotic and renewable?
    A)Water
    B)Iron Ore
    C)Livestock
    D)Forest
    Answer: Water
  • 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. Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an “Ecological Hot Spot”?
    A)Western Ghats
    B)Western Himalayas
    C)Eastern Himalayas
    D)Eastern Ghats
    Answer: Western Ghats
  • Q. Which is a famous bird sanctuary located in Haryana?
    A)Rajaji
    B)Sultanpur
    C)Bharatpur
    D)Sariska
    Answer: Sultanpur
  • 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. This is the only sanctuary where Kashmiri Deer are found?
    A)Gir
    B)Kanha
    C)Dachigam
    D)Mudumalai
    Answer: Dachigam
  • Q. Heri Tiera Fomes (sundari tree) is a type of which of the following plants?
    A)Mountain Forest
    B)Tidal Forest
    C)Thorn Forest
    D)Taiga Forest
    Answer: Tidal Forest
  • 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. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
    A)Jharkhand
    B)Rajasthan
    C)Assam
    D)Chattisgarh
    Answer: Assam
  • Q. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following state
    A)Himachal Pradesh
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Jammu & Kasmir
    D)Uttarakhand
    Answer: Himachal Pradesh
  • 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
    Answer: Only 1 and 2
  • 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. The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is
    A)Kaziranga
    B)Bharatpur
    C)Gir forest
    D)Nilgiris
    Answer: Kaziranga
  • Q. Anamalai Tiger Reserve is in which state?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Telangana
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Kerala
    Answer: Tamil Nadu
  • Q. Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
    A)Nilgiris
    B)Nokrek
    C)Kanha
    D)Periyal
    Answer: Nilgiris
  • Q. Kanha National Park saving the rare and almost extinct species of the Swamp Deer, also known as
    A)Chinkara
    B)Barasingha
    C)Black Buck
    D)Nilgai
    Answer: Barasingha
  • Q. India’s Biosphere Reserve ‘Nanda Devi’ (UNESCO) is located in which state?
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Uttarakhand
    C)Sikkim
    D)Himachal Pradesh
    Answer: Uttarakhand
  • Q. Which is the first National Park established in India?
    A)Bandipur National Park
    B)Velvadna National Park
    C)Periyar National Park
    D)Corbett National Park
    Answer: Corbett National Park
  • Q. Which of the following state has, the highest percentage of forest cover?
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)Punjab
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Manipur
    Answer: Madhya Pradesh

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