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Question 1
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Forests that grow in low lying delta plains subjected to tides are called _______.

A
Coniferous forest

B
Deciduous forest

C
Mangrove forest

D
Reserved forest
Solution
- Mangrove Forest are located on the coast.
- This forest forms the littoral biome.
- The trees of mangrove forest are partially submerged into water.
- They are located usually in low-lying delta plains which are subjected to tides.
- In India, Mangrove Forests are located in Sunderban delta, Gulf of Kutch and Orissa.
Hence the correct option is C.
Question 2
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State of Forest Report fails to deliver accurate information about actual loss of natural forest because it does not differentiate between plantation and ________.

A
Protected forest

B
Unclassed forest

C
Reserved forest

D
Natural forest
Solution
- Forest cover in India is 21.34%.
- Usually, State Forest Reports do not differentiate tree cover and forest cover.
- Tree cover / plantation cover area is maintained outside the recorded forest cover area.
- Hence the correct option is D.
Question 3
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The Himalayan yew, a medicinal plant, is found in various parts of ______.

A
Sikkim

B
Assam

C
Himachal Pradesh

D
Meghalaya
Solution
- Himalayan yew is a popular medicinal plant found in Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.
- Yew is vulnerable to extinction due to its medicinal value.
- It is used for making anti-cancer drug.
Question 4
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In which year the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented?

A
1972

B
1962

C
1982

D
1992

Solution

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. Before 1972, India had only five designated national parks.
Question 5
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Animals like the Royal Bengal tiger, crocodiles, gharials, turtles and snakes are common in _______.

A
Sunderban delta forests.

B
Gir forest.

C
Madhumalai forest.

D
Kaziranga national park.

Solution

The mangrove forests which are found in Sunderban delta (in the Ganga -Brahmaputra delta) in West Bengal are called Sunderbans. These forests are famous for Royal Bengal Tiger, Crocodiles, Turtles, Gharials, and Snakes.
This area is famous for the "Sundari" tree which provides durable hard timber.
Hence the correct option is A.
Question 6
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Rats, mice, rabbits, fox, wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass, horses and camels are common animals found in _______.

A
Mongrove forest.

B
Montane forest.

C
Thorn and scrubs forest.

D
Tropical rain forest.

Solution

Rats, mice, rabbits, fox, wolf, tiger, lion, wild ass, horses and camels are common animals found in Thorn forests and scrubs. This type of vegetation is found mainly in those areas where the average annual rainfall is less than 75 cm with the long dry season. This type of vegetation is found in the north-western part of the country.
Hence the correct option is C.
Question 7
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At present the number of tiger reserves in India is _____.

A
10

B
38

C
22

D
50

Solution

National Tiger Conservation Authority runs 50 tiger reserves in India under the Project Tiger. India is the home for the 70℅ of the tigers present in the world. According to the count statement of 2016, there are upto 2500 tigers.
Question 8
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Percentage of mammal species on the verge of extinction is ___________.

A
10

B
15

C
20

D
25
Solution
- According to IUCN report 2011, it is 25% of mammal species which are on the verge of extinction.
Question 9
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One of the main habitats of Royal Bengal Tiger in India is ________.

A
Sundarban delta.

B
Indus delta.

C
Godavari delta.

D
Kaveri delta.

Solution

One of the main habitats of Royal Bengal Tiger in India is Sundarban delta.
Sundarban National Park
The delta is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. It is also home to a variety of bird, reptile and invertebrate species, including the salt-water crocodile.
Question 10
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Species, found in areas isolated by geographical barriers, is called _________.

A
Normal species

B
Extinct species

C
Endemic species

D
Rare species
Solution
- Extinct species are species which are not found in areas where they may occur.
- Endemic species are species which are found isolated by geographical barriers.
- Rare species are species which are found rarely in the forests.
- Normal species are found in forests easily.

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Question 1

Coniferous forest

Deciduous forest

Mangrove forest

Reserved forest

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Question 2

Protected forest

Unclassed forest

Reserved forest

Natural forest

Solution

Question 3

Sikkim

Assam

Himachal Pradesh

Meghalaya

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Question 4

1972

1962

1982

1992

Solution

Question 5

Sunderban delta forests.

Gir forest.

Madhumalai forest.

Kaziranga national park.

Solution

Question 6

Mongrove forest.

Montane forest.

Thorn and scrubs forest.

Tropical rain forest.

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Question 7

10

38

22

50

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Question 8

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15

20

25

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Question 9

Sundarban delta.

Indus delta.

Godavari delta.

Kaveri delta.

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Question 10

Normal species

Extinct species

Endemic species

Rare species

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