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Biodiversity and wildlife - Test Set 1

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  1. Question 1

    The common Tree species in Nilgiri hills is/are -
    1. Sal
    2. Pine
    3. Eucalyptus
    4. A and C both
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  2. Question 2

    Where was the first Biosphere Reserve established in India?
    1. Nokrek
    2. Kanha
    3. Nilgiris
    4. Periyar
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  3. Question 3

    Which one of the following is not a Wildlife sanctuary?
    1. Jaldapara
    2. Garumara
    3. Corbett
    4. Chapramari
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  4. Question 4

    Which is the best known Bird sanctuary in Haryana?
    1. Sultanpur
    2. Bharatpur
    3. Rajaji
    4. Sariska
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  5. Question 5

    Biosphere Reserve of India, Nanda Devi (UNESCO site) is located in the State of-
    1. Uttarakhand
    2. Sikkim
    3. Meghalaya
    4. Himachal Pradesh
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  6. Question 6

    Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State?
    1. Maharashtra
    2. Madhya Pradesh
    3. Gujarat
    4. Jharkhand
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  7. Question 7

    Which one of the following Biosphere Reserves in India is not correctly matched?
    1. Nandadevi - Uttarakhand
    2. Namdhapa- Assam
    3. Gulf of Mannar- Tamil Nadu
    4. Nokrek - Meghalaya
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  8. Question 8

    Which Sanctuary in Kerala is known for Elephants?
    1. Parakal
    2. Periyar
    3. Chandraprabha
    4. Kanha
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  9. Question 9

    Wildlife Protection Act was passed in-
    1. 1970
    2. 1972
    3. 1980
    4. 1986
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  10. Question 10

    Which statement regarding Special Economic Zones in incorrect?
    1. They are duty free enclaves of development
    2. They deemed as foreign territories for purpose of trade, duties and tariffs
    3. They are not exempted from the application of labour law
    4. Area is net foreign exchange earner
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  11. Question 11

    The most significant aspect of Biodiversity is
    1. Food
    2. Drug
    3. Industrial Use
    4. Maintenance of Ecosystem
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  12. Question 12

    The destruction of Biodiversity is due to
    1. The lack of natural habitats of organism
    2. Environmental pollution
    3. Destruction of forests
    4. All of the above
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  13. Question 13

    Biodiversity is described as-
    1. The range of different species in an environment
    2. The seasonal and daily changes in an environment
    3. The way species differ from one another
    4. The influence of physical factors on an environment
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  14. Question 14

    Biodiversity means-
    1. Diverse kinds of plants and vegetation
    2. Diverse kinds of animals
    3. Diverse kinds of plants and animals in a particular area
    4. Diverse kinds of exotic plants and animals
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  15. Question 15

    Which one of the following is the most important factor responsible for the decline of Biodiversity?
    1. Genetic assimilation
    2. Controlling assimilation
    3. Destruction of habitat
    4. Controlling pests
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  16. Question 16

    Biodiversity day is celebrated on
    1. 29 December
    2. 22 May
    3. 28 February
    4. 30 January
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  17. Question 17

    Which of the following is considered a 'Hot-Spot' of Biodiversity in India?
    1. Aravalli hills
    2. Indo-Gangetic plains
    3. Eastern ghats
    4. Western ghats
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  18. Question 18

    Which of the following is considered 'Hot-Spot' of Biodiversity?
    1. Gangetic plains
    2. Eastern Himalayas
    3. Gujarat
    4. Central India
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  19. Question 19

    The tallest known living tree is
    1. Eucalyptus
    2. Sequoia
    3. Deodar
    4. Parnang
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  20. Question 20

    Organization related to 'Red Data Book' or 'Red List' is-
    1. UTES
    2. IUCN
    3. IBWC
    4. WWF
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