Insights Static Quiz -143, 2018
Indian Geography
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Biosphere reserves
- They comprise of both terrestrial and marine areas
- Their recognition is done under the aegis of UNESCO
Select the correct answer using codes below
Correct
Answer – c
- A Biosphere Reserve is a unique and representative ecosystem of terrestrial and coastal areas which are internationally recognised within the framework of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct.
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Answer – c
- A Biosphere Reserve is a unique and representative ecosystem of terrestrial and coastal areas which are internationally recognised within the framework of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve
- It is situated in North Eastern part of the cpuntry
- The dominating forest type is temperate
Select the correct answer using codes below
Correct
Answer – b
- In Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve situated in Uttaranchal includes parts of Chamoli, Almora, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar districts. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
- The major forest types of the reserve are temperate. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Additional info
- A few important species are silver weed and orchids like latifolie and rhododendron. The biosphere reserve has a rich fauna, for example the snow leopard, black bear, brown bear, musk deer, snowcock, golden eagle and black eagle.
- Major threats to the ecosystem are the collection of endangered plants for medicinal use, forest fires and poaching.
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Answer – b
- In Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve situated in Uttaranchal includes parts of Chamoli, Almora, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar districts. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
- The major forest types of the reserve are temperate. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Additional info
- A few important species are silver weed and orchids like latifolie and rhododendron. The biosphere reserve has a rich fauna, for example the snow leopard, black bear, brown bear, musk deer, snowcock, golden eagle and black eagle.
- Major threats to the ecosystem are the collection of endangered plants for medicinal use, forest fires and poaching.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Arrange the following Biosphere reserves from North to South
- Nokrek
- Manas
- Dihang-Dibang
Select the correct answer using codes below
Correct
Answer – C
Refer to the map
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Answer – C
Refer to the map
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are found in Sunderbans
- Shrimp
- Chital deer
- Heritiera fomes
Select the correct answer using codes given below
Correct
Answer – D
- The tangled mass of roots of mangrove trees provide safe homes for a large number of species, from fish to shrimp. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- More than 170 birds species are known to inhabit these mangrove forests.
- Adapting itself to the saline and fresh water environment, the tigers at the park are good swimmers, and they hunt scarce preys such as chital deer, barking deer, wild pig and even macaques. Hence statement 2 is correct.
- In the Sunderbans, the mangrove forests are characterised by Heritiera fomes, a species valued for its timber. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Answer – D
- The tangled mass of roots of mangrove trees provide safe homes for a large number of species, from fish to shrimp. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- More than 170 birds species are known to inhabit these mangrove forests.
- Adapting itself to the saline and fresh water environment, the tigers at the park are good swimmers, and they hunt scarce preys such as chital deer, barking deer, wild pig and even macaques. Hence statement 2 is correct.
- In the Sunderbans, the mangrove forests are characterised by Heritiera fomes, a species valued for its timber. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following statements is/are true about Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve
- It is situated on a single island on southern coast of India
- Sea cow is found there
Select the correct answer using codes given below
Correct
Answer – b
- Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 105,000 hectares on the southeast coast of India. It is one of the world’s richest regions from a marine biodiversity perspective.
- The biosphere reserve comprises 21 islands. Hence statement 1 is correct
- It has estuaries, beaches, forests of the nearshore environment, sea grasses, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves. Among the Gulf’’s 3,600 plant and animal species are the globally endangered sea cow (Dugong dugon) and six mangrove species, endemic to Peninsular India. Hence statement 1 is correct
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Answer – b
- Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 105,000 hectares on the southeast coast of India. It is one of the world’s richest regions from a marine biodiversity perspective.
- The biosphere reserve comprises 21 islands. Hence statement 1 is correct
- It has estuaries, beaches, forests of the nearshore environment, sea grasses, coral reefs, salt marshes and mangroves. Among the Gulf’’s 3,600 plant and animal species are the globally endangered sea cow (Dugong dugon) and six mangrove species, endemic to Peninsular India. Hence statement 1 is correct
