Environment & Biodiversity
How many number of the Biogeographic zones are present in India?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 10
D. 15
C. 10
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are submerged parts of mountain range called:
A. Arakan Yoma
B. Pegu Yoma
C. Askai Chin
D. Tien Shan
A. Arakan Yoma
What is the rank of Thar desert in the world as per the total area coverage?
A. 7th
B. 11th
C. 13th
D. 17th
D. 17th
Which of the following is true about Estuary?
A. It is the ecosystem marked by the mixing of sea water and river water
B. They are always marked by very low salinity
C. Both
D. None
A. It is the ecosystem marked by the mixing of sea water and river water
How many recognized terrestrial biogeographic realms are there?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
B. 8
Karnataka lies in which of the following biogeographic realms?
A. Palearctic
B. Indomalayan
C. Australasia
D. Neotropic
B. Indomalayan
The Western Ghats traverse the States of ?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Goa
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
"Which of the following are among the 10 biogeographic zones of India? 1. Trans-Himalayas 2. Western ghats 3. Deccan peninsula 4. Gangetic plain Select the correct option from the codes given below:"
A. Only 1 & 2
B. Only 2, 3 & 4.
C. Only 1, 3 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
"Which of the following are the biodiversity hotspots present in India? 1. The Himalayas 2. Indo-Burma 3. The western Ghats 4. Sunderland Select the correct option from the codes given below:"
A. Only 1, 2 & 3
B. Only 2, 3 & 4
C. Only 1, 3 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
A. Only 1, 2 & 3
"Arrange the following places with respect to the richness in species diversity: 1. Gulf of Kachchh 2. Lakshadweep Islands 3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4. Gulf of Mannar Select the correct option from the codes given below:"
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 3, 1, 4
C. 3, 2, 4, 1
D. 3, 4, 2, 1
C. 3, 2, 4, 1