Indian Plants UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Indian Plants MCQ Questions


7.
Which of the following is an example of an active insectivorous plant?
A.
Nepenthes
B.
Pinguicula
C.
Drosera
D.
Utricularia
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ANSWER :
D. Utricularia
8.
Where is Aldrovanda found in India?
A.
Kashmir valleys
B.
Sunderbans
C.
Eastern Ghats
D.
Western Ghats
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ANSWER :
B. Sunderbans
9.
What mechanism does Nepenthes use to trap insects?
A.
Sticky tentacles
B.
Pitfall trap with slippery surface
C.
Snap trap
D.
Bladder trap
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ANSWER :
B. Pitfall trap with slippery surface
10.
What is the main threat to insectivorous plants?
A.
Only pollution
B.
Only habitat destruction
C.
Gardening trade and pollution
D.
Only overgrazing
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ANSWER :
C. Gardening trade and pollution
11.
Which of the following is a gall-forming insect on eucalyptus?
A.
Crazy ant
B.
Gold Fish
C.
Leptocybe invasa
D.
Black Wattle
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ANSWER :
C. Leptocybe invasa
12.
Which invasive plant is common in still or slow-moving waters?
A.
Datura
B.
Water Hyacinth
C.
Lantana camara
D.
Goat weed
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ANSWER :
B. Water Hyacinth