Land Ecosystems UPSC Questions

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

Land Ecosystems MCQ Questions


1.
Which of the following is not a type of Tundra?
A.
Arctic
B.
Alpine
C.
Temperate
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
C. Temperate
2.
Which forest type is characterized by evergreen trees like Spruce, Fir and Pine?
A.
Temperate Deciduous Forest
B.
Tropical Rain Forest
C.
Coniferous Forest
D.
Tropical Thorn Forest
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ANSWER :
C. Coniferous Forest
3.
Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?

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A.
Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
B.
Non-inclusion of ecological/ environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
C.
Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development
D.
Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
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ANSWER :
A. Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
4.
Which soil is common in boreal forests?
A.
Latosols
B.
Podzols
C.
Black soil
D.
Alluvial soil
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ANSWER :
B. Podzols
5.
Which forest ecosystem has the highest biotic diversity among temperate forests?
A.
Temperate Evergreen Forest
B.
Temperate Deciduous Forest
C.
Temperate Rain Forest
D.
Tropical Rain Forest
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ANSWER :
C. Temperate Rain Forest
6.
Which tree species is dominant in Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests of India?
A.
Pine
B.
Sal
C.
Juniper
D.
Willow
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ANSWER :
B. Sal