Land Ecosystems UPSC Questions

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

Land Ecosystems MCQ Questions


7.
Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing"?

UPSC - 2022

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
8.
Which soil is common in boreal forests?
A.
Latosols
B.
Podzols
C.
Black soil
D.
Alluvial soil
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ANSWER :
B. Podzols
9.
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
10.
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
11.
From the ecological point of view ,which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
UPSC - 2017
A.
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
B.
Nallamala forest
C.
Nagarhole National Park
D.
Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
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ANSWER :
A. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
12.
Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves
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UPSC - 2018
A.
2 and 3 only
B.
2 only
C.
3 only
D.
1,2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1,2 and 3