Land Ecosystems UPSC Questions

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

Land Ecosystems MCQ Questions


7.
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of forest cover as per ISFR 2017?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Mizoram
D.
Kerala
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ANSWER :
C. Mizoram
8.
Which forest type is affected by Mediterranean climate?
A.
Tropical Thorn Forest
B.
Temperate Evergreen Forest
C.
Tropical Semi-evergreen Forest
D.
Coniferous Forest
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ANSWER :
B. Temperate Evergreen Forest
9.
Which animal is not typically found in the Tundra?
A.
Reindeer
B.
Lynx
C.
Arctic hare
D.
Caribou
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ANSWER :
B. Lynx
10.
In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?

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A.
Carbon cycle
B.
Nitrogen cycle
C.
Phosphorus cycle
D.
Sulphur cycle
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ANSWER :
C. Phosphorus cycle
11.
The main limiting factors of terrestrial ecosystems are:
A.
Sunlight and wind
B.
Moisture and temperature
C.
Soil and precipitation
D.
Humidity and light
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ANSWER :
B. Moisture and temperature
12.
Which of the following trees is typical in Dry Deciduous Forests?
A.
Hollock
B.
Acacia
C.
Oak
D.
Birch
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ANSWER :
B. Acacia