Species Richness of India UPSC Questions

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

Species Richness of India MCQ Questions


7.
What percentage of the landmass is covered by the Semi-arid zone in India?
A.
5.8%
B.
6.9%
C.
15.6%
D.
4.3%
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ANSWER :
C. 15.6%
8.
Which bio-geographic zone covers the largest area in India?
A.
Gangetic Plain
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Deccan Peninsula
D.
Coasts
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ANSWER :
C. Deccan Peninsula
9.
Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

UPSC - 2016

A.
production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
B.
use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households
C.
installation of CNG kits in motor­cars
D.
installation of water meters in urban households
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ANSWER :
A. production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers
10.
Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
UPSC - 2015
A.
Khangchendzonga National Park
B.
Nandadevi National Park
C.
Neora Valley National Park
D.
Namdapha National Park
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ANSWER :
D. Namdapha National Park
11.
Which zone includes the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
A.
Islands
B.
Coasts
C.
Northeast India
D.
Western Ghats
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ANSWER :
A. Islands
12.
What is the number of biogeographic provinces in India?
A.
10
B.
15
C.
20
D.
25
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ANSWER :
D. 25