Species Richness of India UPSC Questions

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

Species Richness of India MCQ Questions


13.
Which is the largest family among Gymnosperms?
A.
Gnetum
B.
Pinus
C.
Cycas
D.
Cedrus
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ANSWER :
B. Pinus
14.
Which plant group is characterized by vascular bundles and is commonly terrestrial or aquatic?
A.
Bryophytes
B.
Pteridophytes
C.
Fungi
D.
Algae
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ANSWER :
B. Pteridophytes
15.
Which plant group is known for symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi?
A.
Lichens
B.
Fungi
C.
Mosses
D.
Algae
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ANSWER :
A. Lichens
16.
Where is the maximum diversity of fungi found in India?
A.
Eastern Himalayas
B.
Andaman Islands
C.
Western Ghats
D.
Deccan Plateau
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ANSWER :
C. Western Ghats
17.
India ranks what in the world in terms of floral diversity?
A.
Second
B.
Fourth
C.
Tenth
D.
Seventh
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ANSWER :
C. Tenth
18.
Which region has highest pteridophytic diversity?
A.
South India
B.
North India
C.
North Eastern India
D.
Western Himalaya
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ANSWER :
C. North Eastern India