Water Ecosystems UPSC Questions

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

Water Ecosystems MCQ Questions


13.
The term 'Red Tide' is considered a misnomer because:
A.
It refers to freshwater blooms
B.
It always causes fish kills
C.
It is not associated with tides and not always red
D.
It only occurs in rivers
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ANSWER :
C. It is not associated with tides and not always red
14.
Montreux Record is associated with:
A.
Biodiversity in forests
B.
Endangered mammals
C.
Wetlands requiring priority conservation
D.
Coral reef bleaching
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ANSWER :
C. Wetlands requiring priority conservation
15.
Which tree species is considered sacred and awarded for its ecological value in Parambikulam?
A.
Neem
B.
Banyan
C.
Peepal
D.
Kannimara teak
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ANSWER :
D. Kannimara teak
16.
Mangroves exhibit which mode of reproduction?
A.
Viviparity
B.
Oviparity
C.
Fission
D.
Budding
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ANSWER :
A. Viviparity
17.
Which lake in Gujarat is considered the oldest man-made lake in India?
A.
Chilika Lake
B.
Sudarshan Lake
C.
Neknampur Lake
D.
Loktak Lake
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ANSWER :
B. Sudarshan Lake
18.
What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangasabati?
UPSC - 2019
A.
Recently discovered uranium deposits
B.
Tropical rain forests
C.
Underground cave systems
D.
Water reservoirs
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ANSWER :
D. Water reservoirs