The question asks to identify an Indian state based on three geographical and environmental characteristics: its latitudinal position relative to northern Rajasthan, its forest cover percentage, and the percentage of its forest cover that constitutes a Protected Area Network. We need to evaluate each option against these criteria.
A) Arunachal Pradesh satisfies all the given characteristics. It lies on similar latitudes as northern Rajasthan, has one of the highest forest cover percentages in India (close to 80%), and a substantial part of its forest area is designated as Protected Areas.
The question describes a location based on the confluence of two rivers, their origins, and its ecological significance as a protected area near the Bay of Bengal coast. We need to identify this specific location from the given options.
Correct Option: A) Bhitarkanika. It is the deltaic region where the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers merge before meeting the Bay of Bengal, and it is a renowned protected area for wildlife and biodiversity.
The question asks to identify the unique characteristics of equatorial forests from the given statements. We need to evaluate each statement based on the known features of equatorial rainforests.
D) 1, 2 and 3 — All three statements describe distinct and unique characteristics of equatorial forests. The dense, tall canopy, high biodiversity, and abundance of epiphytes are hallmark features of these ecosystems.
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs among the given options, which link a geographical feature (Biosphere Reserve, Lake, National Park) with its associated hill range or location. This requires knowledge of Indian geography, specifically the locations of these natural features.
Based on the analysis, only Pair 1 is correctly matched.
A) 1 only is the correct answer because the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is indeed located in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya.
| National park | River flowing through the Park |
| 1.) Corbett National park | Ganga |
| 2) Kaziranga National park | Manas |
| 3) Silent Valley National Park | Kaveri |
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of National Parks and the rivers flowing through them. We need to evaluate each pair individually based on geographical knowledge.
Upon reviewing all three pairs, none of them are correctly matched.
D) None — As established in the step-by-step analysis, all three pairs are incorrectly matched.
The question asks for a term that encompasses both the physical space an organism occupies and its functional role within its community. We need to evaluate each option based on its ecological definition.
Correct Option: B) Ecological niche describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism but also its functional role in the community, including its interactions, resource use, and impact on the ecosystem.