Biogeography UPSC Questions

Geography-Physical Geography

Biogeography MCQ Questions


1.
A particular State in India has the following characteristics:
1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan.
2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover.
3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes a Protected Area Network in this State.
Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?
UPSC - 2012
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Uttarakhand
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ANSWER :
A. Arunachal Pradesh
2.
Two important rivers…..one with its source in Jharkhand(and known by a different name in Odisha),and another with its source in Odisha "-merge" at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea.This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area.Which one of the following could be this?
UPSC - 2011
A.
Bhitarkanika
B.
Chandipur-on-sea
C.
Gopalpur-on-sea
D.
Simlipal
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ANSWER :
A. Bhitarkanika
3.
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
4.
Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokerk Bio - sphere Reverse : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
3. Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
5.
Consider the following pairs:
National park River flowing through the Park
1.) Corbett National park Ganga
2) Kaziranga National park Manas
3) Silent Valley National Park Kaveri
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 and 2
B.
3 only
C.
1 and 3
D.
None
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ANSWER :
D. None
6.
Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
UPSC - 2013
A.
Ecotone
B.
Ecological niche
C.
Habitat
D.
Home range
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ANSWER :
B. Ecological niche