Biogeography UPSC Questions

Biogeography MCQ Questions

7.
Consider the following minerals:
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles?
UPSC - 2013
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
8.
With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
A. 1 only
9.
Consider the following pairs: Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Wetlands Confluence of rivers
1) Harike Wetlands Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej
2) Keoladeo Ghana National Park Confluence of Banas and Chambal
3) Kolleru Lake Confluence of Musi and Krishna

UPSC - 2014
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
ANSWER :
A. 1 only
10.
With reference to a conservation organization called 'Wetlands International', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate experience to advocate for better policies.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
UPSC - 2014
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
B. 2 only
11.
What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel' a breed found in India?
1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometers in seawater.
2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
UPSC - 2016
A.
1and 2 only
B.
3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1,2 and 3 only
ANSWER :
A. 1and 2 only
12.
In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
UPSC - 2015
A.
Tropical moist deciduous forest
B.
Tropical rain forest
C.
Tropical thorn scrub forest
D.
Temperate forest with grasslands
ANSWER :
A. Tropical moist deciduous forest