Natural Vegetation of India MCQs
Practice Natural Vegetation of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering forest types, tropical evergreen forests, deciduous forests, thorn forests, mountain vegetation, mangrove forests, biodiversity and vegetation distribution in India frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #41
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Which is a major biodiversity hotspot in India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
High endemism due to varied topography and climate.
High endemism due to varied topography and climate.
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Geography GK
Natural Vegetation of India
Question #42
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Fir and Spruce are found in:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Higher elevation temperate forests.
Higher elevation temperate forests.
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Question #43
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Littoral forests are another name for:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Found along seashores and tidal zones.
Found along seashores and tidal zones.
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Natural Vegetation of India
Question #44
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The main cause of depletion of natural vegetation is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Human-induced factors are primary.
Human-induced factors are primary.
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Question #45
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Which forest type has pneumatophores (breathing roots)?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Adaptation for oxygen in waterlogged saline soil.
Adaptation for oxygen in waterlogged saline soil.
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Question #46
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Oak and Chestnut are found in:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Broad-leaved temperate species.
Broad-leaved temperate species.
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Question #47
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India's forest cover is highest in which type of state category?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Topography and climate favor higher cover.
Topography and climate favor higher cover.
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Question #48
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The transition zone between terrestrial and marine ecosystems is:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
They support unique flora and fauna.
They support unique flora and fauna.
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Question #49
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Which species is iconic to Sundarbans?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The mangrove habitat supports this apex predator.
The mangrove habitat supports this apex predator.
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Question #50
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Sub-tropical forests in India are found in:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Broad-leaved hill forests.
Broad-leaved hill forests.
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Question #51
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The Forest Survey of India monitors:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
It publishes biennial State of Forest Reports.
It publishes biennial State of Forest Reports.
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Question #52
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Which forest type supports the highest biomass?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Multi-storeyed dense structure.
Multi-storeyed dense structure.
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Question #53
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Juniper and Birch are examples of vegetation in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cold-adapted species.
Cold-adapted species.
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Question #54
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The Eastern Himalayas are richer in biodiversity than Western due to:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
They form part of a global hotspot.
They form part of a global hotspot.
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Question #55
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Which is not a mangrove species?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Teak is a deciduous timber tree.
Teak is a deciduous timber tree.
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Question #56
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Montane wet temperate forests are found at altitudes of:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Oak, laurel, chestnut dominate.
Oak, laurel, chestnut dominate.
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Question #57
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India's natural vegetation is largely influenced by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Seasonal rainfall pattern shapes distribution.
Seasonal rainfall pattern shapes distribution.
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Question #58
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The Silent Valley in Kerala is known for:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
It is a pristine biodiversity hotspot.
It is a pristine biodiversity hotspot.
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Question #59
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Which forest type has the least biodiversity?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Harsh arid conditions limit species.
Harsh arid conditions limit species.
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Geography GK
Natural Vegetation of India
Question #60
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Pine forests are commercially important for:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Found in Himalayan regions.
Found in Himalayan regions.
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Geography GK
Natural Vegetation of India
