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 #141
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The 'Eastern Ghats' are known for which type of forest?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Tropical Deciduous forests are found in the Eastern Ghats and parts of the Deccan Plateau.[reference:60]
Tropical Deciduous forests are found in the Eastern Ghats and parts of the Deccan Plateau.[reference:60]
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Question #142
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Which of the following is a major factor that determines the type of natural vegetation in a region?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Soil type, rainfall, and temperature all play a crucial role in determining the type of natural vegetation in a region.[reference:61]
Soil type, rainfall, and temperature all play a crucial role in determining the type of natural vegetation in a region.[reference:61]
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Question #143
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Which of the following is an example of a plant found in the mangrove forests?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Palm, coconut, keora, and agar are grown in mangrove forests.[reference:62]
Palm, coconut, keora, and agar are grown in mangrove forests.[reference:62]
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Question #144
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Which of the following is a major challenge faced by India's natural vegetation?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
India's natural vegetation faces challenges from deforestation, urbanization, climate change, and other human activities.
India's natural vegetation faces challenges from deforestation, urbanization, climate change, and other human activities.
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Question #145
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Which type of forest is also known as 'tropical rainforest'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Tropical Evergreen forests are also known as tropical rainforests due to their dense canopy and high rainfall.[reference:63]
Tropical Evergreen forests are also known as tropical rainforests due to their dense canopy and high rainfall.[reference:63]
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Question #146
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Which of the following is a major type of vegetation in the coastal areas of India?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mangrove forests are a major type of vegetation in the coastal areas, particularly in river deltas.[reference:64]
Mangrove forests are a major type of vegetation in the coastal areas, particularly in river deltas.[reference:64]
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Question #147
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Which of the following is an important tree species of the Tropical Deciduous forests?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sandalwood is a commercially important species of Tropical Deciduous forests.[reference:65]
Sandalwood is a commercially important species of Tropical Deciduous forests.[reference:65]
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Question #148
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The 'Silent Valley' in Kerala is an example of which type of forest?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Silent Valley in Kerala is a tropical evergreen forest, known for its rich biodiversity.
The Silent Valley in Kerala is a tropical evergreen forest, known for its rich biodiversity.
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Question #149
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Which of the following is a major type of vegetation in the arid regions of India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Tropical Thorn forests and scrubs are found in the arid regions of India, such as Rajasthan.[reference:66]
Tropical Thorn forests and scrubs are found in the arid regions of India, such as Rajasthan.[reference:66]
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Question #150
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Which of the following is an example of a tree found in the Tropical Deciduous forests?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sal is a commercially important species of Tropical Deciduous forests.[reference:67]
Sal is a commercially important species of Tropical Deciduous forests.[reference:67]
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Question #151
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Which of the following is a major type of forest in the northeastern states of India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Tropical Evergreen forests are found in the northeastern states, which receive high rainfall.[reference:68]
Tropical Evergreen forests are found in the northeastern states, which receive high rainfall.[reference:68]
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Question #152
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Tropical Deciduous forests?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Tropical Deciduous forests shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water.[reference:69]
Tropical Deciduous forests shed their leaves during the dry season to conserve water.[reference:69]
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Question #153
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Which of the following is a major type of vegetation in the Western Ghats?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Western Ghats are known for Tropical Evergreen forests, though they also have deciduous and other types.[reference:70]
The Western Ghats are known for Tropical Evergreen forests, though they also have deciduous and other types.[reference:70]
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Question #154
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Which of the following is an example of a tree found in the montane forests?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Oak is a broadleaf tree found in the wet temperate forests of the montane region.[reference:71]
Oak is a broadleaf tree found in the wet temperate forests of the montane region.[reference:71]
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Question #155
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Which of the following is a major type of forest in the deltaic regions of West Bengal?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The deltaic regions of West Bengal, particularly the Sundarbans, are known for mangrove forests.
The deltaic regions of West Bengal, particularly the Sundarbans, are known for mangrove forests.
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Question #156
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Which of the following is a factor that affects the distribution of natural vegetation in India?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Latitude, altitude, and rainfall are all important factors affecting the distribution of natural vegetation in India.
Latitude, altitude, and rainfall are all important factors affecting the distribution of natural vegetation in India.
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Question #157
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Which of the following is an example of a plant species found in the Tropical Evergreen forests?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Mahogany is a commercially important tree of Tropical Evergreen forests.[reference:72][reference:73]
Mahogany is a commercially important tree of Tropical Evergreen forests.[reference:72][reference:73]
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Question #158
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Which of the following is a major type of vegetation in the Himalayan region?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Montane forests are a major type of vegetation in the Himalayan region, varying with altitude.[reference:74]
Montane forests are a major type of vegetation in the Himalayan region, varying with altitude.[reference:74]
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Question #159
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Tropical Evergreen forests?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Tropical Evergreen forests have a dense canopy and are lush green throughout the year.[reference:75]
Tropical Evergreen forests have a dense canopy and are lush green throughout the year.[reference:75]
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Question #160
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Which of the following is a major type of forest in the Deccan Plateau?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Tropical Deciduous forests are widespread in the Deccan Plateau.[reference:76]
Tropical Deciduous forests are widespread in the Deccan Plateau.[reference:76]
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