SSC CGL Geography – Natural Vegetation, Wildlife & Protected Areas – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint
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SSC CGL Geography – Natural Vegetation, Wildlife & Protected Areas – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 20 questions, subject: Geography – India & World. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Match the followingMatch the tiger reserve with the state:
P. Nagarhole Q. Tadoba–Andhari R. Manas
1. Assam 2. Karnataka 3. Maharashtra
P. Nagarhole Q. Tadoba–Andhari R. Manas
1. Assam 2. Karnataka 3. Maharashtra
Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-3, R-1]
Explanation:
Nagarhole–Karnataka; Tadoba–Andhari–Maharashtra; Manas–Assam.
2.
Statement-based
I. Tropical evergreen forests are found in the Western Ghats.
II. Mangroves are found in the deltas of the Ganga, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari and Kaveri.
I. Tropical evergreen forests are found in the Western Ghats.
II. Mangroves are found in the deltas of the Ganga, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari and Kaveri.
Correct Answer: D [Both I and II]
Explanation:
Both are NCERT statements.
3.
Odd one outOdd one out (by forest type):
Correct Answer: B [Mahogany]
Explanation:
Mahogany is a tropical evergreen tree; the others belong to thorn forests.
4.
Chronological orderArrange in chronological order: 1. Forest (Conservation) Act 2. Wildlife (Protection) Act 3. National Forest Policy 4. Biological Diversity Act
Correct Answer: A [2 – 1 – 3 – 4]
Explanation:
1972, 1980, 1988, 2002.
5.
Coniferous trees such as pine, deodar, silver fir and spruce form the Himalayan belt at about:
Correct Answer: C [1,500–3,000 m]
Explanation:
NCERT Class 9.
6.
Assertion–Reason
A: Plants of thorn forests have long roots and thick, fleshy stems.
R: They grow in areas of scanty rainfall.
A: Plants of thorn forests have long roots and thick, fleshy stems.
R: They grow in areas of scanty rainfall.
Correct Answer: D [Both A and R are true and R explains A]
Explanation:
Adaptations to dryness – roots reach deep water; stems store water.
7.
The Indian wild ass is found in the:
Correct Answer: A [Rann of Kachchh]
Explanation:
Gujarat's Rann.
8.
In which kind of protected area are grazing and private rights NOT permitted as a rule?
Correct Answer: B [National park]
Explanation:
Strictness Staircase – the top step.
9.
The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 reduced the number of schedules in the Act to:
Correct Answer: D [four]
Explanation:
Six schedules were cut to four; the amendment also added provisions to implement CITES.
10.
India's first national park, set up in 1936 as Hailey National Park, is now called:
Correct Answer: B [Jim Corbett National Park]
Explanation:
Uttarakhand; Project Tiger began here.
11.
The first resolution on Joint Forest Management was passed in 1988 by:
Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Explanation:
NCERT Class 10.
12.
Trick Spotter“A region gets 85 cm of rain a year. Which forest type is natural there?” The fastest correct approach is:
Correct Answer: A [Use the 200–100–70 ladder: 85 lies between 100 and 70 → dry deciduous]
Explanation:
Rainfall alone fixes the lowland forest type.
13.
The Silent Valley movement saved a tropical evergreen forest in:
Correct Answer: B [Keralam]
Explanation:
Silent Valley (Palakkad, Keralam) became a national park in 1984 after the campaign against a dam.
14.
Match the pairWhich pair (tiger reserve – state) is correctly matched?
Correct Answer: D [Rajaji – Uttarakhand]
Explanation:
Rajaji – Uttarakhand; Sariska – Rajasthan; Panna – Madhya Pradesh; Similipal – Odisha.
15.
Human settlements and sustainable land use are allowed in which zone of a biosphere reserve?
Correct Answer: C [Transition zone]
Explanation:
C-B-T Rings: transition is the outer, people-friendly zone.
16.
Ebony, mahogany and rosewood are trees of:
Correct Answer: A [tropical evergreen forests]
Explanation:
Tree finder: evergreen.
17.
Junipers and birches are typical of which Himalayan zone?
Correct Answer: C [alpine zone, generally above about 3,600 m]
Explanation:
NCERT Class 9.
18.
Odd one outWhich forest type is NOT decided mainly by rainfall?
Correct Answer: B [Mangrove (tidal) forest]
Explanation:
Mangroves depend on tides; montane forests on height.
19.
Sacred groves are:
Correct Answer: A [patches of forest left untouched by communities for religious reasons]
Explanation:
NCERT Class 10.
20.
Which community of Rajasthan is known for protecting blackbuck, chinkara and trees?
Correct Answer: D [Bishnois]
Explanation:
Gujjars and Bakarwals are Himalayan herders.
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