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Which of these animals is found in high-altitude Himalayan regions?
Asiatic Lion
Snow Leopard
Bengal Tiger
Nilgai
Correct Answer: B — Snow Leopard
Explanation:
Snow Leopards inhabit the cold mountainous regions of the Himalayas.
What is the main type of tree in Himalayan forests?
Mangrove species
Short bushes
Evergreen coniferous trees
Tropical deciduous trees
Correct Answer: C — Evergreen coniferous trees
Explanation:
Himalayan forests are dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pine and fir.
Which tree is considered sacred by the Bishnoi community?
Khejri
Neem
Banyan
Sal
Correct Answer: A — Khejri
Explanation:
The Bishnoi community protects the Khejri tree because of its ecological importance in desert regions.
Which wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is connected to the Asiatic Lion project?
Bengal Tiger Reserve
Indian Elephant Sanctuary
Snow Leopard Park
Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Answer: D — Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary
Explanation:
Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary was selected for the relocation of Asiatic Lions.
How does cutting down forests affect wildlife?
It makes ecosystems stronger
It leads to the loss of species and habitats
It increases the number of animals
It improves air quality
Correct Answer: B — It leads to the loss of species and habitats
Explanation:
Deforestation destroys habitats and threatens the survival of many species.
Which famous animal lives in the Sundarbans mangrove forests?
Indian Elephant
Asiatic Lion
Snow Leopard
Bengal Tiger
Correct Answer: D — Bengal Tiger
Explanation:
The Sundarbans are famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger.
What is a special feature of mangrove forests?
They survive in salty water
They are found in deserts
They grow in very cold regions
They do not support wildlife
Correct Answer: A — They survive in salty water
Explanation:
Mangrove forests grow in saline coastal regions where freshwater and seawater mix.
Which of these animals is endangered in India?
Nilgai
Asiatic Lion
House Sparrow
Blackbuck
Correct Answer: B — Asiatic Lion
Explanation:
The Asiatic Lion is an endangered species found mainly in the Gir Forest of Gujarat.
Which type of forest is the most protected for conservation?
Community forests
Unclassed forests
Reserved forests
Protected forests
Correct Answer: C — Reserved forests
Explanation:
Reserved forests receive the highest level of legal protection for biodiversity conservation.
Which of the following is a protected species in India?
One-horned rhinoceros
Snow leopard
Tiger
All of the mentioned
Correct Answer: D — All of the mentioned
Explanation:
India protects endangered species such as the tiger, snow leopard, and one-horned rhinoceros under wildlife conservation laws.
