1. Tropical Evergreen Forests are also known as ______.
- Tropical Mangrove Forests
- Tropical Rainforests
- Tropical Coniferous Forests
- Tropical Deciduous Forests
Answer: Tropical Rainforests
2. Which one of the following has terra-rossa type of soils ?
- tropical regions
- Wetlands
- mediterranean region
- equatorial region
Answer: equatorial region
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3. Which one of the following is known as closed savanna ?
- Tree savanna
- Grass savanna
- Shrub savanna
- Woodland savanna
Answer: Woodland savanna
4. Central zoo authority of India was constituted in
- 1957
- 1972
- 1973
- None of the above
Answer: 1972
5. Which one of the following is absolutely predictable and highly reliable ?
- Wave energy
- Tidal energy
- Biomass energy
- None of the above
Answer: Tidal energy
6. Which one of the following is one of the Herbivores ?
- Frogs
- Protozoa
- Backswimmers
- Green Algra
Answer: Protozoa
7. Which one of the following is one of the secondary carnivores ?
- Green Algae
- Diaforms
- Water strides
- Frogs
Answer: Water strides
8. In which one of the following states is Keoladeo bird sanctuary located ?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Orissa
- Kerala
- Rajasthan
Answer: Rajasthan
9. How much area of the earth is covered by the aquatic ecosystems ?
- 50%
- 71%
- 75%
- 92%
Answer: 71%
10. Indian accounts for_________ percent of the total world’s wildlife.
- 7-8%
- 4%
- 6%
- 8%
Answer: 7-8%
11. Which one of the following elements is required in small quantities by plants and animals ?
- Phosphorus
- Calcium
- Manganese
- Magnesium
Answer: Manganese
12. Green belts have the capacity to reduce the noise pollution level by
- 5-10 dB
- 10-15 dB
- 15-20 dB
- 20-25 dB
Answer: 10-15 dB
13. Which one of the following are plant eating animals?
- Autotrophs
- Detritivores
- Herbivores
- Omnivores
Answer: Herbivores
14. Which one of the following is a greenhouse gas ?
- Methane
- Nitrogen
- Hydrogen
- None of the above
Answer: Methane
15. Which one of the following constitute the third Trophic level of the food chain?
- Omnivores
- Carnivores
- Herbivores
- Autotrophs
Answer: Carnivores
16. The height of Australian Eucalyptus can reach
- over 50 metres
- over 60 metres
- over 70 metres
- over 80 metres
Answer: over 70 metres
17. Which one of the following has the largest water consumption ?
- Europe
- Asia
- South America
- North America
Answer: Asia
18. Which one of the following derives energy from Trophic levels I, II, III simultaneously ?
- Herbivores
- Carnivores
- Omnivores
- Autotrophs
Answer: Omnivores
19. What does P Value of soils stand for ?
- fertility of soil
- soil profile
- soil horizons
- soil composition
Answer: soil composition
20. Which one of the following National Parks is situated in Rajasthan ?
- Kanha National Park
- Desert National Park
- Tandoa National Park
- Corbett National Park
Answer: Desert National Park
21. Which one of the following derives energy only from Trophic level I ?
- Herbivores
- Carnivores
- Detritivores
- Omnivores
Answer: Herbivores
22. The horizontal layers of soils are known as
- soil profile
- soil composition
- soil horizons
- soil structure
Answer: soil horizonsk
23. Which one of the following is one of the secondary carnivores ?
- Green Algae
- Rotifers
- Insects
- Frogs
Answer: Frogs
24. The organisms that live on organic compounds that occur in soluble form derived from dead plants and animals are known as :
- Holozoics
- Parasites
- Saprophytes
- None of the above
Answer: Saprophytes
25. How many physical states of water are there ?
- one
- Two
- Three
- Four
Answer: Three
26. Which one of the following is the permissible noise level of silence zones in India at India?
- 60 dB
- 55 dB
- 50 dB
- 50dB-40dB
Answer: 50dB-40dB
27. Which one of the following are both plant and animal eating animals ?
- Carnivores
- Omnivores
- Autotrophs
- Herbivores
Answer: Omnivores
28. Which one of the following is not a part of atmosphere ?
- Stratosphere
- Thermosphere
- Mesosphere
- Hydrosphere
Answer: Hydrosphere
29. If you are discussing Prairies and Velds in the class, on a world map which region will you mark ?
- USA and South America respectively.
- South America and Canada respectively.
- Canada and South Africa respectively.
- More than one of the above
Answer: Canada and South Africa respectively.
30. Which one of the following is required in small quantities by plants and animals ?
- Calcium
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Molybdenum
Answer: Molybdenum
31. Which one of the following is required in small quantities by plants and animals ?
- Calcium
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus
- Molybdenum
Answer: Molybdenum
32. Which one of the following National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh ?
- Kanha National Park
- Corbett National Park
- Hazaribagh National Park
- Desert National Park
Answer: Kanha National Park
33. How much soil mass consists of living soil organisms ?
- 0.1%
- 1.0%
- 1.5%
- 5.1%
Answer: 0.1%
34. What proportion of world’s flora and fauna are supported by India ?
- 6-7%
- 10-12 %
- 12-15%
- more than 15%
Answer: 6-7%
35. Where is the Prairie grass found ?
- North America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Northern Eurasia
- South America
Answer: North America
36. How is the Prairie Grass ?
- below 1.5 metres
- above 4 metres
- above 6 metres
- between 1.5 and 2.5 metres
Answer: between 1.5 and 2.5 metres
37. When was the Earth Summit II held ?
- 1962
- 1972
- 1982
- 1992
Answer: 1992
38. Which one of the following elements is required in large quantities by plants and animals ?
- Sodium
- Manganese
- Calcium
- Iron
Answer: Calcium
39. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of Mediterranean climate?
- Wet winters and dry summers
- High biodiversity and endemism
- Frequent occurrence of cyclones
- More than one of the above
Answer: Frequent occurrence of cyclones
40. In a grassland ecosystem, a Grasshopper plays the role of a _____ in the food chain.
- producer
- primary consumer
- secondary consumer
- More than one of the above
Answer: primary consumer
41. Which one of the following is one of the Primary Carnivores?
- Catfish
- Duckweed
- Backswimmers
- Snails
Answer: Catfish
42. Which one of the following national park is situated in Maharashtra ?
- Corbett National Park
- Kaziranga National Park
- Hazaribagh National Park
- Tadoba National Park
Answer: Tadoba National Park
43. Which one of the following is the permissible noise level of industrial areas in India during day time ?
- 45dB
- 65dB
- 75 dB
- 90 dB
Answer: 75 dB
44. In which state is Bir Motigarh sanctuary located ?
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Assam
- Gujarat
Answer: Punjab
45. In which state Hazaribagh National Park is located ?
- Bihar
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Bihar
46. Which one of the following is located at the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers ?
- Harike wetland
- Chilika bird sanctuary
- Nagarjunasagar sanctuary
- None of the above
Answer: Harike wetland
47. How long did it take the wildlife to evolve from single-cell bacteria to multi-cell large variety of plants and animals of present time ?
- less than 10,000 years
- 10,000-20,000 years
- 20,000-50,000 years
- Millions of years
Answer: Millions of years
48. What is the level of Hydrocarbons occurring in the urban environment ?
- 1 to 4 pmm
- 20 - 100 pmm
- 14 - 20 pmm
- above 10 ppm
Answer: 1 to 4 pmm
49. Eucalyptus constitutes the dominant part of
- Mediterranean Biome
- Temperate Grassland Biome
- Australian Biome
- California Biome
Answer: Australian Biome
50. Which one of the following is one of the primary producers ?
- Diaforms
- Catfish
- Insects
- Snails
Answer: Diaforms