Welcome to your environmentquiz6
1.
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of: [2019]
2.
Consider the following statements: [2018]
- Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters.
- More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines.
- Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyls than those hosted by tropical rainforests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3.
Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news? [2018]
4.
If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit? [2017]
5.
What is/are unique about 'Kharai Camel', a breed found in India? [2016]
- It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
- It survives by grazing on mangroves.
- It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
6.
Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered? [2016]
7.
With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: [2016]
- It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
- It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rainforest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8.
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat? [2016]
9.
With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015]
- It is a herbivorous marine animal.
- It is found along the entire coast of India.
- It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
10.
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India? [2015]
