Environment And Ecology In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#51] India's Biosphere Reserve 'Nanda Devi' (UNESCO) is located in which state?
Correct Answer

(A) Uttarakhand

Explanation

Solution: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve comprises of Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers National Park. It is drained by Rishi Ganga river.

[#52] The study of relation of animals and plants to their surroundings is called as
Correct Answer

(A) Ecology

Explanation

Solution: It is Greek word made up of two words "Eco" & "Logy". 'Eco' means 'environment' & 'logy' means 'study'. Ecology term was coined by Ernst Heckel. It studies the interaction of living beings with their environment.

[#53] Which is a famous bird sanctuary located in Haryana?
Correct Answer

(A) Sultanpur

Explanation

Solution: Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary lies between Gurugram and Delhi in the Northern state of Haryana. It is named after Rajput king Sultan Chauhan.

[#54] Where is Panchmari Biosphere Reserve located?
Correct Answer

(C) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Panchmari Biosphere Reserve is located in midst of Satpura Ranges in Madhya Pradesh. It was designated as biosphere reserve in 2009 by UNESCO. It act as transition zone between forest species of western & eastern ghats. e.g. wild boar gaur, cheetal deer.

[#55] Sea-cow is found in which of the following biosphere
reserve of India
Correct Answer

(B) Gulf of Mannar

Explanation

Solution: Gulf of Mannar is situated between Coromandal Coast of India & Sri Lanka. It is a shallow water zone. It has many endangered species which are native to this region. One such specie is dugong dugong, a herbivorous marine mammal.