Environment And Ecology In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#66] Afforestation is the process of
Correct Answer

(B) Plantation

Explanation

Solution: Afforestation is the planting of trees in the area where there was no forest cover earlier. It can also be termed as establishment of forests.

[#67] Kanha National Park saving the rare and almost extinct species of the Swamp Deer, also known as
Correct Answer

(A) Barasingha

Explanation

Solution: Swamp deer is a deer species distributed in the Indian subcontinent. Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is a home for this specie. Swamp deer is also known as "Barasingha".

[#68] Which is the first national park of India?
Correct Answer

(A) Jim Corbett National Park

Explanation

Solution: Earlier known as Hailey National Park, Jim Corbett National Park got established in 1936. in Nainital to Protect Bengal tiger.

[#69] In terms of area, which of the following Indian state has the largest forest cover?
Correct Answer

(C) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: In terms of area, Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover. Madhya Pradesh with more than 77,000 sq kms of area forest cover.

[#70] Kanchenjunga National Park is located in
Correct Answer

(C) Sikkim

Explanation

Solution: Kanchenjunga National Park, also known as Khangchendzonga National Park, located in Sikkim. It is also a biosphere reserve. It became the World Heritage Site on 17 July 2016. It has musk deers, snow leopard as an important species.