Environment And Ecology In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#76] How much geographical area of India is forest land?
Correct Answer

(A) 20%

Explanation

Solution: India has 20% of its land under forest. In recent times forest area has depleted.

[#77] Which kind of forest is found in Silent Valley of Kerala?
Correct Answer

(C) Tropical Rain Forest

Explanation

Solution: Silent valley is a National Park in Nilgiri Hills in Kerala's Palakkad District. It consists of tropical rain forests & moist deciduous forests. Along with Karimpuzha & Mukurthi National Park, it forms the part of Nilgiri International Biosphere Reserve.

[#78] Corbett National Park was established to protect which animal?
Correct Answer

(A) Bengal Tigers

Explanation

Solution: To protect the endangered Bengal Tiger, Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 in the Nainital district of Uttrakhand. It is the oldest National Park of India.

[#79] Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan was formerly called as
Correct Answer

(C) Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Explanation

Solution: Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan was formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This National Park is home to diverse bird species including the Siberian Crane.

[#80] Which is the first National Park established in India?
Correct Answer

(D) Corbett National Park

Explanation

Solution: Corbett National Park is the first National Park established in India. Corbett National Park, also called Jim Corbett National Park, natural area in southern Uttarakhand state, northern India. It was established as Hailey National Park in 1936 and was first renamed Ramganga in the mid-1950s, before the name was changed to Corbett later that decade in memory of Jim Corbett, a well-known British sportsman and writer.