Environment And Ecology In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#86] Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is in which state?
Correct Answer

(D) Karnataka

Explanation

Solution: Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka. Under the project tiger Anshi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary were collectively declared as Dandeli National Park.

[#87] Chipko Andolan is related to whom?
Correct Answer

(B) Conservation of Forests

Explanation

Solution: Chipko Andolan is also termed as Chipko Movement. It was a forest conservation movement in Garhwal Himalayas which started in 1973.

[#88] The objective of Biosphere Reserve is
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: All the above given options are correct in terms of objective of biosphere reserve. hence (D) is right option. The objective of Biosphere Reserves are Preservation of flora and fauna of forest land, Research and Development of forest product and Research and Development of agro product.

[#89] Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is famous for
Correct Answer

(A) Tiger

Explanation

Solution: Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its tiger reserve, it lies in North-west of Nilgiri Hills(Blue Mountains), Tamil Nadu sharing its boundaries with Kerala & Karnataka.

[#90] The Silent valley of Kerala
Correct Answer

(D) Has rare species of Flora and Fauna.

Explanation

Solution: Silent Valley has tropical rain forests and temperate forests in higher reaches which are rare in this region. Most plant species are endemic to Western Ghats. Similarly, NilgiriTahr, Nilgiri Langur, liun tailed macaque are all endangered fauna species which are rare to be found.