MCQs on India’s Natural Vegetation: Ecological and Economic Importance
- Which of the following types of vegetation is predominant in the Himalayan region of India?
- A) Tropical Evergreen Forests
- B) Temperate Forests
- C) Desert Vegetation
- D) Mangrove Forests
Answer: B) Temperate Forests
- The Sundarbans mangrove forest is primarily located in which Indian state?
- A) Odisha
- B) West Bengal
- C) Kerala
- D) Gujarat
Answer: B) West Bengal
- What percentage of India’s geographical area is covered by forests?
- A) 10%
- B) 21%
- C) 33%
- D) 40%
Answer: B) 21%
- Which of the following forest types is characterized by high biodiversity and dense tree cover?
- A) Deciduous Forests
- B) Coniferous Forests
- C) Tropical Rainforests
- D) Scrub Forests
Answer: C) Tropical Rainforests
- Which natural vegetation type is most affected by deforestation in India?
- A) Tropical Deciduous Forests
- B) Tropical Evergreen Forests
- C) Grasslands
- D) Mangroves
Answer: A) Tropical Deciduous Forests
- Which of the following states is known for its teak forests?
- A) Himachal Pradesh
- B) Madhya Pradesh
- C) Arunachal Pradesh
- D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Madhya Pradesh
- The vegetation of which of the following regions is primarily influenced by monsoonal climate?
- A) Himalayan Region
- B) Thar Desert
- C) Western Ghats
- D) Indo-Gangetic Plains
Answer: D) Indo-Gangetic Plains
- Which of the following is a key ecological function of forests?
- A) Soil erosion control
- B) Urban development
- C) Industrial growth
- D) Desertification
Answer: A) Soil erosion control
- The Western Ghats are known for their rich biodiversity, primarily due to which type of vegetation?
- A) Desert Vegetation
- B) Tropical Evergreen Forests
- C) Temperate Deciduous Forests
- D) Coniferous Forests
Answer: B) Tropical Evergreen Forests
- Which tree is commonly associated with the dry deciduous forests of India?
- A) Sal
- B) Teak
- C) Pine
- D) Bamboo
Answer: A) Sal
- Which of the following vegetation types is most prevalent in the northeastern states of India?
- A) Tropical Thorn Forests
- B) Montane Forests
- C) Alpine Vegetation
- D) Evergreen Forests
Answer: D) Evergreen Forests
- What is the main economic importance of bamboo in India?
- A) Medicinal use
- B) Raw material for handicrafts
- C) Timber production
- D) Soil enrichment
Answer: B) Raw material for handicrafts
- Which type of vegetation is primarily found in the coastal areas of India?
- A) Scrub Vegetation
- B) Mangroves
- C) Alpine Vegetation
- D) Grasslands
Answer: B) Mangroves
- The Indian government launched the National Afforestation Programme (NAP) to combat which issue?
- A) Urban pollution
- B) Deforestation
- C) Soil degradation
- D) Water scarcity
Answer: B) Deforestation
- Which of the following states has the largest area under forest cover in India?
- A) Madhya Pradesh
- B) Chhattisgarh
- C) Odisha
- D) Maharashtra
Answer: B) Chhattisgarh
- Which forest type is known for having a significant amount of grassland and is crucial for pastoral activities?
- A) Tropical Evergreen Forests
- B) Deciduous Forests
- C) Savanna
- D) Temperate Forests
Answer: C) Savanna
- Which of the following is NOT a benefit of natural vegetation?
- A) Biodiversity conservation
- B) Carbon sequestration
- C) Soil infertility
- D) Watershed protection
Answer: C) Soil infertility
- The Himalayan region is home to which type of unique vegetation due to its altitude?
- A) Montane Forests
- B) Deciduous Forests
- C) Tropical Evergreen Forests
- D) Grasslands
Answer: A) Montane Forests
- The primary cause of forest degradation in India is:
- A) Urbanization
- B) Overgrazing
- C) Deforestation for agriculture
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which of the following states is primarily known for its coniferous forests?
- A) Rajasthan
- B) Uttarakhand
- C) Goa
- D) Punjab
Answer: B) Uttarakhand
- Which of the following is a characteristic feature of tropical thorn forests?
- A) Dense canopy
- B) High rainfall
- C) Drought-resistant species
- D) Rich biodiversity
Answer: C) Drought-resistant species
- The main reason for the ecological significance of forests is that they:
- A) Provide timber
- B) Influence climate and hydrology
- C) Serve as hunting grounds
- D) Are tourist attractions
Answer: B) Influence climate and hydrology
- Which of the following forest types is mainly found in the central and southern parts of India?
- A) Montane Forests
- B) Temperate Rainforests
- C) Tropical Deciduous Forests
- D) Tundra Vegetation
Answer: C) Tropical Deciduous Forests
- Which type of forest is known for its evergreen nature and high rainfall in India?
- A) Deciduous Forests
- B) Coniferous Forests
- C) Tropical Evergreen Forests
- D) Thorn Forests
Answer: C) Tropical Evergreen Forests
- Which of the following is a significant threat to India’s natural vegetation?
- A) Conservation efforts
- B) Climate change
- C) Agroforestry
- D) Reforestation
Answer: B) Climate change
- The economic value of natural vegetation can be derived from:
- A) Timber and non-timber forest products
- B) Environmental degradation
- C) Urban development
- D) None of the above
Answer: A) Timber and non-timber forest products
- Which of the following is an important non-timber forest product?
- A) Plywood
- B) Bamboo
- C) Paper
- D) Cotton
Answer: B) Bamboo
- The process of converting forest land to agricultural land is called:
- A) Reforestation
- B) Afforestation
- C) Deforestation
- D) Desertification
Answer: C) Deforestation
- Which type of forest is primarily responsible for supporting diverse wildlife in India?
- A) Mangrove Forests
- B) Temperate Deciduous Forests
- C) Tropical Rainforests
- D) Savanna
Answer: C) Tropical Rainforests
- What is the role of forests in climate regulation?
- A) They release pollutants
- B) They absorb carbon dioxide
- C) They increase temperatures
- D) They reduce rainfall
Answer: B) They absorb carbon dioxide
These questions can serve as a useful tool for revising key concepts related to India’s natural vegetation and its ecological and economic significance.
