MCQs on The Sundarbans: Geography, Biodiversity and Human Impact
- The Sundarbans region is spread across which two countries?
- a) India and Bangladesh
- b) India and Nepal
- c) India and Bhutan
- d) India and Sri Lanka
- Answer: a) India and Bangladesh
- The Sundarbans is known for being the world’s largest…
- a) Tropical rainforest
- b) Mangrove forest
- c) Desert region
- d) Alpine forest
- Answer: b) Mangrove forest
- Which river system primarily feeds the Sundarbans delta?
- a) Brahmaputra and Yamuna
- b) Indus and Ganga
- c) Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna
- d) Krishna and Godavari
- Answer: c) Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna
- The Sundarbans is famous for which endangered species?
- a) Asiatic lion
- b) Royal Bengal tiger
- c) Indian rhinoceros
- d) Snow leopard
- Answer: b) Royal Bengal tiger
- Which of the following is a characteristic tree species found in the Sundarbans?
- a) Deodar
- b) Sal
- c) Mangrove species like Heritiera fomes
- d) Teak
- Answer: c) Mangrove species like Heritiera fomes
- What type of ecosystem is predominant in the Sundarbans?
- a) Desert
- b) Wetland
- c) Alpine
- d) Grassland
- Answer: b) Wetland
- The term “Sundarbans” is derived from which local word?
- a) Sunder, meaning beautiful
- b) Sundari, a type of mangrove tree
- c) Sundar, meaning serene
- d) Sunderan, a local deity
- Answer: b) Sundari, a type of mangrove tree
- Which of the following is a major threat to the Sundarbans’ biodiversity?
- a) Low tourism activities
- b) Industrial pollution
- c) Overfishing and climate change
- d) Excessive rainfall
- Answer: c) Overfishing and climate change
- The Sundarbans were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
- a) 1980
- b) 1997
- c) 2001
- d) 1990
- Answer: b) 1997
- Which type of soil is commonly found in the Sundarbans region?
- a) Alluvial soil
- b) Black soil
- c) Laterite soil
- d) Sandy loam soil
- Answer: a) Alluvial soil
- The population in the Sundarbans primarily depends on which activity for their livelihood?
- a) Agriculture
- b) Mining
- c) Fishing and honey collection
- d) Manufacturing
- Answer: c) Fishing and honey collection
- Cyclones and storm surges are a common occurrence in the Sundarbans due to…
- a) Proximity to the Himalayas
- b) Location near the Indian Ocean
- c) Its elevation above sea level
- d) Dense forest cover
- Answer: b) Location near the Indian Ocean
- What is the primary reason for the gradual loss of land in the Sundarbans?
- a) Industrial development
- b) Sea-level rise due to climate change
- c) Overpopulation
- d) Reduced rainfall
- Answer: b) Sea-level rise due to climate change
- Which river’s estuarine system is most prominent in the Sundarbans?
- a) Godavari
- b) Ganga
- c) Yamuna
- d) Krishna
- Answer: b) Ganga
- What is the major role of mangrove forests in coastal areas like the Sundarbans?
- a) Reducing agricultural productivity
- b) Increasing soil salinity
- c) Protecting shorelines from erosion and storm surges
- d) Decreasing biodiversity
- Answer: c) Protecting shorelines from erosion and storm surges
- Which of the following is a common reptile species found in the Sundarbans?
- a) Gharial
- b) Saltwater crocodile
- c) Indian cobra
- d) Anaconda
- Answer: b) Saltwater crocodile
- Sundarbans biosphere reserve is known for its complex network of…
- a) Highways
- b) Coral reefs
- c) Rivers, tidal waterways, and mudflats
- d) Mountains
- Answer: c) Rivers, tidal waterways, and mudflats
- Which of the following is a significant challenge in the Sundarbans related to agriculture?
- a) Fertile soil
- b) Water scarcity
- c) Salinity intrusion in soil
- d) Lack of sunlight
- Answer: c) Salinity intrusion in soil
- What role do the Sundarbans play in mitigating climate change?
- a) Source of CO2 emissions
- b) Increase global temperatures
- c) Carbon sequestration through mangrove forests
- d) Decrease in oxygen levels
- Answer: c) Carbon sequestration through mangrove forests
- Which state in India primarily shares the Sundarbans region?
- a) Assam
- b) West Bengal
- c) Odisha
- d) Bihar
- Answer: b) West Bengal
- Sundarbans is part of which type of delta?
- a) Wave-dominated delta
- b) Arcuate delta
- c) Tide-dominated delta
- d) River-dominated delta
- Answer: c) Tide-dominated delta
- The indigenous people of the Sundarbans are known as…
- a) Santhals
- b) Mundas
- c) Mowalis (honey collectors)
- d) Bhils
- Answer: c) Mowalis (honey collectors)
- The practice of ‘Bonbibi’ worship in the Sundarbans is associated with…
- a) Rainfall patterns
- b) Protection from tigers and forest spirits
- c) Agricultural rituals
- d) Fish farming
- Answer: b) Protection from tigers and forest spirits
- Which type of climate is predominant in the Sundarbans?
- a) Desert climate
- b) Tropical monsoon climate
- c) Tundra climate
- d) Mediterranean climate
- Answer: b) Tropical monsoon climate
- The rise in sea levels and increased salinity in the Sundarbans has led to…
- a) Decrease in fish population
- b) Proliferation of freshwater species
- c) Expansion of agricultural activities
- d) Growth of new mangrove species
- Answer: a) Decrease in fish population
- Which of the following birds is commonly found in the Sundarbans?
- a) Flamingo
- b) Great hornbill
- c) Kingfisher
- d) Snowy owl
- Answer: c) Kingfisher
- The Tiger Reserve in the Sundarbans is known as…
- a) Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- b) Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve
- c) Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
- d) Kanha Tiger Reserve
- Answer: c) Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
- Which human activity poses a significant threat to the mangrove ecosystem in the Sundarbans?
- a) Urban tourism
- b) Commercial fishing
- c) Deforestation for aquaculture
- d) Traditional agriculture
- Answer: c) Deforestation for aquaculture
- Which of the following is a major natural disaster affecting the Sundarbans?
- a) Earthquakes
- b) Volcanic eruptions
- c) Cyclones
- d) Droughts
- Answer: c) Cyclones
- The Sundarbans region is crucial for India and Bangladesh for…
- a) Mining resources
- b) Providing a major trade route
- c) Biodiversity conservation and coastal protection
- d) Producing electricity
- Answer: c) Biodiversity conservation and coastal protection
These multiple-choice questions cover the geographic, ecological, and socio-economic aspects of the Sundarbans, making them ideal for a civil services examination preparation.
