MCQ CHALLENGE FOR KAS PRELIMS – DAY 64

MCQ CHALLENGE FOR KAS PRELIMS – DAY 64

1. Which of the following statements about natural vegetation is true?
1. Virgin vegetation refers to plants grown with human assistance.
2. Flora represents the animals of a region.
3. Relief and soil influence the diversity of flora and fauna.
4. Fertile level land is used primarily for construction.
A. 1, 2
B. 3 only
C. 3, 4
D. 2, 4
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding soil types and vegetation?
1. Desert soils support cacti and thorny bushes.
2. Wet, marshy soils are found in deltaic regions and support mangroves.
3. Hill slopes are unsuitable for vegetation.
4. Fertile plains support dense coniferous forests.
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3
C. 3, 4
D. 1, 4
3. Which statements about temperature and vegetation are true?
1. High temperatures support tropical vegetation.
2. Low temperatures support coniferous forests.
3. Plants grow faster in cold temperatures.
4. Temperature influences both plant type and growth rate.
A. 1, 2, 4
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3, 4
D. 1, 4
4. Which statements about photoperiod are correct?
1. Photoperiod refers to the amount of rainfall a region receives.
2. Longer daylight in summer boosts photosynthesis.
3. Photoperiod influences the growth of plants and trees.
4. Shorter daylight in winter increases photosynthetic activity.
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 4
D. 3, 4
5. Which statements about precipitation and vegetation are true?
1. Heavy rainfall supports dense forests.
2. Low rainfall leads to sparse vegetation.
3. Precipitation has no effect on vegetation type.
4. Grasslands are found in regions with moderate rainfall.
A. 1, 2, 4
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3, 4
D. 3, 4
6. Which of the following is true about Tropical Evergreen Forests?
1. Found in regions receiving more than 200 cm rainfall annually.
2. Trees in these forests shed leaves in summer.
3. Include species like ebony, mahogany, and rubber.
4. Support wildlife like elephants and lemurs.
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3, 4
C. 2, 4
D. 1, 4
7.Which of the following statements about Tropical Deciduous Forests are correct?
1. Known as monsoon forests.
2. Found in areas receiving rainfall between 200 cm and 70 cm.
3. Trees retain leaves throughout the year.
4. Habitat for animals like lions and tigers.
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 2, 3
8. Which statements about thorn forests and scrubs are true?
1. Found in semi-arid regions.
2. Plants have adaptations like deep roots and thorny stems.
3. These regions support dense forests.
4. Fauna includes camels and wild donkeys.
A. 1, 2, 4
B. 2, 3
C. 1, 4
D. 3, 4
9. Which of the following is true about Montane Forests?
1. Found in mountainous regions.
2. Include both wet temperate forests and alpine vegetation.
3. Located primarily in the Thar Desert.
4. Fauna includes snow leopards and red pandas.
A. 1, 2, 4
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 4
10. Which statements about mangrove forests are true?
1. Found in deltaic regions with saline sediments.
2. Sundari trees dominate these forests.
3. Located in the Himalayan foothills.
4. Home to the Royal Bengal Tiger.
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 2, 4
C. 2, 3
D. 3, 4