Previous year MCQs

Environment & Ecology UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

In which forest reserve of India, largest population of elephants is found:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Kaziranga

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kaziranga”.
Karnataka has the highest elephants population in India.

The Bababudangiri-Mysuru-Nilgiri-Bannerghatta landscape, spread across 20,000 sqkm, has the largest elephant population in India as well as Asia.

Similar Questions:

"Chipko" movement was basically against
  1. A) Water pollution
  2. B) Noise pollution Deforestation
  3. C) Deforestation
  4. D) Pollution
Assertion (A): The Ganga is a highly polluted river.
Reason (R): The holier the river, the more polluted it is.

Select the correct answer from the following code:
  1. A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Which one of the following provides the cryogenic indicator of climate change?
  1. A) Ice core
  2. B) Fossilized pollen
  3. C) Tree ring growth
  4. D) Evaporite deposits
With reference to Eutrophication, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

1) It decreases dissolved oxygen of water.
2) It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  1. A) 1 only
  2. B) 2 only
  3. C) Both 1 and 2
  4. D) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is a UNESCO heritage site
  1. A) Chilika Lake
  2. B) Corbett National Park
  3. C) Keoladeo National Park
  4. D) Kerala backwaters
The main reason for the decrease in biodiversity is:
  1. A) habitat pollution
  2. B) introduction of exotic species
  3. C) over exploitation
  4. D) natural habitat destruction
Which one of the following is the most important factor responsible for decline of bio-diversity?
  1. A) Genetic assimilation
  2. B) Controlling predators
  3. C) Destruction of habitat
  4. D) Controlling pests
Assertion (A): Increase in the diversity of food webs promotes ecosystem stability.
Reason (R): It increases the resilience of the ecosystem.
  1. A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. C) A is true but R is false
  4. D) A is false but R is true
In which part of Gujarat, petroleum has been discovered by the Gujarat Petroleum Corporation?
  1. A) Deesa region
  2. B) Dhokla region
  3. C) Godhra region
  4. D) Kandla region
A 'smart gel' is a:
  1. A) material mimicking life system
  2. B) gel obtained from fish
  3. C) gel obtained from the sea weed
  4. D) none of the above
"Astrosat" is:
  1. A) a fast moving planet discovered recently
  2. B) An astronomical missile to be launched by India around 2007
  3. C) An asteroid
  4. D) An aeroplane for meteorological study
Assertion (A): Deserts can be potential source for generating sustainable energy.
Reason (R): Deserts receive more energy from the sun in six hours than mankind consumes in a year.
Select The correct answer from the codes given below:
  1. A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
  2. B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  3. C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
  4. D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.