Set 8 | Important Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve MCQs
Important Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve MCQs. Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve plays a crucial role within the broader field of environment and ecology. It serves as a foundational concept for achieving success in competitive exams such as Civil Services, State exams, SSC, Railways, Banking, and more. Mastering these subjects offers a unique advantage, allowing you to gain invaluable insights into the country’s environmental legacy. With a focus on Environment, Biodiversity, and Ecology, this knowledge not only sharpens your competitive edge but also equips you to excel in these challenging exams.
MCQs on Sanctuary and Biosphere Reserve – Objective Questions and Answers
Q71. The National Chambal Sanctuary does NOT fall in which of the following states? (U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020)
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Rajasthan
View Explanation
Correct Answer is C.
The National Chambal Sanctuary is located along the Chambal River. The sanctuary falls in the tri-point of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It does not fall in Haryana.
Q72. For what is the Manas sanctuary in Assam known? (Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010)
[A] Bears
[B] Tigers
[C] Elephants
[D] Birds
View Explanation
Correct Answer is B.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary located in Assam is one of the first reserves included in the network of the tiger reserves under Project Tiger in 1973. In 1985, it was declared as World Heritage Site (Natural) by UNESCO for outstanding universal value.
Q73. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from codes given below: (U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014)
Park/Sanctuary
State
A. Dochigam Wildlife Sanctuary
1. Madhya Pradesh
B. Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary
2. Rajasthan
C. Kanha National Park
3. Kerala
D. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Jammu and Kashmir
[A] A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3
[B] A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
[C] A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
[D] A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
View Explanation
Correct Answer is A.
Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary – Jammu and Kashmir: Famous for protecting the critically endangered Hangul (Kashmir stag).
Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary – Rajasthan: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major wintering ground for migratory birds.
Kanha National Park – Madhya Pradesh: Known for its tiger reserve and the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary – Kerala: Renowned for its elephants and scenic Periyar Lake.
Q74. Dachigam National Park is associated with which of the following? (U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2018)
[A] Musk Deer
[B] Golden Oriole
[C] Yellow-Throated Marten
[D] Hangul or Kashmir Stag
View Explanation
Correct Answer is D.
Dachigam National Park is located in Jammu and Kashmir, near Srinagar. It is located in Zabarwan Range of the western Himalayas. The park is famous for the Kashmiri stag also known as Hangul.
Q75. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from codes given below: (U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015)
Park/Sanctuary
State
A. Dochigam Wildlife Sanctuary
1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Papikonda
2. Jammu Kashmir
C. Sariska
3. Rajasthan
D. Bandipur
4. Karnataka
[A] A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4
[B] A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4
[C] A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3
[D] A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1
View Explanation
Correct Answer is B.
Dachigam – Jammu and Kashmir: Known for the critically endangered Hangul deer.
Papikonda – Andhra Pradesh: A sanctuary located in the Eastern Ghats with diverse wildlife.
Sariska – Rajasthan: Famous for its tiger reserve and located in the Aravalli hills.
Bandipur – Karnataka: A part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, famous for tigers and elephants.
Q76. Which of the following is not correctly matched? (U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010)
[A] Kaziranga National Park – Assam
[B] Corbett National Park – Uttarakhand
[C] Bandipur National Park – Tamil Nadu
[D] Sanjay National Park – Madhya Pradesh
View Explanation
Correct Answer is C.
Bandipur National Park is located in Karnataka, not Tamil Nadu.
[A] Kaziranga National Park – Assam: Famous for its one-horned rhinoceroses.
[B] Corbett National Park – Uttarakhand: India’s first national park, known for tigers.
[D] Sanjay National Park – Madhya Pradesh: Located in MP and part of the Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve.
Q77. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats? (I.A.S. (Pre) 2017)
[A] Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
[B] Nallamala Forest
[C] Nagarhole National Park
[D] Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
View Explanation
Correct Answer is A.
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located on the meeting site of the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats. Apart from tiger, elephant, hyena, leopard etc are also found in this tiger reserve.
This is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. Nallamala forest is located in Andhra Pradesh. Nagarhole National park is located in Karnataka. Sechachalam Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve of Andhra Pradesh.
Q78. Arrange the following National Parks in their chronological order from the earliest to the latest and select the correct answer from codes given below the parks: (U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016)
1. Silent Valley 2. Jim Corbett 3.Kaziranga 4. Kanha
Codes :
[A] 1, 3, 2, 4
[B] 4, 2, 1, 3
[C] 3, 1, 4, 2
[D] 2, 4, 3, 1
View Explanation
Correct Answer is D.
Jim Corbett National Park (1936): India’s first national park, originally named Hailey National Park.
Kanha National Park (1955): Established as a sanctuary and later declared a national park, famous for tigers.
Kaziranga National Park (1974): Initially a reserve forest in 1905, officially declared a national park in 1974.
Silent Valley National Park (1984): Located in Kerala, declared a national park to protect its unique biodiversity.
Correct Order:
2 → 4 → 3 → 1
Q79. Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region? (U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015)
[A] Bandhavgarh National Park
[B] Dandeli Sanctuary
[C] Rajaji National Park
[D] Indravati National Park
View Explanation
Correct Answer is D.
Indravati National Park: Located in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, it is known for its population of wild buffaloes and is a part of the Indravati Tiger Reserve.
Bandhavgarh National Park: Located in Madhya Pradesh.
Dandeli Sanctuary: Located in Karnataka.
Rajaji National Park: Located in Uttarakhand.
Q80. Which of the following animals can live for the longest duration without drinking water? (U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2018)
[A] Giraffe
[B] Camel
[C] Kangaroo
[D] Kangaroo rat
View Explanation
Correct Answer is D.
Among the given options Kangaroo rat can live for the longest duration without drinking water. It is due to the special structure and working system of its excretory system (kidney).
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