Wetland Ecosystems of India

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Which of the following is NOT a type of wetland ecosystem found in India?

  1. Mangroves

  2. Marshes

  3. Coral reefs

  4. Swamps


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coral reefs are not found in India, as they require warm, tropical waters.

The largest mangrove forest in India is located in which state?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The largest mangrove forest in India is located in the Sundarbans, which is shared between India and Bangladesh.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of marshes?

  1. They are dominated by herbaceous plants.

  2. They are often flooded.

  3. They have high levels of salinity.

  4. They support a diverse range of wildlife.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Marshes are typically freshwater ecosystems, so they do not have high levels of salinity.

Which of the following is a major threat to wetland ecosystems in India?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution, climate change, and deforestation are all major threats to wetland ecosystems in India.

Which of the following is a key species in the Sundarbans mangrove forest?

  1. Royal Bengal Tiger

  2. Gangetic Dolphin

  3. Olive Ridley Turtle

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Royal Bengal Tiger, Gangetic Dolphin, and Olive Ridley Turtle are all key species in the Sundarbans mangrove forest.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Kerala?

  1. Vembanad Lake

  2. Ashtamudi Lake

  3. Periyar Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vembanad Lake, Ashtamudi Lake, and Periyar Lake are all major wetland ecosystems in the state of Kerala.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Pulicat Lake

  2. Chilka Lake

  3. Kolleru Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulicat Lake is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Kolleru Lake

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kolleru Lake is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Odisha?

  1. Chilika Lake

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chilika Lake is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Odisha.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sundarbans is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of West Bengal.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Gujarat?

  1. Rann of Kutch

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rann of Kutch is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Gujarat.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Lonar Lake

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lonar Lake is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Maharashtra.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Tungabhadra Dam

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tungabhadra Dam is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Karnataka.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Telangana?

  1. Pakhal Lake

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pakhal Lake is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Telangana.

Which of the following is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Keoladeo National Park

  2. Pulicat Lake

  3. Vembanad Lake

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keoladeo National Park is a major wetland ecosystem in the state of Rajasthan.

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