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Biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayas

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Which of the following is the highest peak in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. Kanchenjunga

  3. Makalu

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest, with a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters, is the highest mountain in the world and is located in the Eastern Himalayas.

The Eastern Himalayas are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Which of the following is not found in this region?

  1. Snow leopard

  2. Red panda

  3. Bengal tiger

  4. One-horned rhinoceros


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The one-horned rhinoceros is found in the foothills of the Himalayas, but not in the Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the following is a major river that originates in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Yamuna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brahmaputra River originates in the Eastern Himalayas and flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh.

The Eastern Himalayas are home to several national parks and protected areas. Which of the following is not located in this region?

  1. Kanchenjunga National Park

  2. Singalila National Park

  3. Namdapha National Park

  4. Kaziranga National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kaziranga National Park is located in the state of Assam, which is not part of the Eastern Himalayas.

The Eastern Himalayas are a biodiversity hotspot. Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity in this region?

  1. Climate change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Poaching

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, deforestation, and poaching are all major threats to biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The presence of glaciers

  2. The presence of high-altitude lakes

  3. The presence of temperate forests

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Eastern Himalayas are home to glaciers, high-altitude lakes, and temperate forests, all of which are unique features of this region.

Which of the following is a major ethnic group found in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Sherpas

  2. Bhutias

  3. Lepchas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sherpas, Bhutias, and Lepchas are all major ethnic groups found in the Eastern Himalayas.

The Eastern Himalayas are a source of several important rivers. Which of the following is not a major river that originates in this region?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Yangtze


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Yangtze River originates in the Tibetan Plateau, not in the Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the following is a major city located in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Kathmandu

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Gangtok

  4. Shillong


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and is located in the Eastern Himalayas.

The Eastern Himalayas are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Which of the following is not found in this region?

  1. Snow leopard

  2. Red panda

  3. Bengal tiger

  4. African elephant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The African elephant is not found in the Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the following is a major environmental issue facing the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. Climate change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, deforestation, and pollution are all major environmental issues facing the Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the following is a major conservation effort underway in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The establishment of protected areas

  2. The promotion of sustainable tourism

  3. The implementation of reforestation programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The establishment of protected areas, the promotion of sustainable tourism, and the implementation of reforestation programs are all major conservation efforts underway in the Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the following is a major challenge facing conservation efforts in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The lack of funding

  2. The lack of political will

  3. The lack of public awareness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lack of funding, the lack of political will, and the lack of public awareness are all major challenges facing conservation efforts in the Eastern Himalayas.

Which of the following is a major opportunity for conservation in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The presence of a strong network of protected areas

  2. The presence of a large and diverse population of local people

  3. The presence of a growing tourism industry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The presence of a strong network of protected areas, the presence of a large and diverse population of local people, and the presence of a growing tourism industry are all major opportunities for conservation in the Eastern Himalayas.

What is the future of biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. It is uncertain

  2. It is bright

  3. It is bleak

  4. It is too early to tell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The future of biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas is uncertain. It depends on a number of factors, including climate change, deforestation, pollution, and conservation efforts.

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