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Ecological Significance of Wetlands and Mangroves in India

Description: Ecological Significance of Wetlands and Mangroves in India
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What is the primary ecological function of wetlands?

  1. Flood control

  2. Water filtration

  3. Habitat for diverse species

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands perform multiple ecological functions, including flood control, water filtration, and providing habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

Which of the following is NOT a type of wetland?

  1. Marshes

  2. Swamps

  3. Bogs

  4. Deserts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deserts are not considered wetlands because they lack the characteristic waterlogged conditions and vegetation associated with wetlands.

What is the primary ecological function of mangroves?

  1. Coastal protection

  2. Nutrient cycling

  3. Habitat for marine life

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mangroves perform multiple ecological functions, including coastal protection, nutrient cycling, and providing habitat for a variety of marine life.

Which of the following is NOT a type of mangrove?

  1. Red mangrove

  2. Black mangrove

  3. White mangrove

  4. Oak tree


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oak trees are not mangroves because they are not adapted to the saline conditions and waterlogged soils characteristic of mangrove habitats.

What is the primary threat to wetlands in India?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Land reclamation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands in India face multiple threats, including pollution, climate change, and land reclamation for agriculture and development.

Which of the following is NOT a threat to mangroves in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Overfishing

  4. Salinization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salinization is not a major threat to mangroves in India because they are adapted to saline conditions.

What is the primary ecological significance of wetlands and mangroves in India?

  1. They provide habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

  2. They help to control floods and droughts.

  3. They filter pollutants from water.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands and mangroves in India provide multiple ecological benefits, including habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, flood and drought control, and water filtration.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a wetland in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Rann of Kutch

  3. Chilika Lake

  4. Western Ghats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Western Ghats are not a wetland because they do not have the characteristic waterlogged conditions and vegetation associated with wetlands.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a mangrove in India?

  1. Red mangrove

  2. Black mangrove

  3. White mangrove

  4. Sundari tree


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sundari tree is not a mangrove because it is not adapted to the saline conditions and waterlogged soils characteristic of mangrove habitats.

What is the primary reason for the decline of wetlands in India?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Land reclamation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of wetlands in India is primarily due to a combination of pollution, climate change, and land reclamation for agriculture and development.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decline of mangroves in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Pollution

  3. Overfishing

  4. Salinization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Salinization is not a major reason for the decline of mangroves in India because they are adapted to saline conditions.

What is the primary ecological significance of wetlands and mangroves in India?

  1. They provide habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

  2. They help to control floods and droughts.

  3. They filter pollutants from water.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands and mangroves in India provide multiple ecological benefits, including habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, flood and drought control, and water filtration.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a wetland in India?

  1. Sundarbans

  2. Rann of Kutch

  3. Chilika Lake

  4. Western Ghats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Western Ghats are not a wetland because they do not have the characteristic waterlogged conditions and vegetation associated with wetlands.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a mangrove in India?

  1. Red mangrove

  2. Black mangrove

  3. White mangrove

  4. Sundari tree


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sundari tree is not a mangrove because it is not adapted to the saline conditions and waterlogged soils characteristic of mangrove habitats.

What is the primary reason for the decline of wetlands in India?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Land reclamation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The decline of wetlands in India is primarily due to a combination of pollution, climate change, and land reclamation for agriculture and development.

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