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Biodiversity of the Western Ghats

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Which of the following is not a major forest type found in the Western Ghats?

  1. Tropical evergreen forests

  2. Tropical deciduous forests

  3. Temperate forests

  4. Mediterranean forests


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mediterranean forests are not found in the Western Ghats.

The Western Ghats is home to a wide variety of endemic species, including the lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri tahr, and the Malabar giant squirrel. Which of these species is not found exclusively in the Western Ghats?

  1. Lion-tailed macaque

  2. Nilgiri tahr

  3. Malabar giant squirrel

  4. Golden langur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The golden langur is found in both the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.

The Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is the primary reason for its designation as a World Heritage Site?

  1. Its outstanding natural beauty

  2. Its rich biodiversity

  3. Its cultural significance

  4. Its historical significance


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Western Ghats is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its outstanding natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Western Ghats?

  1. Anamudi

  2. Doda Betta

  3. Kudikadu

  4. Chembra Peak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.

The Western Ghats is home to a number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Which of the following is not a national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park

  2. Eravikulam National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bandipur National Park is located in the Eastern Ghats, not the Western Ghats.

The Western Ghats is a major watershed for India. Which of the following rivers originates in the Western Ghats?

  1. Godavari River

  2. Krishna River

  3. Cauvery River

  4. Narmada River


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Cauvery River originates in the Western Ghats.

The Western Ghats is home to a number of indigenous tribes. Which of the following is not an indigenous tribe of the Western Ghats?

  1. Kannada

  2. Marathi

  3. Tulu

  4. Kodava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marathi is not an indigenous tribe of the Western Ghats.

The Western Ghats is facing a number of threats, including deforestation, habitat loss, and climate change. Which of the following is not a threat to the Western Ghats?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Habitat loss

  3. Climate change

  4. Pollution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution is not a major threat to the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is a major conservation initiative aimed at protecting the Western Ghats?

  1. Project Tiger

  2. Project Elephant

  3. Project Lion

  4. Project Western Ghats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Project Western Ghats is a major conservation initiative aimed at protecting the Western Ghats.

What is the approximate length of the Western Ghats?

  1. 1,600 km

  2. 2,000 km

  3. 2,400 km

  4. 2,800 km


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Western Ghats is approximately 1,600 km long.

Which of the following is the largest national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park

  2. Eravikulam National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nagarhole National Park is the largest national park in the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is the smallest national park in the Western Ghats?

  1. Periyar National Park

  2. Eravikulam National Park

  3. Bandipur National Park

  4. Nagarhole National Park


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eravikulam National Park is the smallest national park in the Western Ghats.

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills?

  1. Doda Betta

  2. Kudikadu

  3. Chembra Peak

  4. Anamudi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Doda Betta is the highest peak in the Nilgiri Hills.

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Sahyadri Mountains?

  1. Anamudi

  2. Kalsubai

  3. Mahabaleshwar

  4. Matheran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anamudi is the highest peak in the Sahyadri Mountains.

Which of the following is the highest peak in the Cardamom Hills?

  1. Meesapulimala

  2. Agasthyamalai

  3. Anamudi

  4. Doda Betta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meesapulimala is the highest peak in the Cardamom Hills.

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