Coral Reef Ecosystems of India

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Which of the following is NOT a major coral reef ecosystem in India?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Gulf of Mannar

  4. Sundarbans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sundarbans is a mangrove forest ecosystem located in the Ganges River Delta, not a coral reef ecosystem.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about coral reefs in India?

  1. They are found only in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  2. They are found only in the Lakshadweep Islands.

  3. They are found in both the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep Islands.

  4. They are found in the Gulf of Mannar and the Sundarbans.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Coral reefs in India are found in both the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep Islands.

What is the approximate area covered by coral reefs in India?

  1. 1,000 sq. km

  2. 5,000 sq. km

  3. 10,000 sq. km

  4. 20,000 sq. km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate area covered by coral reefs in India is 5,000 sq. km.

Which of the following is NOT a major threat to coral reefs in India?

  1. Climate change

  2. Overfishing

  3. Pollution

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major threat to coral reefs in India.

Which of the following is a major species found in coral reefs in India?

  1. Sea turtles

  2. Dolphins

  3. Sharks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sea turtles, dolphins, and sharks are all major species found in coral reefs in India.

What is the primary reason for the decline of coral reefs in India?

  1. Climate change

  2. Overfishing

  3. Pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, overfishing, and pollution are all major factors contributing to the decline of coral reefs in India.

Which of the following is NOT a measure being taken to protect coral reefs in India?

  1. Establishing marine protected areas

  2. Implementing sustainable fishing practices

  3. Reducing pollution

  4. Encouraging tourism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Encouraging tourism is not a measure being taken to protect coral reefs in India.

Which of the following is a major coral reef ecosystem in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Barren Island

  2. Narcondam Island

  3. Little Andaman Island

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Barren Island, Narcondam Island, and Little Andaman Island are all major coral reef ecosystems in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the following is a major coral reef ecosystem in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Agatti Island

  2. Bangaram Island

  3. Kadmat Island

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agatti Island, Bangaram Island, and Kadmat Island are all major coral reef ecosystems in the Lakshadweep Islands.

Which of the following is a major coral reef ecosystem in the Gulf of Mannar?

  1. Pamban Island

  2. Rameswaram Island

  3. Tuticorin Island

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pamban Island is the only major coral reef ecosystem in the Gulf of Mannar.

What is the approximate area covered by coral reefs in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. 1,000 sq. km

  2. 2,000 sq. km

  3. 3,000 sq. km

  4. 4,000 sq. km


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The approximate area covered by coral reefs in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is 3,000 sq. km.

What is the approximate area covered by coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. 1,000 sq. km

  2. 2,000 sq. km

  3. 3,000 sq. km

  4. 4,000 sq. km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The approximate area covered by coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Islands is 2,000 sq. km.

What is the approximate area covered by coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar?

  1. 100 sq. km

  2. 200 sq. km

  3. 300 sq. km

  4. 400 sq. km


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The approximate area covered by coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar is 100 sq. km.

Which of the following is a major coral reef ecosystem in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Barren Island

  2. Narcondam Island

  3. Little Andaman Island

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Barren Island, Narcondam Island, and Little Andaman Island are all major coral reef ecosystems in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the following is a major coral reef ecosystem in the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Agatti Island

  2. Bangaram Island

  3. Kadmat Island

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agatti Island, Bangaram Island, and Kadmat Island are all major coral reef ecosystems in the Lakshadweep Islands.

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