PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS 1995 - 2018 Vegetation & Fauna

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION PRELIMS SPECIAL PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS 1995 - 2018 Vegetation & Fauna

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Unit Chapter Geomorphology L1 – L3 Climatology L4-L7 Physical Geography Oceanography L8 World Geography Biogeography L9 Social Geography L10 Economic Geography Basics of India L11 Physical features L12-L13 River systems Physical Geography L14-L16 Climate L17 Indian Geography Agriculture Vegetation and Fauna L18-L19 Social Geography Economic Geography www.civilstap.com CHAPTER LISTING

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Classification of Natural Vegetation

Vegetation & Fauna Biosphere Reserves, National Parks etc. Q 191-200

Red Listed Species

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Q. The alpine vegetation in the Western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 metres while in the Eastern Himalayas it is found up to a height of 4000 metres. The reason for this variation in the same mountain range is that: [1995] (a) Eastern Himalayas are higher than Western Himalayas (b) Eastern Himalayas as are nearer to the equator and sea coast than the Western Himalayas (c) Eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfall than the Western Himalayas (d) Eastern Himalayan rocks are more fertile than the Western Himalayan rocks Answer: c

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Q. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks? [2008] (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Assam (d) Meghalaya

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National Park • An area can be notified by the state government to be constituted as a National Park, by reason of its ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, or zoological association or importance, needed to for State/UT Area % the purpose of protecting & propagating or Sikkim 25.14 developing wildlife therein or its environment. • There are 104 existing national parks in India covering A&N Islands 13.99 an area of 40,501 km sq., which is 1.23% of the Uttarakhand 9.19 geographical area of the country. Himachal Pradesh 4.08 • Madhya Pradesh (10) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (9) have the maximum number of NPs. Goa 2.89 • Uttarakhand has the largest area under NPs, followed by Rajasthan and J&K. • No UT, except A&N islands, has any NPs. Punjab is the only state with no NP. • Corbett NP was the first one to be established. www.civilstap.com QUESTION 192

Q. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks? [2008] (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) Arunachal Pradesh (c) Assam (d) Meghalaya Answer: a

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Q. Consider the following statements: [2010] 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Wildlife Sanctuary • Any area other than area comprised with any reserve forest or the territorial waters can be notified by the State Government to constitute as a sanctuary if such area is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural. or zoological significance, for the purpose of protecting, propagating or developing wildlife or its environment. • Some restricted human activities are allowed inside the Sanctuary area which include grazing, collection of minor forest produce etc. Biosphere Reserve • The purpose of the formation of the biosphere reserve is to conserve in situ all forms of life, along with its support system, in its totality, so that it could serve as a referral system for monitoring and evaluating changes in natural ecosystems. • Biosphere reserves are sites established by countries and recognized under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.

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Q. Match List-I (Mangrove) with List-II (State) and select the correct code: [2002] List-I (Mangrove) List-II (State) A. Achra Ratnagiri 1. Karnataka B. Coondapur 2. Kerala C. Pichavaram 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Vembanad 4. Maharashtra 5. Tamil Nadu Codes: (a) A-2; B-1; C-5; D-4 (b) A-4; B-5; C-3; D-2 (c) A-2; B-5; C-3; D-4 (d) A-4; B-1; C-5; D-2

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Mangroves in India

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Q. Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct code: [2004] List-I List-II A Kanger Ghati National Park 1. Chhattisgarh B. Nagerhole National Park 2. Haryana C. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Himachal Pradesh D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka Codes : (a) A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4 (b) A-1; B-4; C-3; D-2 (c) A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2 (d) A-1; B-2; C-3; D-4

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State National Park WLS Chhattisgarh Kanger Valley, Indravati, Achanakmar, Sitanadi, Guru Ghasidas Udanti, Bhoramdev, Semarsot Haryana Kalesar, Sultanpur Morni Hills, Chhilchhila Lake Himachal Pradesh Great Himalayan, Khir Chandratal, Kugti, Renuka, Ganga, Pin Valley Tirthan, Churdhar, Chail, Pong Dam, Kibber, Sangla Valley Karnataka Anshi, Bandipur, Bhadra, Brahmagiri, Bilgiri Banerghata, Kudremukh, Rangaswamy, Cauvery, Nagarhole Dandeli, Ranganathitu, Sheravati Valley

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Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: [2005] List-I (National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary) List-II (State) A. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary 1. Orissa B. Kangerghat National Park 2. Assam C. Orang Sanctuary 3. Chhattisgarh D. Ushkothi Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Goa 5. Tripura Codes : (a) A-2; B-1; C-5; D-3 (b) A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1 (c) A-2; B-3; C-5; D-1 (d) A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3

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State National Park WLS Odisha Bhitarkanika, Simlipal Ushakothi (Badrama), Gahirmatha, Nandankanan, Kuldiha, Sunabeda, Nalabari (Chilika) Tripura Clouded Leopard, Gumti, Rowa, Sepahijala, Rajabari Trishna Assam Dibru Saikhowa, Deepor Beel, Garampani, Kaziranga, Manas, Karbi Anglong, Pobitora, Nameri, Orang Sonai Rupa, Amchang, Dihing Patkai Goa Mollem Bondla, Dr. Salim Ali Bird WLS, Madei, Netravali, Bhagwan Mahavir

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Q. Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip? [2007] (a) Simlipal National Park (b) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (c) Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary (d) Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park Answer: d

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AnamalaiIndira GandhiTiger CanalReserve • Anamalai Tiger Reserve, earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP) and previously as Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected area located in the Anaimalai Hills of Pollachi, Valparai and Udumalpet taluks of Coimbatore District and Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. • The main tourist facilities are located in the northeast corner of the park at "Topslip", so named because of the local 19th century practice of sliding timber logs down the hills from here.

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Q. Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region? [2007] (a) Bandhavgarh National Park (b) Dandeli Sanctuary (c) Rajaji National Park (d) Indravati National Park

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Q. Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region? [2007] (a) Bandhavgarh National Park (b) Dandeli Sanctuary (c) Rajaji National Park (d) Indravati National Park Answer: d

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Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: [2006] List-I (National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary) List-II (Nearby Town) A. Chandra Prabha 1. Jaipur B. Karera 2. Jhansi C. Jaisamand 3. Agra D. Nahargarh 4. Varanasi 5. Udaipur Codes : (a) A-4; B-5; C-1; D-3 (b) A-5; B-2; C-3; D-1 (c) A-4; B-2; C-5; D-1 (d) A-5; B-1; C-3; D-2

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Chandra Prabha WLS

It is situated in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh, about 70 kilometres from the historic city of Varanasi.

Nahargarh WLS

It is situated in Jaipur district of Rajasthan.

Jaisamand WLS

It is situated around the Dhebar lake near Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Karera WLS It is a wildlife Sanctuary in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated close to Jhansi city of Uttar Pradesh.

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Q. In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located? (2018) (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Manipur (c) Meghalaya (d) Nagaland