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WorksheetsJK set exam
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the primary reason for high biodiversity in Jammu and Kashmir?
Limited species due to harsh winters.
High pollution levels affecting wildlife.
Monoculture farming practices dominating the region.
Varied habitats and unique climate.
Which of the following species is endemic to Jammu and Kashmir?
Barking deer
Sambar deer
Hangul deer
Nilgai
How does climate change affect the snow cover in Jammu and Kashmir?
Climate change leads to heavier snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir.
Climate change has no impact on snow cover in Jammu and Kashmir.
Climate change reduces snow cover duration and extent in Jammu and Kashmir.
Climate change increases snow cover duration in Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the impact of rising temperatures on the flora of Jammu and Kashmir?
Rising temperatures lead to increased rainfall, benefiting the flora of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rising temperatures negatively impact biodiversity and alter growth patterns of flora in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rising temperatures have no effect on the flora of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rising temperatures enhance biodiversity and promote growth of flora in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which river is the main source of water for Jammu and Kashmir?
Indus River
Chenab River
Jhelum River
Ravi River
What is the primary challenge in water resource management in Jammu and Kashmir?
High levels of water pollution from industries.
Excessive rainfall leading to flooding.
Lack of infrastructure for water storage.
Conflict over water rights and distribution among stakeholders.
Which technique is commonly used for soil conservation in hilly areas?
Crop rotation
Overgrazing
Deforestation
Terracing
What role do terracing and contour farming play in soil conservation?
Terracing and contour farming help reduce soil erosion and improve water retention, thus conserving soil.
Terracing and contour farming have no impact on soil quality or conservation.
Terracing and contour farming increase soil erosion and decrease water retention.
These practices are primarily used for crop rotation and pest control.
Which law protects wildlife in Jammu and Kashmir?
Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Act, 1978
Jammu and Kashmir Forest Act, 1980
Wildlife Conservation Act, 1972
Jammu and Kashmir Environmental Protection Act, 1985
What is the significance of the Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Act?
It promotes tourism in the region.
It regulates fishing activities only.
It focuses solely on plant conservation.
It provides legal protection to wildlife and habitats, conserves biodiversity, and prevents poaching.
How does deforestation impact the biodiversity of Jammu and Kashmir?
Deforestation increases biodiversity by creating new habitats.
Deforestation has no effect on species populations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Deforestation negatively impacts biodiversity by causing habitat loss, reducing species populations, and disrupting ecosystems.
Deforestation enhances ecosystem stability and resilience.
What are the effects of glacial melting on water resources in the region?
Glacial melting initially increases water availability but leads to long-term water shortages and altered water flow patterns.
Glacial melting only causes temporary increases in sea levels.
Glacial melting has no impact on water resources.
Glacial melting leads to more consistent rainfall patterns.
Which of the following is a major threat to wildlife in Jammu and Kashmir?
Pollution from factories
Habitat loss
Invasive plant species
Overpopulation of domestic animals
What is the purpose of the National Wildlife Action Plan?
To conserve and protect wildlife and their habitats.
To increase agricultural production in wildlife areas.
To develop urban areas for wildlife tourism.
To promote hunting and fishing activities.
How can local communities contribute to wildlife protection?
Local communities can engage in conservation efforts, habitat restoration, education, advocacy, and collaboration for wildlife protection.
Local communities should focus solely on urban development.
Local communities can only rely on government agencies for wildlife protection.
Local communities can ignore wildlife issues entirely.
What is the role of wetlands in maintaining biodiversity?
Wetlands are only important for flood control.
Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity by providing habitats, supporting various species, and contributing to ecological balance.
Wetlands primarily serve as agricultural land.
Wetlands have no impact on local wildlife.
Which invasive species poses a threat to local ecosystems in Jammu and Kashmir?
Asian Carp
Brown Bullhead
Rainbow Trout
Common Carp
What measures can be taken to combat soil erosion in the region?
Clear forests for agriculture
Use chemical fertilizers
Increase livestock grazing
Plant cover crops, build terraces, use mulch, implement contour farming, and establish windbreaks.
How does climate change influence the migration patterns of birds in Jammu and Kashmir?
Climate change has no effect on bird migration in Jammu and Kashmir.
Migration patterns of birds are solely influenced by human activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Birds in Jammu and Kashmir migrate only based on seasonal changes, not climate.
Climate change influences the migration patterns of birds in Jammu and Kashmir by altering their migration timings, routes, and breeding seasons due to changes in temperature and food availability.
What is the importance of community-based conservation efforts?
They focus solely on tourism without local involvement.
They promote industrial development over conservation.
They prioritize government control of natural resources.
They empower local communities to manage resources sustainably, leading to better conservation outcomes.
