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MCQs: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife (Class 11)

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Natural vegetation refers to:

a)

Crops grown by farmers

b)

Plants grown under human care

c)

Plant community left undisturbed by humans

d)

Plantation crops

2.

Which factor mainly controls the distribution of natural vegetation?

a)

Population

b)

Climate and soil

c)

Minerals

d)

Transport

3.

Tropical evergreen forests are found in areas receiving rainfall of:

a)

Below 50 cm

b)

50–70 cm

c)

70–100 cm

d)

Above 200 cm

4.

Which of the following trees is typical of tropical evergreen forests?

a)

Teak

b)

Sal

c)

Ebony

d)

Babool

5.

Assertion (A): Tropical evergreen forests look green throughout the year. Reason (R): Trees shed their leaves at the same time.

a)

a) Both A and R are true and R explains A

b)

b) Both A and R are true but R does not explain A

6.

Tropical deciduous forests are also known as:

a)

Thorn forests

b)

Monsoon forests

c)

Mangrove forests

d)

Alpine forests

7.

Which rainfall range supports moist deciduous forests?

a)

50–70 cm

b)

70–100 cm

c)

100–200 cm

d)

Above 200 cm

8.

Which of the following is NOT a tree of deciduous forests?

a)

Teak

b)

Sal

c)

Shisham

d)

Cactus

9.

Dry deciduous forests shed their leaves mainly to:

a)

Increase beauty

b)

Reduce transpiration

c)

Absorb more sunlight

d)

Prevent grazing

10.

Tropical thorn forests are found in areas receiving rainfall:

a)

Above 200 cm

b)

100–200 cm

11.

Which plant is commonly found in thorn forests?

a)

Mahogany

b)

Babool

c)

Deodar

d)

Oak

12.

Which of the following statements is correct about thorn forests?

a)

Dense canopy

b)

Broad leaves

c)

Plants remain leafless for most of the year

d)

Found in high rainfall areas

13.

Montane forests change with:

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Altitude

d)

Distance from sea

14.

Wet temperate forests in the Himalayas are found between:

a)

500–1,000 m

b)

1,000–2,000 m

c)

2,500–3,000 m

d)

Above 4,000 m

15.

Which tree is a valuable commercial species of Himalayan forests?

a)

Chir pine

b)

Babool

16.

Assertion (A): Southern slopes of Himalayas have thicker vegetation. Reason (R): They receive more rainfall.

a)

a) Both A and R true, R explains A

b)

b) Both true but R does not explain A

c)

c) A true, R false

d)

d) A false, R true

17.

Shola forests are found in:

a)

Western Himalayas

b)

Eastern Ghats

c)

Nilgiri Hills

d)

Thar Desert

18.

Littoral and swamp forests mainly grow in:

a)

Dry plateaus

b)

Mountain slopes

c)

Coastal and delta regions

d)

Desert areas

19.

Mangroves are adapted to:

a)

Low temperature

b)

Freshwater

c)

Saline and tidal conditions

d)

Snowfall

20.

The area with well-developed mangrove forests is:

a)

Sundarbans

b)

Thar Desert

c)

Himalayan region

d)

Deccan Plateau

21.

Which of the following is NOT a wetland site under Ramsar Convention?

a)

Chilika Lake

b)

Keoladeo National Park

c)

Dal Lake

d)

Sundarbans

22.

Which forest policy aimed to bring how much area under forest cover?

a)

22%

b)

33%

c)

44%

d)

55%

23.

Which of the following is NOT an objective of forest conservation?

a)

Environmental stability

b)

Soil conservation

c)

Increasing industrial land

d)

Biodiversity conservation

24.

Social forestry mainly focuses on:

a)

Commercial timber only

b)

Environmental and rural development

c)

Mining activities

d)

Wildlife hunting

25.

25. Which is NOT a type of social forestry?

4 lines
26.

Agro-forestry means:

a)

Only tree farming

b)

Only crop farming

c)

Growing trees and crops together

d)

Forest conservation only

27.

Wildlife refers to:

a)

Domestic animals

b)

Cultivated plants

c)

Animals and plants in natural habitat

d)

Zoo animals only

28.

India has about what percentage of world’s species?

a)

1–2%

b)

2–3%

c)

4–5%

d)

8–10%

29.

Which is NOT a cause of wildlife depletion?

a)

Industrialisation

b)

Agriculture expansion

c)

Conservation laws

d)

Poaching

30.

Wildlife Protection Act in India was enacted in:

4 lines
31.

Which area is legally protected for wildlife conservation?

a)

Industrial zone

b)

National park

c)

Agricultural land

d)

Urban settlement

32.

India has how many national parks (approx.)?

a)

50

b)

75

c)

103

d)

150

33.

Project Tiger was launched in:

a)

1965

b)

1973

c)

1985

d)

1992

34.

Main objective of Project Tiger is to:

a)

Increase tourism

b)

Protect tiger population

c)

Train forest officers

d)

Promote zoos

35.

Project Elephant was launched in:

a)

1952

b)

1972

c)

1988

d)

1991

36.

Biosphere reserves are recognised under which programme?

a)

UNEP

b)

WWF

c)

Man and Biosphere Programme

d)

Ramsar Convention

37.

Which of the following is a Biosphere Reserve?

a)

Kaziranga

b)

Corbett

c)

Nilgiri

d)

Gir

38.

How many Biosphere Reserves in India are recognised by UNESCO?

a)

8

b)

10

c)

12

d)

18

39.

Which pair is correctly matched?

a)

Thorn forest – High rainfall

b)

Mangrove – Mountain slopes

c)

Deciduous forest – Monsoon rainfall

d)

Alpine forest – Coastal region

40.

Which pair is NOT correctly matched?

a)

Thorn forest – High rainfall

b)

Mangrove – Mountain slopes

c)

Deciduous forest – Monsoon rainfall

d)

Alpine forest – Coastal region

41.

a) Teak – Deciduous forest b) Babool – Thorn forest c) Oak – Tundra region d) Ebony – Evergreen forest

a)

Teak – Deciduous forest

b)

Babool – Thorn forest

c)

Oak – Tundra region

d)

Ebony – Evergreen forest

42.

“I grow in saline tidal areas and protect coasts from erosion.” Who am I?

a)

Conifer

b)

Mangrove

c)

Cactus

d)

Pine

43.

Why do deciduous forests shed leaves in summer?

a)

To attract animals

b)

To reduce water loss

c)

To increase soil fertility

d)

To stop photosynthesis

44.

Which forest type helps in preventing coastal erosion?

a)

Montane

b)

Thorn

c)

Mangrove

d)

Deciduous

45.

Which vegetation type is best suited for Rajasthan?

a)

Evergreen

b)

Deciduous

c)

Thorn

d)

Montane

46.

If rainfall decreases gradually from east to west, vegetation will change from:

a)

Thorn to evergreen

b)

Evergreen to thorn

47.

Which forest appears like grassland during dry season?

a)

Evergreen

b)

Moist deciduous

c)

Dry deciduous

d)

Mangrove

48.

Which of the following is NOT true about evergreen forests?

a)

Multi-layered structure

b)

Trees shed leaves together

c)

High rainfall requirement

d)

Tall trees

49.

Which statement is true?

a)

Mangroves grow in freshwater only

b)

Thorn forests have dense canopy

c)

Montane forests vary with altitude

d)

Evergreen forests shed leaves in winter

50.

Which region has temperate vegetation in India?

a)

Western Ghats

b)

Thar Desert

c)

Himalayan region

d)

Coastal plains

51.

Conservation of forests is important because:

a)

It increases urbanisation

b)

It disturbs ecosystem

52.

Assertion (A): Social forestry helps reduce pressure on natural forests. Reason (R): It involves raising trees on community lands, farmlands, and degraded areas to meet local needs like fuelwood and fodder.

a)

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

(c) A is true, but R is false.

d)

(d) A is false, but R is true.

53.

Assertion (A): Wildlife sanctuaries help in the conservation of endangered species. Reason (R): They provide protected habitats where animals can live and breed without human interference.

a)

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

b)

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c)

(c) A is true, but R is false.

d)

(d) A is false, but R is true.

54.

Choose the correct statements related to wildlife conservation:

a)

I and II only

b)

II and III only

55.

A village facing shortage of fuelwood decides to plant trees on common grazing land for collective use. Which forestry programme best addresses this need?

a)

Farm forestry

b)

Urban forestry

c)

Community forestry

d)

Commercial forestry

56.

A farmer grows eucalyptus trees along field boundaries while continuing crop cultivation. This practice is an example of:

a)

Urban forestry

b)

Farm forestry

c)

Community forestry

d)

Social forestry

57.

Trees planted along roads, parks and industrial belts in a city mainly come under:

a)

Rural forestry

b)

Farm forestry

c)

Urban forestry

d)

Community forestry

58.

Which forestry practice directly helps reduce pressure on natural forests by meeting local needs of fuel, fodder and small timber?

a)

Commercial forestry

b)

Social forestry

c)

Plantation forestry

d)

Reserved forestry

59.

In which situation is rural forestry most appropriately applied?

a)

Planting ornamental trees in cities

b)

Growing trees on individual farm lands

c)

Raising trees in village commons and agricultural landscapes

d)

Conserving forests in national parks

60.

A programme encourages landless villagers to participate in tree-planting on public land and share benefits equally. This reflects the principle of:

a)

Farm forestry

b)

Urban forestry

c)

Community forestry

d)

Commercial forestry

61.

Why is farm forestry considered beneficial for farmers?

a)

It replaces agriculture completely

b)

It increases dependence on forests

c)

It provides additional income and resources

d)

It restricts land use

62.

Which action best supports wildlife conservation?

a)

Expanding agricultural land

b)

Promoting eco-tourism with regulation

c)

Clearing forests for industries

d)

Increasing hunting permits

63.

A protected area created mainly to conserve endangered species and their habitats is known as:

a)

Biosphere reserve

b)

National park

c)

Agricultural reserve

d)

Industrial zone

64.

How does social forestry contribute to wildlife protection?

a)

By reducing forest cover

b)

By increasing human encroachment

c)

By meeting local needs and lowering pressure on forests

d)

By promoting commercial hunting

65.

A city plans to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution by developing green belts along highways. Which type of forestry is most suitable?

a)

Farm forestry

b)

Rural forestry

c)

Urban forestry

d)

Community forestry

66.

Strict enforcement of the Wildlife Protection Act helps conservation mainly by:

a)

Increasing industrial growth

b)

Allowing controlled hunting

c)

Preventing poaching and habitat destruction

d)

Promoting agricultural expansion

67.

Distribution of natural vegetation depends upon

a)

Geographical and Climatic factors

b)

Only geographical factors

c)

Only Climatic factors

d)

All of the above

68.

__________forests are found in the area where it rains throughout the year.

a)

Thorny Shrubs

b)

Himalayan forests

c)

Evergreen forests

69.

Which of the following types of natural vegetation have originally come to India from abroad?

a)

Rare species

b)

Endemic species

c)

Endangered species

d)

Exotic species

70.

Trees in a Thorn Forest are..

a)

Tall

b)

Dense

c)

Scattered

d)

None of these

71.

Which of the following terms is used to denote animal species of a particular region or period?

a)

Ferm

b)

Flora

c)

Fauna

d)

None of these

72.

The _________ is used to denote plants of a particular region or period.

a)

Vegetation

b)

Flora

c)

Fauna

d)

Agriculture

73.

Which type of vegetation grows in the sandy soil of the desert?

a)

Coniferous trees

b)

Grasslands

c)

Cactus and thorny bushes

d)

None of these

74.

The variation in duration of sunlight at different places is due to differences in

a)

Latitude

b)

Altitude

c)

Duration of the day and season

d)

All of the above

75.

What is the place of India in the world in terms of plant diversity?

a)

Top 10th amogst world and 4th in Asia

b)

8th

c)

9th

d)

6th

76.
Alpine and Tundra vegetation is found at the height of:
a)
6000 metres
b)
9000 metres
c)
4500 metres
d)
4000 metres
77.
Which states and union territories of India have the largest percentage of its area under forest cover?
a)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
b)
Arunachal Pradesh
c)
Andhra Pradesh
d)
All of these
78.
Which one of the following state of India has the least percentage of its area under forest cover?
a)
Bihar
b)
Punjab
c)
Madras
d)
Sikkim
79.
Which type of vegetation grows in wet, marshy soil?
a)
Cactus
b)
Alpine vegetation
c)
Mangroves
d)
None of these
80.
Due to which reason the vegetation of most of the areas has been modified or replaced or degraded?
a)
Change of climate
b)
Human occupancy
c)
Soil erosion
d)
None of these
81.
Ebony, mahogany and rosewood trees are grown in which type of the forests?
a)
Coniferous forest
b)
Tropical rainforest
c)
Tropical thorn forest
d)
None of these
82.
By which ways do forests control the soil cover of an area?
a)
Controlling soil erosion
b)
Providing humus to the soil
c)
Regulating stream flow
d)
All the above
83.

Mountain forests are also called ----------------- forests.

a)

Mangrove

b)

thorny forests

c)

Evergreen

d)

Montane

84.

Tropical Deciduous Forests shed their leaves for —

a)

9 — 10 weeks

b)

7 – 8 weeks

c)

6 – 8 weeks

d)

2 – 4 weeks

85.

_____________ trees are the most prominent of the Alpine forest

a)

Mangrove

b)

coniferous

c)

coconut

d)

teak

86.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is in

a)

Harayana

b)

Tamil Nadu

c)

Assam

d)

Rajasthan

87.

The place where both natural vegetation and wildlife both are preserved

a)

Wildlife sanctuary

b)

National Park

c)

Biosphere reserve Park

d)

Bird Sanctuary

88.

A large areas where vegetation, wildlife and environment are conserved to preserve the biological diversity

a)

Wildlife sanctuary

b)

Biosphere Reserve

c)

National Park

d)

All of the above

89.

Degrading of wildlife is due to

a)

Loss of tiger, plants and micro organism

b)

Loss of forest, Illegal hunting and Climatic change

c)

Loss of Ice cover region

d)

None of the above

90.

Which of the following trees is used for treating blood pressure?

a)

Jamun

b)

Tidal

c)

Neem

d)

Sarpagandha

91.

________, one of the world’s largest snakes is found in the

tropical rainforests.

a)

Boa

b)

Rattle Snake

c)

Cobra

d)

Anaconda

92.

True/ False

A greater diversity in wildlife is found in India than any other country in the world

a)

True

b)

False

93.

In which state is Kaziranga national park?

a)

Sikkim

b)

Arunachal Pradesh

c)

Nagaland

d)

Assam

94.

Silent valley national park is in which state?

a)

Kerala

b)

Himachal Pradesh

c)

Madhya Pradesh

d)

Karnataka

95.

Periyar national park is in which state?

a)

Karnataka

b)

Kerala

c)

Andhra Pradesh

d)

Tamil Nadu

96.

Where is Dudhwa national park?

a)

Assam

b)

Uttar Pradesh

c)

Madhya Pradesh

d)

Rajasthan

97.

The Gir national park and wild life sanctuary is located at?

a)

Rajasthan

b)

Assam

c)

Gujarat

d)

Madhya Pradesh

98.

The Bandipur national park is located at?

a)

Kerala

b)

Karnataka

c)

Gujarat

d)

Tamil Nadu

99.

Sariska National Park is located in ?

a)

Rajasthan

b)

Haryana

c)

Kerala

d)

Uttar Pradesh

100.

We need wildlife sanctuaries for

a)

maintaining a healthy ecological balance

b)

it is a great place to see and observe

c)

It is home to pet animals

d)

It provides animal products for black market

101.

What was the aim of Chipko movement?

a)

Human rights

b)

Political rights

c)

Agricultural expansion

d)

Forest conservation

102.

Mudumalai National Park is located in which district ?

a)

Chennai

b)

Coimbatore

c)

Ramanathapuram

d)

The Nilgiris

103.

Which type of vegetation grows in the sandy soil of the desert?

a)

Coniferous trees

b)

Grasslands

c)

Cactus and thorny bushes

d)

None of these

104.

The character and extent of vegetation are mainly determined by which of the climatic factor?

a)

Temperature

b)

Humidity

c)

Precipitation

d)

All of the above

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