UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAMINATION

PRELIMS SPECIAL

1995 - 2018

PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

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Vegetation & Fauna

CHAPTER LISTING

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Unit Chapter

World Geography

Physical Geography

Geomorphology

Climatology

Oceanography

Biogeography

Social Geography

Economic Geography

Indian Geography

Physical Geography

Basics of India

Physical features

River systems

Climate

Agriculture

Vegetation and Fauna

Social Geography

Economic Geography

L4-L7

L1 – L3

L8

L9

L10

L11

L12-L13

L14-L16L17

L18-L19

CHAPTER LISTING

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Q 191-200

Chapter Topics

Vegetation & Fauna

Classification of Natural Vegetation

Biosphere Reserves, National Parks etc.

Red Listed Species

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

QUESTION 191

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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

QUESTION 192

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National Park

QUESTION 192

• An area can be notified by the state government to beconstituted as a National Park, by reason of itsecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, orzoological association or importance, needed to forthe purpose of protecting & propagating ordeveloping wildlife therein or its environment.

• There are 104 existing national parks in India coveringan area of 40,501 km sq., which is 1.23% of thegeographical area of the country.

• Madhya Pradesh (10) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands(9) have the maximum number of NPs.

• Uttarakhand has the largest area under NPs, followedby Rajasthan and J&K.

• No UT, except A&N islands, has any NPs. Punjab is theonly state with no NP.

• Corbett NP was the first one to be established.

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State/UT Area %

Sikkim 25.14

A&N Islands 13.99

Uttarakhand 9.19

Himachal Pradesh 4.08

Goa 2.89

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

QUESTION 192

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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

QUESTION 193

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National Park

QUESTION 193

• 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 the purpose of protecting & propagating ordeveloping wildlife therein or its environment.

• No human activity is permitted inside the national park except for the ones permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden of thestate

Wildlife Sanctuary

• Any area other than area comprised with any reserve forest or the territorial waters can be notified by the State Governmentto constitute as a sanctuary if such area is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural. or zoologicalsignificance, 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 forestproduce 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, inits 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.

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

Answer: c

QUESTION 193

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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

QUESTION 194

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Mangroves in India

QUESTION 194

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

Answer: d

QUESTION 194

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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

QUESTION 195

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QUESTION 195

State National Park WLS

Chhattisgarh Kanger Valley, Indravati, Guru Ghasidas

Achanakmar, Sitanadi, Udanti, Bhoramdev, Semarsot

Haryana Kalesar, Sultanpur Morni Hills, ChhilchhilaLake

Himachal Pradesh Great Himalayan, KhirGanga, Pin Valley

Chandratal, Kugti, Renuka,Tirthan, Churdhar, Chail, Pong Dam, Kibber, SanglaValley

Karnataka Anshi, Bandipur, Banerghata, Kudremukh,Nagarhole

Bhadra, Brahmagiri, BilgiriRangaswamy, Cauvery, Dandeli, Ranganathitu, Sheravati Valley

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

Answer: b

QUESTION 185

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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

QUESTION 196

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QUESTION 196

State National Park WLS

Odisha Bhitarkanika, Simlipal Ushakothi (Badrama),Gahirmatha, Nandankanan,Kuldiha, Sunabeda, Nalabari(Chilika)

Tripura Clouded Leopard,Rajabari

Gumti, Rowa, Sepahijala,Trishna

Assam Dibru Saikhowa,Kaziranga, Manas,Nameri, Orang

Deepor Beel, Garampani,Karbi Anglong, Pobitora,Sonai Rupa, Amchang,Dihing Patkai

Goa Mollem Bondla, Dr. Salim Ali BirdWLS, Madei, Netravali,Bhagwan Mahavir

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

Answer: b

QUESTION 196

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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

QUESTION 197

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QUESTION 197

• Anamalai Tiger Reserve, earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP) andpreviously 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 ofthe local 19th century practice of sliding timber logs down the hills from here.

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Indira Gandhi CanalAnamalai Tiger Reserve

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

QUESTION 198

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QUESTION 198

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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

QUESTION 198

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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

QUESTION 199

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QUESTION 199

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

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Chandra Prabha WLS

It is situated in Jaipur district of Rajasthan.

Nahargarh WLS

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

Jaisamand WLS

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

Karera WLS

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

Answer: c

QUESTION 199

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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

QUESTION 200 (Do It Yourself)

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