NCERT Class 11 Geography — Chapter 2: Natural vegetation

The "Agasthyamalai" Biosphere Reserve is shared between which two states?

The Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve is located in which of the following states of India?

The "Similipal" Biosphere Reserve is located in which district of Odisha?

With reference to Montane Forests in the Himalayas, arrange the following vegetation types in ascending order of altitude (from lower to higher): 1. Wet Temperate Forests 2. Deciduous Forests 3. Alpine Forests 4. Pine Forests Select the correct answer using the code given below:

According to the Forest Policy of 1988, what is the target percentage of geographical area to be brought under forest cover?

Which of the following statements regarding the "Panna" Biosphere Reserve is correct?

Which of the following natural vegetation types is primarily associated with cryptogamic plant forms such as mosses and lichens?

Which of the following was the first Biosphere Reserve to be established in India?

Consider the following pairs of trees and their forest types: 1. Mahogany : Tropical Evergreen 2. Teak : Tropical Moist Deciduous 3. Babool : Tropical Thorn 4. Silver Fir : Montane How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is situated in which of the following hill ranges of India?

Which of the following trees is described as a "durable wood mainly used in construction activity" and found in the western part of the Himalayan range?

Rhododendrons are typically found in which altitudinal zone of the Himalayas?

With reference to the "Achanakmar-Amarkantak" Biosphere Reserve, consider the following statements: 1. It is located partly in Madhya Pradesh and partly in Chhattisgarh. 2. It was designated as a Biosphere Reserve in the year 1980. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests, consider the following statements: 1. They are absent in the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. 2. They are found in regions recording rainfall between 100-200 cm. 3. Teak and Sal are absent in these forests, which are dominated by Cactus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Dehang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve is located in which of the following states of India?

Sholas are the temperate forests found in which of the following regions?

With reference to the structure of Tropical Evergreen Forests, consider the following statements: 1. They are well stratified with layers closer to the ground covered with shrubs. 2. The trees in these forests are stunted and rarely exceed 10 meters in height. 3. There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, making them appear green all year round. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following species is NOT a characteristic tree of Tropical Evergreen Forests?

Consider the following statements regarding Semi-Evergreen Forests: 1. They are found in the driest regions of the Thar desert. 2. They contain a mixture of evergreen and moist deciduous trees. 3. White cedar and hollock are main species found here. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following species is NOT typically found in Tropical Thorn Forests?

Consider the following statements regarding the species 'Deodar': 1. It is a highly valued species found mainly in the western Himalayan range. 2. It produces a soft wood that is unsuitable for construction purposes. 3. It is a coniferous species found in the Himalayan region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following species is of economic significance in the Southern Mountain Forests?

Why do the southern slopes of the Himalayas carry a thicker vegetation cover compared to the north-facing slopes?

Which of the following tree species are extensively used in the handicrafts industry of Kashmir?

Consider the following statements regarding Mangrove Forests in India: 1. They consist of salt-tolerant species. 2. They are completely absent in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 3. India accounts for about 70 % of the world’s mangrove forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Biosphere Reserve aims to achieve which of the following objectives? 1. It focuses solely on commercial tourism and excludes conservation. 2. Development which is culturally, socially and ecologically sustainable. 3. Logistic support for research and monitoring. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following Biosphere Reserves is NOT included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

Which of the following Biosphere Reserves is correctly matched with its location?

The tribes Gujjars, Bakarwals, Bhotiyas, and Gaddis are associated with which activity in the Himalayan region?

In the context of India’s natural vegetation, the term “Sholas” is used to denote which of the following?

With reference to the vegetation of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which forest type is predominant?

Consider the following statements about "Tussocky grass": 1. It is found exclusively in the Alpine forests of the Himalayas. 2. It grows up to a height of 2 meters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the "Khangchendzonga" Biosphere Reserve?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the trees in Tropical Dry Deciduous forests during the dry season?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the "Cold Desert" Biosphere Reserve?

The Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve, noted for its wetland and riverine ecosystems, is located in which of the following states?

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Biosphere Reserve) | List II (Year of Designation) A. Nilgiri | 1. 1986 B. Sunderban | 2. 1989 C. Similipal | 3. 1994 D. Kachchh | 4. 2008

Which of the following regions is known for "Tropical Evergreen Forests"?

Consider the following statements regarding the "Tropical Deciduous Forests": 1. Moist deciduous forests are found in regions with rainfall between 70-100 cm. 2. They are divided into moist and dry deciduous based on the availability of water. 3. Dry deciduous forests are restricted to small pockets in the Northeast. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following trees is NOT typically found in the "Moist Deciduous Forests"?

Which of the following is a correct feature of "Tropical Evergreen Forests"?

Which of the following regions is characterized by freshwater marsh wetlands?

Consider the following statements regarding Project Tiger: 1. It was launched in 1973. 2. The tiger population has shown a consistent decline from 2006 to 2020. 3. India is home to 70 % of the global tiger population. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a species found in the Tropical Evergreen Forests?

With reference to wetlands in India, consider the following statements: 1. Areas under paddy cultivation are excluded from the definition of wetland habitats. 2. Chilika Lake and Keoladeo National Park are protected as water-fowl habitats under the Ramsar Convention. 3. The country’s wetlands have been grouped into eight categories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following forest types in India is characterised by wide spatial distribution and a strong association with the monsoon climate?