Wildlife Sanctuaries & Biosphere reserves MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Wildlife Sanctuaries & Biosphere reserves - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Shravasti and Balrampur.

Key Points

• The Suhaildev Wildlife Sanctuary is located close to the Indo-Nepal border.
• It is located in the Shravasti and Balrampur districts of Uttar Pradesh.
• It was established in 1988.
• Total area: 452 sq km.
• It has a buffer zone of 220 sq km.
• This Buffer Zone covers the Bhabar and Rampur range.
• Vegetation: Sheesham, Khair, Jigna, Haldu, etc.
• Wildlife: Tigers, Cheetal, Bear, Langoor, Python, Nightingales, Cuckoo, Qualis. etc.

Additional Information

• There is a total of 11 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh.
• The first Wildlife Sanctuary was Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • ​Set up in 1957 in Chandauli district.
• The largest Wildlife Sanctuary is Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • ​Total area: 2073 sq km.
• The smallest Wildlife Sanctuary is Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • ​Total area: 5.40 sq km.

The correct option is Soor Sarovar.

Key PointsKeetham Lake Sanctuary:

• Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is also known as Keetham Lake Sanctuary.
• Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
• It has a scenic lake on the Agra - Delhi highway (NH 2).
• More than 106 species of migratory and resident birds are known to have their resting habitats at Soor Sarovar Bird Sactuary.
• Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary covers a 15-acre area featuring tranquil wetlands & a large population of migratory & local birds.
• Keetham Lake is situated within Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary.

​Thus, Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is also known as Keetham Lake Sanctuary.

Additional Information

•  Ramsar Convention:
  • Ramsar Convention or the Convention of Wetlands was established in 1971 and came into force in the year 1975.
  • Convention on Wetlands took place on 2 February 1971.
  •  India signed the Ramsar Convention on 1 February 1982. 
  • Ramsar is a city in Iran.
  • Currently, there are 91 Ramsar sites are in India and 10 Ramsar sites are in Uttar Pradesh.
  • The two new Ramsar sites are Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
• List of Ramsar sites in Uttar Pradesh:

The correct answer is Mahaveer Swami Wildlife Sanctuary
Key Points

• Mahaveer Swami Wildlife Sanctuary is the smallest wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh.
• The sanctuary is located in Lalitpur district.
• It covers a relatively small area compared to other sanctuaries.
• Despite its size, it is home to diverse flora and fauna.
• Mahaveer Swami Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area for wildlife conservation.

Additional Information

• Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Chitrakoot.
• Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated in Bahraich.
• Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Lakhimpur Kheri.

The correct answer is Unnao.

Key Points

• Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, renamed in 2015 Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary.
• It is a bird sanctuary located in Unnao district on the Kanpur-Lucknow highway in Uttar Pradesh, India consisting of a lake and the surrounding environment.
• It is one of the many wetlands of Northern India.
• The sanctuary provides protection for 250 species of migratory birds mostly from CIS countries.
• The sanctuary also houses a deer park, watchtowers, and boats.

Additional Information

• Ramsar sites are one of the major protected areas in the world.
• There are currently over 2400 Ramsar sites in the world covering an area of 2.5 million sq. kilometers.
• World’s First Ramsar site was identified in 1974, which was the Cobourg Peninsula in Australia.
• The United Kingdom has the world’s largest number of Ramsar sites i.e 175.

​The correct answer is Odisha.

• ‘Simlipal Biosphere Niche’ is situated in Odisha.

Key Points

• Similipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750 km².
• It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas — Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with 191.06 km², and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with 272.75 km².
• Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of red silk cotton trees growing in the area.
• It is the 7th largest national park in India.
• The park is home to the Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, gaur, and Chausingha. along with some of the beautiful waterfalls like Joranda and Barehipani Falls.
• The government of India declared Simlipal as a biosphere in 1994.
• This protected area is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009.

Additional Information

Odisha

• State formed: 1st April 1936.
• Capital: Bhubaneswar.
• Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi
• Governor: Raghubar Das
• Official Language: Odia.
• The old name of Odhisa was Kalinga.
• The tagline of Odhisa is "The soul of Incredible India".
• Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odhisa and known as the 'Temple city' and 'Cathedral city of India'.
• Rourkela is the industrial capital of Odhisa.
• Cuttack is the cultural capital of Odhisa.
• Cuttack is known as 'Millenium city and Silver city'.
• The high court of Odhisa is situated in Cuttack
• Konark Sun Temple is known as 'Black Pagoda' is at Odhisa.
• Jaganatha Temple is situated at Puri in Odhisa.
• Chilka Lake is the largest saline water lake in India.
• Hirakud is the longest dam in the world built across the Mahanadi river.
• The Mahanadi is known as Sorrow of Odhisa.
• Nandankanan Tiger Reserve is famous for White Tigers.
• Paradip is the major seaport of Odhisa.

Punjab

• State formed: 1st November 1966.
• Capital: Chandigarh.
• Chief Minister: Bhagwant Singh Mann.
• Governor: Gulab Chand Kataria
• Official Language: Punjabi.
• Punjab is known as the 'Land of Five rivers' (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Jhelum, and Chenab).
• Punjab is known as the 'Granary of India' and 'Breadbasket of India'.
• Ludhiana is known as the 'Cycle city of India'.
• The famous Golden Temple is in Amristar.
• The high court of Punjab is situated in Chandigarh.
• India's first sports Museum was started at Patiala.
• Wagah Border is in Punjab is also known as the 'Berlin wall of Asia'.

Delhi

• Delhi became the capital of India when it was shifted from Kolkata in 1911.
• The new capital of India was inaugurated on 13^th February 1931.
• Delhi became the Union Territory in 1956.
• Delhi was given the status of National Capital Territory in 1992 by the 69^th Constitutional Amendment Act 1991.
• Delhi was earlier known as Indraprastha.
• Delhi was designed by the British architects  Edwin Luytens and Herbert Baker.
• The India Gate is primarily known as the "All India War Memorial".
• Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, Connaught Palace, Humayun Tomb, Akshardham Temple, and Red Fort are situated in Delhi.
• The first Asian Games were held in Delhi in 1951.
• Indira Gandhi International Airport is situated in Delhi.
• The first food bank in India is in Delhi.
• New Delhi is the headquarter of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, CBI, Indian Railway, ITBP, and Punjab National Bank.
• The first driverless metro in India.
• Delhi is the most populous and most densely populated Union Territory in India.
• Chief Minister - Arvind Kejriwal.
• Lieutenant Governor - Vinay Kumar Saxena.

West Bengal

• State Formed: 26th January 1956.
• Job Charnock is the architect of Kolkata city.
• Capital: Kolkata.
• Chief Minister: Mamata Banerjee.
• Governor: C.V. Ananda Bose
• Official Language: Bengali.
• City of Palaces and City of Joy - Kolkata.
• The sorrow of Bengal: Damodar.
• India's first underground railway system and first metro train service were established in Kolkata.
• India's first IIT was set up at Kharagpur.
• The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute was established in Darjeeling.
• Largest Cantilever bridge in India - Howrah Bridge.
• The leading producer of Rice and Jute.
• Largest Delta in the world - Sunderbans Delta Kolkata.
• Largest Planetarium - Birla Planetarium in Kolkata.
• Raniganj is the first coal mine in India.
• India's first telegraph line and telephone line were set up in Kolkata.
• Bengal Bank is the first bank to introduce the Cheque system in India (1784).
• Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata is known as the 'Lord's of Asia'.
• Kolkata is known as the 'Mecca of Indian Football'.

The correct answer is Tiger.

Key Points

Project Tiger:

• It was the first project for wildlife protection in India taken up after the passing of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act in 1972.
• It was initiated on April 1, 1973, in Jim Corbett National Park.​
• It was launched to promote the conservation of the tiger.
• Project Tiger has been the largest species conservation initiative of its kind in the world.
• This project aims to stem the dwindling population of big cats and work to increase their numbers.​
• The first director of the project was Kailash Sankhala.
• It was launched by the Union Government of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
• Nodal Implementing Agency: National Tiger Conservation Authority.

The correct answer is ​Nilgiri.

Key Points

• Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
  • The name ’Nilgiris’ with literary meaning ‘blue mountains’ has originated from the blue flower-clad mountains of the Nilgiris plateau within the State of Tamil Nadu.
  • It was the first biosphere reserve in India established in the year 1986. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
  • The total area of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is 5,520 sq. km.
  • It is located in the Western Ghats and encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
  • The confluence of Biotic zones: It exemplifies the tropical forest biome which portrays the confluence of Afro-tropical and Indo-Malayan biotic zones of the world.
  • Many of the major tributaries of the river Cauvery like the Bhavani, Moyar, Kabini, and other rivers like Chaliyar, Punampuzha, etc., have their source and catchment areas within the reserve boundary.
  • Tribal groups like the Todas, Kotas, Irullas, Kurumbas, Paniyas, Adiyans, Edanadan Chettis, Cholanaickens, Allar, Malayan, etc., are native to the reserve.
  • The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mukurthi National Park, and Silent Valley are the protected areas present within this reserve.

Additional Information

• Sundarbans
  • It is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
  • It spans from the Hooghly River in India's state of West Bengal to the Baleswar River in Bangladesh's division of Khulna.
• The Nanda Devi National Park or Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
  • It was established in 1982.
  • In the year 1988, Nanda Devi National Park and its surrounding area were declared as Biosphere Reserve under the MAB programme of UNESCO.
  • It is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi in Chamoli Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, in northern India.
  • The entire park lies at an elevation of more than 3,500 m above mean sea level.
• The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
  • It is a non-use conservation area and biosphere reserve in the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh state in central India.
  • The conservation area was created in 1999 by the Indian government. It also contains animals from the Himalayan peaks and the lower western ghats.

The correct answer is Nokrek.Key Points

• ​There are 18 Biosphere Reserves in India established by the government that protect large areas of natural habitats.

• List of Biosphere Reserves in India is given below:

Hence, the correct answer is - Nokrek.Additional Information

• Biosphere reserves are the protected areas meant for the conservation of plants and animals. It also restores the traditional life of the tribals living in that vicinity. They conserve the biodiversity of that area.
• Out of 18 biosphere reserves, ten have been included in the world network of biosphere reserves. They are:
  • Sundarbans
  • Nanda Devi
  • Gulf of Mannar
  • Nilgiri
  • Nokrek
  • Great Nicobar
  • Manas
  • Simlipal
  • Pachmarhi
  • Achanakmar-Amarkantak 

The correct answer is (a), (b) and (c).

Key Points

• India is rich in its flora and fauna.
• It has approximately 90,000 animal species and 2000 bird species.
• India is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions.
• The Gir forest is the last remaining habitat of the Asiatic lion.
• The Himalayan harbour a hardy range of animals which survive in extremely cold.
• Yak, the shaggy horned wild ox, the Tibetan antelope, the bharal, wild sheep, and the Kiang (Tibetan wild ass), the ibex, bear and snow-leopard and rare red panda are all found here.
• The trees found in Andaman and Nicobar islands are Mahagony, rosewood, ebony, rubber and cinchona.

 Thus, we can say that the above statements are correct.

The correct answer is Assam.

• Manas Tiger Reserve is situated in the Himalayan foothills of  Assam.

Key Points

•  Manas Tiger Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Manas National Park is a national park, a tiger reserve, an elephant reserve, and a biosphere reserve.
• Manas National Park gets its name from the River Manas, which flows through the reserve and is also the major tributary of the Brahmaputra River. 
• Sprawling in a large area of 950 sq km, the national park shares a border with Bhutan's Royal Manas National Park and is also home to species like Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog.

Additional Information

Assam 

• Kamarupa is the old name of Assam.
• Assam is known as the 'Tea Garden of India'.
• Assam is the leading producer of tea in India.
• Assam is known as the 'Gateway to the North Eastern States of India'.
• Assam shares international boundaries with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
• Guwahati is known as the 'light of the east'.
• Guwahati High court is the largest jurisdiction in terms of states (4 states).
• Jorhat is the cultural capital of Assam.
• The Brahmaputra is known as Sorrow of Assam.
• Manas National Park is famous for Royal Bengal Tigers.
• Kaziranga National Park is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros.
• Orang National Park is known as the Mini Kaziranga.
• Dibru Saikhova in Assam is the smallest biosphere reserve in India.
• Majuli Island is the biggest riverine island in the world is situated in the river Brahmaputra.
• Bhupen Hazarika Bridge or Dhola Sadiya bridge is the longest bridge in India, over the River Lohit, in Assam.

Andhra Pradesh

• Andhra Pradesh is the first state formed on a linguistic basis.
• Sriharikota is the only satellite launching station in India.
• Kolleru is one of the largest freshwater lake in India.
• Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Kohinoor of India'.
• Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Granary of South India' and Egg Bowl of India'.
• India's first submarine museum was set up in Vishakapatnam.
• Andhra Pradesh is the first South Indian state to implement Panchayat Raj.
• The famous temple Tirupati is in Andhra Pradesh.

Karnataka

• The old name of Karnataka was Mysore.
• Mysore is the cultural capital of Karnataka.
• Mysore became Karnataka on 1^st November 1973.
• Kempe Gowda is the architect of Bengaluru City.
• India's first cyber police station set up in Bengaluru.
• Karnataka is the first state in India to launch a health Adalat.
• The headquarter of ISRO is in Bengaluru.
• Bengaluru is known as the 'Electronics city', 'City of Suicide', 'Silicon valley of India'.
• The biggest dome in India is at Bijapur, Karnataka.
• Kolar gold mine is situated in Karnataka.
• Tipu Sultan Muesem is loctaed at Srirangapattanam.
• Kodagu is known as the 'Cradle of Indian Hockey'.

​Arunachal Pradesh

• Arunachal Pradesh is almost covered by the Himalayas.
• Arunachal Pradesh is the eastern-most state in India.
• Arunachal Pradesh is known as the Land of Rising Sun and Land of dawn.
• Arunachal Pradesh is known as the Orchid State of India and Paradise of Botanist.
• Tawang is the largest Buddhist Monastery.
• Arunachal Pradesh is the first North-East state to have an e-Cabinet System.

The correct answer is Project Tiger.

Key Points

• Project Tiger was started in 1973 with 9 tiger reserves to conserve our national animal, the tiger.
  • Tiger sanctuaries have been set up on a core/buffer strategy. Core areas have the legal status of a national park or sanctuary, while buffer or peripheral areas are a mixture of forest and non-forest land, managed as multi-use areas.
  • It is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change that provides central assistance to tiger states for tiger conservation in designated tiger reserves.
  • The process of estimating the number of tigers in a given area is called 'Tiger Census'.
  • Every 4 years the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) conducts a tiger census across India.

Additional Information

Some of the Tiger Reserves are:

The correct answer is Meghalaya.

Key Points

• Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary is a sanctuary located in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
• It is named after a rare insectivorous Pitcher Plant, Nepenthes khasiana.
• Nepenthes khasiana is endemic to the Meghalaya region only.
• The Pitcher plant is locally known as "Me'mang-Koksi" (Ghost Basket).
• Locals regard it as a sacred plant or the Ghost basket.
• Baghmara Pitcher Plant Sanctuary is the only Sanctuary in Meghalaya where in-situ conservation of Pitcher Plant is being carried out.
• The Sanctuary also protects soil erosion and provides water to a section of the surrounding villages.

Important Points

• Other national parks and sanctuaries in Meghalaya are:
  • Balpakram
  • Nokrek
  • Nongkhyllem
  • Narpuh
  • Siju

Additional Information

• Important wildlife sanctuaries in Assam:
  • Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Important wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka:
  • Adichunchanagiri Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
  • Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
• Important wildlife sanctuaries in Goa:
  • Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary.
  • Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.
  • Madei Wildlife Sanctuary.

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. Rajasthan.

• Keoladeo National Park is located in Rajasthan.
• Keoladeo Ghana National Park was formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
• India's first national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park.
• Hailey National Park is now known as Jim Corbett National Park which lies in Uttarakhand.

Some Important national park in India:

The correct answer is Gir.

Key Points

• The Gir Forest in Gujarat is home to more than 523 wild Asiatic lions, while plans are in the works to reintroduce them to the Palpur-Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, India, to secure their long-term survival against epidemics and natural disasters.
• Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, located near Talala Gir in Gujarat, India, is a forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary.
• It was founded in 1965 in the former private hunting territory of the Nawab of Junagarh, with a total area of 1,412 km² (545 sq mi), of which 258 km² (100 sq mi) is fully protected as a national park and 1,153 km² (445 sq mi) is protected as a wildlife sanctuary.

Important Points

• Sariska Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve in Rajasthan's Alwar district.
• Kanha Tiger Reserve is Central India's largest tiger reserve and the state of Madhya Pradesh's largest national park.
• Bandhavgarh National Park is an Indian national park in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria district.