Biogeographical Regions of India

General Knowledge Test with questions about Environment & Biodiversity for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.

1. What is the global ranking of the Thar Desert based on its total area?

  1. 5th
  2. 10th
  3. 18th
  4. 25th
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Answer: Option C. 18th

2. What is the total number of biogeographic zones found in India?

  1. 10
  2. 5
  3. 8
  4. 12
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Answer: Option A. 10

3. Which statement is accurate regarding estuaries?

  1. Estuaries are freshwater bodies.
  2. Estuaries are areas where freshwater meets saltwater.
  3. Estuaries are always located in tropical regions.
  4. Estuaries have no ecological significance.
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Answer: Option B. Estuaries are areas where freshwater meets saltwater.

4. In which of the following Indian states is the Thar Desert located?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Uttarakhand
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Answer: Option A. Rajasthan

5. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are remnants of which submerged mountain range?

  1. Himalayas
  2. Tien Shan
  3. Sunda Shelf
  4. Arakan Yoma
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Answer: Option D. Arakan Yoma