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Question 1

Which of the following is a bio reserve area of Uttarakhand?

Accepted Answer

Nanda Devi. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in the state of Uttarakhand. It encompass the Nanda Devi National Park and Valley of Flower National Park, both the which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Question 2

Which one of the following has been declared World Heritage in Uttarakhand?

Accepted Answer

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Uttarakhand has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Question 3

Which among the following is not a reason for loss of Bio-diversity in Uttarakhand?

Accepted Answer

Afforestation of barren Land. Among the given options, afforestation of barren Land is not a reason for loss of biodiversity in Uttarakhand.

Question 4

In Uttarakhand which of the following wild life reserve is a Tiger Reserve?

Accepted Answer

Corbett National Park. Jim Corbett National Park, which is a part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve, lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Established in the 1936 as Hailey National Park, Corbett National Park has the glory of being India's oldest and most prestigious National Park.

Question 5

Smt Gaura Devi of Reni village of Chamoli district has been associated with– Geography of Uttarakhand

Accepted Answer

Chipko Movement. Smt Gaura Devi of Reni village of Chamoli district has been associated with Chipko Movement. The Chipko movement was a non-violent agitation in 1973, which was aimed at protection and conservation of trees.

Question 6

Bugyals are:

Accepted Answer

the grass field in high Himalayan area. In the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, where the timber line ends at the foot of the snow- capped peaks, velvety grasslands start from the there. These plains are located at an altitude of 8-10 thousand feet. These plains are called Bugyal.

Question 7

Govind National Park is situated in district

Accepted Answer

Uttar Kashi. Govind National Park, and Sanctuary is a located in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Established in 1990, it covers an area of around 472.08 square kilometers. The park is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including endangered snow leopard, the Himalayan black bear and the musk deer.

Question 8

In which city was established the Forest Research Institute?

Accepted Answer

Dehradun. Indian Forestry Institute is a major institute in the field of forestry research in India, which was established in 1906 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.