Assam Academic GK : Natural Vegetation and Wildlife
Quiz Set 1: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife of Assam
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Which forest type is most widespread in Assam?
A. Alpine Forest
B. Tropical Thorn Forest
C. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
D. Mangrove Forest
Tropical moist deciduous forests cover large parts of Assam, especially in the plains and lower hills. -
Which park in Assam is also a tiger reserve and elephant reserve?
A. Nameri
B. Manas
C. Dibru-Saikhowa
D. Orang
Manas is a UNESCO site and serves as both a tiger and elephant reserve. -
Which sanctuary is known for the golden langur in Assam?
A. Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned for the rare golden langur species. -
Which national park is located on a river island?
A. Manas
B. Nameri
C. Dibru-Saikhowa
D. Kaziranga
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a biosphere reserve located on a river island in Assam. -
Which tree species is commonly used in Assam for timber?
A. Teak
B. Acacia
C. Pine
D. Sal
Sal (Shorea robusta) is widely used in construction and furniture making in Assam. -
What is Assam's state bird?
A. Hornbill
B. White-winged Duck
C. Stork
D. Peacock
The White-winged Duck, also known as Deo Hanh, is Assam's state bird and critically endangered. -
Which animal is commonly found in Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Wild Buffalo
B. Golden Cat
C. One-Horned Rhinoceros
D. Clouded Leopard
Pabitora is home to a dense population of the one-horned rhinoceros. -
Which of the following is a reptile found in Assam?
A. Olive Ridley Turtle
B. Assam Roofed Turtle
C. Star Tortoise
D. Gharial
The Assam Roofed Turtle is a unique reptile native to the region's wetlands and rivers. -
Which national park in Assam is famous for its bird diversity?
A. Kaziranga
B. Orang
C. Nameri
D. Manas
Nameri National Park is known for its avian biodiversity, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. -
Which wildlife sanctuary lies on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra?
A. Laokhowa
B. Bura-Chapori
C. Pabitora
D. Chakrashila
Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary lies on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Sonitpur district.
Quiz Set 2: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife of Assam
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Which national park in Assam is known for migratory birds?
A. Manas
B. Kaziranga
C. Orang
D. Dibru-Saikhowa
Orang National Park is noted for its wetland ecosystem which attracts numerous migratory birds. -
Which forest product is economically important in Assam?
A. Granite
B. Bamboo
C. Coal
D. Limestone
Bamboo is abundantly available in Assam and is widely used for construction and craft industries. -
Which rare bird is a highlight of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park?
A. Hornbill
B. Indian Roller
C. White-winged Duck
D. Vulture
Dibru-Saikhowa is one of the few habitats of the critically endangered White-winged Duck. -
Which park is famous for feral horses?
A. Kaziranga
B. Nameri
C. Dibru-Saikhowa
D. Manas
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is home to a population of wild or feral horses. -
Which tree is associated with sacred groves in Assam?
A. Mango
B. Banyan
C. Neem
D. Pine
Banyan trees are often found in sacred groves maintained by tribal communities in Assam. -
Which animal is found in both Kaziranga and Manas?
A. Snow Leopard
B. Bengal Tiger
C. Asiatic Lion
D. Red Panda
The Bengal Tiger is a prominent species in both Kaziranga and Manas National Parks. -
What is the primary threat to Assam’s wildlife?
A. Snowfall
B. Volcanic eruption
C. Poaching and Habitat Loss
D. Earthquakes
Poaching and habitat destruction due to human encroachment are major threats to Assam’s wildlife. -
Which reptile is protected in the wetlands of Assam?
A. Cobra
B. Gharial
C. Monitor Lizard
D. Green Iguana
Gharials are found in some river systems and wetlands in Assam and are a protected species. -
Which sanctuary is located in Goalpara district?
A. Laokhowa
B. Chakrashila
C. Sonai Rupai
D. Hoollongapar
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary in Goalpara is important for conserving golden langurs. -
Which of these trees is commonly found in Assam’s evergreen forests?
A. Sal
B. Teak
C. Hollong
D. Acacia
Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is a dominant tree in Assam’s tropical evergreen forests.
Quiz Set 3: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife of Assam
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Which is the state tree of Assam?
A. Sal
B. Neem
C. Hollong
D. Bamboo
Hollong (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the state tree and prominent in evergreen forests. -
Which sanctuary is famous for swamp deer in Assam?
A. Manas
B. Hoollongapar
C. Laokhowa
D. Nameri
Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is noted for its swamp deer population and wetland habitat. -
Which bird is endangered and found in Dibru-Saikhowa?
A. Horned Lark
B. White-winged Duck
C. Owl
D. Kingfisher
The critically endangered White-winged Duck inhabits wetland ecosystems like Dibru-Saikhowa. -
Which of these national parks lies in eastern Assam?
A. Nameri
B. Manas
C. Dibru-Saikhowa
D. Chakrashila
Dibru-Saikhowa is located in eastern Assam near Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts. -
Which species is a keystone species in Kaziranga?
A. Tiger
B. One-Horned Rhino
C. Peacock
D. Elephants
Kaziranga’s conservation success is centered around the one-horned rhinoceros. -
Which district houses the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary?
A. Barpeta
B. Dhubri
C. Jorhat
D. Tezpur
Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated in Jorhat district and houses India’s only ape. -
Which of these is a non-timber forest product in Assam?
A. Sandstone
B. Cane
C. Sal timber
D. Oak
Cane is harvested for crafts and construction, without harming trees. -
Which sanctuary is rich in butterfly species?
A. Chakrashila
B. Pabitora
C. Nameri
D. Orang
Nameri National Park is known for high butterfly diversity and bird species. -
Which river flows along Manas National Park?
A. Subansiri
B. Jia-Bharali
C. Manas River
D. Barak River
Manas River, originating in Bhutan, flows through Manas National Park. -
Which grass species dominates Kaziranga’s floodplains?
A. Bamboo
B. Elephant Grass
C. Bermuda Grass
D. Cynodon
Elephant grass is dominant in Kaziranga and supports large herbivores like rhinos and elephants.
Quiz Set 4: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife of Assam
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Which sanctuary is specifically dedicated to the golden langur in Assam?
A. Laokhowa
B. Chakrashila
C. Nameri
D. Manas
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its protection of the endangered golden langur. -
What is the main vegetation type in Barak Valley?
A. Alpine Forest
B. Tropical Moist Evergreen Forest
C. Dry Thorn Forest
D. Mangrove
Barak Valley’s heavy rainfall supports moist evergreen forests. -
Which national park is located near the Arunachal Pradesh border?
A. Kaziranga
B. Manas
C. Dibru-Saikhowa
D. Nameri
Nameri National Park lies near Assam’s northern boundary with Arunachal Pradesh. -
Which is a wetland-based wildlife sanctuary in Assam?
A. Chakrashila
B. Hoollongapar
C. Nameri
D. Pabitora
Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located around a marshland and known for rhinos and birdlife. -
Which of these animals is not native to Assam?
A. Hoolock Gibbon
B. Asiatic Lion
C. One-Horned Rhino
D. Golden Langur
Asiatic Lions are found in Gujarat; they are not native to Assam. -
Which bird sanctuary is found in Assam?
A. Keoladeo
B. Deepor Beel
C. Bharatpur
D. Ranganathittu
Deepor Beel is a Ramsar wetland and bird sanctuary near Guwahati. -
Which tree supports elephant food supply in Kaziranga?
A. Mango
B. Acacia
C. Teak
D. Elephant Grass
Elephant grass is tall, soft and a key food source for large herbivores in Kaziranga. -
Which type of forest is predominant in the Karbi Anglong hills?
A. Mangroves
B. Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forest
C. Pine Forests
D. Desert Forest
Karbi Anglong hills support semi-evergreen forests due to high elevation and rainfall. -
Which animal is a symbol of Kaziranga's identity?
A. Tiger
B. Elephant
C. Swamp Deer
D. One-Horned Rhinoceros
The one-horned rhinoceros is the iconic and flagship species of Kaziranga. -
Which sanctuary provides safe habitat to Bengal florican?
A. Hoollongapar
B. Laokhowa
C. Orang
D. Chakrashila
Orang National Park is known for Bengal florican, a critically endangered bird species.
Quiz Set 5: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife of Assam
1. Which forest type in Assam is characterized by dense, tall trees and high rainfall?
Answer: B. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
These forests thrive in areas with high rainfall and are characterized by dense, tall trees with evergreen foliage.
2. Kaziranga National Park is famous for conserving which endangered species?
Answer: B. One-Horned Rhinoceros
Kaziranga hosts about two-thirds of the world's population of one-horned rhinoceroses, making it a critical habitat for their conservation.
3. Manas National Park shares its northern boundary with which country?
Answer: B. Bhutan
Manas National Park is located in the Himalayan foothills and shares its northern boundary with Bhutan.
4. Which of the following is a unique primate species found in Assam's forests?
Answer: A. Golden Langur
The Golden Langur is an endangered primate species endemic to Assam and neighboring Bhutan.
5. Which sanctuary in Assam is dedicated to the conservation of hoolock gibbons?
Answer: B. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is specifically established for the conservation of India's only ape, the hoolock gibbon.
6. Which tree species is commonly found in Assam's tropical moist deciduous forests?
Answer: A. Sal (Shorea robusta)
Sal is a dominant species in tropical moist deciduous forests, prevalent in Assam's forested regions.
7. Which national park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Project Tiger reserve?
Answer: C. Manas National Park
Manas National Park is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also a Project Tiger reserve, highlighting its ecological significance.
8. Which river flows through the Kaziranga National Park?
Answer: B. Brahmaputra River
The Brahmaputra River flows through Kaziranga National Park, contributing to its rich alluvial soil and diverse habitats.
9. Which of the following is a critically endangered species found in Manas National Park?
Answer: B. Pygmy Hog
The Pygmy Hog is a critically endangered species with its last wild population found in Manas National Park.
10. Which type of vegetation is predominant in the upper Assam region?
Answer: B. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
Upper Assam, with its high rainfall, supports tropical wet evergreen forests characterized by dense, lush vegetation.
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