Natural Vegetation, Biodiversity & Conservation MCQ — 215 Practice Questions with Answers

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The Rohida (Marwar Teak/Tecomella undulata) flower is the state flower of Rajasthan. The tree is found in the arid regions and its bright orange-red flowers bloom in spring. It is also called 'Desert Teak'.

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Statement 1 is correct because Rajasthan has two Ramsar sites: Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur and Sambhar Lake. Statement 2 is correct because Keoladeo was designated a bird sanctuary in 1956 and became a Ramsar site in 1981. Statement 3 is correct because Sambhar is India's largest inland saltwater lake and is listed as a Ramsar site from 1990. Statement 4 is incorrect because Siliserh Lake lies in the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve, not Ranthambore.

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Statement 1 is correct because the fact bank lists 5 tiger reserves: Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundra Hills, Ramgarh Vishdhari and Dholpur-Karauli. Statement 2 is correct because Desert National Park near Jaisalmer is associated with the Great Indian Bustard. Statement 3 is incorrect because Rohida is linked to the state flower and is also called Desert Teak; the Great Indian Bustard is the state bird. Statement 4 is correct because Kesarbagh Sanctuary is placed in Dholpur district along the Chambal ravines.

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Desert National Park (3,162 sq km) is the largest protected area in Rajasthan and one of the largest in India.

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Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because Sariska's tiger reintroduction was from Ranthambore, not Keoladeo. Statement 4 is incorrect because Ranthambore became a national park in 1980.