MCQ 1. Which of the following forest types dominate the sanctuary?
A) Temperate Pine Forests
B) Mangrove Forests
C) Mixed Deciduous Forests
D) Cloud Forests
Explanation:
• Mixed deciduous vegetation dominates.
• Mixed deciduous vegetation dominates.
MCQ 2. The Bhoramdev landscape is ecologically sensitive mainly because:
A) It includes large coastal swamps
B) It lies between two major tiger reserves
C) It has active volcanoes
D) It contains high-altitude glaciers
Explanation:
• Achanakmar–Kanha corridor passes through the region.
• Achanakmar–Kanha corridor passes through the region.
MCQ 3. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary was created by merging:
A) Reserved forests and revenue land
B) Reserved and protected forest blocks
C) Degraded forest areas
D) Private plantation land
Explanation:
• It was formed by combining reserved and protected forest patches.
• It was formed by combining reserved and protected forest patches.
MCQ 4. Which of the following trees is commonly found in Bhoramdev WLS?
A) Rhododendron
B) Teak
C) Pine
D) Juniper
Explanation:
• Teak is a major species in Central Indian deciduous forests.
• Teak is a major species in Central Indian deciduous forests.
MCQ 5. The Maikal Range, where Bhoramdev is located, extends across:
1) Chhattisgarh
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Jharkhand
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Located in MP & Chhattisgarh only.
• Located in MP & Chhattisgarh only.
MCQ 6. The sanctuary supports four-horned antelope (Chousingha). What is its status?
A) Critically Endangered
B) Endangered
C) Vulnerable
D) Near Threatened
Explanation:
• IUCN — Vulnerable.
• IUCN — Vulnerable.
MCQ 7. The Achanakmar–Amarkantak region is famous for being the origin of which river?
A) Tapi
B) Godavari
C) Narmada
D) Krishna
Explanation:
• Narmada originates in Amarkantak.
• Narmada originates in Amarkantak.
MCQ 8. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary primarily protects which ecosystem?
A) Desert ecosystem
B) Tropical deciduous ecosystem
C) Alpine ecosystem
D) Tundra ecosystem
Explanation:
• The sanctuary is part of Central Indian tropical deciduous forests.
• The sanctuary is part of Central Indian tropical deciduous forests.
MCQ 9. In the Central Indian Landscape, the primary predator species dispersing through the Bhoramdev corridor is:
A) Lion
B) Snow leopard
C) Tiger
D) Cheetah
Explanation:
• Tigers occasionally pass through the corridor.
• Tigers occasionally pass through the corridor.
MCQ 10. Consider the following statements regarding Auramine O:
1) It is a synthetic yellow dye permitted in food products under FSSAI regulations.
2) It is classified as a potential carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
3) It is primarily used in the textile and leather industries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: Auramine is not permitted in any food item under FSSAI.
• Statement 2 – Correct: IARC lists Auramine as a possible human carcinogen.
• Statement 3 – Correct: Its legitimate uses are industrial—textiles, leather, printing, paper.
Elimination Trick:
• If a dye is “industrial” and “carcinogenic”, UPSC rarely shows it as food-permitted → eliminate 1.
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: Auramine is not permitted in any food item under FSSAI.
• Statement 2 – Correct: IARC lists Auramine as a possible human carcinogen.
• Statement 3 – Correct: Its legitimate uses are industrial—textiles, leather, printing, paper.
Elimination Trick:
• If a dye is “industrial” and “carcinogenic”, UPSC rarely shows it as food-permitted → eliminate 1.