MCQ 1. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which district?
A) Dantewada
B) Kabirdham
C) Balrampur
D) Kanker
Explanation:
✔ Kabirdham district (earlier Kawardha district).
✔ Kabirdham district (earlier Kawardha district).
MCQ 2. The vegetation of Bhoramdev WLS mainly consists of:
1) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
2) Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest
3) Littoral and Swamp Forest
4) Mangrove Forests
Choose the correct option:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 2 and 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4
Explanation:
✔ Dry & moist deciduous forests dominate; no mangroves or swamp-grade forests.
✔ Dry & moist deciduous forests dominate; no mangroves or swamp-grade forests.
MCQ 3. Which tribal groups primarily inhabit the region around Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) Bhils and Sahariyas
B) Todas and Kotas
C) Baigas and Gonds
D) Angamis and Semas
Explanation:
✔ Baiga and Gond tribes live around the sanctuary.
✔ Baiga and Gond tribes live around the sanctuary.
MCQ 4. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary is often mentioned along with which ancient temple?
A) Chausath Yogini Temple
B) Bhoramdev Temple
C) Dantewada Temple
D) Laxman Temple
Explanation:
✔ Famous Bhoramdev Temple, known as Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.
✔ Famous Bhoramdev Temple, known as Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.
MCQ 5. Consider the following animals found in Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary:
1) Sloth Bear
2) Leopard
3) Indian Gaur
4) Snow Leopard
Which are correctly matched?
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
✔ Snow leopards are found in the Himalayas, not Central India.
✔ Snow leopards are found in the Himalayas, not Central India.
MCQ 6. Which of the following statements about the proposed Bhoramdev Tiger Reserve is correct?
A) It has already been notified under the Wildlife Protection Act.
B) It is meant to strengthen the Achanakmar–Kanha Tiger Corridor.
C) It contains a large population of resident tigers.
D) It covers only the Marwahi forest division.
Explanation:
✔ The proposal aims to strengthen the Central Indian corridor, not resident tiger population.
✔ The proposal aims to strengthen the Central Indian corridor, not resident tiger population.
MCQ 7. Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary forms part of which broader ecological landscape?
A) Western Ghats Nilgiri Biosphere
B) Achanakmar–Amarkantak Landscape
C) Sunderbans Biosphere
D) Aravalli–Delhi Ridge Corridor
Explanation:
✔ It lies in the Achanakmar–Amarkantak biodiversity landscape.
✔ It lies in the Achanakmar–Amarkantak biodiversity landscape.
MCQ 8. Which of the following is NOT a threat to Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) Forest fires
B) Illegal tree felling
C) Coral bleaching
D) Livestock grazing
Explanation:
✔ Coral bleaching is marine-related; irrelevant for Central India.
✔ Coral bleaching is marine-related; irrelevant for Central India.
MCQ 9. Which of the following rivers flow close to the Bhoramdev landscape?
A) Narmada
B) Indravati
C) Maniyari
D) Hasdeo
Explanation:
✔ Maniyari river drains parts of the surrounding region.
✔ Maniyari river drains parts of the surrounding region.
MCQ 10. Which conservation benefit is expected from upgrading Bhoramdev WLS to a Tiger Reserve?
A) Boosting coastal marine biodiversity
B) Creating a buffer for the Corbett landscape
C) Strengthening Central Indian Tiger Corridor
D) Protecting alpine meadows
Explanation:
✔ Central Indian Corridor (Achanakmar–Kanha) will be strengthened.
✔ Central Indian Corridor (Achanakmar–Kanha) will be strengthened.