TNPSC Environmental Science Quiz Questions and Answers - 2

Question: 6

Assam region abounds in

(A) Mangrove forest

(B) Evergreen forests

(C) Deciduous forest

(D) Conifers

Ans: B

Evergreen forests

Question: 7

Removal of forest cover and undergrowth in any area is called

(A) Afforestation

(B) Exploitation

(C) Deforestation

(D) Over grazing

Ans: C

Deforestation

Question: 8

The earth’s air envelope is called

(A) Atmosphere

(B) Biosphere

(C) Hydrosphere

(D) Lithosphere

Ans: A

Atmosphere

Question: 9

Mangrove vegetation is mainly confined to

(A) Coastal areas of Tamil Nadu

(B) Sea shore

(C) Deserts

(D) Himalayas

Ans: A

Coastal areas of Tamil Nadu

Question: 10

Africa, Australia and Newzealand belong to

(A) Tropical zone

(B) South temperate zone

(C) North temperate zone

(D) Arctic zone

Ans: A

Tropical zone

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