Q1. Which of the following is not the feature of Tundra Biome?
- This Biome is in the northernmost region adjoining the poles.
- Reptiles are found in abundant.
- Lichen, mosses and sedges are the ground flora.
- Reindeer, Lemmings, snowy owl are found in this region.
Correct Option: 2. Reptiles are found in abundant.
Explanation : Trees are absent in Tundra Biome region, only small stunted shrubs are present in southern part of the Biome. Lichen, mosses and sedges are the ground flora. Polar bear, Arctic hare, ptarmigan, Reindeer, Snowy owl, lemming, Arctic fox. This region is almost devoid of reptiles and amphibians.
Q2. Which of the following is not correct regarding the Boreal forest Biome?
- Boreal forest is also known as Taiga Biome.
- This region is almost devoid of trees.
- This Biome spans over Northern Europe, North Asia, North America.
- Puma, wolves and fur bearing carnivore animals are found in this region.
Correct Option: 2. This region is almost devoid of trees.
Explanation : This Biome has Coniferous evergreen trees, spruce with some pine and firs. This Biome spans over Northern Europe, North Asia, North America. Temperature in this region is moderate as compare to Tundra Biome. This forest is also known as Taiga Biome. Siberian Tiger, Wolves, elks, Puma, Hawks, little mink are some animals found in this Biome.
Q3. Which of the following Biome can be consider the most productive Agricultural area?
- Temperate Deciduous forest.
- Tropical rainforest.
- Taiga Biome.
- Grassland.
Correct Option: 1. Temperate Deciduous forest.
Explanation : Temperate Deciduous forests are generally the most productive agricultural areas of the Earth. This region spans over central and southern Europe, western china, North America, New Zealand. Japan etc.
Q4. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the Savannah Biome?
- It has Thorny shrubs with fire resisting capabilities.
- It has great diversity of grazers such as Zebras, Buffaloes, antelopes etc.
- It is extensively spread over South American continent.
- Lion, Hyenas, Cheetahs are the carnivores of this Biome.
Correct Option: 3. It is extensively spread over South American continent.
Explanation : Savannah Biome is mostly spread over Africa. Trees are scattered with fire resisting shrubs. It has great diversity of grazers such as Zebras, Buffaloes, antelopes, elephants, rhinoceros etc. Lion, Hyenas, Cheetahs are the carnivores of this Biome. Rodents are plenty.
Q5. In which of the following Biome, ground nesting Birds are found in abundance?
- Tropical Rainforest.
- Temperate Deciduous forest.
- Taiga Biome.
- Grassland.
Correct Option: 4. Grassland.
Explanation : Following are the features of Grassland Biome:-
• Vegetation is dominated by grasses.
• Temperate condition with low rainfall.
• Large herbivores like bison, cattle, rodents, prairie dog, wolves.
• diverse Ground nesting birds.