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Question (11)

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People in the Sundarbans sometimes wear masks on the back of their heads because they believe it helps

(A) Keep away insects
(B) Protect from rain
(C) Confuse tigers attacking from behind
(D) Attract tourists

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The masks are believed to confuse tigers that usually attack from behind.

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Question (12)

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The "Seven Sisters" refers to

(A) Seven rivers of India
(B) Seven northeastern states
(C) Seven mountain ranges
(D) Seven islands

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The Seven Sisters are the seven northeastern states of India.

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Question (13)

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Bhut Jolokia is famous because it is

(A) The tallest bamboo species
(B) One of the hottest chillies in the world
(C) A rare medicinal plant
(D) The largest fruit in India

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Bhut Jolokia is among the world's hottest chillies.

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Question (14)

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The Hargila bird is also known as the

(A) Sarus Crane
(B) Greater Adjutant Stork
(C) Indian Peafowl
(D) Great Indian Bustard

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Hargila is the local name for the Greater Adjutant Stork.

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Question (15)

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A village had 18 Hargila nests. After conservation efforts, 7 new nests were added. How many nests are there now?

(A) 23
(B) 24
(C) 25
(D) 26

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Total nests = 18 + 7 = 25.

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Question (16)

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Living root bridges become strong because

(A) Stones are placed over them
(B) Tree roots are guided across streams and allowed to grow
(C) Iron rods are inserted into them
(D) Cement is used to strengthen them

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Living root bridges are formed by training tree roots across streams until they become strong.

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Question (17)

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Which animal mentioned in the chapter is endemic to the Western Ghats?

(A) Camel
(B) Lion-tailed macaque
(C) Snow leopard
(D) Nilgai

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The lion-tailed macaque is found only in the Western Ghats.

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Question (18)

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Students surveying biodiversity in the Western Ghats recorded more than how many varieties of mangoes?

(A) 50
(B) 100
(C) 150
(D) 200

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The survey recorded over 200 varieties of mangoes.

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Question (19)

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The Save Silent Valley Movement successfully prevented

(A) Mining in the forest
(B) Construction of a dam that would flood the rainforest
(C) Road construction through the forest
(D) Cutting of bamboo forests

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

People's united efforts stopped the proposed dam and protected the rainforest.

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Question (20)

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Which statement best summarizes the main message of the chapter?

(A) Natural places should only be used for tourism.
(B) Every region has unique features, and people must protect nature.
(C) Forests are more important than seas.
(D) Wildlife should be kept away from humans.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The chapter highlights India's rich biodiversity and the need to conserve nature through collective responsibility.

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People in the Sundarbans sometimes wear masks on the back of their heads because they believe it helps

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The "Seven Sisters" refers to

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Bhut Jolokia is famous because it is

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Question (14)

The Hargila bird is also known as the

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Question (15)

A village had 18 Hargila nests. After conservation efforts, 7 new nests were added. How many nests are there now?

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Question (16)

Living root bridges become strong because

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Question (17)

Which animal mentioned in the chapter is endemic to the Western Ghats?

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Students surveying biodiversity in the Western Ghats recorded more than how many varieties of mangoes?

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The Save Silent Valley Movement successfully prevented

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Which statement best summarizes the main message of the chapter?

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