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Which of the following biogeographic zones in India is characterized by a cold, mountainous, and snow-covered region?
Which of the following biogeographic zones in India is characterized by a cold, mountainous, and snow-covered region?
- The Trans Himalayan region of Ladakh (correct)
- The Thar Desert of Rajasthan
- The Western Ghats in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala
- The Gangetic and Brahmaputra plains
What is the primary characteristic of a 'natural' ecosystem?
What is the primary characteristic of a 'natural' ecosystem?
- It is found only in urban areas
- It is relatively undisturbed by human activities (correct)
- It is characterized by high levels of biodiversity
- It is heavily modified for human use
What is the primary role of plants in maintaining ecological processes?
What is the primary role of plants in maintaining ecological processes?
- They absorb O2 and give out CO2
- They fix and recycle nutrients (correct)
- They circulate and cleanse air and water
- They provide habitat for other organisms
What is the primary consequence of ecosystem modification for human use?
What is the primary consequence of ecosystem modification for human use?
What is the primary value of biodiversity in maintaining ecological processes?
What is the primary value of biodiversity in maintaining ecological processes?
Which of the following ecosystem services is NOT directly related to biological diversity?
Which of the following ecosystem services is NOT directly related to biological diversity?
What is the primary consequence of ecosystem degradation?
What is the primary consequence of ecosystem degradation?
Which of the following biogeographic zones in India is characterized by a semi-arid grassland region?
Which of the following biogeographic zones in India is characterized by a semi-arid grassland region?
What is the primary role of ecosystems in maintaining water balance?
What is the primary role of ecosystems in maintaining water balance?
Which of the following ecosystem services is directly related to biological diversity?
Which of the following ecosystem services is directly related to biological diversity?
