RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, ICDS Supervisor Combined Mock Test
ANSWERS: C
Balkan War came to an end by which of the following treaty?
(A) Treaty of Prague
(B) Treaty of Frankfort
(C) Treaty of Versailles
(D) Treaty of Bucharest
ANSWERS: D
When did Austria declare war against Serbia?
(A) 8th July 1914
(B) 28th July 1914
(C) 8th August 1914
(D) 28th August 1914
ANSWERS: B
Which country withdrew from Triple Alliance during the First World War ?
(A) England
(B) Italy
(C) Russia
(D) Austria-Hungery
ANSWERS: B
Triple Alliance was formed in the year:
(A) 1882
(B) 1907
(C) 1982
(D) 1911
ANSWERS: A
Triple Entente was formed in the year –
(A) 1882
(B) 1907
(C) 1982
(D) 1911
ANSWERS: B
What was the time period of the First World War?
(A) between 1914 to 1918
(B) between 1911 to 1918
(C) between 1911 to 1916
(D) between 1914 to 1919
ANSWERS: A
In which year Russia withdrew from the First World War ?
(A) 1916
(B) 1917
(C) 1918
(D) 1915
ANSWERS: B
Russia withdrew from the First World War by which Treaty?
(A) Treaty of Bucharest
(B) Treaty of Brest Litovsk
(C) Treaty of Prague
(D) Treaty of Berlin
ANSWERS: B
France, England and Russia formed which of the following power?
(A) Triple Alliance
(B) Triple Entente
(C) Dual Alliance
(D) Military Alliance
ANSWERS: B
Balkan Crisis was associated with which of the following event?
(A) Second World War
(B) First World War
(C) French Revolution
(D) Russian Revolution
ANSWERS: B
Which of the following was the immediate cause of the First World War?
(A) Balkan Crisis
(B) Sarajevo incident
(C) Morocco Crisis
(D) Formation of Military Alliance
ANSWERS: B
Which of the following was not a Balkan State?
(A) Rumania
(C) Bulgeria
(B) Albania
(D) Turkey
ANSWERS: D
What was the name of the war monger group of Germany?
(A) Jingoist
(B) Communist
(C) Nihilist
(D) Socialist
ANSWERS: A
When did Austria declare war upon Serbia ?
(A) 8th July, 1914
(B) 8th August, 1914
(C) 28th July, 1914
(D) 28th August, 1914
ANSWERS: C
In which year was the First World War started?
(A) 1904
(C) 1914
(B) 1910
(D) 1918
ANSWERS: C
With which country is Bolshevik Revolution related to ?
(A) France
(B) Russia
(C) England
(D) Germany
ANSWERS: B
Which was the last country to join the war on the side of Britain and France ?
(A) Russia
(B) USA
(C) China
(D) South Africa
ANSWERS: B
By whom was Russia attacked first during the First World War ?
(A) Belgium
(B) Poland
(C) Germany
(D) Austria-Hungary
ANSWERS: D
India joined in the First World War on behalf of which power ?
(A) Dual Alliance
(B) Triple Alliance
(C) Triple Entente
(D) None of these
ANSWERS: C
Which of the following military bloc was formed in 1907?
(A) Triple Entente
(B) Triple Alliance
(C) Dual Alliance
(D) None of these
ANSWERS: A
When was the Sarajevo incident occurred?
(A) 28th July, 1914
(B) 28th June, 1914
(C) August 4, 1914
(D) July 4, 1914
ANSWERS: B
Which two countries formed Dual Entente on the eve of the First World War ?
(A) England and France
(B) France and Russia
(C) England and Russia
(D) Germany and Austria
ANSWERS: B
The First World War lasted for days.
(A) 1565 days
(B) 3565 days
(C) 1465 days
(D) 2565 days
ANSWERS: A
Who were the powers of Triple Alliance formed during the First World War ?
(A) Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungery
(B) England, France, Russia
(C) Germany, England, Russia
(D) France, USA, England
ANSWERS: A
When did USA join the First World War ?
(A) 1914
(B) 1915
(C) 1916
(D) 1917
ANSWERS: B
Who did clamour – ‘Revenge of Sedan’?
(A) Italians
(B) French
(C) English
(D) Americans
ANSWERS: B
Who said, ‘I shall not see the First World War, but you will and it will start in the Near-East’?
(A) Kaiser William
(B) Bismarck
(C) Lord Hankey
(D) Alexander II
ANSWERS: B
Three Emperor’s League was formed by which of the following three countries?
(A) Germany, Russia, America
(B) Germany, Austria-Hungery, Russia
(C) Germany, Austria, France
(D) Austria, Hungery, France
ANSWERS: B
Which of the following was not a seed of the First World War ?
(A) Balkan crisis
(B) Treaty of Versailles
(C) Morocco Crisis
(D) Rise of colonialism
ANSWERS: B
Berlin Congress was summoned in the year:
(A) 1987
(B) 1878
(C) 1877
(D) 1891
ANSWERS: B
Gavrillo Princep was associated with which of the following historical event?
(A) Assassination of Francis Ferdinand
(B) Manchurian Crisis
(C) Morocco Crisis
(D) Balkan Crisis
ANSWERS: A
36.When was Archduke Francis Ferdinand killed?
(A) 1914, June 24
(B) 1914, June 28
(C) 1914, July 24
(D) 1914, July 28
ANSWERS: B
What was the name of the queen of Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
(A) Queen Victoria
(B) Queeen Sophia
(C) Queen Helina
(D) Queen Antoinette
ANSWERS: B
Archduke Francis Ferdinand was the emperor of
(A) France
(B) Germany
(C) Austria
(D) Serbia
ANSWERS: C
China joined in the First World War on behalf of which military bloc ?
(A) Triple Alliance
(B) Triple Entente
(C) Dual Alliance
(D) Rome-Berlin Axis
ANSWERS: B
Which of the following country is known as Ottoman empire ?
(A) Russia
(B) Turkey
(C) Greece
(D) Austria
ANSWERS: B
Japan joined in the First World War on behalf of which military bloc?
(A) Triple Entente
(B) Dual Alliance
(C) Triple Alliance
(D) Three Emperor’s power
ANSWERS: A
Which country was the leader of the Balkan people?
(A) Montenegro
(B) Serbia
(C) Albania
(D) Rumania
ANSWERS: B
Turkey was defeated by England at which place during the First World War ?
(A) Galipoli
(B) Bucharest
(C) Prague
(D) Sedan
ANSWERS: A
Which country was responsible for the outbreak of the First World War ?
(A) England
(B) Serbia
(C) France
(D) Germany
ANSWERS: D
Which country was the ‘Colonial Jewel’ in the British crown ?
(A) South Africa
(B) India
(C) Japan
(D) South America
ANSWERS: B
What was ‘Dread-Naughts’?
(A) Warships
(B) Tank
(C) Citadel
(D) Utensil
ANSWERS: A
General Von Moltke, was a great Military General of the First World War belongs to which country?
(A) France
(B) England
(C) Germany
(D) Japan
ANSWERS: C
Who was noted for his ‘Blood and Iron Policy’?
(A) William II
(B) Cavour
(C) Bismarck
(D) Garibaldi
ANSWERS: C
Where is Morocco located?
(A) Asia
(B) Europe
(C) Africa
(D) America
ANSWERS: C
When did the First World War come to an end ?
(A) On 11th November 1918
(B) On 14th July 1918
(C) On 11th September 1918
(D) On 28th July 1918
ANSWERS: A
Which of the following was not a battle in course of the First World War ?
(A) Battle of Marine
(B) Battle of Somme
(C) Battle of Ypres
(D) Battle of Waterloo
ANSWERS: D
In which battle in course of the First World War Germany made use of ‘tanks’?
(A) Battle of Neuve Chapelle
(B) Battle of Somme
(C) Battle of Verdun
(D) Battle of Mazurian lake
ANSWERS: B
General Foch was a great Commander of the First World War belonged to which country?
(A) France
(B) Germany
(C) England
(D) America
ANSWERS: A
Which statement is wrong in the context of First World War?
(A) Von Hinderberg was the Commander of Germany
(B) Mackensen was the Austrian General
(C) Admiral Eillicol was the English General
(D) Admiral Von Sheer was the Commander of the French Fleet
ANSWERS: D
When did the First World War end?
(A) 28th July 1914
(B) 11th November 1918(C) 28th June 1914
(D) 11th November 1919
ANSWERS: B
Who were known as Axis power in the First World War?
(A) France, England, Russia
(B) France, America, England
(C) Germany, Austria, Italy
(D) Germany, Italy, Japan
ANSWERS: C
Who was not included in Three Emperor’s League in the context of the First World War?
(A) Germany
(B) Russia
(C) Austria-Hungery
(D) England
ANSWERS: D
Who defeated in the First World War?
(A) Triple Alliance
(B) Triple Entente
(C) Quadriple Alliance
(D) None of these
ANSWERS: A
Sarajevo was the capital of which country?
(A) Bosnia
(B) Greece
(C) Romania
(D) Bulgeria
ANSWERS: A
How many continents were involved in the First World War ?
(A) two
(B) three
(C) one
(D) seven
ANSWERS: B
Who was the Chairperson in the Paris Peace Conference ?
(A) Cleamencean
(B) Lioyd George
(C) Vittorio Orlando
(D) Woodrow Wilson
ANSWERS: A
Who was the brain child of League of Nations?
(A) Cleamencean
(B) Lioyd George
(C) Vittorio Orlando
(D) Woodrow Wilson
ANSWERS: D
Who among the following was not invited to the Paris Peace Conference?
(A) Russia
(B) England
(C) France
(D) Italy
ANSWERS: A
Who carried 14 Points Programme to Paris Peace Conference?
(A) Woodrow Wilson
(B) Cleamencean
(C) Lioyd George
(D) Orlando
ANSWERS: A
Who was the delegate from England to Paris Peace Conference ?
(A) Woodrow Wilson
(B) Cleamencean
(C) Lioyd George
(D) Orlando
ANSWERS: C
Who was the delegate from Italy to Paris Peace Conference?
(A) Woodrow Wilson
(B) Cleanmencean
(C) Lioyd George
(D) Orlando
ANSWERS: D
Who was the delegate from France to Paris Peace Conference ?
(A) Woodrow Wilson
(B) Cleanmencean
(C) Lioyd George
(D) Orlando
ANSWERS: B
The treaty of Versailles was signed on:
(A) 28th June 1919
(B) 28th July 1919
(C) 28th June 1920
(D) 28th July 1920
ANSWERS: A
League of Nations was established after
(A) First World, War
(B) Battle of Waterloo
(C) Second World War
(D) Crimean War
ANSWERS: A
Japan defeated Russia in the year:
(A) 1905
(B) 1902
(C) 1911
(D) 1899
ANSWERS: A
The seed of the First World War was sown in:
(A) Berlin Congress 1878
(B) Morocco Crisis 1911
(C) Balkan Crisis 1908
(D) All the above
ANSWERS: D
The headquarter of the League of Nations is located at:
(A) Hague
(B) Geneva
(C) Washington
(D) Paris
ANSWERS: B
The Preamble of the League of Nations is called:
(A) Constitution
(B) Covetant
(C) Diet
(D) National Assembly
ANSWERS: B
Dual Alliance on the eve of the First World War was formed between:
(A) France and England
(B) Germany and Austria-Hungery
(C) Germany and Italy
(D) England and Japan
ANSWERS: B
Dual Alliance was formed in the year:
(A) 1879
(B) 1907
(C) 1882
(D) 1904
ANSWERS: A
Gravillo Princep was a member of:
(A) League of Nations
(B) Paris Peace Conference
(C) Blackhand Society
(D) Jacobin Club
ANSWERS: C
America joined in the First World War in the year:
(A) 1914
(B) 1916
(C) 1917
(D) 1915
ANSWERS: C
Name the American warship that was used in the First World War.
(A) Somme
(B) Lustania
(C) Titanic
(D) Submarine
ANSWERS: B
Battle of Ypres was the name of a battle that fought during First World War between:
(A) France and Germany
(B) Germany and England
(C) France and Italy
(D) Germany and America
ANSWERS: A
The League of Nations was formed on:
(A) 20th January 1920
(B) 20th January 1919
(C) 24th October 1920
(D) 24th October 1945
ANSWERS: A
Italy fought in the First World War on which side?
(A) Central Axis
(B) Allied Axis
(C) Neutral
(D) None of these
ANSWERS: B
- 13. Which national park in Odisha is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including various species of orchids and elephants?
(a) Bhitarkanika National Park
(b) Gir National Park
(c) Valmiki National Park
(d) Similipal National Park
Answer : D
14. What is the area of Similipal National Park?
(a) 945.70 sq km
(b) 1,045.70 sq. km - (c) 845.70 sq km
(d) 1,145.70 sq km
Answer : C
15. Which of the following is not an important flora of Similipal National Park?
(a) Sal trees
(b) Bamboo trees
(c) Mahua trees
(d) Eucalyptus trees
Answer : D
16. What unique feature does Similipal National Park possess among its conservation designations?
(a) Tiger reserve, sanctuary and biosphere reserve
(b) Elephant reserve, sanctuary and wetland reserve
(c) Bird sanctuary, tiger reserve and marine reserve
(d) Elephant reserve, biosphere reserve and marine reserve
Answer : A
17 Which of the following is not an important fauna of Similipal National Park?
(a) Tiger
(b) Indian rhinoceros
(c) Asian elephant
(d) Gaur (Indian bison)
Answer : B
18. What are the names of the two waterfalls found in Similipal National Park?
(a) Niagara and Victoria Falls
(b) Joranda and Barehipani Falls
(c) Angel Falls and Iguazu Falls
(d) Yosemite Falls and Tugela Falls
Answer : B
19. Which national park in Odisha is known for its population of Royal Bengal Tigers?
(a) Similipal National Park
(b) Bhitarkanika National Park
(c) Satkosia Tiger Reserve
(d) Nandankanan Zoological Park
Answer : A
20. Consider the following statements about Bhitarkanika National Park.
I. Bhitarkanika National Park is located in the Puri district of Odisha, India.
II. It is the second largest mangrove forest in India after Sundarbans.
III. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including saltwater crocodiles, Indian pythons and king cobras.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) III and I
(b) II and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) None of these
Answer : B
21. Consider the following statements about Similipal National Park.
I. Similipal National Park is the largest national park in Odisha.
II. Similipal National Park in Odisha is known for its biodiversity and is a part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) Only II
(b) Only I
(c) Both I and II
(d) None of these
Answer : D
22 According to the ENVIS report, how many wildlife sanctuaries are present in Odisha?
(a) 19
(b) 20
(c) 18
(d) 17
Answer : A
23. What are the important types of flora found in the Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Desert vegetation and grasslands
(b) Mangrove forests and wetlands
(c) Moist sal forests and bamboo forests
(d) Alpine forests and tundra vegetation
Answer : C
24. Which of the following forest reserves is not a part of the Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Badrama Reserve Forests
(b) Ushakothi Reserve Forests
(c) Binjipall Reserve Forests
(d) Bandhavgarh Reserve Forests
Answer : D
25. What is the other name of the Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Ushakothi Sanctuary
(b) Kanha National Park
(c) Ranthambore National Park
(d) Kaziranga National Park
Answer : A
26. Which major dam is located to the West of the Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Indira Sagar Dam
(b) Sardar Sarovar Dam
(c) Bhakra Nangal Dam
(d) Hirakud Dam
Answer : D
27. What type of forests dominate the Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Coniferous forests
(b) Rainforests
(c) Sal-dominated mixed deciduous forests
(d) Mediterranean forests
Answer : C - 28. Which type of forest is principally found in the Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Dry deciduous forest
(b) Evergreen forest
(c) Mangrove forest
(d) Tropical rainforest
Answer : A
29. Where is Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Mayurbhanj
(c) Angul
(d) Sambalpur
Answer : D
30.Which avifaunal species are the main attractions in the Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Racket tail dranges and flying squirrel
(b) Peacocks and parakeets
(c) Sparrows and pigeons
(d) Owls and woodpeckers
Answer : A
31. Which rivers’ estuarine region is the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary located in?
(a) Ganges Brahmaputra
(b) Brahmani-Baitarani
(c) Godavari-Krishna
(d) Yamuna-Gomti
Answer : B
22. The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its extensive
(a) Alpine meadows
(b) Tropical rainforests
(c) Mangrove forests
(d) Desert vegetation
Answer : C
33. What is the main feature that crisscrosses the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Mountain ranges
(b) Dense forests
(c) Grasslands
(d) Tidal inundated creeks
Answer : D
34. The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is bordered by which geographical feature?
(a) Dense rainforests
(b) Sea beach
(c) Rocky cliffs
(d) Plateaus
Answer : B
35. What is the main attraction of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Olive Ridley sea turtles
(b) Saltwater crocodiles
(c) Royal Bengal tigers
(d) asiatic elephants
Answer : A
36. Which species is known to be endangered in the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Hyena
(b) Fishing cat
(c) Jungle cat
(d) Salt water crocodile
Answer : D
37. Where is the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Himalayas
(c) Eastern Ghats
(b) Western Ghats
(d) Vindhya Range
Answer : C
38. Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which of the following districts of Odisha?
(a) Angul
(b) Ganjam
(c) Khordha
(d) Sambalpur
Answer : A
39. The Satkosia Gorge is part of an extension of which river?
(a) Ganges
(b) Yamuna
(c) Mahanadi
(d) Brahmaputra
Answer : C
40. What type of forests are part of the important flora in the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Tropical rainforests
(b) Alpine meadows
(c) Mixed deciduous forests and sal forests
(d) Mangrove forests
Answer : C
41. Which endangered species is a major attraction and part of the important fauna in the Satkosis Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Asiatic lion
(b) Royal Bengal Tiger
(c) Gharials
(d) Indian elephants
Answer : C
42. When did the Satkosia George Wildlife Sanctuary came into existence?
(a) 1974
(b) 1878
(c) 1984
(d) 1976
Answer : D - 43. Apart from gharials, which of the following animals can be found in the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Giraffes
(b) Black bears
(c) Kangaroos
(d) Flamingos
Answer : B
44. What is the nickname often associated with the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Jungle Paradise
(b) Mini-Amazon
(c) Safari World
(d) Wildlife Wonderland
Answer : B
45. Which unit within the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife sanctuary is dedicated to the research and conservation of gharials?
(a) Mahanadi River Research Center
(b) Satkosia Gorge Conservation Unit
(c) Gharial Research and Conservation Unit at Tikarapada
(d) Angul Wildlife Research Facility
Answer : C
46. What are some of the major the Satkosia Gorge Wildlife
(a) Desert dunes and sand hill
(b) Satkosia Gorge, tracking routes and boating
(c) Snow-capped peaks and glaciers
(d) Dense rainforests and waterfalls
Answer : B - 47. Which of the following is not among the important flora found in the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Sal forests
(b) Alpine forests
(c) Semi-evergreen forests
(d) Tropical moist deciduous forests
Answer : B
48. What type of antelope is known to be found in the Similipal Wildlife Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Nilgai
(b) Blackbuck
(c) Four-horned antelope
(d) Chinkara
Answer : C
49. What species of bird, known for its distinctive appearance, can found in the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Crow
(b) Sparrow
(c) Flamingo
(d) Grey hornbill
Answer : D
50. Which of the following is a species of reptile found in the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Reticulated python
(b) King cobra
(c) Anaconda
(d) Boa constrictor
Answer : B
51. What is the dominant type of forest found in the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Desert vegetation
(b) Tropical rainforests
(c) Tundra biome
(d) Sal forests
Answer : D
52. What has Nandankanan been internationally acclaimed for?
(a) Highest collection of Pandas
(b) Largest aviary in the world
(c) Highest collection of white tigers
(d) Oldest zoo in Asia
Answer : C
53. Which of the following is the only conservation breeding centre of Indian pangolins in the world?
(a) Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuar
Answer : D
54. What species of langur can be found in the Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Rhesus langur
(b) Nilgiri langur
(c) Golden langur
(d) Gray langur
Answer : B
55. What type of deer found in the Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Chital deer
(c) Mouse deer
(b) Sambar deer
(d) Fallow deer
Answer : C
56. In which year was the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary established?
(a) 1975
(b) 1979
(c) 1981
(d) 1985
Answer : C
57. Which river flows through Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Mahanadi
(c) Subarnarekha
(b) Brahmani
(d) None of these
Answer : A
58. Where is Balsipalli Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Nayagarh, Odisha
(b) Mayurbhanj, Odisha
(c) Angul, Odisha
(d) None of these
Answer : A
59. Which of the following animals can be found in the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Kangaroos and koalas
(b) Lions and cheetahs
(c) Leopards and elephants
(d) Alligators and crocodiles
Answer : C
60. What type of forest ecosystem is the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary located in?
(a) Tropical rainforests
(b) Alpine forests
(c) Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests
(d) Tundra biome
Answer : C
61. What are the two major plant communities found in the Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Desert vegetation and shrubs
(b) Coniferous forests and tundra plants
(c) Mangrove forests and wetlands
(d) Mixed deciduous forests including Sal and riverine forest
Answer : D
62. Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary has a close proximity with which sanctuary?
(a) Badrama Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Satkosia George Sanctuary
(d) Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer : C
63, Where is Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanct located?
(a) Partly in Khurda district and partly in Cuttack district
(b) Mayurbhanj district
(c) Angul district
(d) None of the above
Answer : A
64. In which year was the Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary designated as an elephan reserve?
(a) 1975
(b) 1982
(c) 1990
(d) 2000
Answer : B
65. Which type of forests are part of the importan flora found in the Chandaka Dampara Wildi Sanctuary?
(a) Desert landscapes and sand dunes
(b) Alpine meadows
(c) Moist semi-evergreen forests and coastal se forests
(d) Tundra biome
Answer : C
66. Which of the following animal can be found i the Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Sloth bear
(b) Hyena
(c) Wild pig
(d) All of the above
Answer : D
67. What important geographic feature is mentioned as part of the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Mahanadi river
(b) Ganga river
(c) Hirakud reservoir
(d) Brahmini reservoir
Answer : C
68. Where is Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuan located?
(a) Puri and Konark
(b) Mayurbhanj
(c) Angul district
(d) None of the above
Answer : A
69. What is the approximate area of the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) 67 sq km
(b) 72 sq km
(c)77 sq km
(d)97 sq km
Answer : B
70. What types of areas can be found in the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary along the Bay of Bengal coast?
(a) Dense rainforests
(b) Alpine meadows
(c) Sandy beaches and coastal dunes
(d) Desert landscapes and sand dunes
Answer : C
71. When did Balukhand-konark Wildlife Sanctuary came into existence?
(a) 1894
(b) 1849
(c) 1948
(d) 1984
Answer : D
72. What kind of plantations are found in the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Cashew plantations
(b) Tea plantations
(c) Coffee plantations
(d) Rubber plantations
Answer : A
73. What type of feline can be found in the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its adaptability to various habitats?
(a) Bengal tiger
(b) Cheetah
(c) Jungle cat
(d) Snow leopard
Answer : C
74. Which animal herd can be found in the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Herd of Asiatic elephants
(b) Herd of Indian bison
(c) Herd of Rhinoceros
(d) Herd of Blackbuck
Answer : D
75. What kind of forests, combined with the Hirakud reservoir, are important features of the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Rainforests
(b) Mangrove forests
(c) Dry deciduous mixed forests
(d) Alpine forests
Answer : C
76. Which of the following is a correct combination?
(a) Sundarban – Rhinoceros
(b) Kaziranga – Lion
(c) Bharatpur – Tigers
(d) Balukhand- Blackbuck
Answer : D
77. In which districts is the Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Cuttack, Kendrapara and Ganjam
(b) Puri, Khurda and Ganjam
(c) Cuttack, Puri and Kendrapara
(d) Khurda, Ganjam and Kendrapara
Answer : B
78. What is the approximate area covered by the Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) 10.53 sq km
(b) 12.53 sq km
(c) 15.53 sq km
(d) 20:53 sq km
Answer : C
79.In which year the Chillika Wildlife Sanctuary established?
(a) 1979
(b) 1983
(c) 1990
(d) 1987
Answer : D
80. Which specific island in Chilika Lake is known as a heaven for resident and migratory birds?
(a) Havelock Island
(b) Lakshadweep Island
(c) Birds Island
(d) Andaman Island
Answer : C
81. What is Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary also known as?
(a) Nalabana Bird Sanctuary
(b) Birds Island
(c) Dolphin Sanctuary
(d) All of the above
Answer : A
82. Which of the following birds is found in Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) White bellied sea eagle
(b) Greylag goose
(c) Purple moorhen
(d) All of the above
Answer : D
83. Which of the following marine mammals is found in Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Irrawady dolphin
(b) Bottlenose dolphin
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Answer : C
84. Where is Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Nuapada district, Odisha
(b) Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
(c) Angul district, Odisha
(d) None of the above
Answer : A
85.What is the total area of Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) 796 sq km
(b) 500 sq km
(c) 988.30 sq km
(d) None of these
Answer : B
86. Which river forms the catchment area of the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Indra nullah
(b) Udanti river
(c) Jonk river
(d) Ganges river
Answer : C
87. What is the significant type of forest found in the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary?
(e) Evergreen rainforests
(b) Mangrove forests
(c) Alpine forests
(d) Dry deciduous tropical forest
Answer : D
88. Which river lies to the South of the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Ganges river
(b) Indra nullah
(c) Udanti river
(d) Godavari river
Answer : C
89. What were the two-animal species that were once present in the forests around Sunabeda but have now become extinct in the region?
(a) Wild water buffalo and hardground Barasingha
(b) Wild boar and Indian Gaur
(c) Swamp deer and Indian Gaur
(d) Wild water buffalo and Wild boar
Answer : A
90. What is the main reason for the decline of big cat population in Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Scarcity of prey
(b) Poaching
(c) Habitat destruction
(d) All of these
Answer : D
91. Which species is considered as an ideal habitat for the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Asiatic Elephant
(b) Indian Rhinoceros
(c) Barasingha
(d) Indian Bison
Answer : C
92. Which authority selected the Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve?
(a) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
(b) International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN)
(c) National Tiger Conservation Authority
(d) Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
Answer : C
93. In which district is the Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Kendrapara
(c) Puri
(d) Ganjam
Answer : B
94.Sanctuary established? 94. When was the Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife
(a) 1987
(b) 1991
(c) 1997
(d) 2001
Answer : C
95. Which species of turtles is the Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary particularly famo for as the world’s largest nesting beach?
(a) Loggerhead turtles
(b) Leatherback turtles
(c) Green turtles
(d) Olive Ridley turtles
Answer : D - 96. What is the term used for the four-horned antelope found in the Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its unique appearance and behaviour?
(a) Chinkara
(b) Chital
(c) Sambar
(d) Nilgai
Answer : A
97. Which river marks the Northern boundary of Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Ganges river
(b) Dhamra river
(c) Godavari river
(d) Brahmaputra river
Answer : B
103.Where is Similipal Tiger Reserve located?
(a) Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India
(b) Kendrapara district, Odisha, India
(c) Nuapada district, Odisha, India
(d) None of the above
Answer : A
104.For which of the following animals is Similipal Tiger Reserve famous?
(a) Indian tiger
(b) Leopard
(c) Gaur
(d) Elephant
Answer : A
105. What is the total area covered by the Similipal Tiger Reserve?
(a) 2,500 sq km
(b) 2,650 sq km
(c) 2,750 sq km - (d) 2,900 sq km
Answer : C
106. In which year was the Similipal Tiger Reserve selected for the implementation of the first phase of Project Tiger?
(a) 1968
(b) 1971
(c) 1973
(d) 1975
Answer : C
107. What is the Indian bison called, which is an important fauna species found in the Similipal Tiger Reserve?
(a) Chital
(c) Gaur
(b) Nilgai
(d) Sambar
Answer : C
108. Which large mammal, known for its grace and impressive antlers, can be found in the Similipal Tiger Reserve?
(a) Deer
(c) Antelope
(b) Sambar
(d) Cheetal
Answer : B
109.When was the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve established?
(a) 1992
(b) 2001
(c) 2002
(d) 2003
Answer : B
110. What is the total area covered by the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve?
(a) 2.879 sq km
(b) 3,214 sq km
(c) 3,500 sq km
(d) 3,000 sq km
Answer : B
111. Which of the following is not one of the protected areas included in the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve?
(a) Similipat Tiger Reserve
(b) Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Bhitarkanika National Park
Answer : D
112. The Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve also includes
(a) Reserve forests
(b) Protected forests
(c) Private lands
(d) All of these
Answer : D
113. Which river is the Hadgarh reservoir built on, which is a significant feature of the Mayurbhan Elephant Reserve?
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Godavari
(c) Salandi
(d) Krishna
Answer : C
114. What is the total area of the Mahanadi Elephan Reserve?
(a) 1,038 sq km
(b) 3,214 sq km
(c) 6,049 sq km
(d) 9,214 sq km
Answer : A
115. Which of the following protected areas is not included in the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
(a) Satkosia Wildlife Division
(b) Similipal Tiger Reserve
(c) Mahanadi Wildlife Division
(d) Athamalik Forest Division
Answer : B
116. What is the main objective of the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
(a) To protect and conserve Asian elephants
(b) To promote ecotourism
(c) To protect and conserve the Mahanadi river ecosystem
(d) All of the above
Answer : D
117. Which forest division is not included in the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
(a) Angul
(b) Athagarh
(c) Bhadrak
(d) Boudh
Answer : C
118. What other wildlife species can be found in the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve apart from elephants?
(a) Tigers and leopards
(b) Lions and cheetahs
(c) Bears and wolves
(d) Rhinoceros and hippos
Answer : A
119. Which governmental body is primarily responsible for the management of the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
(a) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
(b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India
(d) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Answer : C
20. What is the main threat to the elephants in the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve?
(a) Poaching
(b) Pollution
(c) Climate change
(d) Habitat loss
Answer : D
121. What was the initial name of the Sambalpur Elephant Reserve when it was declared in 2002
(a) Sambalpur-Khalasuni Elephant Reserve
(b) Badrama-Khalasuni Elephant Reserve
(c) Bonal-Khalasuni Elephant Reserve
(d) Sundargarh-Khalasuni Elephant Reserve
Answer : D
122. What is the main type of forest found in the Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
(a) Dry deciduous forests
(b) Moist deciduous forests
(c) Semi evergreen forests
(d) All of the above
Answer : D
123. Which river is situated near the Sambalpur Elephant Reserve?
(a) Ganges
(b) Brahmaputra
(c) Mahanadi
(d) Yamuna
Answer : C
124. What is the total area of the Satkosia Tiger Reserve?
(a) 963.87 sq km
(b) 1038 sq km
(c) 1260 sq km
(d) 1550 sq km
Answer : A
125. Which type of forest is the Satkosia Tiger Reserve located?
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests
(c) Indo-Malayan
(d) Deccan Plateau
Answer : B
126.What is the most common large mammal four in the Satkosia Tiger Reserve?
(a) Asian elephant
(b) Bengal tiger
(c) Indian leopard
(d) Dhole
Answer : A
127.Which organisation had approved the transfer of tigers from Kanha National Park to the Satkosia Tiger Reserve?
(a) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
(b) International Union for Conservation of Natur (IUCN)
(c) National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
(d) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Answer : C
128.Why was the tiger translocation program in th Satkosia Tiger Reserve suspended in 2019?
(a) The first translocated tiger was found dead the core area of the forest.
(b) The tiger translocation program was not approved by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
(c) The Satkosia Tiger Reserve was not conside suitable for the reintroduction of tigers.
(d) All of the above
Answer : A
129 .Which of the following is not a type of forest found in the Satkosia Tiger Reserve?
(a) Dry deciduous forests
(b) Moist deciduous forests
(c) Semi-evergreen forests
(d) Coniferous forests
Answer : D
130 .Consider the following statements.
I. Satkosia Tiger Reserve is primarily known for dense population of Asiatic lions.
II. Satkosia Tiger Reserve is a part of Mahanadi Elephant Reserve.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) None of these
Answer : B
134.Which two locations in Odisha are the largest Ramsar sites known for attracting a significant population of migratory birds?
(a) Chilika lake and Bhitarkanika mangrove fores
(b) Similipal biosphere and Chilika lake
(c) Bhitarkanika mangrove forests and Similipal biosphere
(d) Similipal Gandhamardhan forest ranges and Chilika lake
Answer : A
135. What is the special characteristic of the Chill lake in Odisha in terms of biodiversity?
(a) Rich presence of tigers
(b) High diversity of fish species
(c) Abundance of migratory birds
(d) Dense population of elephant
Answer : C
136. Which forest ranges in Odisha are known for their rich medicinal plants and diverse flora and fauna?
(a) Similipat Gandhamardhan forest ranges
(b) Bhitarkanika mangrove forests
(c) Chilika iske biosphere
(d) Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Answer : A
137. Where is the Similipal Biosphere Reserve located?
(a) Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
(b) Sundargarh district, Odisha
(c) Angul district, Odisha
(d) Keonjhar district, Odisha
Answer : A
138 In which year did the Similipal Biosphere Reserve come into existence?
(a) 1990
(b) 1992
(c) 1994
(d) 1996
Answer : C
139. What percentage of the entire tiger population of Odisha state is found in the Similipal Biosphere Reserve?
(a) 30%
(b) 40%
(c) 50%
(d) 60%
Answer : C
140. Which organisation has recognised the Similipal Biosphere Reserve as part of the UNESCO World, Network of Biosphere Reserves?
(a) IUCN
(b) WWF
(c) UNESCO
(d) ICOMOS
Answer : C
141. When was Similipal Biosphere Reserve designated as part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
(a) 2011
(b) 2009
(c) 2008
(d) 2010
Answer : B
142. Which of the following is not a part of the forest types found within the Similipal Biosphere Reserve?
(a) Savannah
(b) Tropical semi-evergreen forest
(c) Alpine forest
(d) High level sal forests
Answer : C
143. Which two important forest ranges are included in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Similipal forest range and Satkosia forest range
(b) Gandhamardan forests and Badarama forest range
(c) Chilika forest range and Bhitarkanika fores range
(d) Mahanadi forest range and Brahmani fore range
Answer : B
144. What is the dominant forest tree vegetation category found in the Western region of Odi
(a) Sal
(c) Shorea terminalia
(b) Teak
(d) Bamboo
Answer : C
145 Which hill range in the Western region of Odi is known for its rich medicinal flora?
(a) Satkosia hill range
(b) Similipal hill range
(c) Eastern Ghats hill range
(d) Gandhamardan hill range
Answer : D
146. What is the name of the famous dam reservo located in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Hirakud Dam
(b) Mahanadi Dam
(c) Indravati Dam
(d) Brahmani Dam
Answer : A
147. Which of the following is not a type of forest found in the Western region of Odisha?
(a) Semi-evergreen forests
(b) Alpine forests
(c) Bamboo forests
(d) Dry deciduous open forest
Answer : B
Mangrove and Zoological Parks
148. Where are the Bhitarkanika Mangroves locate
(a) Brahmani, Baitarani and Dhamra rivers deta regions, Odisha
(b) Sundarbans, West Bengal
(c) Chilika Lake, Odisha
(d) Hirakud Dam reservoir, Odisha
Answer : A
149. Which of the following is not one of the protected areas included in the Bhitarkanika Mangrove?
(a) Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Bhitarkanika National Park
(c) Sundarbans National Park
(d) Gahirmatha (Marine) Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer : C
150. When was the Bhitarkanika Mangrove designated as a Ramsar Site?
(a) 1998
(b) 2000
(c) 2002
(d) 2004
Answer : C
151.Which of the following is not a species found in the Bhitarkanika Mangrove area?
(a) King cobra
(b) Saltwater crocodile
(c) Olive ridley sea turtle
(d) Bengal tiger
Answer : D
152.What is the significance of Chilika Lagoon in terms of biodiversity?
(a) It is the largest freshwater lake in Asia.
(b) It is a significant habitat for migratory waterfowls.
(c) It is known for its high salinity levels.
(d) It is a breeding ground for marine turtles
Answer : B
153. When was Chilika Lagoon designated as a Ramsar Site?
(a) 1975
(c) 1990
(b) 1981
(d) 2000
Answer : B
154. What is the primary feature that makes Chilika Lagoon the largest wintering ground for migratory waterfowls in the Indian sub-continent?
(a) Abundance of freshwater sources (b) Presence of mangrove forests
(c) Estuarine characteristics
(d) High salinity levels
Answer : C
155. What makes Chilika Lagoon a highly productive ecosystem?
(a) Abundance of marine turtles
(b) Rich population of Chilika crabs and prawns
(c) Low biodiversity
(d) High turbidity levels
Answer : B
156. Which district in Odisha does Chilika Lagoon predominantly span across?
(a) Ganjam
(c) Puri
(b) Khurda
(d) Kendrapara
Answer : C
157. How many rivers and rivulets drain into Chilika Lagoon?
(a) 26
(b) 36
(c) 52
(d) 62
Answer : C
158. Which international conservation list includes some rare, vulnerable and endangered specie found in Chilika Lagoon?
(a) CITES List
(b) IUCN Red List
(c) Ramsar List
(d) World Heritage List
Answer : B
159. What is the meaning of ‘Nandankanan,” the name of the Zoological Park?
(a) The Forest of Animals
(b) The Garden of Pleasure
(c) The Sanctuary of Bhubaneswar
(d) The Botanical Wonderland
Answer : B
160. Where is the Nandankanan Zoological Park located?
(a) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
(b) Cuttack, Odisha
(c) Sambalpur, Odisha
(d) Sundargarh, Odisha
Answer : A
161. Which international organisation did the Nandankanan Zoological Park become a member in 2009, making it the first zoo in India to do so?
(a) WWF
(b) UNICEF
(c) WAZA
(d) UNESCO
Answer : C
162. What is the area of the Nandankanan Zoological Park?
(a) 1080 acres
(b) 437 hectares
(c) 134 acres
(d) 54 hectares
Answer : B
163. When was the Nandankanan Zoological Park established?
(a) 1960
(b) 1979
(c) 2000
(d) 2009
Answer : A
164. What is the name of the lake located within the Nandankanan Zoological Park?
(a) Chilika Lake
(b) Kanjia Lake
(c) Hirakud Dam Reservoir
(d) Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer : B
65. Which of the following is not a part of the Nandankanan Zoological Park?
(a) Botanical garden
(b) Sanctuary
(c) Lake
(d) Forest
Answer : D
166. Nandankanan Zoological Park is known for successfully breeding which of the following animals in captivity?
(a) Jaguars and alligators
(b) White tigers and ghanals
(c) Giraffes and cheetahs
(d) Lions and bears
Answer : B
167 What is the name of the white tigress that was acquired by Nandankanan Zoological Park from the Delhi Zoo?
(a) Diana
(b) Ganga
(c) Seema
(d) Thara
Answer : A
168 Which international zoo received two female white tigers from Odisha’s Nandankanan Zoo with the intention of establishing a line of pure-Bengal white tigers in America?
(a) London Zoo
(b) San Diego Zoo
(c) Cincinnati Zoo
(d) Bronx Zoo
Answer : C
Government Initiatives for Wildlife Conservation
169. Which national park was chosen as one of the prime locations for Tiger Conservation under Project Tiger?
(a) Ranthambore National Park
(b) Kanha National Park
(c) Similipal National Park
(d) Sundarbans National Park
Answer : C
170. When was the Odisha Wildlife Organisation formed in Odisha?
(a) 14th August, 1968
(b) 14th August, 1972
(c) 14th August, 1974
(d) 14th August, 1976
Answer : C
171. Which act was instrumental in the formation of the State Wildlife Organisation in Odisha?
(a) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1970
(b) Wildlife (Conservation) Act, 1974
(c) Wildlife (Preservation) Act, 1976
(d) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Answer : D
172. The Odisha Wildlife Organisation primarily focuses on the conservation of which of the following?
(a) Domestic animals
(b) Marine life
(c) Flora and fauna
(d) Urban areas
Answer : C
173-What is the main objective of the Odisha Wildlife Organisation?
(a) To conserve wildlife and their habitats
(b) To promote the participation of local people in wildlife conservation
(c) To preserve the natural habitat
(d) All of the above
Answer : D
174. When was the Crocodile Conservation Programme launched in Odisha?
(a) 1974-75
(b) 1980-81
(C) 1990-91
(d) 2000
Answer : A
175 Which type of crocodile was designated as an endangered species in 1975 in Odisha
(a) American crocodile
(b) Nile crocodile
(c) Saltwater crocodile
(d) Gharial
Answer : C
176 .What is the primary goal of the Crocodile Conservation Programme in Odisha?
(a) Capturing crocodiles for commercial purpos
(b) Protecting and conserving the crocodile population
(c) Increasing crocodile population for tourism
(d) Domesticating crocodiles for research
Answer : B
177. Which of the following breeding centres in Odisha has recorded a good population grow of saltwater crocodiles?
(a) Nandankanan
(b) Ramatirtha
(c) Sathosia Gorge
(d) All of these
Answer : D
178. When was the sea turtle conservation programme started in Odisha?
(a) 1976
(b) 1980
(c) 1990
(d) 2000
Answer : A
179. Which of the following organisations is most active in sea turtle conservation in Rushikulya Odisha?
(a) Rushikulya Sen Turtle Protection Committee (RSTPC)
(b) Forest Department
(c) Operation Kachhapa
(d) Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Answer : A
180 In which year did Project Elephant come ints existence in Odisha?
(a) 1980
(b) 1985
(c) 1991
(d) 1995
Answer : C
181. How many Elephant Reserves are there in Odisha?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
Answer : A
182 What is/are the main objective(s) of Project Elephant?
(a) To protect elephants and their habitats
(b). To reduce human-elephant conflict
(c) To promote research on elephants and the habitats
(d) All of the above
Answer : D