Geography and Environment Flashcards

The Brahmaputra river is known by which name in Tibet?

Answer: Tsangpo

The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet as the Tsangpo (Yarlung Tsangpo), flows through Arunachal Pradesh as Siang/Dihang, and becomes the Brahmaputra in Assam.

Which of the following is an example of an in-situ conservation method for biodiversity?

Answer: National Park

In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitat. National Parks are in-situ conservation areas. Ex-situ methods include zoos, botanical gardens, and gene banks.

The term 'Roaring Forties' refers to:

Answer: Strong westerly winds between 40°-50° South latitude

The 'Roaring Forties' are powerful westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere between 40° and 50° south latitude, important for sailing ships historically.

Which gas is primarily responsible for the Greenhouse Effect?

Answer: Carbon Dioxide

While water vapor (H₂O) is quantitatively the most significant, Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) is considered the primary driver of the enhanced greenhouse effect due to human activities.

The Chipko Movement, associated with environmental conservation, originated in which Indian state?

Answer: Uttarakhand (then Uttar Pradesh)

The Chipko Movement originated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh) in 1973, led by Chandi Prasad Bhatt and Sunderlal Bahuguna.

Which ocean is the largest in the world?

Answer: Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering approximately 165 million sq km — more than the combined area of all Earth's land masses.