- 1. The Sundarbans is a vast and unique mangrove forest located in the delta region of the Padma, Meghna, and Brahmaputra river basins. It is shared between India and Bangladesh and is renowned for its biodiversity and natural beauty. The Sundarbans is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including the iconic Bengal tiger, various species of birds, reptiles, and marine life. The mangrove ecosystem of the Sundarbans plays a crucial role in protecting the coastal areas from natural disasters like cyclones and tsunamis. Tourists visit the Sundarbans to experience its rich wildlife, serene waterways, and traditional way of life of the local communities living in the region.
Where is the Sundarbans located?
A) Bangladesh and India
B) Thailand
C) Malaysia
D) Indonesia
- 2. What type of ecosystem is the Sundarbans?
A) Desert
B) Mangrove forest
C) Rainforest
D) Tundra
- 3. What is the largest mangrove forest in the world?
A) Sundarbans
B) Amazon Rainforest
C) Bialowieza Forest
D) Everglades
- 4. The Sundarbans is known for being home to which endangered species?
A) Bengal Tiger
B) Blue Whale
C) African Elephant
D) Polar Bear
- 5. Which river flows through the Sundarbans?
A) Amazon
B) Ganges
C) Mississippi
D) Nile
- 6. Which season is the best for visiting the Sundarbans?
A) Spring
B) Monsoon
C) Winter
D) Summer
- 7. The Sundarbans is believed to have inspired which famous literary work?
A) The Old Man and the Sea
B) The Jungle Book
C) Moby-Dick
D) Life of Pi
- 8. What is the total area covered by the Sundarbans?
A) 10,000 square kilometers
B) 5,000 square kilometers
C) 15,000 square kilometers
D) 20,000 square kilometers
- 9. What type of soil is predominant in the Sundarbans?
A) Clay soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Alluvial soil
D) Red soil
- 10. What is the predominant fish species found in the Sundarbans?
A) Mackerel
B) Salmon
C) Tuna
D) Hilsa
- 11. What is the primary livelihood of the people living around the Sundarbans?
A) Tourism
B) Mining
C) Agriculture
D) Fishing
- 12. What is the meaning of 'Sundarbans'?
A) Dark forest
B) Beautiful forest
C) Misty forest
D) Enchanted forest
- 13. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is part of the Sundarbans?
A) Sundarbans National Park
B) Machu Picchu
C) Great Wall of China
D) Taj Mahal
- 14. What is a major threat to the Sundarbans ecosystem?
A) Climate change
B) Deforestation
C) Overpopulation
D) Urbanization
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