Migratory Birds In Wetlands Of Punjab

Presented by – Aanchal Seth

M.Sc Zoology Sem II

Q1. Why do birds migrate?

a. For Safety
b. For Food
c. For Breeding
d. All of these
Q2. How well can birds navigate?
a. Through Magnetic sensing
b. Star Orientation
c. Geographic Mapping
d. All of these
Q3. What external factor prepare birds for migration?
a. Day length
b. Intensity of Sun
c. Increased Temperature
d. Decreased Food sources
Q4. How many species of migratory birds arrives at Harike?
a. 384
b. 320
c. 334
d. 392
Q5. German behavioural Scientist name the restlessness of birds as:
a. Zugunrihe
b. Zugunruhe
c. Zuginrihe
d. Zingruhe
Q6. Formation of V during flight by birds is because of:
a. To lead the group
b. For Safety purposes
c. To reduce the effect of friction on the wings
d. To keep themselves warm
Q7. Number of ducks recorded during the peak migratory season at Harike is:
 a. 42,839
b. 46,105
c. 44,600
d. 45,000
Q8. Which of the following species is considered as the indicators of arrival of migratory
bird?
a. Eurasian Coot
b. Common Pochard
c. Gadwal
d. Herons
Q9. Geographical Area covered by Punjab:
a. 5.04 million Ha
b. 7.02 million Ha
c. 3.1 million Ha
d. 4.9 million Ha
Q10. How many types of wetlands are there:
a. Marine and Coastal Wetlands
b. Inland Wetland
c. Man-made Wetland
d. All of these

Answer Key:
1. d
2. d
3. a
4. a
5. b
6. c
7. d
8. a
9. a
10. d