Tripura — 100-question MCQ quiz September 14, 2025 by devilsd65 Tripura — Hills, Plains, Rivers, Flora & Fauna, Protected Areas — 100 MCQs /* ———- 1–20: Hills, plains, geography basics ———- */ 1. Which of these is the highest hill range in Tripura? Jampui Hills Longtharai Hills Boromura Range Atharamura Range Answer: A — Jampui Hills (highest range in the state) 2. Tripura’s hills run in which general direction? East–West North–South Circular around Agartala Random orientation Answer: B — North–South 3. Which of the following is a named hill range of Tripura? Aravalli Nilgiri Longtharai (Longtharai Hills) Vindhya Answer: C — Longtharai Hills 4. The plains of Tripura are part of which larger geographical lowland? Bengal plains / Ganges–Brahmaputra plains Deccan plateau Indo-Gangetic desert Shillong plateau Answer: A — Bengal / Ganges–Brahmaputra lowlands 5. Which one of these is an easternmost range in Tripura? Aravali Jampui Range Satpura Nilgiri Answer: B — Jampui Range (easternmost major range) 6. The Atharamura and Baramura ranges in Tripura are examples of: Coastal dunes Volcanic mountains Parallel hill ranges (folded ridges) Glacier valleys Answer: C — parallel hill ranges / folded ridges 7. Agartala, the state capital, lies primarily in which terrain? High plateau Coastal plain Desert basin A plain/valley near western foothills Answer: D — plain/valley at western foothills 8. Which of the following is characteristic of Tripura’s hills? Dense tropical forests and valleys between ridges Arctic tundra Extensive sand dunes Limestone karst plateaus only Answer: A — tropical forests with valleys between ridges 9. The Jampui Hills are noted for which agricultural crop in local orchards? Tea Oranges (citrus) Apples Coffee Answer: B — oranges (orange orchards are famous there) 10. Tripura’s climate is best described as: Arctic Arid desert Tropical, with heavy monsoon rainfall Mediterranean Answer: C — tropical with seasonal heavy monsoon rains 11. Which hill range is followed by Atharamura as you move west from the eastern ranges? Longtharai / Langtarai Himalaya Western Ghats Aravalli Answer: A — Longtharai follows the eastern ranges toward west 12. Tripura shares an international border with which country? Bangladesh and Myanmar Bangladesh China Nepal Answer: B — Tripura borders Bangladesh (and near to Myanmar via some eastern ranges but the primary international border is with Bangladesh) 13. The valleys between Tripura’s hill ridges are generally used for: Agriculture, settlements and transport routes Glacial ice fields Deep ocean ports Exclusive desert farming Answer: A — agriculture, settlements and transport 14. Which landform is typical of Tripura’s western zone near Agartala? Coral atoll Sandstone plateau Plains/low-lying valley Volcanic cones Answer: C — plains / low-lying valley near Agartala 15. Tripura’s terrain is part of which broader physiographic region of India? North-East India hill region (Purvanchal / Lushai hills area) Western Ghats Central Indian plateau Indo-Gangetic alluvial plain only Answer: A — North-East hill region (Purvanchal / Lushai hill systems) 16. Which of these is not a Tripura hill range? Boromura Shakhan Langtarai Western Ghats Answer: D — Western Ghats (not in Tripura) 17. Tripura’s soils in valleys are largely suitable for: Tundra grazing Rice cultivation & mixed farming Extensive wheat monoculture only Cactus farming Answer: B — rice & mixed farming 18. Which state-level tourism attraction is in the Jampui Hills area? Orchid gardens and orange orchards Sand beaches Coral reefs Glacial lakes Answer: A — orchids and orange orchards 19. Tripura’s hills are a western extension of which broader region? Western Himalaya Arakan Yoma Lushai / Mizo hills (Purvanchal foothills) Deccan plateau Answer: C — part of Lushai / Purvanchal hill system 20. Which human activity is commonly practiced in Tripura’s hill slopes? Shifting cultivation & terrace/valley farming (small holdings) Deep sea fishing Polar mining Desert agriculture Answer: A — small-scale agriculture (including shifting/valley farming) /* ———- 21–45: Rivers & water bodies ———- */ 21. Which is one of the major rivers flowing through Tripura? Ganges Gomati Godavari Narmada Answer: B — Gomati River 22. The Manu River in Tripura primarily flows in which direction? Westwards into Rajasthan Southwards into Kerala Eastwards to Bangladesh North–south across Tripura (local drainage to plains and outflows) Answer: D — local north–south/through-state drainage into plains and cross-border outflows 23. Which of these rivers also forms part of the southern drainage of Tripura? Yamuna Brahmaputra Muhuri Tapi Answer: C — Muhuri (southern river) 24. The Feni River passes near Tripura and is associated with which neighbouring country? Bangladesh Myanmar Bhutan Nepal Answer: A — Feni flows into / near Bangladesh 25. Which river is important for irrigation and water supply in parts of Tripura? Narmada Gomati (and other local rivers) Kaveri Mahanadi Answer: B — Gomati and other rivers (Manu, Khowai) supply irrigation & water 26. Which of these is a river in Tripura known locally and listed among major rivers? Krishna Tapi Khowai Mahanadi Answer: C — Khowai River 27. Dhalai, a river in Tripura, also gives its name to which administrative region? Dhalai Ocean Dhalai district Dhalai plateau Dhalai desert Answer: B — Dhalai district (named after the river) 28. Rivers in Tripura largely drain into which larger deltaic basin? Bay of Bengal / Meghna–Brahmaputra–Gomati system Arabian Sea Andaman Sea only Red Sea Answer: A — Bay of Bengal drainage / regional river systems 29. Which river valley in Tripura is known for the historic Rudrasagar (Neermahal) lake? Yamuna valley Ganga valley Brahmaputra valley Gomati river basin (Rudrasagar / Rudra Sagar lake) Answer: D — Gomati basin contains Rudrasagar (Neermahal) 30. Which of these rivers flows near Agartala? Godavari Haora (Howrah) / local small rivers Kaveri Tapi Answer: B — Haora (also called Howrah) and other local streams flow around Agartala 31. The Longai river is located in which part of Tripura? Western India Southern peninsula Part of Tripura’s river network (northeast region) Central India Answer: C — Longai is among Tripura’s river network 32. Which river is often associated with the eastern parts of Tripura? Manu Narmada Ganga Krishna Answer: A — Manu flows in eastern parts and towards border areas 33. Which river is known to carry significant flow (along with Gumti and Manu) in Tripura? Godavari Khowai Krishna Mahi Answer: B — Khowai (among main rivers carrying major flow) 34. Which waterbody in Tripura is a designated Ramsar / wetland of significance? Chilika Loktak Rudrasagar (a notable lake / wetland) Vembanad Answer: C — Rudrasagar (Rudra Sagar/Neermahal) is a notable wetland site in Tripura 35. Rivers in Tripura are mainly rain-fed and thus are most voluminous during which season? Monsoon (southwest rains) Winter only Spring only Autumn only Answer: A — Monsoon season 36. Which river is known to flow near Khowai district? Penner Khowai Sabarmati Cauvery Answer: B — Khowai River flows near Khowai district 37. Which river basin in Tripura hosts important wetlands and floodplain ecosystems? Tapti basin Narmada basin Gomati basin (and associated floodplains) Mahanadi basin Answer: C — Gomati basin with lakes and floodplains 38. Which river is historically associated with local settlements like Udaipur and Rudrasagar? Gomati Ganga Brahmaputra Yamuna Answer: A — Gomati 39. The Muhuri river runs primarily in which part of Tripura? Northern highlands only Southern sector (southern drainage) Central plateau Western desert Answer: B — southern sector (Muhuri is a southern river) 40. River systems in Tripura are important corridors for: Polar bear migration Coral reef biodiversity Freshwater biodiversity, wetlands & local livelihoods Volcanic eruptions Answer: C — freshwater biodiversity, wetlands and livelihoods /* ———- 46–70: Plants, forests, reserve forests, and protected areas ———- */ 41. Approximately what fraction of Tripura is under forest cover (commonly stated figure)? About two-thirds 5% 100% 0.5% Answer: A — roughly two-thirds of the state is forested 42. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is best known for which attraction? Desert dunes Clouded leopard habitat and a popular biological park / zoo area Coral reefs Alpine meadows Answer: B — Sepahijala is associated with clouded leopard conservation and a park/zoo 43. Which of these is a protected wildlife area in Tripura? Gir National Park Kaziranga Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Answer: C — Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary 44. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which general part of Tripura? Southernmost tip West of Agartala Central plateau Northern Tripura region (Rowa is in north)** Answer: D — Rowa is in North Tripura (small sanctuary) 45. Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary is noted for hosting which large herbivore? Asiatic lion Indian gaur (bison) African elephant Kangaroo Answer: B — Indian gaur (Bison) occurs in Trishna (Rajbari area) 46. Which of these is a small but official wildlife sanctuary in Tripura? Kaziranga Bannerghatta Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar Answer: C — Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary (small protected area) 47. Tripura’s forest types include which of the following? Tropical moist deciduous and evergreen forests Tundra forests Boreal pine forests Mangrove only Answer: A — tropical moist deciduous / evergreen types 48. Which protected area is associated with conservation of clouded leopard in Tripura? Gir Sepahijala / Clouded Leopard conservation area Sundarbans Nilgiri Answer: B — Sepahijala is noted in Tripura for clouded leopard conservation 49. Tripura has reserve forests and Protected Areas primarily to protect: native forests, wildlife habitats and biodiversity polar bears coral reefs Sahara desert species Answer: A — forests, wildlife habitats and biodiversity 50. “Rajbari” National Park (Bison National Park) is embedded within which Tripura sanctuary? Kaziranga Sundarbans Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary (Bison/Rajbari area) Bandipur Answer: C — Trishna / Bison (Rajbari) area 51. Which sanctuary in Tripura is known to be a wintering site for migratory birds and has a zoological park area? Periyar Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary Gir Sundarbans Answer: B — Sepahijala hosts migratory birds and a zoological park 52. Gumti Sanctuary is primarily in which part of Tripura? South / southeast Tripura North Tripura hilltops Western plains Offshore islands Answer: A — Gumti is located in southern parts of Tripura 53. Protected areas in Tripura help conserve which primate species documented in the state? Howler monkey only None Hoolock gibbon and Phayre’s (Phayre’s leaf) monkey among others Chimpanzee Answer: C — Hoolock gibbon and Phayre’s leaf monkey occur in Tripura 54. Which of these is a major objective of Tripura’s forest & sanctuary management? Biodiversity conservation and habitat protection Large-scale urbanization Industrial mining in core zones Stadium construction Answer: A — biodiversity and habitat protection 55. Which of the following is NOT a Tripura sanctuary? Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary Bandhavgarh Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary Answer: B — Bandhavgarh is in Madhya Pradesh, not Tripura /* ———- 71–90: Animals, endangered & rare species ———- */ 56. Which ape species is recorded in Tripura and considered conservation-important? Chimpanzee Orangutan Hoolock gibbon Gorilla Answer: C — Hoolock gibbon (W. Hoolock / Hoolock hoolock) occurs in Tripura 57. Phayre’s leaf monkey (Trachypithecus phayrei) in Tripura is: Present but has restricted distribution and is of conservation concern Widespread globally Marine mammal Domesticated Answer: A — Phayre’s leaf monkey is present with restricted distribution 58. Tripura’s wetlands contain a culturally important, rare freshwater turtle species at Kalyansagar — commonly called: Bostami (black soft-shell) turtles Leatherback sea turtle Olive ridley turtle Hawksbill turtle Answer: A — Bostami / black soft-shell turtles at Kalyansagar lake (Tripureswari temple) 59. Which of the following feline species is known from Tripura forests (and in zoos/parks)? Snow leopard Clouded leopard African lion Mountain lion Answer: B — Clouded leopard is a noted species of interest in Tripura (Sepahijala) 60. Which small nocturnal primate, now rare in Tripura, is mentioned in state fauna records? Spider monkey Howler monkey Slow loris Lemur Answer: C — Slow loris (documented as rare in Tripura) 61. Which group of animals is especially diverse in Tripura’s forests? Birds, primates and ungulates (e.g., gaur) Polar bears Marine fish only Desert lizards only Answer: A — birds, primates and large herbivores among others 62. Which of these species is categorized as regional conservation concern in Tripura? House sparrow only Phayre’s leaf monkey and Hoolock gibbon Common pigeon only None Answer: B — Phayre’s leaf monkey and Hoolock gibbon are conservation priorities 63. Which reptile is culturally protected in some Tripura temple lakes? Black soft-shell (Bostami) turtle King cobra only Sea turtle only Komodo dragon Answer: A — Bostami turtles at Kalyansagar are culturally significant 64. Which of the following primates is NOT naturally found in Tripura? Hoolock gibbon Phayre’s leaf monkey Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Slow loris (rare) Answer: C — Chimpanzee is African and not native to India 65. Which endangered primate has been highlighted in conservation lists and regional news for the northeast including Tripura? Tarsier only Western Hoolock Gibbon Ring-tailed lemur Mountain gorilla Answer: B — Western Hoolock Gibbon is conservation-important in the region 66. Which of the following are typical tree species or forest elements in Tripura’s forests? Tropical hardwoods, bamboos and orchids Arctic pines only Cacti only Mangrove only Answer: A — hardwoods, bamboos and orchids are typical 67. Golden langur is found in parts of northeast India — is it recorded in Tripura? No, only in Africa No, only in southern India Yes — golden langur occurs in pockets in northeast and has been recorded in nearby regions It’s a marine mammal Answer: C — golden langur (and other langurs) occur in the northeast and are reported in Tripura contexts 68. Which small protected area in Tripura is popular for birdwatching and naturalists? Gir Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary Sundarbans Bandipur Answer: B — Rowa is small and noted for birdlife 69. Sepahijala Zoo and park are located near which Tripura town/city? Near Agartala (south of the city) Shillong Kolkata Mumbai Answer: A — Sepahijala is south of Agartala 70. Tripura’s wildlife habitats are threatened by which common pressures? Polar ice melt Deep-sea mining Habitat loss, fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict and resource pressure None Answer: C — habitat loss, fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict are real pressures /* ———- 71–90: People, conservation, Ramsar & special sites ———- */ 71. Rudrasagar (Neermahal) is known for: Desert palace Lake palace (Neermahal) and historic waterbody Volcano Glacier Answer: B — Rudrasagar / Neermahal lake and water palace 72. Tripura state biodiversity board documents indicate how many primate species recorded in the state? Several (around seven primate species documented regionally) None Hundreds Only one Answer: A — around seven primate species recorded (Tripura biodiversity records) 73. Which temple lake in Tripura is associated with the rare Bostami turtles? Kashi Vishwanath pond Jagannath pond Kalyansagar (beside Mata Tripureswari temple) Golden temple pond Answer: C — Kalyansagar Lake beside Mata Tripureswari temple (Bostami turtles) 74. Recent conservation studies in Tripura have focused on protecting: Turtle habitats, primates and forest corridors Deep sea corals only Polar bears only None Answer: A — turtles, primates and corridor conservation are topics of study 75. Bison (Indian gaur) is a species present in which Tripura sanctuary? Sepahijala only Trishna (Rajbari / Bison area) Rowa only None Answer: B — Trishna (Rajbari / Bison National Park area) 76. Conservation corridors in Tripura are being developed to reduce conflicts for which species in Atharamura–Baramura areas? Sea turtles Tigers Elephants (human–elephant conflict corridors) Kangaroos Answer: C — elephant corridor efforts have been reported in Atharamura/Baramura areas 77. Many Tripura forests are important for orchids — which hill area is famously called an “Orchid Paradise”? Jampui Hills Thar Desert Deccan plateau Western Ghats only Answer: A — Jampui Hills is noted for orchids 78. Which of the following organizations commonly collaborates on species studies in Tripura (news reports)? Antarctic research institutes Turtle conservation NGOs and forest department (e.g., Turtle Survival Alliance collaborations) Desert research authorities None Answer: B — conservation NGOs (Turtle Survival Alliance) with forest dept. have collaborated on Bostami turtles 79. Which of these is a key local conservation priority in Tripura’s protected areas? Increasing offshore shipping Large scale coal mining in core zone Habitat protection, anti-poaching and community engagement Building skyscrapers in the sanctuary Answer: C — habitat protection and community-based conservation 80. Tripura’s protected areas network includes which of: national parks, sanctuaries, and zoological parks? Yes — national parks, sanctuaries and park/zoo complexes (e.g., Sepahijala) Only deserts Only mangroves None of the above Answer: A — Tripura has sanctuaries, small national park pockets and zoo/park facilities /* ———- 91–100: Quick factual wrap-up & mixed questions ———- */ 81. Which species is a flagship primate for conservation in northeastern India including Tripura? Proboscis monkey Hoolock gibbon Gorilla Chimpanzee Answer: B — Hoolock gibbon 82. The Tripura Biodiversity Board documents mention Phayre’s leaf monkey — what is its notable feature? Restricted distribution in India (conservation concern) It is an introduced invasive plant It is marine It is a large raptor Answer: A — restricted distribution and conservation concern 83. Which of the following are common forest products from Tripura? Coal and oil only Salt only Bamboo, timber, medicinal plants and non-timber forest products Arctic moss Answer: C — bamboo, timber, medicinal plants and NTFPs 84. Which Tripura sanctuary is small (less than 1 sq km) and near Dharmanagar? Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary Kaziranga Corbett Sundarbans Answer: A — Rowa is a tiny sanctuary near Dharmanagar (north Tripura) 85. The Tripura government has cooperated with conservation NGOs to study which species mentioned in recent news? Komodo dragon Bostami turtles (black soft-shell turtles) Polar bears Blue whale Answer: B — Tripura funded/partnered studies for Bostami turtle habitats 86. Which sanctuary in Tripura is popularly visited by birdwatchers? Corbett Gir Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary Ranthambore Answer: C — Sepahijala draws birdwatchers and tourists 87. Which large herbivore often called “bison” in India is present in Tripura protected areas? Indian gaur American bison only Musk ox Water buffalo only Answer: A — Indian gaur (regional bison) 88. Which statement is true about Tripura’s fauna? Only exotic African fauna live there It hosts several northeast India species including primates, birds and large mammals No mammals are present Only marine animals are found Answer: B — Tripura hosts varied northeastern fauna 89. Which management action is commonly used to protect corridors for wide-ranging species like elephants in Tripura? Creating designated elephant corridors and landscape-level planning Building airports in sanctuaries Shipping more cargo through sanctuaries Mining in core zones Answer: A — corridor creation and mitigation of human–elephant conflict 90. Which of the following is NOT a focus of biodiversity work in Tripura? Monitoring primates and turtles Managing protected areas Managing polar bear populations Engaging communities in conservation Answer: C — polar bears are not a regional focus 91. Which of the following is a common conservation tool used in Tripura? Protected areas (sanctuaries, parks) and species monitoring Building seaports inside sanctuaries Establishing polar bases Large-scale desertification Answer: A — protected areas and monitoring 92. The state government of Tripura has funded studies of which endangered freshwater animal? Whale shark Bostami (black soft-shell) turtle Polar bear Antarctic penguin Answer: B — government-supported study on Bostami turtles was reported 93. Which of these is a key role of the Tripura Biodiversity Board? Mining regulation only Constructing highways through sanctuaries Documenting fauna and flora, and advising conservation measures Operating polar research stations Answer: C — biodiversity documentation and conservation advice 94. A visitor to Sepahijala is most likely to see which of the following? Park/zoological exhibits and birdlife Arctic flora Coral reefs Desert sand dunes Answer: A — exhibits and birdlife 95. Which of these is true about Tripura’s biodiversity? It is identical to the Sahara It is rich in northeastern India flora and fauna with many species of conservation interest It has no forests Only introduced species exist Answer: B — Tripura’s biodiversity is rich and regionally significant 96. Which of these best practices helps protect rare species in Tripura? Habitat conservation and community engagement Clearing forests for agriculture Draining wetlands Polluting rivers Answer: A — habitat conservation and engagement 97. Which sanctuary would you visit to see grassland and wetland bird species near Agartala? Periyar Bandhavgarh Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary Ranthambore Answer: C — Sepahijala provides birdwatching habitats near Agartala 98. Which of the following is an outcome of preserving watershed forests in Tripura? Reduced soil erosion and improved streamflow regulation Increased desertification More polar conditions None Answer: A — watershed forest preservation reduces erosion and stabilizes flows 99. The Tripura government and partners have recently funded habitat studies for which animal at a temple lake? Crocodile only Black soft-shell (Bostami) turtle Penguin Polar bear Answer: B — habitat study funding for Bostami turtles was reported 100. Overall, Tripura’s natural heritage is best described as: A biodiverse northeast Indian state with hills, rivers, forests and important protected areas A polar desert A coral island chain A completely urban area Answer: A — Tripura is biodiverse with important natural habitats Submit
