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With respect to the Western Hoolock Gibbons, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. A Sanctuary in North-east India is home to this ape species listed as Endangered in the International Union for Conserva

Which of the following statements with regard to the arrival of Amur Falcons at Doyang Lake in Nagaland each year from Mongolia is/are correct ? 1. It showcases how sustained local conservation efforts can contribute to

With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025. 2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within t

Which of the following statements in relation to NIRANTAR (National Institute for Research and Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience), a platform of institutions under the Ministry of

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Statement-II: The Indian Flying Fox feeds on the blood of other animal

Consider the following statements :  1. In India, the Biodiversity Management committees are key to the realization of the objectives of Nagoya Protocol. 2. The Biodiversity Management committees have important functi

Consider the following statements: Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest 2. hunting is not allowe

Invasive species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which one of the following organizations?

Consider the following pairs: Wetland/Lake - Location 1. Hokera Wetland - Punjab 2. Renuka Wetland - Himachal Pradesh 3. Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura 4. Sasthamkotta Lake - Tamil Nadu How many pairs given above are correc

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled f

Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? 1. Nagarhole National Park 2. Papikonda National Park 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Select the correct answer using t

Which one of the following protected areas is well-known for the conservation of a sub-species of the Indian swamp deer (Barasingha) that thrives well on hard ground and is exclusively graminivorous?

With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It is spread over two districts. 2. There is no human habitation inside the Park. 3. It is one of the natural habitats of

Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”?

Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat? 1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Gangotri National Park 3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Manas National Park Select the co

With reference to Indian elephants, consider the following statements: 1. The leader of an elephant group is a female. 2. The maximum gestation period can be 22 months. 3. An elephant can normally go on calving till the

If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?

Consider the following statements: 1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. 2. People’s participation is mandatory in the compensato

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?

Consider the following statements : The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to 1. state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure

Consider the following statements : 1. Under the Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. 2. The Wetlands (Conservation

Consider the following pairs: Wildlife Naturally found in :--- :--- 1. Blue-finned Mahseer Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given abo

Consider the following statements 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statem

In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? 1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by executive order of the Government. 2. The

Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 3. Union Ministry

The term 'M-STRIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?

From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade-Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC): 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. The mission of TRAFFIC

If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?

According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law? 1. Gharial 2. Indian wild ass 3. Wild Buffalo Select the

With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rainfores

‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’, sometimes seen in the news, are related to -

With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports rich biodiversity?

Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

With reference to ‘dugong’, mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India 3. It is given legal protection un

Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and Arctic?

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Which of the following

With reference to a conservation organization called Wetlands International, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to t

Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3. National Ganga River Basin

Consider the following pairs WetlandsConfluence of rivers -- -- 1. Harike Wetlands Beas and Satluj/Sutlej 2. Keoladeo Ghana National ParkBanas and Chambal 3. Kolleru Lake Confluence of Musi and Krishna Which of the ab

With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements : 1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. 2. It strives to conserve nature through act

The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of

If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?

Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers 2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers 3. Getti

With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2. The purpose of the declarati

Consider the following fauna of India: 1. Gharial 2. Leatherback turtle 3. Swamp deer Which of the above is/are endangered?

Consider the following pairs about parks and rivers passing through them: 1. Corbett National Park: Ganga 2. Kaziranga National Park: Manas 3. Silent Valley National Park: Kaveri Which of the above pairs is/are correctl

Consider the following pairs: Protected areasRegion -- -- 1. Nokrek Biosphere ReserveGaro Hills 2. Logtak (Loktak) LakeBarail Range 3. Namdapha National ParkDafla Hills Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

How does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting Indian agriculture? 1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects indigenous and traditional genetic resources. 2. NBA directly monitors and supervises t

Consider the following areas: 1. Bandipur 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Manas 4. Sunderbans Which of the above are Tiger Reserves?

Which one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?

Vultures which used to be very common in the Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to

In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?

The “Red Data Book” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contains lists of - 1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots, 2. Threatened

A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could

With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts: 1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957 3. Customs Act, 1962 4. Indian Forest Act, 1927 Which of th

Which one of the following is not a site for the in-situ method of conservation of flora?