Environment

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6 questions

2017 · Question 6 · Biodiversity
Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC) : 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 21 · Biodiversity
Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences ? 1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. 2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants. 3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 35 · Biodiversity
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 correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 67 · Biodiversity
If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit ?
Choose your answer(a)Bhitarkanika Mangroves(b)Chambal River(c)Pulicat Lake(d)Deepor Beel
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 91 · Biodiversity
In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?
Choose your answer(a)It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.(b)It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.(c)It is endemic to a particular region of India.(d)Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 95 · Biodiversity
Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites ?
Choose your answer(a)Corbett National Park(b)Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary(c)Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary(d)Sariska National Park
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

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 correct answer using the code given below :

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

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

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