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12 questions

2026 · Question 32 · Protected Areas
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 this National Park. 3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Select the answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 only(b)1 and 2(c)2 and 3(d)3 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2023 · Question 38 · Protected Areas
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 allowed in such area 3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce 4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices How many of the above statements are correct?
Choose your answer(a)Only one(b)Only two(c)Only three(d)All four
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 73 · Protected Areas
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 the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)3 and 4 only(c)1, 3 and 4 only(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 75 · Protected Areas
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 ?
Choose your answer(a)Kanha National Park(b)Manas National Park(c)Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary(d)Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 77 · Protected Areas
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 correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)3 and 4 only(d)1 and 4 only
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2020 · Question 95 · Protected Areas
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 Great Indian Bustard. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2 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)
2020 · Question 100 · Protected Areas
Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat” ?
Choose your answer(a)Corbett(b)Ranthambore(c)Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam(d)Sunderbans
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 18 · Protected Areas
Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
Choose your answer(a)Manas National Park(b)Namdapha National Park(c)Neora Valley National Park(d)Valley of Flowers National Park
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2019 · Question 27 · Protected Areas
Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
Choose your answer(a)Neyyar, Peppara and Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve(b)Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Silent Valley National Park(c)Kaundinya, Gundla Brahmeswaram and Papikonda Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Mukurthi National Park(d)Kawal and Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuaries; and Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2018 · Question 94 · Protected Areas
In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located ?
Choose your answer(a)Arunachal Pradesh(b)Manipur(c)Meghalaya(d)Nagaland
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 4 · Protected Areas
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 ?
Choose your answer(a)Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve(b)Nallamala Forest(c)Nagarhole National Park(d)Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2017 · Question 80 · Protected Areas
The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Choose your answer(a)Captive breeding of Wild Fauna(b)Maintenance of Tiger Reserves(c)Indigenous Satellite Navigation System(d)Security of National Highways
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

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 the code given below :

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 ?

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 correct answer using the code given below :

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 Great Indian Bustard. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

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

Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?

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

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 ?

The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of