Conservation Efforts UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Conservation Efforts MCQ Questions


1.
When was Project Tiger launched in India?
A.
1971
B.
1973
C.
1985
D.
1991
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ANSWER :
B. 1973
2.
With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts.
1. Import and Export (Control) Act,1947.
2. Miniing and mineral development (Regulation) Act,1957.
3. Customs Act,1962.
4. Indian Forest Act,1927. Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on biodiversity conservation in the country?
UPSC - 2011
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2,3 and 4
C.
1,2,3 and 4
D.
None of the above acts.
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ANSWER :
C. 1,2,3 and 4
3.
The "Red Data Books "published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)contain lists of
1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for the conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
UPSC - 2011
A.
1 and 3 only
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 3
D.
3 only
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only
4.
What is the scientific name of the Indian Tiger?
A.
Panthera leo
B.
Panthera tigris
C.
Panthera onca
D.
Panthera uncia
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ANSWER :
B. Panthera tigris
5.
How does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian agriculture?
1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources.
2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants.
3. Application for Intellectual Property. Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of the NBA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3 only
6.
The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
UPSC - 2014
A.
biosphere reserves
B.
botanical gardens
C.
national parks
D.
wildlife sanctuaries
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ANSWER :
A. biosphere reserves