Protected Zones UPSC Questions

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

Protected Zones MCQ Questions


1.
Which year marked the adoption of the National Policy for Wildlife Conservation in India?
A.
1970
B.
1972
C.
1971
D.
1975
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ANSWER :
A. 1970
2.
Under which act was the significant growth in India's protected area network initiated?
A.
Forest Conservation Act, 1980
B.
Environment Protection Act, 1986
C.
Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
D.
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
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ANSWER :
C. Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
3.
Which project was launched for tiger conservation in India?
A.
Project Tiger
B.
Project Elephant
C.
Crocodile Project
D.
Sacred Grove Initiative
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ANSWER :
A. Project Tiger
4.
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

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A.
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
B.
Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
C.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
D.
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
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ANSWER :
C. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
5.
Which type of area can be declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary under the Wild Life (Protection) Act of 1972?
A.
Ecologically significant areas
B.
Forests only
C.
Wetlands only
D.
Agricultural lands
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ANSWER :
A. Ecologically significant areas
6.
What distinguishes a National Park from a Wildlife Sanctuary in India?
A.
Greater protection and livestock grazing prohibition
B.
Broader focus on flagship species
C.
More tourism infrastructure
D.
Focus on endangered plants only
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ANSWER :
A. Greater protection and livestock grazing prohibition