WPA Animals List UPSC Questions

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

WPA Animals List MCQ Questions


1.
Which of the following animals is listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972?
A.
Hogdeer
B.
Lion-tailed Macaque
C.
Mongoose
D.
Nilgai
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ANSWER :
B. Lion-tailed Macaque
2.
Animals listed under which Schedule are considered 'vermin' and can be hunted?
A.
Schedule 1
B.
Schedule 4
C.
Schedule 5
D.
Schedule 6
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ANSWER :
C. Schedule 5
3.
Which plant is listed under Schedule 6 of the WPA, 1972?
A.
Red Vanda
B.
Black Buck
C.
Kuth
D.
Both a and c
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ANSWER :
D. Both a and c
4.
Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

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A.
Bhitarkanika National Park
B.
Keibul Lamjao National Park
C.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
D.
Sultanpur National Park
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ANSWER :
B. Keibul Lamjao National Park
5.
What is the major threat to the Andaman Wild Pig?
A.
Climate Change
B.
Habitat Destruction and Hunting
C.
Illegal Pet Trade
D.
Poaching for Skin
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ANSWER :
B. Habitat Destruction and Hunting
6.
The Bharal, also known as the Blue Sheep, avoids which type of area?
A.
High Altitude Meadows
B.
Dense Forests
C.
Open Grass Slopes
D.
River Valleys
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ANSWER :
B. Dense Forests