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Important Questions on Environment & Ecology
The broad objectives of the Ministry of Environment and Forest are-
. afforestation and regeneration of degraded areas.
. prevention and control of pollution.
. protection of the environment.
. ensuring the welfare of the animals.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below

1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?


Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
List I List II
(National Park) (Famous for)
A. Ranthambhore . Tiger
B. Periyar . Elephant
C. Manas . Lion
D. Gir . Rhinoceros
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about Survey of India (SOl).
. It was established in .
. The department is responsible to fix the external boundary of India.
. It also provides support to neighbouring countries in the field of survey education, transfer of technology and various other surveying technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about UNESCO World Heritage List
. UNESCO owns the site once it's inscribed on the World Heritage List.
. A site can be proposed for inscription only by the country in which the property is located.
. marks the th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention.
. It protects both cultural and natural heritage.
Which of the statements given above is/are true?

Biodiversity manifests itself at different diversities in the following levels:
. Environmental diversity
. Species diversity
. Genetic diversity
. Ecosystem diversity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Project Tiger was launched in with an objective-
. to ensure the maintenance of a viable population of Tigers in India for scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values.
. to preserve for all times, areas of biological importance as national heritage or the benefit, education and enjoyment of the people.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
