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Important Questions on Environment & Ecology

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The broad objectives of the Ministry of Environment and Forest are-

1. afforestation and regeneration of degraded areas.

2. prevention and control of pollution.

3. protection of the environment.

4. ensuring the welfare of the animals.

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Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?
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Which one of the following pairs is in correct chronological order as per there formation?
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
        List I                          List II
(National Park)             (Famous for)

A. Ranthambhore         1. Tiger

B. Periyar                      2. Elephant

C. Manas                      3. Lion

D. Gir                            4. Rhinoceros

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Consider the following statements about Survey of India (SOl).

1. It was established in 1767.

2. The department is responsible to fix the external boundary of India.

3. 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?

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Consider the following statements about UNESCO World Heritage List

1. UNESCO owns the site once it's inscribed on the World Heritage List.

2. A site can be proposed for inscription only by the country in which the property is located.

3. 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention.

4. It protects both cultural and natural heritage.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

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Biodiversity manifests itself at different diversities in the following levels:

1. Environmental diversity

2. Species diversity

3. Genetic diversity

4. Ecosystem diversity

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Project Tiger was launched in 1973 with an objective-

1. to ensure the maintenance of a viable population of Tigers in India for scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values.

2. 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?