Consider the following protected areas:
1. Bandipur
2. Bhitarkanika
3. Manas
4. Sunderbans
Which of the above are declared Tiger reserves?
Important Questions on Biodiversity Conservation
In which of the following states is Lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
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Consider the following international agreements:
1. The International Treaty on plant genetic resources for Food and Agriculture
2. The United Nations Convention to combat desertification
3. The World Heritage convention
Which of the above has/have a bearing on the biodiversity?
Other than poaching, reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River dolphins?
1. Construction of dams and Barrages on rivers.
2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers.
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally.
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop fields in the vicinity of rivers.
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With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the convention on international trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and it is an international agreement between governments.
2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
3. CITES is legally binding on the states that have joined, but take the place of national laws.
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Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India mission' of the Government of India?
1. Incorporating environment at benefits and costs into the Union and State budget stay nearby implementing the green accounting.
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.
3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures.
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