
Consider the following statements.
1. Species diversity increases as we move away from the equator towards the poles.
2. Species diversity decreases as we move higher altitude in mountain ecosystem.
Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct?


Important Questions on Practice Test
There has been a steady decline in the number of Olive Ridley turtles. This has been due to:
1. Artificial illumination near beaches.
2. Widespread use of Diclofenac.
3. Loss of nesting habitat.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following Statements with regard to the 'Tiger Census-2015' conducted by MoEF.
1. India's Tiger Population has increased by more than 30%.
2. After Karnataka ,Uttarakhand has the maximum number of tigers in India.
3. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in terms of area.
Which of the above is/are correct?

In which of the following National parks/Sanctuaries do we find Asiatic Lion?
1. Jim Corbett National Park
2. Gir National Park
3. Bhitarkanika wildlife Sanctuary
4. Sundarban National Park
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Which of the following is/are artificial methods of 'Forest Regeneration'?
Taungya System
Silviculture System
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Consider the following statements.
1. India has more National Parks than Wildlife Sanctuaries.
2. Grazing of livestock can be permitted inside a National Park but not inside a sanctuary.
3. A Wildlife sanctuary can be upgraded to National Park for providing more protection to Wildlife.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT Correct?

Consider the following Statements.
1. The Gharial is a Critically Endangered species.
2. The Highest number of Gharials are found in Chambal River.
3. Gharials are one of the reasons for the loss of lives of fishermen as it is predominantly a man-eater.
4. It lives in deep fast-flowing rivers.
Which of the above are correct?

Consider the following wetlands in India:
1. Tsomoriri
2. Sardar Sarovar Dam
3. Pong Dam
4. Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Which of the above mentioned wetlands are included in Ramsar sites under Ramsar Convention?

Consider the following pair based on National Parks and major animal protected in that site
1. Kaziranga - Elephant
2. Ranthambhore - Lion
3. Periyar -Crocodile
Which of the above mentioned pairs are correctly matched?
