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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?

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Important Questions on Environment & Ecology

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Below are the environmental benefits of organic farming-

1. It aims to produce food while establishing an ecological balance to prevent soil fertility or pest problems.

2. It permits the use of GMOs.

3. It produces more biodiversity than other farming systems.

4. It improves the water retention capacity of the soil.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

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What is 'Typha'?
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The mass nesting of the Olive Ridley sea turtles in India occurs at:
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Which one of the following comes under the in-situ approaches of conserving biodiversity in India?
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Consider the following statements.

1. Mangroves are found mainly in the tropical and subtropical biocidal regions of the world.

2. Mangrove plants can survive high salinity, tidal extremes, strong wind velocity, high temperature and muddy anaerobic soil.

3. A distinctive feature of mangroves is their large fruits, the seeds of which germinate and grow into sturdy seedlings before they leave the parent plant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following wetlands.
1. Point Calimere (Tamil Nadu)
2. Sambhar (Rajasthan)
3. Loktak (Manipur)
4. Harike (Punjab)
Which of the wetlands of India given above has been included in the International Ramsar Convention list? 

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Consider the following statements.
1. God's Own Country is the tourism theme of Kerala.
2. India Begins Here is the tourism theme of Punjab.
Which of the above statements is/are true?

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Which one of following pairs of geographical areas show maximum biodiversity in our country?