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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was launched in __________.

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Important Questions on Environment & Ecology

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In which year did UNESCO launch a research programme called Man and Biosphere?

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What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating global warming at present and in the immediate future?
1. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available.
2. India cannot invest huge funds in research and development.
3. Many developed countries have already set up their polluting industries in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The first-ever Himalayan Day was observed in the country on 9th September 2010.
2. The Ministry of Environment and Forests and the Defence Research and Development Organisation have jointly launched a national initiative for Sea Buckthorn (Leh Berry) cultivation in the cold desert ecosystems of the country.

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In India, we find mangoes with different flavours, colours, fibre content, sugar content and even shelf-life. The large variation is on account of
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Biosphere reserves differ from national parks and wildlife sanctuaries because in the former
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Statement I : Diversity observed in the entire geographical area is called gamma diversity.

Statement II : Biodiversity decreases from high altitude to low altitude.

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World Biodiversity day is celebrated annually on
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Which of the following regions of our country are known for their rich biodiversity?