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What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India?
1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2. It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
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Important Questions on Biodiversity
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Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
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With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?
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In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
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'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to :
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Consider the following pairs:
| Terms sometimes seen in the news | Their origin |
| 1. Annex-I Countries | Cartagena Protocol |
| 2. Certified Emissions Reductions | Nagoya Protocol |
| 3. Clean Development Mechanism | Kyoto Protocol |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
3. It presents an approach that can help decisionmakers recognise, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
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Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?
