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Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to sub-tropical, temperate and arctic?

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Important Questions on Environment & Ecology

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With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1.  It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.
2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.
3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.
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With reference to an organisation known as 'Bird Life International', which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1.  It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organisations.
2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organisation.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.
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'Bio Carbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the:
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Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?
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Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
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With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a herbivorous marine animal.

2. It is found along the entire coast of India.

3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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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 CITES 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 it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
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