Environment Ecology

EnglishIAS (Pre) 2007

Q681.Consider the following statements. 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, slow loris lives in the dense forests of the North-East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

AOnly 1 BOnly 2 CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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EnglishUttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010

Q682.For what is the Manas sanctuary in Assam known?

ABears BTigers CElephants DBirds

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EnglishUPPCS (Pre) 2017

Q683.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Institute) (a) Forest Research Institute (b) Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (c) Central Arid Zone Research Institute (d) Indian Agricultural Research Institute List-II (City) 1. Jodhpur 2. New Delhi 3. Dehradun 4. Jhansi Code (a) (b) (c) (d)

A2 B3 C1 D4

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EnglishIAS (Pre) 2014

Q684.Concerning a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention. 2. It works at the ground level to develop and mobilize knowledge and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

AOnly 1 BOnly 2 CBoth 1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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EnglishIAS (Pre) 2017

Q685.With reference to the role of UN- Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1, 2 and 3 BOnly 1 and 3 COnly 2 and 3 DOnly 1

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EnglishIAS (Pre) 2012

Q686.Concerning the wetlands of India, consider the following statements. 1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands larger than that of the total is inland area of wetlands. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

AOnly 1 BOnly 2 C1 and 2 DNeither 1 nor 2

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EnglishIAS (Pre) 2017

Q687.From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats?

ASathyamangalam Tiger Reserve BNallamala Forest CNagarhole National Park DSeshachalam Biosphere Reserve

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EnglishIAS (Pre) 2001

Q688.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Important Day) (a) World Environment Day (b) World Forestry Day (c) World Habitat Day (d) World Ozone Day List-II (Date) 1. 21 March 2. 5 June 3. 16 September 4. 4 October 5. 10 October Code (a) (b) (c) (d)

A2 B1 C1 D2

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EnglishIAS (Pre) 2014

Q689.Consider the following international agreements. 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 3. The World Heritage Convention Which of the above has/had a beating on the biodiversity?

AOnly 1 and 2 BOnly 3 COnly 1 and 3 D1, 2 and 3

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EnglishUP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2015 IAS (Pre) 2007

Q690.Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region?

ABandhavgarh National Park BDandeli Sanctuary CRajaji National Park DIndravati National Park

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EnglishUPPCS (Mains) 2002

Q691.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (State) (a) Assam (b) Gujarat (c) Madhya Pradesh (d) Uttarakhand List-II (National Park) 1. Kaziranga 2. Kanha 3. Corbett 4. Gir Code (a) (b) (c) (d)

A3 B2 C1 D1

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