Environment Ecology

Q701.Which of the following is not correctly matched?

Q702.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.

Q703.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?

Q704.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?

Q705.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)

Q706.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?

Q707.Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region?

Q708.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)