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Biological Diversity Act, 2002

This quiz covers the key provisions and objectives of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, an important legislation in India aimed at conserving and protecting the country's biological diversity.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary objective of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. To promote sustainable development.
  2. To conserve and protect biological diversity.
  3. To regulate the use of biological resources.
  4. To establish a National Biodiversity Authority.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which authority is responsible for regulating access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge in India?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  2. National Biodiversity Authority.
  3. State Biodiversity Boards.
  4. Local Biodiversity Management Committees.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used for the equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of biological resources and associated traditional knowledge?

  1. Benefit sharing.
  2. Royalty sharing.
  3. Intellectual property rights.
  4. Technology transfer.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key component of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Establishment of Biodiversity Management Committees.
  2. Preparation of Biodiversity Registers.
  3. Conservation of Endemic and Threatened Species.
  4. All of the above.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. To promote sustainable use of biological resources.
  2. To document local biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
  3. To resolve conflicts related to access and benefit sharing.
  4. All of the above.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of Biodiversity Registers prepared under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. They provide information on local biodiversity and traditional knowledge.
  2. They help in monitoring changes in biodiversity over time.
  3. They facilitate equitable benefit sharing.
  4. All of the above.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a function of the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Granting of approvals for access to biological resources.
  2. Negotiating benefit-sharing agreements.
  3. Promoting research and development on biodiversity.
  4. Enforcing the provisions of the Act.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the penalty for unauthorized access to biological resources and associated traditional knowledge under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 5 years.
  2. Fine of up to Rs. 10 lakhs.
  3. Both imprisonment and fine.
  4. None of the above.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a key principle of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Precautionary principle.
  2. Polluter pays principle.
  3. Sustainable development principle.
  4. All of the above.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of local communities in the implementation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. They are involved in the preparation of Biodiversity Registers.
  2. They are represented in Biodiversity Management Committees.
  3. They are consulted in the decision-making process related to access and benefit sharing.
  4. All of the above.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a type of biological diversity recognized under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Ecosystem diversity.
  2. Species diversity.
  3. Genetic diversity.
  4. Cultural diversity.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used for the process of obtaining prior informed consent from local communities before accessing their biological resources and associated traditional knowledge?

  1. Prior informed consent.
  2. Free, prior, and informed consent.
  3. Mutual agreement.
  4. Benefit-sharing agreement.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a prohibited activity under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Transfer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) without prior approval.
  2. Introduction of exotic species without proper assessment.
  3. Destruction of habitats of endangered species.
  4. All of the above.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Central Government in the implementation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Formulating policies and guidelines.
  2. Providing financial and technical assistance.
  3. Monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the Act.
  4. All of the above.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a function of the State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?

  1. Advising the State Government on matters related to biodiversity.
  2. Preparing State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans.
  3. Granting approvals for access to biological resources.
  4. Monitoring the implementation of the Act at the state level.
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