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Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

Kaziranga, the famous sanctuary of Assam is famous for _________.

  1. Rhinoceros

  2. Tigers

  3. Lions

  4. Elephants
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
One-horned Rhinoceros
Kaziranga National Park is the name to exemplify the most popular conservation efforts to save endangered species like the One-horned Rhinoceros in India. Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon district of Assam, this most notable wildlife sanctuary is being declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1985.
Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

___________ is the only country in the world that has both tigers and lions.

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Kenya

  4. Indonesia

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India is a country ( well it's the only country) where both tigers and lions can be seen roaming around in its tropical forests and grasslands. The lions are only found in the Gir Forest National Park and there are no tigers in that region, so though the country has both species, they never meet in the wild.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act was implemented in ________.

  1. $1965$
  2. $1968$
  3. $1972$
  4. $1975$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India enacted Wildlife Act in 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wild life of this country and to control poaching , smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. The Act was amended in January 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the Act have been made more stringent.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

Tapirs are a type of __________.

  1. reptiles

  2. birds

  3. animals

  4. crops
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Animal,

There are five Species Of Tapirs Living In The World Today. A tapir is a herbivorous animal that is distinguished by the presence of a short, prehensile nose trunk. The rest of the appearance is similar to that of a pig.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

The species which are not found after searching known areas where they may occur are __________.

  1. Endangered Species

  2. Extinct Species

  3. Rare Species

  4. Normal Species
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

  • The species which are not found after searching known areas where they may occur is said to have undergone extinction.
  • Extinction in biology or ecology means end of organism or group of organisms.
  • Some of the animals that faced extinction are woolly mammoth, stellar sea cow, dodo, etc.

Multiple choice social studies wild life wildlife and their conservation wildlife resources wildlife conservation approaches and projects

What is the Pitti island famous for?

  1. Bird sanctuary

  2. Wildlife sanctuary

  3. Bio-reserve

  4. Both (a) and (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

  • Pitti Island is an uninhabited island present in union territory of Lakshadweep. It is famous for bird sanctuary.
  • Pitti is an important nesting place for pelagic birds such as the sooty tern (Sterna fuliginosa), the greater crested tern (Sterna bergii) and the brown noddy (Anous stolidus).