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Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

The 'Montreux Record' is a register of _____________.

  1. invasive alien species and their ecological hazards outside their native environment.

  2. wetland sites under the threat of anthropogenic activities.

  3. endangered species of tropical and sub-tropical fauna.

  4. coastal cities under direct threat of consequences of global warming.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Montreux Record is maintained as part of the Ramsar List. It highlights Ramsar wetland sites where ecological character has changed, is changing, or is likely to change due to human activities, pollution, or technological developments.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Consider the following statements about the biosphere reserves:
1. In biosphere reserves, there is in-situ conservation of biodiversity of natural and semi-natural ecosystem and landscape.
2. Biosphere reserve provide facilities for long-term ecological studies, environmental education and training and research and monitoring.
3. Biosphere reserves help in the sustainable economic development of the human population within and around the biosphere reserve.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere reserves serve three main functions: conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems (in-situ), sustainable economic and human development, and logistic support for research, monitoring, and education. All three statements accurately reflect these core pillars.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1. The boundary of a national park is circumscribed by legislation whereas that of a biosphere reserve is not circumscribed by legislation.
2. In a national park, particular attention is paid to the conservation of genepools whereas it is not so in a wildlife sanctuary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

National parks are established and their boundaries defined by state legislation (such as the Wildlife Protection Act in India), whereas biosphere reserves are administrative designations under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere program. Furthermore, national parks focus on conserving the entire ecosystem and its genetic diversity (genepools), while wildlife sanctuaries are often focused on protecting a particular species.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of Biosphere Reserves?
1. To conserve diversity and integrity of plants, animals and micro organisms.
2. To provide facilities for education awareness and training.
3. To establish research stations and to implement social welfare activities.
4. To promote research on ecological conservation and other environmental aspects.
Select the correct answer from  given codes.

  1. Only 3

  2. 3 and 4

  3. Only 4

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere reserves serve three main functions: conservation of biodiversity, sustainable development, and logistic support (which includes research, monitoring, education, and training). All the listed points represent these core objectives.

Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Consider the following statements.
1. Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves.
2. Ganga Action Plan, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan.
3. National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts non-formal education in environment and conservation.
4. Environmental Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralised information network for environmental information.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1,2 and 4

  2. 1,3 and 4

  3. 2 and 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Multiple choice natural vegetation and wildlife of india and world resources of india and world general knowledge

Which one among the following is the largest tiger reserve of India in terms of area of the core/critical tiger habitat?

  1. Manas

  2. Pakke

  3. Nagarjunasagar Srisailam

  4. Periyar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  Name    core/critical area
  Manas  Assam (840 sq km)
  Pakke  Arunachal ( 683 sq km)
 Nagarjunsagar  Andhra Pradesh (2595 sq km)
 Periyar   Kerala (881 sq km)