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Nanda Devi biosphere reserve is found in

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  1. Uttaranchal

  2. Assam

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Andhra Pradesh.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, established in 1982, is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi in the state of Uttaranchal.

So, the correct option is 'Uttaranchal'.

How many species are documented to be extinct in last 500 years by IUCN Red List, 2004?

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  1. 2,000

  2. 87

  3. 567

  4. 784

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IUCN Red List, 2004, documents the extinction of 784 species including 338 vertebrates. 359 invertebrates and 87 plants in the last 500 years.

Red Data Book deals with 

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  1. organisms on the verge of extinction

  2. endemic plants

  3. organisms showing photoperiodism

  4. organisms that are extinct.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red data book is a catalogue of taxa facing risk of extinction. it is maintained by IUCN.  

Organisation responsible for maintaining Red Data Book is  

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  1. IUCN

  2. WWF

  3. CITES

  4. IBWL.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), founded in 1965, has evolved to become the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. A series of Regional Red List are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The IUCN Red List is set upon precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. The aim is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to try to reduce species extinction. 
So the correct option is 'IUCN'.

IUCN stands for

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  1. Indian Union of Chemical Nomenclature

  2. Indian Union for Conservation of Nature

  3. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

  4. International Union for Conservation of Nutrients

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

IUCN stands for International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. It is the authority on threatened species, and it treats threatened species as a group of three categories, depending on the degree relative to which they are threatened. Those categories are Vulnerable species; Endangered species and Critically endangered species. As per the Red list of 2000, there are 11,096 threatened species.

So, the correct answer is 'International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources'.

Man and Biosphere Programme started in

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  1. 1971

  2. 1976

  3. 1986

  4. 1996

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Launched in 1971, UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) is an intergovernmental scientific programme that aims to establish a scientific basis for the improvement of relationships between people and the environments.
So, the correct answer is "1971".

Similipal is

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  1. Sanctuary

  2. Biosphere Reserve

  3. National Park only

  4. Zoo

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest is known as a biosphere reserve. UNESCO has given this label for protecting these sites. The main motive is to promote the management, research, and education in conservation of education. It also includes the  'sustainable use of natural resources'. The number of biosphere reserves in May 2002 was 408 in 94 countries. Similipal is a biosphere reserve in Odisha.

So, the correct answer is 'Biosphere Reserve'.

First national park of India is

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  1. Kanha N.P.

  2. Periyar N.P.

  3. Corbett N.P.

  4. Bandipur N.P.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A park in use for conservation purposes is known as a National park. It is basically a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Flora and fauna are provided immense protection in such areas. Currently, in India, we have 166 national parks. Corbett National Park is the first national park of India.

So, the correct answer is 'Corbett N.P.'.

Biodiversity can be conserved by developing ................ and

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  1. Hotspots and oceans

  2. Forest and hotspots

  3. Sanctuary and oceans

  4. Biosphere reserve and National park

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Biodiversity can be conserved by developing Biosphere reserve and National park.
A biosphere reserve can be defined as a protected land or area to conserve the biological and cultural diversity of a region while promoting sustainable economic development. 
A national park is an area reserved for wildlife where they can freely use the habitat and natural resources. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Biosphere reserve is

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  1. A protected habitat for specific endangered species

  2. A place where specific endangered faunal species are well protected

  3. A reserve forest where specific endangered floral species are well protected

  4. A protected area for the whole ecosystem

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting solutions to restore the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. The plan is to promote management, research and education in ecosystem conservation. This includes the 'sustainable use of natural resources'.

So, the correct answer is 'A protected area for the whole ecosystem'.