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Multiple choice evs - i dwelling places of animals threatened species need of conservation conservation of soil and wild life

What is Overa?

  1. National park

  2. Wild life sanctuary

  3. Biosphere reserve

  4. Bird sanctuary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Overa is a wildlife sanctuary near to Pahalgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. Wildlife sanctuary can be defined as the protected area where the species can be protected from hunting, competition, predation etc. The characteristic features of Overa are lush green hills, beautiful mountains and deep valleys. It is the place where endangered species are found which are on the verge of extinction. It is the home of a variety of flora and fauna. 

So, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice evs - i dwelling places of animals threatened species need of conservation conservation of soil and wild life

WWF works in the field of

  1. Wildlife conservation

  2. Child labour

  3. Forest conservation

  4. Water conservation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

World Wildlife Fund is shortly known as WWF. The association is the largest project in the country for the conservation of the wildlife and the natural habitats. It was initially set up as a trust and later on, developed as a fund association. There are many projects which have started for the conservation and protection of the wild animals.

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

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What is true for national park?

  1. Tourism is allowed in buffer zone.

  2. No human activity is allowed.

  3. Cattle grazing is allowed in buffer zone.

  4. Hunting is allowed in core zone.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In national park, the plants and animals are conserved in their own habitat, exploitation of natural resources, development of dams, activities such as sport, fishing are prohibited. No human activity or settlement is allowed.

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Which one is the 1$^{st}$ national park in India?

  1. Kanha National Park

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Kaziranga National Park

  4. Satpura National Park
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest park in India established in 1936 to protect the Bengal tigers as Hailey National Park. It is located in northern India's Uttarakhand state. It is the home to a variety of flora and fauna. It is famous for its Bengal tigers. Animals which are found here are tigers, leopards, wild elephants etc.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice evs - i dwelling places of animals threatened species need of conservation conservation of soil and wild life

Most probable cause of depleting tiger population in Sariska is

  1. Diseases

  2. Malnutrition

  3. Poaching

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

Poaching is the process of illegal hunting, killing or capturing of wild animals for various purposes. The Sariska Tiger Reserve which was known for a good number of tigers has been reported for depleting tiger population because of the practice of poaching.

So, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice evs - i dwelling places of animals threatened species need of conservation conservation of soil and wild life

Wild life is affected to maximum when

  1. Protection and care is less

  2. Hunting and poaching is carried out

  3. Natural calamities occur

  4. Natural habitat is destroyed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Wild animals can survive and grow best when they are in their natural habitats. So, the destruction of their natural habitats affect them adversely and their development is impaired.

So, option D is the correct answer.

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Choose the incorrect pair.

  1. Kaziranga National park - One horned Rhinoceros

  2. Nandankanan biological Park - Captive breeding of white tiger

  3. Dachigam sanctuary - Kashmir stage

  4. Rann of Kutch - Shola forest
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shola forests are high-altitude grasslands and stunted tropical montane forests found in the Western Ghats, not the Rann of Kutch, which is a salt marsh.

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Wildlife sanctuaries are places where ............  is allowed.

  1. Rearing of animals

  2. Breeding of animals

  3. Killing of animals

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Wildlife sanctuaries are meant for protection of animals. Here, they are provided suitable living conditions and killing and capturing are prohibited in wild life sanctuaries. Breeding of animals is allowed.

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Which of the following is the first reserve forest of India?

  1. Redwood National Park

  2. Satpura National Park

  3. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Satpura National is the first reserve forest of India. Redwood National park is in California and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is in Costa Rica.

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Which of the following things are found in Satpura national park?

  1. Indian teak

  2. Rock shelters

  3. Rock paintings

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

Satpura national park is the first reserve forest of India. The finest teak rock shelters and paintings are found in Satpura national park. Rock shelters provide the prehistoric evidences of human life in the jungles. Various rock paintings depicting the figures of animals and men fighting, hunting, dancing and playing musical instruments are found in Satpura national park. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.