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Which of the following are an extinct species?

  1. Dinosaurs

  2. Tiger

  3. Elephant

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

Extinct species are species who has died out. Extinction means no more individuals of that species is alive anywhere in the world. Passenger pigeon, black soft-shell turtle, Guam kingfisher, dinosaurs are some examples of extinct species. Endangered species are species who are at high risk of becoming extinct. Tiger and elephant are endangered species. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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Which of the following factors pose a threat to the species?

  1. Lack of food

  2. Lack of rainfall

  3. Lack of natural resources

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Destruction of natural resources like forest may result in lack or removal of natural habitat for many species. Lack of food and rainfall affects the health of the species and may increase in the disease condition. All these pose a threat to the species and can result in extinction of species. 
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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World Wildlife Week is observed in

  1. First week of October

  2. Last week of October

  3. Third week of October

  4. First week of September

  5. Last week of September
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Wildlife Week is celebrated from October 2 to 8 annually in India. For the conservation and protection of the biodiversity, this initiative is given importance. In this week, seminars to bring the more difficult aspects of wildlife conservation are conducted. Biodiversity is also being conserved ex-situ and in-situ.

So, the correct answer is 'First week of October'.

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Breeding place of Flamingo (Hansawar) in India is

  1. Chilka Lake

  2. Sambar Lake

  3. Rann of Kutch

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

Situated in Gujarat, Rann of Kutch is also known as the Flamingo city. It houses a great number of beautiful pink flamingos. These birds fly here from central Asia after each monsoon to build their nests, breeding in shifts through the winter and in summer they disappear. It is a major attraction for tourists.

So, the correct answer is 'Rann of Kutch'.

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Various forms of life should be conserved as they

  1. Will be lost otherwise

  2. Have economic values

  3. Contain diverse genetic resources

  4. Are important for maintaining balance of nature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Biodiversity includes the enormous diversity of flora and fauna in the world. A great threat to it is now possessed by the increased rates of destructive activities. Various methods are being adopted by the authorities to conserve the species richness at various levels. If any species gets extinct, the gene pool of that species will be lost. So, the need for conservation of species is to conserve the different genetic resources.

So, the correct answer is 'Contain diverse genetic resources'.

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Which one is non-existing programme?

  1. Project Tiger

  2. Project Cheetah

  3. Project Rhino

  4. Project Hungal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A) Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched on 1 April 1973 by the Government of India.

B) Project Cheetah does not exist.
C) Project Rhino was launched on World Rhino Day, 22 September 2011.

D) Project Hangul is for the conservation of Kashmir Stag.
So, the correct answer is 'Project Cheetah'.

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Which one of the following is not connected with wildlife conservation?

  1. IBWL

  2. WWF

  3. IUCN

  4. IVF
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A) IBWL stands for the Indian Board for Wild Life (IBWL).

B) WWF stands for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
C) IUCN stands for the International Union for Conservation of Nature and natural resources.
D) IVF stands for In Vitro Fertilization.
So, the correct answer is 'IVF'.

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Symbol of WWF is

  1. Giant Panda

  2. Rhododendron

  3. White Bear

  4. Red Panda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, which works for wilderness preservation and the reduction of destructive human impact on the environment. Also named as World Wildlife Fund, which is its official name in Canada and the United States till date. The logo has a symbol of the Giant Panda. The logo tries to focus the attention of people towards saving Giant Panda.

So, the correct answer is 'Giant Panda'.

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Identify the correct match of the tiger reserve and its state

  1. Palamau- Orrisa

  2. Bandipur-Tamil Nadu

  3. Manas- Assam

  4. Corbett- Madhya Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Manas National Park is a beautiful place, located in the two districts Bongaigaon, & Barpeta, in the state of Assam. Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Biosphere Reserve, National Park and also a Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Manas National Park has recorded the presence of 30 tigers.
  • Hence Manas- Assam is the correct match of the tiger reserve and its state.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Manas- Assam'.
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Just as a person moving from Delhi to Shimla to escape the heat of hot summer, thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and other extremely cold northern regions move to

  1. Meghalaya or

  2. Jim Corbett National Park

  3. Keoladeo National Park

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

The Keoladeo National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur national park is situated in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. In winters, thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and other extremely cold northern regions move to this park. The birds are called Siberian cranes. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident. It is a major center of tourist attraction.

So, the correct answer is 'Keoladeo National Park'.